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Atom Popper - Striper Swiper
"Pop, Pop, Pop - C'mon Strike" is the tune to play with the Atom Striper Swiper. To make these popper type plugs "pop," point the rod at the plug with the tip just a little higher than the butt. Lift the rod tip about six inches - with a snap.
Atom Popper - Striper Swiper
Salt Pro Minnows catch a variety of game fish and have grown amazingly fast in popularity. Versatile, long-casting bait designed for fast, ripping-style retrieve that produces an erratic side-to-side swimming action to draw predator's attention. Features weight transfer system for easier, longer casts; realistic scale pattern and 3-D eyes; heavy duty saltwater hooks.
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Cotton Cordell Pencil Popper
A long time standard of surf fishermen, the Cotton Cordell Pencil Popper is designed to deliver super long casts. The tail section has an added weight that forces the lure to sit tail down, creating a bobbing target. The Cotton Cordell will call up fish in almost any condition.
Cotton Cordell Pencil Popper
Color shown: Midnight Herring
The Surf Pro Needlefish Lure will sink very slowly and is most productive when fished at night. The lure should be retrieved very slowly, along with a light twitch of the rod. These lures are made of durable cypress wood and feature a heavy duty one-piece thru-wire construction. The Surf Pro Series is designed for distance.
Color shown: Midnight Herring
Color shown: School Bus
This pencil popper was designed and tested by Ron Arra for performance and quality. It will cast like a rocket and is very productive in tidal rips and fast moving water because of its special flat bottom design. This classic wood lure is a 'go-to' lure at dawn to dusk and is a must for your tackle bag at all times.
Color shown: School Bus
This Popper has a special flat bottom design, so it may be fished in fast rips without digging in like tradition surface lures. This lure has excellent casting ability and achieves excellent distance for reaching out to feeding fish. The Ron Arra Surf Pro is a must for your surf bag.
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Five-time U.S. surfcasting champion Ron Arra's new surf fishing book, The Ultimate Guide to Surfcasting, will help you improve your casting distance and become a better surfcaster. Ron offers detailed explanations of surfcasting techniques for the overhead beach cast, the off-the-beach cast, the modified pendulum cast, the light-tackle cast, and many others. He also explains how to apply these techniques under actual fishing conditions on the beach or in fishing tournaments.
The book also has great recommendations for lure and rig selection, tackle, and tuning reels for maximum surfcasting distance. The concise descriptions of distance casting tips and the many step-by-step photographs of Ron Arra in action are sure to help the surfcasting skills of every angler. (By Ron Arra & Curt Garfield, 6 x 9, 152 pages, B&W photos)
Strike Pro's EL PATRON - "The Boss" - is a great lure for surf casting or trolling offshore for Stripers, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo or any other large game fish.
It has an aerodynamic shape and is balanced with stainless steel balls that provide castability and accuracy. Designed with a short lip and an arched back. Features heavy duty stainleel split rings and 6X VMC hooks.
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The 12" Daddy Mac® Viper Eel Lure features 11 splits!
Color shown: Green Mackerel
3" and 5" Viper Minnow Lures
These fresh water ABS plastic, 7 split Kevlar jointed casting Viper Lures are designed for medium to fast retrieve. Cast out, let it sink to desired depth, retrieve and watch as the life-like action from head to tail triggers voracious hits.
6" and 9" Viper Minnow Lures
The Viper is made from ABS plastics. They are 3-D printed so the finish will not chip off after they get attacked by monster fish teeth, unlike so many other lures.
The meticulous detail and craftsmanship of these unique Kevlar jointed lures are enhanced by features such as audible clacking to attract fish and an unprecedented 10 splits making it the most lifelike swimmer on the market.
The action from head to tail triggers attacks. Cast out and let it sink to desired depth, retrieve and watch its lift-like action result in voracious hits.
5" 'Pink Holographic' color
4" 'Shrimp' color
The "Skid Stik" is manufactured using state-of-the-art plastic resins and molding processes with strict quality control including tank testing, leak testing, and pull force testing. Each lure is consistently and optimally weighted using steel balls for optimum balance, long easy casting, and consistent top water performance.
The weighting system also serves as a game fish attracting rattle. The Skid Stik floats so the lure doesn't have to be worked hard. The paint schemes, lifelike eyes, and quality hook hardware make the Skid Stik a great fishing value!
