Product overview!
     These are simple, yet very effective 'tools' to use for drift fishing, flatline trolling, and some of the various models are made and superb for use with planer boards or behind a 'bottom bouncer' concept.  Other 'models' such as the 'just bait' series can be used ( the small ones, primarily) for a number of applications including drifting/trolling or 'in the mud', or to slowly 'drag by' sitting fish, and for use under a slip bobber rig or bottom bouncer - some have a 'rig float' to keep them up off bottom.  All of the lures on this page are hand made to ensure supreme quality and reliability, and made by myself or a 'protege', and with primarily American made components. In some cases Mustad hooks ( Norwegian made) will be used, on some, Eagle Claw hooks.  I offer these simple yet effective tools to you - because I'm semi retired - my time would be worth about 50 cents an hour - but quality comes first - so please - don't whine at the prices - they're competitive as I can make them, and in MOST CASES, there is nothing on the market today that is the same - they are unique!  In ALL CASES - I use what I sell, and as a pro, and have done the R&D and testing on all of them over my extensive 40  + year as a pro'. 

      In each of the 'model series' you'll see the subtle differences that make them UNIQUE - please read them - these subtle differences  are the KEYS to you using them extremely effectively as an ardent/pro fisher.  If you have more questions before ordering - email me - so I can help you with any 'need to know' details you may have.
     As you'll see, they 'start off' with the most simple, then 'generally' get larger - or heavier as they progress down the page.  Be aware that some will have all the weight needed to use for most fishing applications - other models will offer the unequaled opportunity for you to CHANGE AT WILL the weight and size of the lure to take advantage of different  wind/trolling speed or species of fish, depth and color - and VERY AFFORDABLY catch fish.  These 'quick change' models don't have the extra weight - you supply them - using inexpensive egg sinkers - available at most tackle shops.  Egg sinkers are one of the least expensive 'sinkers' on the market, overall. I simply could not sell the rigs as cheaply, if I were to include the egg sinkers and send 'em through the mail - it'll be far cheaper for you to supply your own egg sinkers - and this way you get the versatility you want - not my perception of your needs!  The 'industry driven' concepts of some of the other 'manufacturers' is that they want you to buy, buy, buy, and fill your tackle box with very expensive lures that  promise you the world.

A FEW 'NEEDED' WORDS ABOUT FISH HOOKS!

     That's simple - keep 'em - 'past needle sharp'!  When it comes to the hooks used on 'my stuff' I use either Mustad or Eagle claw - no exceptions - to obtain the best quality, affordably.  I've used the 'right choice' of hook for the various rigs/lures - out of thousands of choices.  In regards to sizes to choose/use, here's a general rule of thumb that works for most fishers!  The larger the hook's number - the smaller the hook, and as in the case of the Just Bait or Drifter series here, size 14 is the smallest, and 3/0 the largest.  This rule of thumb holds true with both treble and single hooks.  Also, generally, when selecting a treble hook, most fishers will use a size smaller than their 'preferred' single hook size, owing to the treble hooks added bulk of the extra hooks.  The 'case in point' or example would be, a fisher that likes a size 8 single hook, will most often prefer a size 10 in a treble hook.  This may work in reverse for larger fish such as walleye/pike, though.  Here are the GENERAL preference range for MOST fishers and sizes: Single hooks from size 14 to size 8 for 'gills and smaller crappie: size 8 through 4 for SLAB crappie, speckled trout and perch: Sizes 6 through 2 for walleye/smallmouth up to four lbs, and from 4 through 1/0 for larger walleye/pike.  For musky and large pike, and consistently over five lb walleye, some will use hooks from 1/0 to 3/0.
     For Treble hook use, most prefer from size 14 through 8 for 'gills and smaller crappie.  For perch, slabs and speckled trout, most like trebles from 12 through 8.  For Smallmouth bass and walleye up to four lbs, most use trebles in the range from eight to two.  For larger walleye, small pike, most like trebles size four and two. I simply don't even have treble hooks bigger than this - but if there's a call, I will carry them - let me know if you need larger hooks, please.

