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#1 
Okuma
Makaira!

FREE $50 LURE PACK AND SPECTRA SPOOLING
#2  
TIBURON
Auto Shifting Two Speeds!
PRICE DROP &
FREE STUFF!
#3  
Daiwa
Hyper Speed Saltist Lever Drag
NEW
FREE Spectra Spooling!
#4  
Okuma Cedros Spinner
Order Rod combo & get free lure pack!
#5
Squirm-Worms
Deep water jigs!
New Lures!
#6
CharkBait!
The Top Banana
Old School Design & Value!
#7
CharkBait!
Wedge
Superior Deepwater LURES!
#8
CharkBait!

Knife
Value and Performance LURES!
#9  
CharkBait Assist Hooks
Six Great Lures, Lure Wrap, Assist Hooks, Light Sticks
Super Value!
Save $30+
#10  
Esca
Fish Attractor!
Great for night and deeper waters!

02/05/2012 - EARLY POST - GO DEEP OR GO HOME!

Thank you for visiting our Weekly Specials. Yep, go deep or go home, it's winter-time fishing conditions. The fish are holding deep, lethargic, and it takes something special to get bit. Could be the speed of the retrieve, could be a little extra action from the jig, but for the best success it's best to give 'em something a bit out of the norm, and we've got the right gear for that with some excellent deep water oriented lures. We're very happy to show off some of our own designs, as well as a new deep water jig, the Squirm-Worm! Cute little Squidly tentacaled critters! First time I saw these I was tempted to nibble! For reels, we've got some dedicated high speed jiggers in both spinning and conventional form. We've also kept Okuma's well reviewed Makaira series. And this week we also feature Tiburon's smaller Smart Shift Reels. These reels could be perfection for the bottom fish role, they already are for schoolie tuna, yellowtail, wahoo and many other species. The option of speed and power.

We hope to be your favorite place to grab sportfishing gear by providing sound advice, sharp prices and excellent service. Thanks for visiting CharkBait!

Great Stuff,
Mark Smith

p.s. I'm going to be out of the country this week, returning Friday. So, Paul, Leeana, John and the rest of the crew will be covering for me. Please excuse and understand if I'm off the email program or delayed in my response-time. The other folks will be doing double duty while I'm out.


We do no billing online. Instead, upon placing  your order you'll receive an immediate confirmation via email. You are not billed at that time. A real live human will actually review your order, and get back to you if there are any questions (eg. regarding spooling or rigging for instance). Within 24 hours of placing your order you will receive a follow-up email confirmation and final invoice reflecting your total charges (Monday-Friday). You are not billed until we send you your final invoice. Orders shipped to CA addresses will have California Sales Taxes applied, out of state orders are tax free. As well, orders over $100 are shipped FREE!* (Within the USA via UPS ground or USPS to HI & AK, YES shipping is free INCLUDING ALASKA AND HAWAII! Oversize/weight items will be billed for shipping and you will be sent an emailed invoice reflecting total charges prior to actual billing. We will not ship without you having had a chance to review the invoice). International orders will require a bit more processing time, and must be confirmed prior to billing and shipping.

FREE UPS GROUND SHIPPING*
* for orders over $100, within USA, including AK and HI.
Oversize items, like lobster nets, and International orders will carry a shipping charge which we'll quote you prior to actual billing.


 Special #1

Okuma Makaira
Special: Free Spectra Spooling, Free Lure Pack

FREE CharkBait Lure Assortment value of OVER $50 AND FREE SPECTRA SPOOLING!

Casting: Slash, Wahoo Ripper, Barri Bomb, Sliders and Swimmers, Wounded Swimmer
Jigging: Wedge, Knife, Bananna, Illuminata, Assist Hooks
Swimming: Deep Diver, Deep and Double Deep Yellow Tail Coffin Nails, Toro Tamer

 

I first saw this new series of reels at the July ICAST show. I was flat out impressed. Without doubt, this is a game changer for the sportfishing industry. Okuma listened, listened well, and applied what they heard in creating what may very well be some of the best built reels on the market today. The reels are robust, solid, creatively engineered, and made to go the distance. 

