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Poorman's Downrigger Sinker

This is a deepwater trolling rig which suspends the angler's spoon, plug or bait.

Designed by Dan Gapen Sr., the Poorman's Downrigger could be called a close cousin to Gapen's now-famous original Bait-Walker Sinker. Most of the patented features of the Bait-Walker apply to this new trolling rig. Besides having the composition of a Bait-Walker, the Poorman's Downrigger has several additional designs which make it even more effective as a trolling rig for light rods. Two years of depth testing via trolling on four specific species: walleye, salmon, striped bass and lake trout, proved this new rig nearly invaluable to the small open boat angler. Poorman's Downriggers can be run behind nearly any type of standard bait casting or trolling rods and reels.

The main purpose for Gapen's new rig is the suspended fishery which recently came to light when working species such as walleye and striped bass. The Poorman's Downrigger is built to hold a level plane once it reaches the proper depth. Thus, once suspended and noted on the graph, this rig will maintain the proper depth each and every time it is lowered. Even boat speed will have little effect on it. Line weight and length, however, must remain the same.

Like Gapen's Bait-Walker, this new rig creates forward thrust on its patented flat back, causing a lessening of pressure at rod tip. But, unlike the Bait-Walker's rounded snag-free design, this new rig is thin in nature, a design feature which allows it to slip even more softly through deep trolling waters. Imagine, this sinker rig, for the first time in fishing history, allowing an angler using casting equipment to work 16 ounces of lead at depths reaching 140 feet or more.

The Poorman's Downrigger's twin side plates, or fins, work as stabilizers in holding this rig at a given depth. Boat trolling speeds can vary by a mile to half-mile an hour while the outward protruding fins help maintain rig depth.

Charter boat captains prefer this rig when flat lining, due to the Poorman's ability to hold depth and run easily through water. The Poorman's Downrigger will hold the "snag-free" ability of its cousin the Bait-Walker sinker within 85% of performance. It is an excellent rig to use flashy spoons on for salmon. It is a rig that can be used behind an outrigger without tangling on the turn.

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Crappie Vixen

The Gapen Crappie Vixen is a premium ultralight jig featuring natural Arctic fox fur that creates incredibly lifelike movement. Delivering a seductive action that triggers strikes from even the most finicky crappie, bluegill, perch, trout, and other panfish.

Starting At $1.69

Sale Price: $1.25

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Jigets

Jigets

Jigets are extremely effective on panfish and trout. Lure construction is of plated sharp hooks, nickel-plated jig head and supple twist-style tails. They are a lure which can be used on fly fishing equipment or spinning gear. They are effective when fish are feeding on small minnows or hatching insect life. Proper presentation of Jigets is accomplished when retrieve is done slowly in short rolling action or in short jerking motions. Such action best represents the movement of a tiny minnow as it attempts to escape toward s the cover of bottom debris. Light line, 2 to 6-pound test, should be used to allow best lure action. When working a fly rod, do so by retrieving in short 8-to-12-inch retrieve strokes. This action best represents the motion of hatching insects as they dart about near surface. Select colors as you normally do to represent the food fish are feeding on.

Price: $1.25

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Mr. Waxy

Mr. Waxy Ice Jig

Gapen Jigs That Fish Love - Summer & Winter

All summer and winter anglers know that wax worms are a deadly bluegill and bream bait. When tipped with a small piece of garden worm, spike, maggot, mousie or a natural wax worm, MR. WAXY JIG is a killer presentation. Painted in bright GLOW colors, this jig attracts panfish 24 hours a day--under dark or bright conditions. Mr. Waxy (Mr. Waxie or Mr. Waxey), presents the bait at an angle with it's special tilt-style bait hook to help make the fish strike.

