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Creatures and Craws
Custom Built 4" Tomahawk Craw (24 baits)
What sets the Tomahawk Craw apart are its oversized, broad flapping appendages. These powerful claws are not just for show; they displace an incredible amount of water, generating a thumping vibration that attracts bass from considerable distances. Every twitch of your rod, every hop, and every subtle current movement brings these massive claws to life. The Tomahawk Craw offers exceptional durability, standing up to multiple fish catches and navigating heavy cover without tearing. While it excels as a jig trailer, its true prowess shines when fished on a Texas rig, delivering an unmatched presentation that mimics a fleeing or defensive crawfish.
- Texas Rig: The Tomahawk Craw is a Texas rig angler's dream. Its streamlined body and large, buoyant claws allow it to glide effortlessly through thick vegetation, brush piles, and rocky bottoms. When paused, those big claws stand up in a defensive posture, mimicking a crawfish ready to strike, making it deadly when flipped or pitched into heavy cover.
- Jig Trailer: Looking to bulk up your jig presentation and add serious vibration? The Tomahawk Craw is an excellent choice. Its substantial profile and aggressive flapping action will transform any jig into a more prominent and enticing meal, drawing attention even in low visibility.
Custom Built 3.5" BJ Craw (24 baits)
The BJ Craw is a 3.5-inch craw profile bait that's perfect as a trailer for both bladed jigs and traditional jigs. Its flapping claws feature a unique, seductive action that mimics the defensive posture and natural scuttling movement of a live crawfish. The specially designed appendages create a vibrating, lifelike commotion in the water that triggers aggressive strikes.
Designed for exceptional durability, the claws have a thick connection to the body, making the bait highly resistant to tearing even after repeated encounters with toothy predators or heavy cover. This means you can spend more time fishing and less time re-rigging, maximizing your time on the water.
Versatile and Effective
- As a Jig Trailer: Pair it with a traditional casting or flipping jig to mimic a crawfish scurrying along the bottom. The unique claw action will stand up and wave when paused, providing an enticing "live" presentation. This is deadly when flipping and pitching into heavy cover like submerged timber, rock piles, or dense vegetation.
- On a Bladed Jig or Swim Jig: The BJ Craw's compact profile and dynamic claws add bulk and an irresistible thumping action to your bladed jig, creating an amplified vibration that calls in fish from a distance. It's also an excellent choice for a swim jig, providing a realistic crawfish profile that swims enticingly through grass lines and open water.
Custom Built 4.25" Tater Bug (24 baits)
The Tater Bug's power lies in its dynamic appendage design. Up front, two long, broad appendages are engineered to flap aggressively, churning water and creating a powerful disturbance as the bait moves. Complementing this, two smaller, secondary appendages subtly flap along the sides of the body, adding an extra layer of lifelike movement and vibration. This multi-faceted action perfectly mimics the frantic escape of a crawfish or a struggling baitfish that predatory bass can't ignore. Its bulky profile provides a substantial meal that appeals to larger bass, ensuring every bite counts.
The Tater Bug is built for direct combat with the densest bass habitat, making it your go-to choice for pinpoint presentations:
- Texas Rig: Its streamlined body and robust design make the Tater Bug an absolute powerhouse on a Texas rig. It slides effortlessly through matted vegetation, lily pads, submerged timber, and brush piles, making it the perfect tool for flipping and pitching into the heart of heavy cover where trophy bass reside. The aggressive flapping action initiates on the fall and continues with every twitch, calling fish out of hiding.
- Flipping & Punching: When the mat is thick, the Tater Bug's compact yet bulky profile and durable construction make it an ideal punching bait. It penetrates dense vegetation with ease, and its immediate, aggressive action upon breaking through the mat triggers instant reaction strikes.
- Jig Trailer: As a jig trailer, the Tater Bug adds significant bulk and an irresistible flapping action to any jig. It perfectly imitates a crawfish scurrying along the bottom, or an escaping baitfish, enhancing your jig's appeal and triggering more bites.
- Swim Jig: Attach it to your favorite swim jig, and the Tater Bug transforms into a dynamic, vibrating meal. Its appendages provide extra lifelike movement and water displacement, giving your swim jig an added dimension that draws fish from a distance, particularly effective when swimming through grass lines or open water.
- Shaky Head Prowess: When a highly active presentation is needed, rig the Tater Bug on a shaky head. Its buoyant plastic and dynamic appendages allow it to stand up on the bottom, presenting a lifelike, defensive posture. The continuous subtle motion of its flaps, even when at rest, can convert hesitant bites into committed strikes.