All the new reels feature a carbon DFD (dual force drag) system for exceptional drag performance, high drag capacity,long term reliability and maximum alignment and durability. The Makaira reels offer a "Pull Bar Drag System" with the advantage that the drag is being pulled rather than pushed, which places heavy pressure on the left side plate and utilizes the frame for overall stability - that's the flaw of design in all reels built today, and Okuma feels they've beat the system. With the Pull Bar design, there's no pressure to create frame flex, or reduced drag pressure as a result of tolerance alignment issues. As a result of the design, the open top models in this line have none of the flex issues common with other reels; no need to compensate for the disadvantage of design by increasing mass, for instance. (Model 8 pictured left)

The highly efficient drag system was designed and engineered by Tiburon Engineering to increase maximum drag pressure, reduce side load pressure on ball bearings and improve heat dissipation for long term smoothness over extended fights. The Okuma DFD is considered a wet drag system comprised of two carbon fiber drag washers that are sandwiched together and bonded with a fiber glass core. Pure carbon washers are coated with a thin layer of Cal Sheet's Universal drag grease for virtually zero start up inertia. These washers are compressed by two precision ground 17-4 grade stainless steel drag plates that have been ground flat, then polished for maximum smoothness. The stainless steel friction drag plates have a minimum 32 Rockwell hardness allowing for high-end drag settings and consistently smooth drag performance at all ranges! (Click here to see a 360 degree view of the Makaira 10 with detail magnification)

Other important points of design:
Silent anti-reverse, 16 point double dog anti-reverse for the most reliable, smoothest and strongest anti-reverse on the market. These reels so not depend on a one way bearing for their anti-reverse, yet they have a similar slick feel to them. Robust!
Helical Cut Gears, offers improved gear meshing, and gear smoothness. They feel like butter being sliced when you change gears. They're both smoother and stronger as a result of their design.

What's New: The much awaited and desired Makaira 8. By popular demand the produced the skinnier version of the model 10. It's not for everyone, but for those fishing say 60-65# Spectra with a shorty leader, it's going to be a most useful piece holding a bit over 300 yards with a shorty topper. It's about the size of an Avet MXJ, weighs more, and is more robust. In truth the application of this reel will be a bit different than the Avet. Our first two orders sailed away in two days time, we'll be reloaded next week on 8's, so jump on 'em now. Like all Makaira reels, it has a 5 year manufacturer's warranty.


If you'd like to see the new 8 in greater detail please click on this link and you can catch a flash animation with magnification. Pretty trick stuff if you've got the bandwidth.

 

Makaira Reels Feature-

6061-T6 Machined aluminum frame with forged side plates
Proprietary hybrid corrosion resistant stainless steel gearing
Helical cut gears for extreme smoothness and gear meshing
Makaira reels all feature Two-speed gearing systems
Gold anodized two-speed gear shifter housing
Cold forged, Type-II anodized, machined aluminum spool
CRC: Corrosion Resistant Coating process
Patented spool pin system for use with braided or mono lines
Carbonite Dual Force drag system featuring Cal’s universal drag grease
Custom designed thrust bearing: Alleviates side load on heavy drag settings
4-pcs ABEC-5 precision Sapporo stainless steel rubber sealed ball bearings
MA-80WII features 6-pcs of Sapporo ball bearings
Double dog, proprietary silent anti-reverse system
Ratcheting drag lever and drag cam for precise drag setting
Patented T-Bar handle with Easy Roll graphite insert on all models
Heavy duty stainless steel ratcheting clicker system
Heavy duty, precision stainless steel drive and spool shafts
Type-II gold anodized frame, side plates, spool, drag lever and handle
Open top frame design on MK-5II, 10II, 15II, 20II, 50II
Lug and plug system on all open top reel models
Machined thumb rest on rear cross bar for improved ergonomics
Forged aluminum full hard anodized reel foot and reel clamp
Machined etched Marlin logo on left side plate
Precision placement of drain holes maximizes water removal from reel
Special screw ports around side plate screws reduces water/corrosion buildup
Makaira lever drag reels are backed by a 5-year warranty

Note the well placed
drainage holes and robust foot


Note the machined
recessed line stay,
lugs or plugs...