For success on your next outing, be sure to select both bright and dark colors along with multiple sizes to have some small and some medium selections. Having multiple shades, some dark, some light will assure your water conditions work with your offering. Hot colors this season include the Mr. Waxy Chartreuse/Orange, Mr. Waxy Fire Tiger and Mr. Waxy Green / Chartreuse. Another tip- don't be caught with just one of a jig as a break-off or lost jig to a fish will leave you short on your next trip. Ship some extras to assure you have what you need when the fishing action heats up on ice - or in the summer.

Like all Gapen tackle, design, color patterns, hook selection are the elements that provide you with fish-catching success. Quality of components, paint selection and details that go into making Mr. Waxy Ice Jig - the quickest way to hooking up on fish. Great for crappie, perch, bluegill, bream because Mr. Waxy puts the bait right in their lip line and in front of their eyes.

Gapen's ice lures are designed to be used as lures for "all seasons," winter and summer alike. Traditionally, ice lures were constructed for winter use only. Gapen's ice lures are not! They are equally as effective through ice or in open water. Mainly constructed for panfish such as perch, bluegill and crappie, the hook sizes remain small, but don't be surprised when you hook into a bass, walleye or other fish that will love this presentation.

All Gapen's winter/summer jigs are nickel-plated prior to glow paint being sprayed on. Such action prevents corrosion in tackle boxes. Stock up on Mr. Waxy jigs to get your tackle box ready to catch fish. Mr. Waxy has been one of our hottest selling jigs which means it is catching and catching from the East Coast to the Upper Midwest. Drop Mr. Waxy into your local waters and find out why it is so hot.

Price: $1.25

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Papa Jig (2 pack)

Hook more panfish with the Papa Jig the innovative 3D printed hard body jig designed to dominate slabs, bluegill, perch, and sunfish! Built tough from high-quality, eco-friendly PLA filament, these vibrant jigs deliver unbeatable durability and lifelike action that drives aggressive strikes in any water condition.

Price: $1.50

Hellgrammite

The Gapen Hellgrammite Drift Jig is a specially designed jig that imitates a dislodged female hellgrammite. Ideal for drifting in current for smallmouth bass, walleye, and other river species. Available in multiple colors and sizes 1/16 oz and 1/8 oz.

Starting At $1.65

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Rocket Squid

The Rocket Squid is a 3-inch soft plastic bait with a tripod design and lifelike action, made for bass anglers who want versatile rigging, durability, and customizable colors to target all types of bass in various conditions.

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Price: $1.80

L-Leech

The L-Leech is a premium soft plastic lure that mimics a real leech with ultra-durable material and lifelike wriggling action, ideal for Walleye and Smallmouth Bass fishing. It excels in Ned rigs, bottom bouncing, and tough conditions, available in realistic colors to match natural prey and guarantee aggressive strikes.

Price: $1.80

T-Worm

The TTS T-Worm is the all-in-one weedless wacky rig solution. No O-ring, no fuss just thread on a 1/0 or 3/0 offset hook and fish. Incredibly durable, super soft, and engineered to replace traditional stick worms completely. Proven deadly on bass and walleye in heavy cover.

Price: $1.80

T-Leech

The T-Leech the ultimate finesse leech imitation for Ned Rig walleye and smallmouth bass. Ultra-realistic profile with subtle quivering action that drives inactive fish wild. Available in 16 killer colors or fully customizable.

Price: $1.80

Flat T-Worm

Flat T-Worm is a weedless soft plastic lure with a built-in tube for easy wacky rigging. It replaces O-rings and special hooks, offering durable performance and strong action for bass and walleye.

Price: $1.80

Twister Tail

The #1 Crappie & Panfish Slayer – TTS Twister Tails. These hyper-active 3” curly tails with ribbed bodies and silver flake shimmer absolutely hammer crappie, bluegill, perch, and bonus bass every trip. More bites than live bait – guaranteed!

