More than just tackle
Welcome to Bub's Tackle Box, your source for high-quality bait and tackle. We’re committed to providing real fishermen with gear that's built to last and designed for success. Discover the Bub's Tackle Box difference today!
Bluegill Lures
Single Joint Crappie Bait
Multijoint Trout
From Bub’s Tacklebox, we’ve got both single-jointed and multi-jointed bluegill lures — and each brings something different to the fight. The single-jointed design delivers a tight, natural wiggle that drives reaction strikes in clear water, while the multi-jointed version adds a smooth, fluid swimming action that’s perfect for pressured or finicky fish.
The Single Joint Crappie Bait delivers natural swimming motion and handcrafted color that mimics real crappie perfectly. Great for clear lakes and finicky predators.
The Multijoint Trout glides naturally with lifelike, multi-section movement. Hand-painted and built for durability, it’s perfect for clear-water ambush strikes.
Hinko Jr Bait
9 IN Hinko Bait
Don’t let its size fool you — this little lure brings lifelike swimming motion and bold color detail that trigger aggressive strikes from bass, crappie, and bluegill alike. Hand-painted for realism and built to last, the Hinko Jr. packs big action into a small lure. Ideal for finesse presentations that fool pressured fish.
The 9-Inch Hinko from Bub’s Tacklebox isn’t your average lure —The Hinko features bold color and a compact frame built for tight, fast action. Hand-painted for realism and crafted to trigger strikes from active bass. Whether you’re targeting largemouth or smallmouth, the 9” Hinko is made to get noticed, strike hard, and hold up fish after fish.
6 IN Glide Bait
Hand-painted 6-Inch Glide Bait from Bub’s Tacklebox delivers lifelike action, smooth glide, and trophy-worthy strikes. Custom, durable, and proven.
7 IN Glide Bait
Make a splash with our 7” Glide Bait — hand-painted for lifelike realism and engineered for smooth, wide gliding action that drives big bass crazy. Built tough for repeated strikes, this bait mimics injured prey with precision movement that trophy fish can’t resist. Perfect for serious anglers chasing their next personal best. Glide Baits from Bub’s Tacklebox move with smooth, S-shaped motion that mimics wounded baitfish. Hand-painted for realism and built for balanced, natural glide.
7 IN Glide Bluegill
Built to fool giants, the 7-Inch Glide Bluegill from Bub’s Tacklebox moves with slow, natural S-curves that big bass can’t ignore. Each bait is hand-painted for true bluegill realism, balanced for long casts, and tough enough to take hit after hit. A must-have swimbait for anglers chasing trophy fish.
Jr. Swim Bait
Small bait, big results. The Jr. Swim Bait from Bub’s Tacklebox is hand-painted for lifelike realism and smooth swimming action that drives bass wild. Designed for durability and precision movement, this bait mimics natural prey to trigger strikes in clear or murky waters. Perfect for anglers chasing big bites with a compact profile. The Jr. Swim Bait from Bub’s Tacklebox may be small, but it delivers big action.
Deep Jerk Bait 110
Take the fight deeper with our 110 Deep Jerkbait — built to dive down and stay in the strike zone longer. Its tight, darting action and loud rattle call in bass from a distance, while the hand-painted finish seals the deal up close. Perfect for cooler water or suspended fish that need a little convincing.
🚀 Handcrafted precision. Deep-running. Deadly effective.
5 Inch Swim Baits
Turn heads and hook giants with our 5-inch hard body swim baits, built to deliver unmatched action and durability.
Whether you’re fishing Rend Lake, your favorite river, or hidden farm ponds, these swim baits are your ticket to bigger bites and more fish in the boat.
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Realistic swimming action that drives fish crazy
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Durable hard body construction for long-lasting use
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Hand-crafted detail and finish from Bubs Tackle Box
5 Inch Shallow Jerk
When the bite gets tricky, this lure does the talking. Our 5-Inch Shallow Jerk is designed to dance just beneath the surface with a quick, erratic twitch that screams “easy meal” to hungry bass. Ideal for clear water and finicky fish, it mimics wounded baitfish with lifelike detail and irresistible action.
🎯 Hand-painted finish. Razor-sharp hooks. Built to fool the smart ones.
1.5 Square Bill Crankbait
The 1.5 Square Bill from Bub’s Tacklebox is a must-have for shallow-water crankbait action. Hand-painted for lifelike realism, this bait deflects off cover with erratic movement that triggers aggressive strikes. Durable, detailed, and deadly effective — perfect for hunting big bass in rocks, stumps, and submerged timber.
2.5 Square Bill Crankbait
Crash it, bang it, and hold on tight — our 2.5 Squarebill is made to stir up chaos in the shallows! Its hard-hitting wobble and deflective action make it perfect for bumping off rocks, stumps, and docks where the big bass hide. Built tough, painted bold, and proven to trigger reaction strikes.
âš¡ Hand-painted. Bold. Built to bounce and battle.