Now, if you'd like a second opinion on the quality of these reels, you might do a little internet search and find a couple independent reviews that more than agree with our high opinion of these new reels. They really are terrific, and the beauty is more than skin deep.

Model Bearings Capacity Gear Ratio Line Retrieve Max Drag @ Full Max Drag @ Strike Weight Price
MK-8II 4BB+1TB 320/15 4.7:1 & 2.1:1 33.5" & 15.0" 27-lbs 24-lbs 24 oz. 459.99
MK-10II 4BB+1TB 460/15, 380/20, 280/25 4.7:1 & 2.1:1 33.5" & 15.0" 34-lbs 27-lbs 26.1 oz. 459.99
MK-15II 4BB+1TB 550/20, 410/25, 310/30 4.7:1 & 2.1:1 33.5" & 15.0" 34-lbs 27-lbs 26.8 oz. 459.99
MK-20II 4BB+1TB 870/25, 660/30, 530/40 3.8:1 & 1.7:1 39.4" & 17.5" 55-lbs 37-lbs 45.8 oz. 479.99
MK-30II 4BB+1TB 850/30, 700/40, 550/50 3.8:1 & 1.7:1 39.4" & 17.5" 55-lbs 37-lbs 50 oz. 499.99
MK-50II 4BB+1TB 1000/30, 650/50, 400/80 3.2:1 & 1.3:1 37.8" & 15.3" 85-lbs 60-lbs 61.4 oz. 549.99
MK-50WII 4BB+1TB 900/50, 780/60, 560/80 3.2:1 & 1.3:1 37.8" & 15.3" 85-lbs 60-lbs 65 oz. 599.99
MK-80WII 6BB+1TB 1000/80, 850/100, 660/130 3.1:1 & 1.4:1 45.7" & 20.5" 100-lbs 70-lbs 116 oz. 829.99

Please note, the 10, 15, 20 and 50 are topless. The 30, 50W and 80W have the top bar.
All models now in stock...including the little 10! (very nice and very small)

This is a shot over the bow to every manufacturer of saltwater reels. Okuma got it right, and they've got reason to be proud.

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FREE CHARKBAIT LURE ASSORTMENT...
Select your lure selection above, casting, swimming, or deep drop assortment value of OVER $50!
Free Spectra Spooling & Optional Spooling
Spectra Spooling up to 300 yds $00.00
Spectra Spooling up to 500 yds
(200 YARDS ADDITIONAL)
$29.99
Knotless Rigging with Hollow Core Spectra  300 yds SPECTRA (60, 80, 100, 130 & 200# option
Select Jerry Brown Spectra)
$49.00
Knotless Rigging with Hollow Core Spectra 500 yds SPECTRA (60, 80, 100, 130 & 200# option
Select Jerry Brown Spectra
)
$89.99
Spectra MFG
Spectra Test
Mono Manufacturer
Mono Topshot Test
Fluorocarbon Leader for Knotless Rigging Please email or call for options if you'd like to use Fluorocarbon instead of mono for your topshot, or if you have other spooling requirements.

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FREE SHIPPING - FREE High Quality SPECTRA!

Special #2

Tiburon Smart Shift Reels!
The smaller profile 7500 Series

Special: Free Spectra Spooling, $50 PRICE Reduction & $50 LURE PACK!

FREE CharkBait Lure Assortment value of OVER $50 AND FREE SPECTRA SPOOLING!