Price: $1.80

Freshwater Shrimp

Freshwater Shrimp Jig

Important Ordering Information:
The size you order determines the style
1/64 oz = Glitter Tail (Chartreuse shown)
1/32 oz = Glitter Tail (Chartreuse shown)

Because tiny shrimp are found all over the globe, their flash and size are a universal feeding shape to most every fish. The freshwater shrimp jig has the flash tinsel and fly combo that fish hone in on and strike. Grabbing their attention with the flash of light similar to the real thing as it catches rays, the freshwater fresh shrimp catches the focus of fish and gets strikes.

With the quality materials making up this fly jig, the freshwater shrimp jig flicks on the fall, flashes and parachutes into the eye line of now curious fish. The hair and structure form a slow-fall drop that brings strikes from crappie, trout, bass, perch, walleye, white bass and blue gills - any fish that ever ate eats the shrimps.

Crappie fisherman know how on-the-drop fishing is key to catching. A proper crappie jig features water-catching hair shoots and materials that offer a superb slow-drop. Crappie anglers can choose between the Freshwater Shrimp Crappie Jig with glitter tail or the 1/16 oz. and up Freshwater Shrimp Maribou Crappie Jig With Glitter tail for premium hair fly jig combination that few monster crappies resist.

Jigging Tips

Materials make the jig and make the presentation. Proven tie patterns with premium materials make jigs that hook lips because the jig performs in the water column. The sliver flash of the jig head as it pops from the twitch of your rod tip, back to the tinsel glitter tail put a flash in the water that locks the fish in. Flick your rod tip and then follow your jig down -visualizing the slow drop in your mind - follow that downward with your rod tip. Be ready to strike if you get slack line or feel a tap as the jig is suited for attacks "on-the-drop" as the jig slowly falls. You can also watch your line for any sign of slack - this is a fish strike or structure which you should be ready to raise the tip back up to set the hook or lift the jig.

Also essential in a jigging setup is a rod that will transmit the lightest tap back to the angler's hand at the rod handle. High quality carbon wrap spinning rods send the line vibrations from the tip eye straight through to the handle and the angler's fingers. Placing your trigger finger on the rod blank above the cork is a great way to add a little extra feel to sense the lightest strike tap. For great jigging rods with unsurpassed touch and sensitivity, try some of the Gapen Adventure Spinning rods to work your jig and feel light strikes before they get away.

Gapen's Maribou Crappie Jig

These sizes come in Maribou Tail
1/16 oz = Glitter + Maribou Tail (shown-pink below)
1/8 oz = Glitter + Maribou Tail (shown-pink below)
1/4 oz = Glitter + Maribou Tail (shown-pink below)

Made with a tantalizing tail of marabou and glitter flash, the combined with a body structure similar to a Wooly Bugger fly makes Gapen's freshwater shrimp in 1/16 oz., 1/8 oz., and 1/4 oz. such a deadly fish enticer. All heads are nickel-plated and can be used in both freshwater and saltwater. Over 5 million of the smaller 1/64 oz. and 1/32 oz. sizes were sold the first 5 years they came out for panfish.

Starting At $2.00

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Walleye Icer

Walleye Icer Ice Fishing Jigs

Stock up on the hottest GLOW - glow-ice jigs. Big fish, walleye jigging lures hottest of the season. UV Glow colors set these apart from the rest along with coatings to prevent rust in your tackle box. Top quality ice fishing jigs that put the ole eyes on ice.

The Walleye Icer was designed to give off an erratic action when worked. Likewise, it works best when tipped with a minnow or leach. For best results, tie the Walleye Icer directly to the line.

Add lighter and darker hues to your tackle box so that you have lures for different light conditions and water colors. For bright days you will find our darker colors really work and for overcast days - use the bright colors and glow jigs to attract the eye of hungry brown and white fin tips to your area.