This 5" "Skid Stik" is ideal for bay and ocean fishing from the beach, boat or kayak. Great for the pursuit of Striped Bass, Bluefish, Weakfish, Red Fish, and Snook. Also great for all freshwater game fish!
New 4" and 5" Skid Stik Colors!
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Color: 'Pink Holographic' - (5")
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Color: 'Shrimp' - (4")
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The perfect imposter of Peanut Bunker juvenile Herring and many other bait fish. These bass lures are finished with a dull chrome coating that mimics the natural flash of a panicked fish. They also feature thru wire construction with 2 line attachment eyes, quality 3x saltwater hooks, and life-like eyes. The unique shape of this lure allows it to be cast amazing distances. Using the upper line attachment eye gives this lure an unbelieveable side-to-side wooble.
This lure is for freshwater game fish and saltwater game fish. Available in the following weights and sizes:
Feel free to contact us with any questions!
The precision machined Kastmaster XL is the perfect lure to catch predator fish that feed on slender-bodied bait fish such as silversides, anchovies, candlefish, sand eels, or smelt. Kastmaster XL lures are equally effective whether they are cast, trolled, or jigged.
Made with stainless steel split rings and 4X-strong VMC treble hooks, the Kastmaster XL lure is great for bluefish, stripers, bonito, albacore, salmon, spanish mackerel, seatrout, and other gamefish.
All-time favorite and finished in a traditional popper fashion. The key to using this popper is to vary the speed, even letting it come to a rest on occasion. Impart only enough rod tip action to splash the water and create the audible "gurgle." The most common error in fishing these poppers is using too much rod action. Only a small twitch is needed as sound will travel fast under water.
Made using stainless steel thru wire construction, and using top quality terminal tackle and Mustad treble hooks. Bucktail added to the back treble for added attraction.
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Another "spook" style lure that is meant to get on top of the wave and walk the dog. The action on this floating lure is achieved by twitching the rod tip lightly as the nose of the lure comes out of the water and splashes side to side. This creates an irresistible urge to strike for surrounding fish.
The Wave Walker can be fished in heavy surf or in the calm backwater, making it one of our most versatile lures in the Gibbs lineup. It is 5 inches long and casts like a bullet.
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The Gibbs Darter Lure is powerful saltwater plug that is well-suited for rocky shorelines and any rips, inlets, or heavy currents. The Gibbs Wooden Darter attracts stripers by imitating many types of baitfish that may be wounded or struggling against strong currents. The 3-ounce darter is Gibbs' first wired-through wooden darter; its 6-inch length and large profile attracts large, hungry fish; and the Gibbs Darter casts long and true in strong breezes and holds its own in the strongest riptides and surf.
Saltwater darters get the best results when cast in the current and given a quick pop to get them started, followed by a slow steady retrieve while working the plug from side-to-side to the surface. The darters can be either be reeled across the current, or allowed to wiggle on a tight line as the current sweeps them. A moderate jerk and pause will often get the stripers to attack.
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More commonly referred to as the "Bottle Plug," this is our "Derby Special" due to the "derby" winners it has been credited with. No metal lip allows this plug to really reach the "off beach" rips.
Casting Swimmer Tips
William "Doc" Muller best described the correct technique when he coined the phrase "stay in contact with the plug." Pay close attention to what's happening out there and keep the plug working by maintaining tight lines and a steady retriever as the current ebbs and flows. This means you speed up retrieve on wave fronts and slow down on the backside.
The Gibbs Canal Special Pencil Popper is a larger version of the Gibbs pencil popper. This canal fishing lure is similar to the original lure, but it has a flat area shaved out of the belly. This modification allows this heavier plug to perform well in heavy currents (like the Cape Cod Canal) and other well-known current flows along the East Coast.
The Gibbs Canal Special Pencil Popper is made using stainless steel thru wire construction, top quality terminal tackle, and Mustad treble hooks. Many fishermen claim the Gibbs Canal Special lure is better than the standard Pencil Popper, especially in places along outflows, jetties, and in the stones where big fish can be found.