JUST BAIT' DRIFTER (series, of drifters)
     These are simple, relatively inexpensive 'rigs' that are used primarily when you just want to use bait - with a small amount of added color and a very small amount of weight ( or floatant, in the case of floater models)  -  to get down and past smaller 'nuisance' fish, and get a larger fish's attention! These have NO SPINNER BLADE - and are superb for 'bait fishermen'! They can be used for simply casting out and letting your bait settle to the bottom, then perhaps drag it along the mud on bottom, or past a 'sitting' fish, such as at spawning time. They can also be extremely effective for stream fishing, in either slow or fast water - by simply adding extra 'slider weights' also sold ONLY here at this site (scroll down) - or by using inexpensive larger 'egg' sinkers available locally at your hometown tackle shop!

JUST BAIT DRIFTERS - a FEW examples! Above - small for'gills/panfish - up to very large for walleye/pike! The beads slide  down to the hook when in use. Material used
( on all 'Just Bait' Drifters) resists nasty teeth of  predator fish such as walleye/pike!

     Gill & crappie fishers will be extremely pleased to see that smaller 'models' are available - as will walleye pike and musky fishers because the line used to manufacture these is made to resist these large toothed fish - and in the cases where the 'Just Bait' model is likely going to be used for these  larger 'toothed' fish, they're made slightly longer - so you don't need to use an added extra leader as many people do.  EITHER single hooks or treble hooks are available for extra holding power - but as a 'rule of thumb' - if you plan on releasing unwanted fish - you're better off using a single hook over a treble hook, which will harm the ultimate fish's chances of survival after release.

'S' series = single hook: G = glow: G/B = glow on black: B = black: C = Chartreuse:
P = hot ( crappie) pink: E = egg ( roe, fish egg): tg = translucent (bright) green:

'T' series is the same, except with TREBLE hooks; G = glow: G/B = glow on black: B = black:
C = Chartreuse: P = hot ( crappie) pink: E = egg ( roe, fish egg): tg = translucent (bright) green:

'UL' series is using a very small slider weight to 'balance' the lure/rig and a small 'color' bead.

'F' series is a 'floater' rig and is when you want  to keep your bait off bottom, as sometimes you need behind a bottom bouncer, or perhaps right 'on top' of the water for night fishing. There is no slider weight on the floater series.

3 'Just Bait' drifters per package; 'Sampler' packs have three different sizes, whereas the standard packs are all one size per pack!

Sizes available: SINGLE HOOK; 14, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, 1/0. 2/0, 3/0 colors available: Chartreuse(flour.opaque),
egg (trout roe color), 'glow on black'( my own 'custom/pro color),
hot ('crappie'- my 'own custom/pro color') pink, Chartreuse(translucent).

Sizes available: TREBLE HOOK; 14, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2: colors available: Chartreuse(flour.opaque),
egg ( trout roe color), 'glow on black'( my own 'custom/pro color), hot ('crappie'- my 'own custom/pro color') pink, Chartreuse(translucent).

Small Sampler Pack Single hook, 3 pack),
(primarily for 'gills, perch, speckled trout, crappie and similar 'pan fish') 1 each - sizes 12, 10, 8,
chartreuse opaque (fluorescent), glow on black (my own custom/pro color), egg (trout roe color).
$3.90 US

Medium Sampler Pack, Single hook,
(primarily for slab crappie, smallmouth bass and up to mid sized walleye and any similar sized fish)
1 each sizes 8, 6, 4 in chartreuse opaque (fluorescent), glow on black (my own custom/pro color),
egg ( trout roe color).
$4.10 US

Small Sampler Pack
1 each, 14, 12, 10: Chartreuse flour opaque, glow on black and egg.
$4.75 US

ECONOMY DOZEN PACK SMALL( four each size)
Note: on ALL dozen packs here - colors will be as evenly divided up as I can!
$16.99 US