Glow Jigs for Snow-Covered Fishing

Glow Jigs for Deep Fish & Snow-Covered Fishing - we've got your UV Glow. Charge up with a flasher or UV Flashlight. The glow attracts fish from further away and in deep drop situations where water is dark. You will find the glow is bright and lasts. Check your colors for glow indications. UV Flashlights have a light bandwidth that is far better than a regular flash light for charging these jigs. Stained waters of the North limit visibility. UV Glow ice jigs will allow fish in these dark tanic waters to see fish a few feet further inducing strikes. Stained water? Gapen UV Glow Jigs do the trick.

Price: $2.00

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T-Grub

The T-Grub Jig the deadliest tube jig you will ever drag through heavy cover. Its 1/4 oz unpainted round-ball head sinks fast and stands up perfectly while the hand-poured soft tube body and fluttering split-tail tentacles mimic a fleeing crawfish or goby. Equipped with a razor-sharp 3/0 black-nickel hook, this jig triggers explosive reaction strikes from smallmouth and largemouth in docks, rocks, grass, and wood. Available in 1/4 oz, 3/8 oz, and 1/2 oz. Add this proven big-bass killer to your box today!

Price: $2.50

RED BALL JIGS

The RED BALL JIG

Gapen Introduces The Red Ball JIG

The Red Ball comes with three extra red egg tippers which are heavily scented with anise oil, a natural attractant for all game fish. The Red Ball lure is made of tin, an environmentally safe metal. It is plated in nickel or gold, which creates a flashy fish tempter which fish instinctively gravitate to. See the Fantastic Fishing Tips explaining "How-To" use and why the Red Ball works--and what species it works best on.

Summer or Winter...It Matters Not!

This "NEW" fishing creation, the Red Ball, will produce results on gamefish such as panfish, perch, rock bass, walleye, bass, trout, pike or lake trout.

Gapen's Red Ball JIG brings to the angler a completely new concept in fishing NEVER BEFORE SEEN!

Why???: All fish, from minnow stage, instinctively feed on the eggs of others, even their own species. It is this instinct which the Red Ball targets. Most fish spawn (eggs) tends to carry an opaque orange or red color. It is this shape and color that the Red Balls duplicate. The main silver or gold body design and color is just a device on which to present the red egg. It is the body which creates and triggers a fish attraction and draw to the Red Ball.

As the body flashes, dips, dives and erratically darts towards the fish staging area, it creates interest and fish come directly to it. But, it is the shape, color and scent of the Red Ball that stimulates the reaction to strike.

Working the Red Ball: Numerous lifts and twitches at rod tip are required as the Red Ball is presented. Once in the fish staging zone, this lure should be held still. If, after 30 seconds, no strike is felt, anglers should twitch the Red Ball two or three times and wait. Still no strike--repeat the process of casting or vertically jigging.

A Look Behind the Scenes of our "New" Red Ball JIG

History
Bob Kook, fishing buddy, cameraman and good friend of the Gapen's, first laid the idea of the Red Ball style jig on Dan Gapen, Sr. after he'd done research while ice fishing for panfish. Bob noted that more times than he could count, panfish had a tendency to attempt to eat the split shot which held his offering down. Eventually, he used just a shot on a hook with no natural bait, and caught fish. Next, the split shot were painted a number of colors. Red turned out to be the best. Then a small 1/4 inch red plastic bead was placed on a nickel flat spoon hook. It worked! It seems the flashing wobble of the spoon drew the panfish in, but it was the red bead which they struck.

A Theory Why It Works
All fish species begin as eggs, which in turn turn into very small fish fry with a large egg sack attached. The sack, normally an orangish or reddish color is what the tiny minnow feeds on while it grows. During this period of life, a fish is extremely vulnerable to predation.

Thus, there is a natural instinct in all fish species to feed on eggs or anything which consists of a round circular shape.

It is a genetic instinct which cannot be withheld when fish are in search of food.

Therefore, fish, no matter what the species, are drawn to this food's shape more than they are drawn to the egg by smell or action. As a matter of fact, the Red Ball is best presented to fish in a still manner (motionless).