Shallow Runner Holographic
The Shallow Runner Holographic from Bub’s Tacklebox flashes with lifelike brilliance and irresistible action. Designed to stay high in the water column, this bait delivers wild, reflective movement that draws strikes in clear or stained water. Hand-painted, durable, and built to perform—ideal for targeting bass feeding near the surface.
Rip N Rap Bait
The Rip N Rap from Bub’s Tacklebox brings sound, flash, and attitude to every cast. With its tight vibration and loud rattle, this bait calls fish in from a distance and triggers reaction strikes on the drop or retrieve. Hand-painted for lifelike detail and built tough for big bass—perfect for covering water fast and finding the bite.
Rapala DTP Repaints
Custom-painted Rapala DTP baits from Bub’s Tacklebox — vibrant, durable, and tuned for big strikes. Precision craftsmanship. Proven results.
Buzz Frogs
Explosive topwater strikes start here. Our Buzz Frogs deliver lifelike action, durable design, and irresistible noise that drive bass wild.
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Durable hard body construction for long-lasting use
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Hand-crafted detail and finish from Bubs Tackle Box
Wiggle Warts
Crank up the action with Wiggle Warts built to dive deep and trigger reaction strikes. Durable, hand-crafted, and deadly on bass and walleye.
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Durable hard body construction for long-lasting use
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Hand-crafted detail and finish from Bubs Tackle Box
The Baby Wake Frog Bait
The Baby Wake Frog from Bub’s Tacklebox brings explosive topwater action in a compact design. Hand-painted for lifelike detail and built to skim and splash across the surface, it mimics real frog movement that bass can’t ignore. Perfect for early mornings, thick cover, and anglers who love heart-stopping strikes.
Deep Dive
Crank down deep and find the big bites with our Bandit Deep Dive crankbait!
Key Features:
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Realistic swimming action that drives fish crazy
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Durable hard body construction for long-lasting use
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Hand-crafted detail and finish from Bubs Tackle Box
Top Water Walkers
Make some noise on the surface! Our Topwater Walkers are designed for that irresistible side-to-side “walk-the-dog” action that drives bass insane. Perfect for early mornings, calm water, and heart-pounding strikes you’ll never forget.
💥 Hand-painted. Balanced. Built for blow-ups.
Wake Mouse Bait
Rat Wake Bait
Bring the surface to life with the Wake Mice from Bub’s Tacklebox. These hand-painted topwater lures mimic small mice scurrying across the water, triggering explosive strikes from bass and pike. Built tough, painted with precision, and crafted for anglers who demand realism and results.
Go big or go home with the Wake Rats from Bub’s Tacklebox. Designed for trophy chasers, this hand-painted topwater bait creates bold wake action that drives big bass and musky wild. Custom-painted, balanced for performance, and built to last — it’s the kind of lure that turns a cast into chaos.
Shallow Dive Jerkbait
Shallow Dive Jerkbait
Shallow Diving Jerkbait – Hard-bodied, realistic swimming action, perfect for enticing strikes in shallow water.
Custom paint and Epoxy Resin finish.
If bait is marked as "Unavailable" please contact me.
In stock items often shipped within the next business day. Custom or out of stock orders please allow 7-10 days.
Spook
Spook
Topwater Spook – Hard-bodied, classic “walk-the-dog” action that creates irresistible surface commotion and draws explosive strikes.
Custom paint and epoxy resin finish.
If bait is marked as "Unavailable" please contact me.
In stock items often shipped within the next business day. Custom or out of stock orders please allow 7-10 days.
Deep Diving Jerkbait
Deep Diving Jerkbait
Deep Diving Jerkbait – Hard-bodied, lifelike action, built to reach deep water and trigger aggressive strikes.
Custom paint and Epoxy Resin finish.
If bait is marked as "Unavailable" please contact me.
In stock items often shipped within the next business day. Custom or out of stock orders please allow 7-10 days.
Injured Shad Swim Bait 1 oz
Injured Shad Swim Bait 1 oz
Custom paint and epoxy resin finish.
If bait is marked as "Unavailable" please contact me.
In stock items often shipped within theI next business day. Custom or out of stock orders please allow 7-10 days
Bruised Head Shad Swim Bait 7 In
Bruised Head Shad Swim Bait 7 In
Custom paint and epoxy resin finish.
If bait is marked as "Unavailable" please contact me.
In stock items often shipped within the next business day. Custom or out of stock orders please allow 7-10 days
Thread Fin Shad Swim Bait 7 In
Thread Fin Shad Swim Bait 7 In
Custom paint and epoxy resin finish.
If bait is marked as "Unavailable" please contact me.
In stock items often shipped within the next business day. Custom or out of stock orders please allow 7-10 days
Gizzard Shad Swim Bait 7 In
Gizzard Shad Swim Bait 7 In
Custom paint and epoxy resin finish.
If bait is marked as "Unavailable" please contact me.
In stock items often shipped within the next business day. Custom or out of stock orders please allow 7-10 days
"Bub's Tackle Box has everything I need for a successful fishing trip. Their gear is top-notch, and the staff is always ready to help."
Happy Customer, Hamilton County, IL