Casting: Slash, Wahoo Ripper, Barri Bomb, Sliders and Swimmers, Wounded Swimmer
Jigging: Wedge, Knife, Bananna, Illuminata, Assist Hooks
Swimming: Deep Diver, Deep and Double Deep Yellow Tail Coffin Nails, Toro Tamer

Big power, smaller size! There three sizes in the 7500 series, appropriate for 20-50# fishing.  It's all a matter of line class, use of spectra for backing and your particular taste in deciding which one or which ones you want to go with for your particular application.  They're all sweeeeeeet! They have proven their worth as wahoo specialty reels, bottom fishing, and for dealing with school size tuna. These are great reels for jigging, wonderful pieces for wahoo and schoolie tuna, too. For folks bottom fishing, the high speed retrieve can be of benefit, but even more so the almost instantaneous drop to low gear power when it's needed helps turn a fish's head and get them out of structure fast - an essential ingredient to taking a larger grade fish down deep.

For those new to the Smart Shift design, they're automatic shifting two speed reels.  All three of the new reels feature 5.9:1 and 2.8:1 gearing.  You've got speed for winding iron or a wahoo bomb, as well as some power when the fish decides to get feisty.  They spin very well, cast great, and the drag performance is nothing short of confidence inspiring.  These are among the finest reels money can buy.  They work well.  I only have two concerns to express about 'em.  First off, be prepared and forewarned.  If you don't already own one of these reels and you purchase one, don't think that it will be your last.  Most of our clients who have bought a Tib Smart Shift reel from us have come back for more.  They're that good.  The next concern comes from a deckhand who mentioned to me that he didn't like the SST reels.  His complaint, "When folks get their fish to the boat they're still green."  What he meant is that because this reel design keeps pressure on the fish all the way to the boat, the fish doesn't have a chance to tire you out and they can still have a bit of fight left in 'em.  That's a good thing for both angler and fish in my estimation.  If you practice catch and release it's going to be easier on the fish.  If you practice catch and kill, well, you'll be getting your job done a whole lot faster!

Model Gears Capacity Pricing
SST 7524 5.9:1/2.8:1 300 yds 20# $509
SST 7530 5.9:1/2.8:1 300 yds 25# $509
SST 7540 5.9:1/2.8:1 325 yds 30# $509

Special: Free Spectra Spooling

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FREE CHARKBAIT LURE ASSORTMENT...
Select your lure selection above, casting, swimming, or deep drop assortment value of OVER $50!
Spectra Spooling
- select the reel model using the drop-down menu above. Then, select your spooling requirements: Spectra and mono using drop-down menus. Select the length option below and rigging style. Questions, give us a call or zap over an email 

- NO CHARGE selections in blue fields below
- Option in RED at increased costs
Spectra Spooling 300 yds
 
$00.00
Spectra MFG
Spectra Test
Mono Manufacturer  for Standard Spooling or Topshot
Mono Test for Standard Spooling or Topshot
Rigging Style
Fluorocarbon Leader for Knotless Rigging Please email or call for options if you'd like to Fluorocarbon instead of mono for your topshot.
Optional Spectra Spooling up to 500 yds $29.99
Optional
JB Hollow Core: 
Select test below (JB 60#, 80#, 100#) at additional charge JB 130 hollow no additional charge.
$30.00
Optional Sato Knotless Rigging
must also select Hollow Core Spectra above and select appropriate line below (JB 60, 80 & 130# option Select Jerry Brown Hollow Core Spectra) - Select Spectra length above, and JB Hollow Core option below
$20.00