Soft Plastic Jerkbaits and Trailers
Custom Built 4.25" BJ Baitfish (24 baits)
At 4.25 inches, the BJ Baitfish boasts a streamlined, realistic baitfish profile that seamlessly integrates with your bladed jig. Unlike standard trailers, the BJ Baitfish's slender profile and finely tuned tail section are designed to undulate and dart erratically with every pulse of the bladed jig. This isn't just a simple kick; it's a "hunt and wander" action that perfectly mimics a vulnerable, injured, or disoriented baitfish, making it an undeniable target for predatory bass.
Crafted from a premium, durable soft plastic, the BJ Baitfish offers the ideal balance of flexibility and resilience. This material allows for maximum action without tearing prematurely, ensuring you get more time fishing and less time re-rigging.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Unmatched Baitfish Realism: Replicates the natural size and appearance of common forage fish.
- Dynamic, Erratic Swimming Action: Engineered to produce a natural, unpredictable "hunt" and "dart" motion that perfectly imitates a distressed baitfish. This unique action is highly effective in sparking reaction bites, especially in clear water or when fish are pressured.
- Optimized for Bladed Jigs: Designed to enhance, not hinder, the vibration of your bladed jig. The BJ Baitfish's profile and tail work in harmony with the blade, creating a combined presentation that's greater than the sum of its parts.
- Superior Durability: Constructed from a robust, tear-resistant soft plastic that withstands aggressive strikes and prolonged use, extending the life of your bait.
Custom Built 4.5" Tomcat Grub (24 baits)
Introducing the 4.5” Tomcat Grub, a compact powerhouse engineered for aggressive action and a wide range of rigging options. The Tomcat Grub features a thick body profile that provides a substantial presence in the water, appealing to larger fish. From this sturdy foundation extend two long, slender appendages, designed to flap with incredible aggression. This dynamic, high-action design creates a powerful churning and vibrating effect that mimics a frantic crawfish or a fleeing baitfish that bass simply cannot ignore. It's a testament to simplicity meeting effectiveness.
Crafted from a durable yet soft plastic, the Tomcat Grub offers superior longevity, withstanding violent strikes and rugged cover.
The Tomcat Grub 4.5" excels in a variety of rigging applications, making it a truly versatile addition to your tackle box:
- Swinging Jig Head: Pair the Tomcat Grub with a swinging jig head/wobble head for an unparalleled free-flowing action. The grub's aggressive flaps will articulate independently, creating a chaotic, natural presentation as it crawls or hops along the bottom, perfect for enticing big bass off structure.
- Buzzbait Trailer: Add the Tomcat Grub to your favorite buzzbait to enhance its profile and create an explosive surface commotion. The flapping appendages add bulk, vibration, and a realistic swimming tail that can turn curious followers into committed strikes on the retrieve.
- Carolina Rig: For covering vast areas of deeper water or targeting offshore structure, the Tomcat Grub on a Carolina rig provides a compelling offering. Its aggressive flapping tail continues to work even on long glides, drawing attention from a distance and presenting a substantial, active meal.
- Jig Trailer: The Tomcat Grub's compact size, robust body, and high-action appendages make it an outstanding trailer for traditional jigs. It adds bulk and a continuous, lifelike movement that enhances your jig's appeal.
The Tomcat Grub 4.5" is a testament to simple design delivering complex results. Its aggressive flapping action, thick profile, and exceptional versatility ensure it's a go-to choice for anglers seeking to provoke decisive bites from quality bass in any condition.
Custom Built 4", 5", 6" Stingers (24 baits, 8 of each)
Introducing the Stinger, the minnow-style soft plastic bait designed to unlock unparalleled versatility in your bass fishing arsenal. Available in highly effective 4-inch, 5-inch, and 6-inch sizes, the Stinger's unique profile and dynamic action make it a perfect choice for anglers who want a single bait that can be rigged for multiple presentations.
Perfect for hover rigging/mid-strolling while also excelling as a bladed jig trailer and a classic fluke-style jerkbait.
The Stinger's tapered, natural baitfish silhouette creates an irresistible, lifelike presentation. Its slender body allows for a seamless glide through the water column, while the precisely engineered tail section delivers a subtle, yet captivating quivering and darting action with minimal input. This nuanced movement is exactly what's needed to fool wary, suspended bass, making it a dream come true for mid-strolling. When paired with a 90-degree jighead, the Stinger maintains a perfectly horizontal posture, mimicking a vulnerable, disoriented baitfish that triggers reaction bites.
- Hover Rigging / Mid-Strolling: The Stinger is built for this cutting-edge technique. Its balanced design allows it to hover enticingly in the strike zone, producing a natural rolling and shimming action with subtle rod tip movements. It's the ideal choice for targeting suspended fish on forward-facing sonar, allowing you to present a bait that perfectly matches their depth and demeanor.