Presentation of the Red Ball
Two years of research proved up the following. The flash and darting action of the tin body of the Red Ball brings the fish in to this bait. But, it's the red egg-tipped on the metal body which drives them to strike it. "Strike" will come 90% of the time when the lure is held motionless for several moments. At times, the angler should allow the Red Ball to sit still and for as long as 30 seconds before striking results will occur.

Normally, species such as perch, bluegill, crappie, rock bass, whitefish and ciscoes will charge into the bait as it is vigorously jigged up and down, and then nose in to within a couple inches. Only then, when it's held still will they close in on it, flare their gill plates and suck the Red Ball in.

In the case of crappie and perch, they will rise as the bait is ingested. This creates an easing off of line pressure at rod tip. Bluegill, rock bass and other species suck the Red Ball in and dart off creating a hard strike at rod tip.

Gapen's continue with future research on other gamefish species as you read this copy in their newest catalog. Research in new lure styles, with the Red Ball construction and theory are on-going. Fish such as walleye and bass are now being offered new Red Ball lures. As of today, the new idea is working well. Gapen's knows the round ball works. They only have to develop body styles to carry the Red Ball to other gamefish.

It is my belief--Dan Gapen, Sr.--that many of us, as well as myself, have been working our winter and summer jigs too hard. We've held with the theory that a rapid jigging action is the key to cause fish to strike.

Not so!!!
The rapid jigging action of a lure is what causes the fish to notice an offering. Thus, drawing them to our lure. However, if this rough working of the lure continues, such action will flush fish from your lure. It matters not if you've tipped it with natural bait or not.

Holding it motionless after a series of jerks and twitches is by far the best presentation. If you have an underwater camera this theory can be well-documented.

If fish fail to strike the motionless lure, a painfully slow rise of the bait will renew their interest. If that fails, then the target probably isn't ready to feed and you best repeat your attractive jigging action to draw in another fish target.

Starting At $2.95

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Bait-Walker Plus

The Gapen Bait-Walker Plus was specifically developed to address the challenges anglers face when using spinner snell rigs with standard bottom bouncers. This upgraded version of the legendary Bait-Walker delivers the same proven snagless performance while providing better compatibility and balance for spinner setups.

Starting At $3.00

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Bait-Walker Long Wire

The Gapen Bait-Walker Long Wire is the upgraded version of the legendary original Bait-Walker. Designed with a longer wire arm, it gives anglers superior clearance when working stick plugs, crankbaits, and other lures over moss-covered rocks, sticks, and heavy structure where standard weights snag easily.

Starting at $3.00

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Flicker

The Gapen Flicker is a versatile spoon/jig with excellent flash and action. Great for ice fishing, panfish, perch, trout, and more.

Starting At $3.19

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Crawfish Jig

Dan Gapen, Sr. spent 8 years tying, testing and re-tying this lure. It works on any gamefish, which feed on crawfish. Nothing attracts and entices fish to strike better than natural deerhair and feathers. Combined these features with the patented, SNAG-FREE wedge-head of this lures relative, the UGLY BUG jig, and you've created a monster fish catcher.

Starting At $3.29

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Nasty Wacker

Nasty Wackers

It's like an Alabama rig of plastic tails! If you fish and are looking to get an edge and throw a new bait that fish don't recognize - the Nasty Wackers are the perfect bait for fish that have "seen it all". This lure is cool, it has a slow drop and also features a weedless presentation included with every order! Drops nicely next to weedlines, in weed pockets, deep drop-offs, corrugated tin, fish cribs and of course in open water where fish suspend.