In Stock, and ready for immediate FREE spooling & shipping!*

Daiwa Saltist LD HYPERSPEED

Daiwa's Saltist LD Hyper Speed lever drag is a speedster made for jigging duty. The reels feature a blazing fast 7.3:1 gear ratio, exactly what may be required to trigger an aggressive jig strike from fast moving predatory fish. Folks targeting wahoo, kings in the Gulf or breezing yellowtail off California will certainly appreciate what these powerful speedsters can accomplished. For folks working deepwater jigs, the added retrieve speed will especially come in handy for those times when you need some speed to get bit, and also for those times when you've failed to get bit and it's time to bring the line back in for another shot at the fish. Like the other lever drag reels in the new Saltist line up, you get up to eight CRBB corrosion resistant ball bearings, precision helical cut stainless steel gears. Tournament quality carbon drags, offset power handle, round speed knob, all aluminum frame and left sideplate made from one solid piece of metal. These reels are anodized, not painted. They also have a dual infinite anti-reverse, and a machined aluminum spool. Lots of quality in the production, lots of innovative creativity in the design add up to a series of reels destined to many, many years of pleasurable fishing.

Model Bearings Gear Ratio Retrieve/Turn Weight Capacity Spectra Mono Drag Strike/Full Price
STTLD20HSH 8 CRBB, 1RB 7.3:1 42.4" 13.8 OZ 30#/300YDS 15#/320YDS 13.2/22.0 $239
STTLD30HSH 8 CRBB, 1RB 7.3:1 40.3" 14.5 OZ 50#/280YDS 20#/295YDS 13.2/22.0 $249
STTLD35HSH 8 CRBB, 1RB 7.1:1 52.6" 21.3 OZ 50#/360YDS 25#/240YDS 17.6/26.4 $279
STTLD40HSH 8 CRBB, 1RB 7.1:1 52.6" 21.0 OZ 65#/340YDS 30#/270YDS 17.6/26.4 $289
STTLD50HSH 8 CRBB, 1RB 7.1:1 52.6" 21.7 OZ 65#/500YDS 40#/310YDS 17.6/26.4 $299

FREE MONO & UP TO 300 YDS SPECTRA SPOOLING (1 cent)
and Shipping w/in USA!

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- Select your new reel using the drop-down menu above. Then, select your spooling requirements: Spectra and mono using drop-down menus.  We don't use the cheap stuff, only first rate true American made SPECTRA not no name "braid."
Mono Spooling is FREE, Spectra spooling is FREE - the topshot will also be free.
Spectra MFG
Spectra Test Select Topshot Below
Mono Test Select Topshot if Required
Mono Manufacturer Select Topshot if Required
Rigging Style
Select Spectra Top or Backing

 

FREE SHIPPING!


Special #4

Okuma Cedros Spinners, Rods
Jigging Specialty Reels and Rods
and something extra...

Specifically designed for saltwater use, the Cedros spinning reels feature a rigid aluminum body and rotor. Okuma's Dual Force Drag System for extreme stopping power and proprietary High Density Gearing with special corrosion resistant coating provide power and long term satisfaction in a harsh saltwater environment. Combine all this with a high speed gearing ratio and a customized aluminum jigging handle and you have one of the best saltwater jig fishing reels on the market. For guys vertical jigging, this is a dandy choice due to it's metal construction (frame, sideplate, rotor, spool) and very high drag capability.

-ALC: Rigid, diecast-aluminum frame
-Patented Elliptical Oscillation System
-Quick Set anti-reverse roller bearing
-Machined aluminum anodized spool
-DFD - Dual Force Drag system
-Hydro Block wather tight drag seal
-Super strong high density gearing

 

 

 

DRAG CAPABILITY

MODEL

Bearings*

Gear
Ratio

Line Retrieve

DRAG CAPABILITY

CAPACITY

Pricing &
Selection
20 #'s max. Cedros
CJ 40S

4 HPB corrosion resistant bearings and a stainless steel roller bearing

6.2:1

35"

30#'s max.

 12#/170 yds

@$109
24 #'s max. Cedros
CJ 55S
 
4 HPB corrosion resistant bearings and a stainless steel roller bearing

6.2:1

41"

50#'s max.

15#/240 yds

@$119
31#'s max.! Cedros
CJ 65S
 
4 HPB corrosion resistant bearings and a stainless steel roller bearing

5.8:1

46"

70#'s max.!