- Bladed Jig Trailer: When affixed to a bladed jig, the Stinger's slender profile doesn't impede the blade's vibration. Instead, it adds a lifelike extension, enhancing the overall profile and providing a secondary, subtle tail kick that complements the main thumping action. This combination creates an irresistible "baitfish fleeing" scenario that triggers aggressive strikes, even in stained water.
- Classic Fluke Presentation: Rigged weightless on a wide gap hook, the Stinger transforms into an incredibly effective soft plastic jerkbait. Its erratic side-to-side darting motion, combined with its natural sink rate, perfectly imitates a wounded or fleeing baitfish. It's a go-to for fishing over grass beds, around docks, or in open water when bass are keyed in on agile forage.
The Stinger's unique design and exceptional versatility mean fewer bait changes and more time fishing. Whether you're meticulously working a suspended school, adding a lifelike trailer to your favorite bladed jig, or twitching it through shallow cover, the Stinger consistently delivers the action and durability you need to put more bass in the boat. Elevate your fishing game with the Stinger – the ultimate multi-tool for the modern angler.
Soft Plastic Worms
Custom Built 5" Patriot Worm (24 baits)
The 5” Patriot Worm: The ultimate soft plastic worm engineered to deliver the subtle appeal of a finesse presentation with the robust profile needed to entice truly massive bass. This isn't just another shaky head worm; it's designed to be your go-to bait when the bite gets tough, yet quality fish are still the target.
At 5 inches, the Patriot Worm strikes a perfect balance. Its thicker body profile sets it apart, providing increased bulk and water displacement compared to traditional finesse worms. This beefier design doesn't compromise its subtle action; instead, it offers a more substantial meal that appeals to larger, more aggressive fish while still maintaining the irresistible characteristics of a finesse bait. This combination makes it effective when you need to offer a compact yet noticeable profile in clearer water or on heavily pressured fisheries.
The Patriot Worm's specialized plastic blend provides a soft, yet resilient texture that allows for maximum quivering and undulation with minimal rod input. This inherent "fish-holding" quality means bass will mouth the bait longer, giving you ample time to feel the bite and execute a solid hookset.
Optimized for the Shaky Head, Built for Big Bites:
- Shaky Head Dominance: The Patriot Worm is designed to shine on a shaky head jig. Its thicker body helps it stand upright on the bottom, creating a lifelike, "nose-down" presentation that perfectly mimics a foraging or defensive worm. The subtle shimmy and shake of its tail, even when at rest, is irresistible to bass, triggering reaction strikes from even the most lethargic fish.
- Ideal for Pressure Situations: When fronts push through, water is clear, or fishing pressure is high, the Patriot Worm delivers. Its refined action and appealing profile provide the subtle enticement needed to coax bites from wary fish, while its increased bulk reassures you that you're still targeting quality bass.
Custom Built 7" Sidewinder Worm (24 baits)
Introducing the Sidewinder Worm, a revolutionary curl tail worm designed to stand apart and call in a truly impressive grade of fish. It boasts a robust 5-inch body length and an enticing 7 inches when extended.
What truly sets the Sidewinder Worm apart is its unique, thick, squared body shape. Unlike typical slender worms, this innovative design creates a larger, more prominent presence in the water, displacing more water and generating a distinct visual footprint that appeals directly to bigger, more aggressive predators. This bigger profile ensures that even on a slow retrieve or when paused, the Sidewinder presents a significant meal that big bass simply can't ignore.
The Sidewinder features an active, oversized curl tail that delivers incredible, continuous action. From the moment it hits the water, this vibrant tail begins to swim, undulate, and pulse. Whether you're dragging it, hopping it, or swimming it, the tail's relentless movement sends out powerful vibrations, mimicking a fleeing baitfish or a struggling creature, triggering a predatory response.
Unmatched Versatility for Any Presentation:
- Texas Rig: Glide effortlessly through heavy cover like submerged timber, dense grass, and brush piles. The Sidewinder's robust profile and active tail provide an enticing target, making it ideal for flipping and pitching into tight spots where big bass hide.
- Carolina Rig: Cover vast expanses of deeper water and offshore structure with confidence. The Sidewinder's substantial presence and continuous tail action create a compelling offering that pulls fish from a distance as you drag it along the bottom.
- Shaky Head Rig: When precision and subtle action are key, the Sidewinder truly shines on a shaky head. Its unique body shape helps it stand upright, delivering a lifelike "nose-down" presentation. The active curl tail will subtly quiver and wave, enticing even the most cautious bass into striking.