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The unique swimming action of this classic Gibbs surface plug is what sets it apart from other surface swimmers. The Danny Surface Swimmer pivots from a fulcrum in the center of its body (unlike minnow-type surface plugs that swim from the nose). This realistic swimming action closely resembles the movement of larger baitfish that big bass are attracted to, accounting for the great success of the Gibbs Danny Surface Swimmer Lure.
Danny Surface Swimmer Features:
Danny Surface Swimmer Fishing Tips:
It is advised to let the current do most of the work and vary your retrieve as you move the bait through different types of water. Leave the Danny lure in the water as long as possible, so its dead-slow wobble will entice fish to become aggressive and strike.
An effective technique is causing the plug to spurt or splash lightly with an occasional jerk of the rod tip. A steadier retrieve is advised for night fishing. Fine-tuning should be restricted to the stainless wire eye of the plug (leave pan lip in original shape). Bend the eye up slightly for a deeper retriever, and bend the eye down for more surface action.
The Danny Surface Swimmer will work better from a black "Duo Lock" snap for a freer swimming action (a swivel is not needed). Remember to keep the hooks sharp and re-tie frequently to keep a fresh line!
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Gibbs Needlefish Lures are very effective up-and-down the Coast. The desired action is one of no action but the waters current. A slow, steady retriever at or just below the surface will produce a symmetrical V-wake that will obtain the desired result.
Strikes are much less dramatic than on other lures, so pay attention and concentrate on the plug at all times. Step up the tempo considerably when Bluefish are the target.
(Color Shown: Black/Purple)
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Hogys™ are hand poured in the USA and feature a proprietary blend of plastic that is amazingly soft and durable. They are made with the highest quality soft plastic availible. Each model features The Patent Pending Hogy™ Quick Rig System, allowing anglers the ability to tandem rig in a manner of seconds. Of course, our baits can also be rigged with traditional worm hooks and jig heads.
Great for:
7" Rigged Hogy Lure
Our newest bait! The seven-inch size is great in situations when smaller baits are in the area. While they are designed to interface with the Hogy™ Quick Rig System, they are also popular with anglers who prefer to fish them on jig-heads or with traditional style off-set worm hooks. (5 per package)
10" Rigged Hogy Lure
The ten-inch size is our first design and still our most popular. They're great for imitating larger baits such as eels, bunker, squid etc. As with all our models, they are designed to fish with the Hog™ Quick Rig System which allows for greater hook up ratios. For the traditionalist, they work quite effectively with 6/0 and 7/0 offset worm hooks and large jig heads. (4 per package)
14" Hogy Lure
This monster is quickly gaining popularity quickly for anglers looking to mimic very large eels. They are so long, that they actually have a double bend when worked properly. It is amazing how much they look like an eel. They also make great tube and worm substitutes for finicky deep water fish. (3 per package)
7" Hogy Lure
10" Hogy Lure
14" Hogy Lure
The largest soft jerk bait in the world! The 18" Hogy™ (3 oz.) - Yes, we know... it's big!
You'll have to see it to believe it. Proven to be very effective on very large striped bass, trophy cobia, tuna, and kingfish. We're also hearing about great results on huge largemouth bass and trophy muskies.
The Hogy™ 18" Unrigged Lures come packaged with 3 lures per pack. Unrigged so you can "Do it your own way" - (using jig heads or tin).
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The real life action of the "magic swimmer" lure will fool the most finicky fish. The Berkley Magic Swimmer's specially designed joints allow for a natural free-swimming motion that will attract stripers. As this lure moves through the water, its sound chamber emits a discrete chatter.
This swim-bait is best used with a steady retrieve accented by twitches of the rod-tip. Speed and depth of the retrieve are controlled by the angler. Superior balance allows for excellent casting and a steady retrieve at a variety of depths.
Berkley's Magic Swimmer Lure is manufactured with the highest quality stainless & corrosion-resistant components available.
6" Wildeye Swim Bait Shad
Color shown: Bunker
9" Wildeye Swim Bait Shad
Color shown: Pearl
The most realistic bait available. Weighted bodies have an incredibly life-like swimming action. These baits have 3D holographic Wildeyes. They are built tough, yet soft outer body with black VNC hooks.
6" Wildeye Swim Bait Shad
Color shown: Bunker
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9" Wildeye Swim Bait Shad
Color shown: Pearl
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