Each Nasty Wacker comes complete with:

3 Nasty skirts
1 jig head
1 special weedless weighted hook.

The dropping helicopter action slowly flaps down -into cover, into deep weed edges and drives fish to take a nasty whack at your lure! This multiple tail plastic bait offers you a finesse fishing solution "on-the-drop" to get the drop on suspended fish, deep fish and fish in cover you are looking to move out and onto your line. Fish-catching action of the Nasty Wacker just has to be seen.
Use the weedless, weighted hook to punch down into weed gaps and get into deep cover where big pike, walleye and muskie take shelter, waiting to ambush.

The slow-dropping Nasty Wacker will draw fish over and get them to strike this injured and strange plastic. Pick up a few colors and sizes and start dropping these in on your favorite fishing spots. You won't believe the results. Bright colors for early and late, dark colors for clear water and bright days - pick a few and score some big, nasty fish.

The physics of the Nasty Wacker are so good, you will simply have to try one to see how great it performs in the water, slipping down slowly to fish and triggering "Nasty" strikes. Adding a tight line to the drop is important as fish love to hit this on the drop or as it comes to rest. Be ready and watch your line for strikes in transition. The Nasty Wacker is great for cold water, cold-front and stressed heated water conditions of mid-summer. Find the holes and pockets in weeds to activate resting fish and get "Nasty"!

Starting At $3.29

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'Bobber' Anne Float

The Gapen ‘Bobber Anne’ Float is a premium balsa wood bobber designed for sensitive bite detection. Perfect for crappie, bluegill, perch, and panfish fishing.

Price: $3.50

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Muddler Jig

Muddler Jig

Structured in a similar fashion to the Original Muddler Fly, created by my father Don Gapen, the Muddler Jig is graced with a jig head so the spin fisherman is able to take advantage of the superb lure (fly) design.

Originally the Muddler Jig was brought to the market in 1971, then discontinued due to the lack of experienced fly tiers, in 1980. During its first lifespan the Muddler Jig proved deadly on smallmouth bass, walleye, salmon and all trout species. Nothing better attracts gamefish than deerhair, feathers and squirrel tail.

Original research proved that the Muddler Jig best represented a bottom-walking crawfish, a food that all fish named, feed on, and in certain water where sculpin minnows live. It was also proved as a deadly ringer for the sculpin.

Starting At $3.50

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Flicker BT

The Gapen Flicker BT is a specialized bottom-trolling and vertical jigging spoon with excellent flash and action for walleye, salmon, trout, and more.

Starting At $3.95

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TTS Tokyo Rig

Customizable Tungsten Punch Rig for Heavy Cover Bass Domination

Price: $4.00

- The Ugly Bug (1-2 oz.)

The Ugly Bug� (1-2 oz.)

Like smaller Ugly Bugs these larger and heavier models walk rock bottom virtually snag-free. However, these larger models do it in water depths from 30-100 feet deep. The new heavier Ugly Bugs are ideal for working deepwater bass, stripers, walleye, lake trout and salmon species. When vertically jigged, these heavy jigs always hold a horizontal position enabling the fish better strike engagement. In fast rivers, these new heavy Ugly Bugs work great below dams and deep channels. Buy white, yellow, orange and chartreuse for lake trout, salmon and stripers. Buy the darker colors for bass. Use both light and dark colors for walleye.

- Deepwater Bass

- Lake Trout

- Salmon

- Stripers

- Walleye

Starting At $4.25

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Red Ball - (24ct.)

Red Ball

Fish Focus and Strike on the Red Ball

The new fishing creation, the Red Ball, will produce results on gamefish such as panfish, perch, trout, rock bass, walleye, pike or lake trout. Gapen's Red Ball brings to the angler a completely new concept in fishing NEVER BEFORE SEEN- WHY??? All fish, from minnow stage, instinctively feed on red balls (the eggs of others), even their own species.

