Spring 2025
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weights are now available in a cool matte black finish. They come in five popular sizes: 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, and 3/4 ounces.
NETBAIT HEX TEK LINEUP AND NEW NETBAIT COLORS
In addition to the HEX TEK baits, Netbait also added some new colors to its existing baits. The baits all have a unique hexagon shape that helps disperse the BaitFuel scent infused in all of their plastics. The shape helps to release more scent than standard round or flat soft plastics because it increases the surface area with more flat surfaces.
Minnow is a finesse swimbait that you can fish many ways, and the 4.25-inch Whiptail Shad was built to give a baitfish profile to your favorite vibrating jig.
For existing Netbait products, they added some new colors to the BF Toad (four new colors), B Bug (six new colors), 5-inch Big Spanky (six new colors), and 4-inch Twitch Jr. (eight new colors)
HALO RODS BB SERIES JUSTIN HAMNER SERIES
Halo Rods are known for their quality and great actions; this year, they added a few more models. The Justin Hamner series of rods includes three new rods designed by the 2024 Bassmaster Classic champion.
The series includes a 6-foot, 11-inch medium-heavy “JERKBAIT” casting rod, a 7-foot, 1-inch extra-heavy “JIG” casting rod, and a 7-foot, 1-inch medium “SCOPING” spinning rod.
All of the rods fit in the existing BB Series and use high-modulus graphite, cork handles, and composite materials designed for strength and durability while remaining very lightweight.
American Baitworks continues to build on the legendary brands under its umbrella with new designs and colors. It has also worked hard to expand its presence with BaitFuel and Freedom Tackle and is always adding new models for Halo Rods. This year was a big one as far as new products go, and there is something in its lineup for every bass angler. •
The new series includes unique designs, including the 4.5-inch Big Boar creature bait, a unique tube and creature hybrid with a tube-like tail and appendages on the side. The 3.5-inch Eko Craw is a small crawfish imitator with appendages on the side and rear. It’s designed for punching but can be fished in several different ways. The 3 and 4-inch Eko Shad was intended as a forward-facing sonar bait for a jighead, and the flat sides help it show up better on the screen. It also makes a great drop-shot bait.
The Rascal is an excellent flipping and punching bait but also works well on the back of a jig. The 3-inch Blip
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