20#/260 yds

@$129
33 #'s max.! Cedros
CJ 80S
 
4 HPB corrosion resistant bearings and a stainless steel roller bearing

5.7:1

46"

70#'s max.!

20#/350 yds

@$139

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Please select your line choices below.  These reels perform great using straight mono, but they can also extend their line test capability through the use of Spectra.   This gives you the advantage of extended line capacity, and the ability to bump up the line test.

Izorline Spectra Test
@ up to 300 yds.:
if desired, at $30-35 extra
Free Mono Selection:

Mono Test:

 

Cedros Jigging Rods

If you are seeking a rod designed for vertical jigging, then the Cedros Speed Jig Rods are well worth your consideration. Designed with a unique flex-to-power distribution, these rods allow your rod tip to work your jig properly while developing the proper transition between the shock of a fish's strike and rod power for bringing a fish to the rail (differing from a well known bicycle manufacturer's noodle sticks - which don't have backbone). Extensive innovation was created into the design of this rod, producing comfort with spiral shaped EVA foregrips and an open rear grip, allowing you to work the rod without hanging up on your clothing to interfere with the action you are trying to impart on the jig. Once you put a reel on your Cedros rod you'll see why they truly are very worthy jig rods - regardless of price.

 

Features

- E-Glass rod blank construction for increased power and shock reduction for use with braided line.  
- Hardened Zirconium PVD coated guide inserts that reduce line friction from braided lines.
- Hi-Rise 316 stainless steel guide frames eliminates the line from touching the blank and foregrip when fully loaded up on a fish and increases durability.
- Pyramid machined aluminum reel seat is the ultimate in comfort, durability and control. (ALPS REEL SEAT)
- Exposed blank reargrip increases rod control and improves jigging technique.
- Jig Clincher - eliminates the jig from swinging when attached to the hook keeper.


All rods feature a split EVA butt section, with two of the heavier rods also offering a gimbal butt.

Buy Description Line Use Price
CEDROS JIGGING RODS - SPINNING GUIDES
CJ-S-601M 6'
1 pc, 7 1/2" foregrip, 14" reargrip, 5 guides + tip
30-65# Spectra $99.99
CJ-S-601MH 6'
1 pc, 7 1/2" foregrip, 14" reargrip, 5 guides + tip
50-100# Spectra $99.99
CJ-S-701M 7'
1 pc, 7 1/2" foregrip, 11 1/2" reargrip, 7 guides + tip
30-65# Spectra $119.99
CJ-S-701MH 7'
1 pc, 7 1/2" foregrip, 14" reargrip, 7 guides + tip
50-100# Spectra $119.99
CEDROS JIGGING RODS - CONVENTIONAL GUIDES
CJ-C-561XXH 5'6"'
1 pc, 6 3/8" foregrip, 13" reargrip, 5 guides + tip, gimbal butt
80-200# Spectra $99.99
CJ-C-601M 6'
1 pc, 7 1/2" foregrip, 14" reargrip, 5 guides + tip
30-65# Spectra $99.99
CJ-C-601MH 6'
1 pc, 7 1/2" foregrip, 14" reargrip, 5 guides + tip
50-100# Spectra $99.99
CJ-C-601H 6'
1 pc, 7 1/2" foregrip, 11 1/2" reargrip, 7 guides + tip
65-150# Spectra $99.99
CJ-C-601XH 6'
1 pc, 7 1/2" foregrip, 14" reargrip, 7 guides + tip, gimbal butt
65-200# Spectra $109.99
CJ-C-661M 6' 6"
1 pc, 7 1/2" foregrip, 14" reargrip, 5 guides + tip
30-65# Spectra $109.99
CJ-C-661MH 6' 6"
1 pc, 7 1/2" foregrip, 14" reargrip, 5 guides + tip
50-100# Spectra $109.99
CJ-C-661H 6' 6"
1 pc, 7 1/2" foregrip, 11 1/2" reargrip, 7 guides + tip
65-150# Spectra $109.99

Buy 'em both and well toss in something special. Besides free rigging and free shipping, when you buy both the rod and reel we'll toss in an appropriate lure pack for your pleasure. The lure pack will represent a value of over $25. Simply add the option below to your order of the rod and reel above. (Buy ANY reel offered on our Weekly Special's page along with the rod and we'll extend the same deal!)