- Neko Rig: For a nuanced, enticing presentation, rig the Sidewinder Neko style. The strategic placement of a nail weight creates an irresistible darting and wiggling action on the retrieve, while its soft plastic allows for natural movement, fooling wary, suspended fish.
Custom Built 7" Maverick Worm (24 baits)
Introducing the 7” Maverick Worm, a dynamic, straight-tail soft plastic worm engineered for unparalleled versatility and a uniquely lifelike presentation.
The Maverick Worm's substantial 7-inch profile is made from a specialized, soft, and buoyant plastic. This allows the worm to stand up enticingly off the bottom, creating a natural, nose-down posture that mimics a foraging or defensive creature. Even when at rest, the Maverick Worm exhibits a subtle, natural undulation that triggers instinctual strikes from even the most lethargic fish.
This isn't just a worm; it's a multi-talented performer ready for any challenge:
- Neko Rig Perfection: The Maverick Worm is a dream come true for Neko rigging. Its buoyant properties ensure the tail floats tantalizingly off the bottom, while the weight in the head creates an erratic, darting action on the retrieve that perfectly imitates a baitfish struggling or feeding. This subtle yet captivating presentation is deadly for suspended fish or those targeting specific cover.
- Shaky Head Dominance: Rigged on a shaky head, the Maverick Worm’s inherent buoyancy makes it stand tall, presenting an irresistible, quivering target. Every twitch of the rod brings the entire bait to life, and its subtle movements when paused are often all it takes to trigger a strike. It's a go-to for pinpoint presentations around docks, rocks, and brush piles.
- Texas Rig Versatility: For working through heavier cover, the Maverick Worm excels on a Texas rig. Its streamlined profile allows it to slide through grass, timber, and brush with minimal snagging, while its active tail still delivers enticing action on the fall and retrieve.
- Weightless Rig: Rig it weightless for a slow, seductive fall that's ideal for targeting shallow cruising bass.
Swimbaits
Custom Built 6" Boomer Swimbaits (2 baits)
What Makes the 6” Boomer Swimbait Special
Its unique flat-sided body, combined with the weighted hook fitting perfectly flush, allows for effortless long-distance skipping. This is a critical advantage on lakes where bass seek refuge deep under docks and overhanging structures. Beyond its skipping prowess, the Boomer's ingenuity lies in its fully concealed hook system (designed for an 8/0 Owner Beast Hook on the 6" model). This provides an incredibly stealthy profile and superior snag resistance. Fish the Boomer through the nastiest cover—dense brush piles, under docks with cables, thick vegetation, and anywhere else big bass hide. One of the features that makes it so effective is its wide tail kick that creates a secondary action up through its mid-body, and a subtle yet irresistible body roll that big bass can't resist.
Ways to Effectively Fish The Boomer
The Boomer is super-versatile and has several presentation options. First, think of it as a jig: effortlessly skip it far under docks, pitch it to vertical cover and let it pendulum down on a tight line, or sink it down and hop it along the bottom. The Boomer is equally effective when fished like a crankbait—by making casts at specific targets and maintaining a steady retrieve while deflecting off cover. It’s also deadly to fish by making a long cast and allowing it to sink to the bottom, then using a very slow, continuous retrieve or subtle drags and pauses. This presentation mimics a bottom-feeding baitfish, and the Boomer's unique weighting will keep it upright on the bottom for a realistic profile.
Custom Built 6.5" Boomer Swimbait (1 bait)
What Makes the 6.5” Boomer Swimbait Special
Its unique flat-sided body, combined with the weighted hook fitting perfectly flush, allows for effortless long-distance skipping. This is a critical advantage on lakes where bass seek refuge deep under docks and overhanging structures. Beyond its skipping prowess, the Boomer's ingenuity lies in its fully concealed hook system (designed for an 8/0 Owner Beast Hook on the 6" model). This provides an incredibly stealthy profile and superior snag resistance. Fish the Boomer through the nastiest cover—dense brush piles, under docks with cables, thick vegetation, and anywhere else big bass hide. One of the features that makes it so effective is its wide tail kick that creates a secondary action up through its mid-body, and a subtle yet irresistible body roll that big bass can't resist.
Ways to Effectively Fish The Boomer
The Boomer is super-versatile and has several presentation options. First, think of it as a jig: effortlessly skip it far under docks, pitch it to vertical cover and let it pendulum down on a tight line, or sink it down and hop it along the bottom. The Boomer is equally effective when fished like a crankbait—by making casts at specific targets and maintaining a steady retrieve while deflecting off cover. It’s also deadly to fish by making a long cast and allowing it to sink to the bottom, then using a very slow, continuous retrieve or subtle drags and pauses. This presentation mimics a bottom-feeding baitfish, and the Boomer's unique weighting will keep it upright on the bottom for a realistic profile.