It is this instinct which the Red Ball targets and the instinct that entices so many strikes and holds by fish everywhere. Most fish's spawn (eggs) tend to carry an opaque orange or red color. It is this shape and color that the Red Ball duplicates.
Use the red ball tipped on any treble hook from crank baits, to jigs to jigging spoons such as the Flicker or Flicker BT.
The main sliver or coloration on a jig's flash and shape attract the fish but sometimes the fish stop short of striking. It is the Red Ball that draws the fish's attention and the shape and color - combined with a proven scent, triggers focus and a strike more times than without.

The scent in Red Ball is a Gapen family proven fishing scent which is also rechargeable. After fishing the Red Ball you can easily remove it from the hook and return it to it's original bag with the others. Seal the bag and your Red Ball bait will scent itself and recharge for the next time out! Not many baits are this durable and can recharge scent. The Red Ball is also very durable and can be unhooked over 150 times and placed back in the bag, tackle box.

The Red Ball carries scent on the back of any crank bait and can be that last deciding factor in causing a following fish to strike instead of turning away. Red Ball masks human oils and is a scent the Gapens have used for 100 years - it is the critical, potent pure scent that some expert anglers have used for the longest time for its fish-catching powers.

Red Ball comes in 3 sizes each of 24. Select Small, Large or Mixed (12 Small - 12 Large in same package). Use the small for most ice lures and smaller fish species and use the large for crank baits and larger species of fish.

Red Ball is a trademark of the 2020 Gapen Fishing Co.

Price: $4.25

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T-Grub with spinner

Big bass can’t resist it. The deadliest olive green tube jig ever poured for flipping & pitching through heavy cover.

Price: $4.25

TTS Fav. 5 T-Worm

Hand-picked selection of the top five proven bass-catching T-Worms, 2 of each, perfect for serious anglers seeking versatility and results on every trip.

: $6.00

Price: $5.90

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Fish Fry 1.5" Crank Bait

Compact 1.5” crankbait with tight action that catches a wide variety of fish. Excellent for smallmouth bass and panfish.

Great Low Price $5.95

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Flub Dub Crankbait | Crank Spin | Crank Spinner Combo

Flub Dub - (Shallow Diver)

The Gapen Flub Dub is a shallow-diving crankbait with spinner combo action. Effective for bass, pike, lake trout, and more. Unique lure with great wobble and flash.

Starting At $6.50

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Big Jig

The Gapen Big Jig is a powerhouse lure designed specifically for targeting trophy-sized gamefish. This impressive 9-inch twist-style jig delivers big action and is effective on all large predators that respond to jig-style presentations.

Starting At $6.95

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Flub Dub (Deep Diver)

The Gapen Flub Dub Deep Diver is a deep-running crankbait with spinner combo action. Effective for walleye, bass, pike, and lake trout in deeper water.

Starting At $7.50

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TTS Bass Kit

Open the Box. Catch Bass Instantly – TTS Complete Finesse Bass Kit

Price: $11.95

Sale Price: $8.25

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Nepag - Big (Freshwater)

Nepag the ORIGINAL Weight-Forward Spinner

On Sale now for a limited time - save $4 ea.
The Nepag is the angling world�s original in-line spinner lure! Often imitated, never duplicated. Created in Nipigon, Ontario, Canada byDon Gapen, Dan�s father in 1941. This NEW lure has been recreated by his son, Dan. Nepags were original made to encourage the world famous brook trout of the Nipigon River. It was then copied by John Hodackof the Paul Bunyan Bait Company in St. Paul,Minnesota, thus the Paul Bunyan 66 was born. That's right - it is a huge compliment to be copied - and we were the original - still the best.

Next the 66 was copied when the Erie Dearie weight-forward spinner came to be. Casting and retrieving this lure requires a slow lifting and lower-ing of rod tip for best results. A similar method is used when trolling. Jigging bottom with a slow lift and lower will produce all bottom-hugging game fish such as bass, lake trout, catfish, salmon and walleye. The Nepag hosts a �glow� head made of tin, a light-flashing holographic spinner, and up riding snag-free hook and a deer hair body which holds scenting 10 times longer than plastic.

