Let’s go over what is extra hot this season in Bait & Tackle🔥:
BEST SELLERS:
The Yamamoto Hinge Minnow has quickly become one of the most recent popular baits. Designed with a jointed or “hinged” tail section, this bait creates a natural rolling action even on a straight retrieve. That constant roll gives fish a fleeing-baitfish look without you having to twitch your rod constantly.
Key Features:
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Perfect for Forward Facing Sonar – That subtle roll and flash show up beautifully on LiveScope-style sonar and help you track the bait as you work it over suspended fish.
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Beginner-friendly action – Because the bait moves naturally on a steady retrieve, you don’t have to be a magician with your rod tip to get bites.
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Multi-species appeal
The Apex Minnow by Ignite has been a huge hit with anglers this season. It is a winged style minnow, built for forward-facing sonar. Pair it with a winged Levitator head or a baller head for that fish-catching experience.
5" - 6 per pack
6" - 6 per pack
7" - 5 per pack
Key Features:
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Winged body design helps keep the bait level and control its fall.
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Longer sizes (6” and 7”) help you target bigger fish and match large shad or skipjack.
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Tailored for anglers who are specifically investing in live sonar setups.
The Strike King Tumbleweed doesn’t look like your typical soft plastic—and that’s exactly why it’s getting so much attention! It’s a dice-style bait with a unique profile and a ton of subtle motion, available in both floating and sinking/salted versions.
Why anglers are loving it:
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Extremely versatile – Fish it on a Neko rig, drop-shot, jig head, or even weightless for a wild topwater/twitch bait effect.
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Perfect for pressured water – That “odd” look is exactly what can trigger bites on highly pressured lakes where fish have seen the same worm and minnow shapes over and over.
- Great with light line & spinning setups – Tumbleweed pairs perfectly with Performance Tungsten (more on that below) for compact finesse rigs.
You knew this one was coming. Performance Tungsten has become a staple for anglers who are serious about bottom contact, sensitivity, and compact presentations in both bass and crappie fishing.
Because tungsten is denser than lead, your weight is smaller for the same size, which:
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Translates more bottom composition up the line (rock, gravel, shell, mud)
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Cuts through grass and covers better
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Keeps your Texas rigs, drop-shots, and Neko rigs compact and natural-looking
Why tungsten is a must-have upgrade:
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Better suited for forward-facing sonar techniques where line control and precise fall rates matter
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Essential for deep crappie and finesse bass presentations
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Helps you feel subtle bites when fish just “load up” and don’t slam the bait
If you chase crappie, the Bonehead Tackle Slim Stick 2.375" in Slick Neon needs to live in your boat. The Slim Stick has a baitfish profile with a long, pointed tail made from durable soft plastic that still has a lot of movement.
What makes Slick Neon special:
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Ultra-bright “Slick Neon” color is perfect for stained water, springtime creeks, and any situation where you want maximum visibility.
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Slim, minnow-style body imitates shad and small baitfish that crappie feed on.
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Tail moves with minimal rod movement, which is especially important when fish are tight to cover or just nosing the bait.
Bonehead Tackle Slim Stick 1 3/4" Slick
When crappie get finicky, dropping down to the Slim Stick 1 3/4" Slick can be the difference between watching fish on your graph and actually catching them. Similar design, smaller package.
Why the 1 3/4" size works:
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Downsized profile for post-front conditions, highly pressured fish, or cold water.
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Fantastic for single-pole vertical jigging and dock shooting.
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Still keeps that minnow profile + quivering tail that Bonehead is known for.
The Rapala Crush City Freeloader has taken off fast because it checks a lot of boxes for modern bass fishing: forward-facing sonar, bladed jigs, spinnerbaits, and finesse swimbaiting.
Developed with Jacob Wheeler, the Freeloader is a shad-style, pin-tail trailer with tall, flat sides, a ribbed body, and a subtle quivering tail.
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Subtle action that shines in clear water and around pressured fish.
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Tailored to ride behind a spinnerbait, vibrating jig, or scrounger head.
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Smart material design to dial in salt and scent, helping fish commit and hold on.
The BEST-SELLING colors of the Rapala Crush City Freeloader are Tennessee Shad, Electric Shad, Shad, and Smelt—and for good reason!
A little bit more about each color:
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Tennessee Shad – Perfect for clear water, highland reservoirs, and pressured tournament lakes.
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Electric Shad – A little extra pop with still-natural vibes for lightly stained water.
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Shad – A go-anywhere matchup for just about any shad-based fishery.
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Smelt – Smallmouth and spotted bass love this in ultra-clear water and northern-style lakes.
At Performance Fishing Electronics, we’re in a unique position—we don’t just sell the baits and tackle, we also install and dial in the electronics that let you fish them more effectively. If you’re not sure which baits best fit your boat, electronics, and home lake, you can always call the shop or stop by our Camden, TN location, and we’ll help you build a custom hot-picks lineup.
Performance Fishing Electronics
1250 Hwy 70 W, Camden TN 38320
731-441-8965