ECONOMY DOZEN PACK MEDIUM (four each size)
Note: on ALL dozen packs here - colors will be as evenly divided up as I can!
If you want specific colors, from above list of colors, email me using the form provided here.
(example: please send 5 glow on black, one translucent chartreuse, and 6 opaque chartreuse.)
$17.99 US

Economy DOZEN Pack - all the same size/color 
Choose size and color!
 If you want specific colors, from above list of colors, email me using the form provided here.
(example: please send 5 glow on black, one translucent chartreuse, and 6 opaque chartreuse.)
$14.50 US

Standard 3 pack, TREBLE HOOKS, all one size/color:
14, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2;
Chartreuse Opaque (fluorescent), Glow on black, Hot crappie pink, Chartreuse translucent.
$4.75 US

Economy dozen pack, all same size/color
Choose size and color!
If you want specific colors, from above list of colors, email me using the form provided here.
(example: please send 5 glow on black, one translucent chartreuse, and 6 opaque chartreuse.)
$16.50 US

BLUEGILL/CRAPPIE DRIFTERS
( light, standard, heavy weight models available).
     Make no mistake - I've taken ten lb. tailwalking trout on these relatively little guys!  Any freshwater fish'll grab these like gumdrops!  These are of simplistic design - I've been using them for years - as have a number of other 'pro' fishers! These are a stout Mustad hook snelled onto nylon coated leader material - as compared to the conventional rigid wire used by mass manufacture.  The flexible material allows/imparts for a  MUCH MORE LIFELIKE WOBBLE to the bait when the spinner blade revolves - and fish just can't let 'em go by!  Not only that but there's a small 'color' bead to get the fish's attention, and the blades are SONIC 'inline' spinners which allows them to work at very slow drifting/trolling speeds...

NOT EXACTLY AS SHOWN for professional reasons, but size and general format are depicted nicely! A size 8 single hook and size 10 treble hook are shown for size  comparison reasons - John!

...These are made to use with  LIVE BAIT, and my favorite is a one or two inch tag of crawler - which makes 'em very 'bait' efficient!  If using with live minnows, I hook 'em through ( just behind) the lips, and they will accommodate a couple maggots or wax worms, too.  The live bait just seems to work better than rubber - but of course, if you'd like to use a tube jig
(poked full of your favored scent - see below for tube injector, made for thick substances) or piece of twister tail for added color/flutter - be my guest!  These come with either a single hook or treble hook, as you prefer, and when the weight changes in this 'series' - the blade size stays the same - so you can go deep for suspended or bottom feeding bluegills or crappie.  The light  model is for surface fishing, or perhaps behind a bottom bouncer  - or when the fish are in very shallow!  All of this series is 'headed up' with a swivel to keep line twist to a minimum! A SILVER SONIC in-line spinner blade are used all ALL 'gill/crappie drifters - plus one 'color' bead.  These are made of 10 lb. test nylon covered leader material - to resist the larger predator fish's teeth that you'll ALSO catch as a nice bonus!  Colors available ( bead only)opaque chartreuse, translucent chartreuse, crappie pink, glow on black, and roe color ( trout).  These are simply 'nasty' on steelhead and speckled trout too!  Sizes available, 14 through 8 in single hook - DITTO for treble hooks, but when ordering treble hooks  most fishers like to choose a size smaller than a single hook for any 'given' fish.

-TIP: (Ie; if you like a size  8 single hook hook for slabs, you'll likely prefer a size 10 in a treble). Most 'gill purists prefer the smaller sizes for neutral/negative bites on four lb test line. A size fourteen single hook is small - but a fourteen treble hook is 'stout' enough to withstand even most novice fishers, whereas a fourteen single may not be enough 'hook' for beginner/novice fishers, as they'll bend/break much easier than a treble hook.

ALL of these drifter's and various 'weights' below can be used with my 'weight stackers' (just below this 'drifter' section, scroll down, please) to make 'em run deeper, if need be!