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Weedcutter

Weedcutter Pike Muskie Plastic

This Pike Muskie Plastic brandishes a massive 9" plastic tail - built for pigs. Fantastic plastic tail for fishing weed edges and weed cover. Massive willow blade and tail presentation is awesome for all gamefish including muskie, pike, striped bass and big bass. Gapen's Weedcutter is a great pike weed spinner. The Gapen Weedcutter is a giant plastic tail spinner bait that features a massive wake and alerts hungry gamefish nearby.

Big, big gamefish plastic!Weedcutter Spinnerbait for Pike, Muskie and All Gamefish The 1.5 oz. Weedcutter spinner bait isn't new to the Gapen line of tackle, but this size is. Years ago, Dan Gapen, Sr. created the first willow leaf spinner bait for the fishing industry in smaller bass sizes. It was an instant success. Unlike all the other spinner baits, the Weedcutter has a unique ability to travel through weeds, brush, stumps and willow without hanging up. It's deadly on northern pike, muskie, largemouth bass and even giant striper. Working the Weedcutter Like any Gapen product, the Weedcutter was field-tested during the summers of 1996 and 1997. This "new" lure proved to be lethal on trophy gamefish. The Weedcutter was especially deadly on muskie and giant northern pike. Attracting these two species was best done by retrieving in a slow-rolling manner through and over dense cover.
Dan Gapen knew how to get after the pike (and walleye) - lifting up many big fish in his time and the Weedcutter was a tool he used often to coax the beasts from cover and drop-offs.

Order replacement tails and be prepared for your next trip to trophy muskie, pike waters.
Get replacement 9" Weedcutter tails here.

Silver Glitter Temporarily Out of Stock

Price: $9.95

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Most Sensitive Fishing Rod | Graphite Kevlar Spinning Rod | Gapen Spinning Rod | Graphite IM6 Wrap Spin Rod | Walleye Rod | Trout Rod | Perch Rod | float fishing rod | Bass Fishing | Crappie Rod | Most Sensitive Bass | Sensitive Rod for Worm Fishing

Wilderness Rod - Spinning

The Gapen Premium Wilderness Rod is the most sensitive fishing rod. a highest-quality carbon spinning rod great for jigging, worm fishing, spin casting, walleye, bass, crappie, perch, bluegill or trout rod this sensitive and strong kevlar carbon rod it was Dan Gapen's go-to fishing rod for sensitive touch.
Select one or two of these sensitive spinning rods and add the touch and hook-setting speed that a quality carbon rod puts in your hands. For casting jigs, spinners, worms, bobbers, floats, jigging, and live bait rigs to feel the lightest tap of any finicky perch, shy-biting bass, walleye or crappie, and to get the jump on lightning-quick trout bites, you will love the sensitive touch, speed and feel of this graphite spinning rod.

Starting At $75.00

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Gapen Wilderness Premium IM6 Carbon Casting Rod -Big Bass | Pike | Muskie | Casting Rod | Dan Gapen Fishing Rod. Gapen Premium casting rod for big bass, power fishing, light premium casting rod for Pike, Muskie, bass fishing rod.

Wilderness Rod - Casting

Premium carbon casting rod from Gapen features IM6 million modulus carbon with power backing for light amazing power for bass fishing, chasing big pike and muskie. Premium rod features amazing touch built into the power of a rod three times the price. Best rod on the market - not even close. Lifetime warranty against breakage! Best warranty in the industry.

Starting at $80 $80.00

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The Gapen 9 Foot

The Gapen 10 - Pro-level Float Fishing Rod for Stream, River, Boat & Shore Fishing Rod. The highest quality rod at this price point in North America - an amazing touch - with ultimate battling power. Long-casting power and versatility in one rod. Light touch and curve point for setting hooks on light line as well as the power to fish braided line (Fuji Guides) for firewire or braid!

: $189.95

Starting At $169.95

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