Handcrafted Fishing Lures Made for Real Anglers

Bub's Tackle Box is a family-owned business located in Hamilton County, Illinois.

Welcome to Bub’s Tacklebox, your go-to source for custom, hand-painted fishing lures built by a professional tackle maker who lives for the catch. Every lure is designed, painted, and tested by hand — giving anglers the perfect mix of realism, durability, and fish-catching performance.

Whether you fish for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, or crappie, Bub’s Tacklebox has you covered with custom jigs, chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, jerkbaits, and airbrushed crankbaits in nearly 200 color combinations. Each bait is crafted to mimic live forage with true-to-life motion and vibrant detail that fish can’t resist.

If you’re looking for custom fishing tackle that performs as good as it looks, you’re in the right place. Pick your color, pick your pattern — and Bub will make it happen. From single-joint and multi-joint bluegill baits to flipping, swim, and finesse jigs, every lure is built to catch fish, not just look pretty.

At Bub’s Tacklebox, we believe in quality over quantity. No mass production here — just small-batch craftsmanship from an angler who knows what works on the water. Whether you’re chasing trophies or just love the fight, these handcrafted lures give you an edge every cast.