Standard weight: - single hook - just under 1/8th ounce - and dig down to about 6 feet at 1 Mph using four lb test line - mono and an inch to an inch and a half tag of crawler on the hook!
These are best for trolling/drifting just off weed lines where you don't want your lure running too deep. Choose colors from  assorted, where they'll be evenly divided up, as close as possible, between colors, or all one color of your choice, from glow on black, trout roe, spawning dace, crappie pink, opaque chartreuse, translucent chartreuse. choose hook sizes of 14, 12, 10, 8, 6.

3 pack - assorted  hook sizes/colors available - single hook (assorted colors/ choose hook sizes)
$8.70 US

6 pack - assorted hook sizes/colors available - single hook  (specify hook sizes/assorted colors)
$16.50 US

12 pack - assorted hook sizes colors available - single hook  (assorted colors choose/hook size)
$ 31.20 US

Heavy weight: - single hook - Just under 1/4th ounce - and dig down to about 15 feet at 1Mph using four lb test mono and an inch to an inch and a half tag of crawler on the hook!
(MOST POPULAR WEIGHT) These are for seeper and suspended slabs.
Choose colors from  assorted, where they'll be evenly divided up, as close as possible, between colors, or all one color of your choice, from glow on black,  trout roe, spawning dace, crappie pink, opaque chartreuse, translucent chartreuse. choose hook sizes of 14, 12, 10, 8, 6.

3 pack - assorted hook sizes/colors available - single hook  (specify colors/hook sizes)
$8.99 US

6 pack - assorted hook sizes/colors available - single hook  (specify colors/hook sizes)
$16.80 US

12 pack - assorted hook sizes/colors available - single hook  (specify colors/hooks sizes)
$32.99 US

Standard weight: -TREBLE HOOK model - Just over an eighth of an ounce - and dig down to about ten feet at 1 Mph using four lb mono and an inch to an inch and a half of crawler!
Choose colors from  assorted, where they'll be evenly divided up, as close as possible, between colors, or all one color of your choice, from glow on black,  trout roe, spawning dace, crappie pink, opaque chartreuse, translucent chartreuse. choose hook sizes of 14, 12, 10, 8, 6.

3 pack - assorted treble hook sizes/colors available - treble hook standard model  (specify colors/hook sizes)
$9.75 US

6 pack - assorted treble hook sizes/colors available - treble hook standard model  (specify colors/hook sizes)
$18.60 US

12 pack-assorted treble hook sizes/colors available -treble hook standard model  (specify colors/hook sizes)
$35.88 US

Heavy weight: TREBLE HOOK  model - just over a quarter of an ounce - and dig down to about 18 feet at 1 Mph using four lb mono and an inch to an inch and a half tag of crawler.
Choose colors from  assorted, where they'll be evenly divided up, as close as possible, between colors, or all one color of your choice, from glow on black,  trout roe, spawning dace, crappie pink, opaque chartreuse, translucent chartreuse. choose hook sizes of 14, 12, 10, 8, 6.

3 pack - assorted treble hook sizes/colors available - treble hook, heavy model  (specify sizes/colors)
$9.99 US

6 pack - assorted treble hook sizes/colors available - treble hook, heavy model  ( specify sizes/colors)
$19.50 US

12 pack - assorsted treble hook sizes/colors available - treble hook, heavy model  (specify sizes/colors)
$37.80 US

ESPECIALLY 'GILLS! ( bottom bouncer series) 
     This is a special superbly small sized bottom bouncer series, featuring two size 10 single hooks (in tandem, for live bait or tube).  Comes in opaque chartruese, crappie pink, my own 'glow on black', a small floatant ( but rig will not float, as per se) and a small ( silver) sonic blade.  These are made especially to take big bull 'gills when they're deep and on/just above the bottom!  If these meet with enough 'call' from you guys, I'll add size and color options next year. NO PIC - Sorry, I don't wanna educate your competitors - or mine!