Custom Built 5" Gator Swimbaits (3 baits)
The Gator is a 5-inch swimbait that utilizes its realistic appearance and lifelike swimming action to trigger strong predatory instincts in fresh and saltwater game fish. Its paddle tail design creates a hard-thumping vibration that fish key in on. Its wide side-to-side tail kick generates a secondary action up through the body, and its enticing body roll makes this bait come alive in the water.
The Gator is a versatile swimbait that can be rigged in numerous ways to target different depths, cover, and fish behavior. The integrated hook slot allows for weedless rigging on your favorite weighted swimbait hook, making it perfect for fishing through heavy cover. It's also effective when rigged on a jig head, used as a trailer on a swim jig or bladed jig, and for added flash and attraction, it can be rigged on an underspin hook like the Owner Flashy Swimmer.
The Gator is offered in a collection of eight standard colors designed to cover a wide range of water clarity and conditions, but don’t miss our limited edition color drops. These small-batch releases feature unique and innovative color combinations and offer a competitive edge on the water. Follow @Tackleheadfishing on Facebook and Instagram to be the first to know when these limited color drops become available!
The custom-molded clamshell packaging ensures your baits arrive ready to perform flawlessly by preventing deformations and damage. You can also utilize the package for storage in between fishing trips.
Topwater Toads
Custom Built 5.5" Warthog Toads (12 Baits)
Introducing the 5.5” Warthog
A topwater toad engineered to trigger explosive blow-ups and entice the biggest bass lurking in the thickest cover. At a commanding 5.5 inches long, the Warthog’s significantly bigger body profile sets it apart from conventional toads. This increased bulk not only provides a more substantial meal that appeals to larger predators but also allows for effortless casting into the densest lily pads, matted vegetation, and exposed laydowns.
The Warthog’s action is powered by its uniquely designed legs, featuring sickle-shaped feet that are engineered to churn water aggressively. As you retrieve, these specialized feet create a powerful churning and popping sound that mimics a frantic amphibian or a struggling creature on the surface. This irresistible commotion calls bass up from the depths, triggering violent, unforgettable strikes.
Key Features & Why It Dominates Topwater:
· Massive 5.5" Profile: A significantly larger body than traditional toads provides a bigger target, attracting trophy-class bass and allowing for easy weedless rigging and enhanced castability into heavy cover.
· Robust & Durable Construction: Crafted from a resilient soft plastic, the Warthog withstands aggressive strikes and repeated retrieves through abrasive cover, ensuring it keeps performing when other baits fail.
· Weedless Design: Perfectly suited for navigating the nastiest cover without snagging, allowing you to target areas where big bass hide with confidence.
Custom Built 5" Thunderbolt Toads (12 Baits)
Introducing the 5” Thunderbolt Toad
Your new secret weapon for explosive topwater action, delivering a signature "plop-gurgle" sound in a completely weedless package. The Thunderbolt brings a proven paddle-foot design and a substantially bigger profile than traditional toad baits to trigger aggressive strikes from trophy bass lurking in the nastiest cover. At 5 inches long, the Thunderbolt presents a compelling meal, large enough to entice big bass. Its robust body profile comes through thick vegetation, allowing for effortless navigation over lily pads, matted grass, and exposed timber—places traditional hard baits simply can't go.
The Thunderbolt Toad's distinctive action comes from its paddle tail feet. These specialized feet are engineered to powerfully catch and displace water with every retrieve, creating a distinctive "plop-gurgle" sound incredibly similar to popular hard-body poppers and prop baits, but with all the snag-free advantages of soft plastic. This unique acoustic signature, combined with its visual appeal, calls bass up from the depths, triggering violent, unforgettable strikes.
Key Features & Why It Dominates Topwater:
- Signature "Plop-Gurgle" Action: Innovative paddle tail feet create a unique, loud surface disturbance mimicking distressed prey, drawing fish from a distance and provoking explosive reaction strikes.
- Robust & Durable Construction: Crafted from a resilient soft plastic, the Thunderbolt Toad is built to withstand repeated violent strikes and continuous abuse in thick cover, ensuring long-lasting performance.
- Weedless Design: Engineered for seamless travel through the densest lily pads, matted vegetation, and exposed wood, allowing you to target bass where they live without fear of snagging.
- Effortless Casting: The Thunderbolt's balanced body allows for long, accurate casts, getting your bait into prime strike zones with ease.