3 PACK , one each color + a 1/2 ounce bottom bouncer
$12.50 US

3 pack of the rig, one each color, only, no bottom bouncer
$9.99 US

2 pack, bottom bouncers only - one 1/2 ounce and one 5/8 ounce
$3.99 US

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WALLEYE/SMALLMOUTH DRIFTERS 
(bottom two in 'pic', primarily)
     These are the same simplistic pricnciple of all the other drifters, but using a slightly larger sonic 'inline' spinner and hevier nylon covered stanless steel material, and a 'proportianatley' larger single or treble hook. I love to use a short two inch tag of crawler or minnow hooked through the lips on these - or if you're able to achive a very slow drift/troll - a small crayfish as the 'live bait'!  Yes, you can use a tube or twister tail for more color if you wish, but these very 'bait efficient' rigs do well without all the extra color and 'drag' these add-ons impart, causing 'lift' of your presentation.  The 'optimum' trolling/drifting speed of these is around 3.0 mph. These heavier models are for digging down deep into those daytime honey holes!  All of this series is 'headed up' with a swivel to keep line twist to a minimum! ( if you're a serious walleye/smallmouth fisher - be sure to see the 'quick-change' drifters below - allowing blade size, style  and even major/minor weight changes!)  Standard ( bottom, in pic, NOT EXACTLY as shown - here size is shown, primarily, only, NOT actual construction) - size 6 hook, just under 1/4th ounce, 15 lb test nylon covered stainless steel braided wire, use with 2/3 inch tag of crawler, leech, crayfish or minnow: Colors available Spawning Dace ( shown), glow on black, purple and black; Also available, single hook, OR TWO SINGLE HOOKS - please specify! If you do not specify single or two hooks, then single hooked model will be sent. in each case, use the form found below to state if single or two hooked model is your choice, please!

3 pack, (standard size/weight) one each color
     Choose colors from  assorted, where they'll be evenly divided up, as close as possible, between colors, or all one color of your choice, from glow on black,  trout roe, spawning dace, hot pink, opaque chartreuse, translucent chartreuse. choose hook sizes of  6, 4, 2, 1/0.
Send email using this form to tell me if you wish single or two hooked models.
$9.90 US

6 pack,(standard size/weight) 
     Choose colors from  assorted, where they'll be evenly divided up, as close as possible, between colors, or all one color of your choice, from glow on black,  trout roe, spawning dace, hot pink, opaque chartreuse, translucent chartreuse. choose hook sizes of  6, 4, 2, 1/0.
Send email using this form to tell me if you wish single or two hooked models.
$18.60 US

Medium size/weight (just over 1/4th ounce),
     Made with 20 lb test nylon covered stainless steel braided wire. Can be used with a two + inch tag of crawler, large leech, or minnow, colors available, spawning dace ( shown), glow on black, purple and black. These are NOT made exactly as shown, but is representative of SIZE ONLY, they're made differently than shown, due to copy-cats, sad to say)!

3 pack, ( MEDIUM size/weight) one each color
     Choose size/color. assorted colors, divided evenly, glow on black, opaque chartreuse, translucent chartreuse, spawning dace, hot pink. Sizes, 6, 4, 2, 1/0.
Send email using this form to tell me if you wish single or two hooked models.
$10.75 US

6 pack, ( MEDIUM size/weight) two each color
Choose size/color. assorted colors, divided evenly, glow on black, opaque chartreuse, translucent chartreuse, spawning dace, hot pink. Sizes, 6, 4, 2, 1/0.
Send email using this form to tell me if you wish single or two hooked models.
$19.50 US

MAGNUM DRIFTER 
As big as I make 'em ( drifters) for huge walleye, pike and musky! ( Top, in 'pic')

     This 'completes' the 'drifter' series and are made of the large(er) size 2 hooks and appropriate sized sonic blades  These are the same design as all the above drifters - just bigger and more durable made for larger fish or large water lakes where you simply need 'big'!