Buy Description Price
Okuma Cedros Rod and Reel Freebie - $25 lure assortment $0.01

(your confirmation will show a 1 cent charge, but it will be invoiced at n/c)


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Special #5

Squirm-Worm Jigs
Deepwater Jig

Interesting variant of a tried and true deep water jig. First time I saw these things I knew we had to get 'em and introduce the new lures to our clients. Terrific idea, and they'll catch your prime deepwater fish for you. Going for ling cod, halibut, snappers, rockfish? The Squirm-Worms will attract and take the fish for you. The lures feature a very nice tail and leadhead, excellent hooks, but the trickest thing about them has to be the collar. That provides some extra fish attracting action that's sure to bring home the bacon...er I mean fillets. The jigs come in four sizes, 10, 8, 6 and 4 ounces, the right weights for most conditions, currents and depths. Fishing up in Alaska or down the coast off Baja, grab a few Squirm-Worms and get on the fish.

Buy

Description Price
Squirm Worm Jig Luminescent Glow 4 ounce $4.99
Squirm Worm Jig Luminescent Glow 6 ounce $6.49
Squirm Worm Jig Luminescent Glow 8 ounce $7.99
Squirm Worm Jig Luminescent Glow 10 ounce $9.99
Squirm Worm Jig Orange 4 ounce $4.99
Squirm Worm Jig Orange 6 ounce $6.49
Squirm Worm Jig Orange 8 ounce $7.99
Squirm Worm Jig Orange 10 ounce $9.99
Squirm Worm Motor Oil 4 ounce $4.99
Squirm Worm Motor Oil Luminescent Skirt 6 ounce $6.49
Squirm Worm Motor Oil Luminescent Skirt 8 ounce $7.99
Squirm Worm Motor Oil Luminescent Skirt 10 ounce $9.99
Squirm Worm Jig Lime 4 ounce $4.99
Squirm Worm Jig Lime 6 ounce $6.49
Squirm Worm Jig Lime 8 ounce $7.99
Squirm Worm Jig Lime 10 ounce $9.99

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Special #6

CharkBait's Top Banana
New Deepwater Jig

Banana Jigs for deep water are effective, super effective lures. Their shape allows for a nice swim on the drop, and they'll take a wide range of gamefish - a very wide range. Some use them to great effect on tuna, yellowtail, and of course there's no rockfish that won't jump on 'em, same for ling cod. We've made our Banana jigs in three finishes, chrome, gold and luminescent glow, and they're available in five weights: 60 gm / 2.1 ounces, 100 gm / 3.5 oz, 200 gm / 7 oz, 300 gm / 10.6 oz, 400 gm / 14.1 ounces. Compared to similar lures on the market, we've upgraded the hooks used on our jigs. We run a single Mustad hook on the smallest size and 3X Mustad black chrome trebles on the larger sizes. All hooks are attached by way of split ring, and we add a swivel to the nose of the lure to deal with line twist. Nice lures folks, I'm sure you'll agree the first time you see 'em and even more certain once you fish 'em. Given they're our own production, the pricing is very user friendly, as well.

For our long range clients, please give the 300 or 400 gm Banana a try for your deeper water yellowfin and bluefin. Change the rigging, or we can do for you to a substantial single hook in 8/0 or 9/0 size using 200# split rings. Then drop her on down. If you liked the PL 68, I think we have another option that will prove very successful for you.

 

 
Buy Description Price
CB Banana Chrome 60 gm $5.99
CB Banana Chrome 100 gm $6.99
CB Banana Chrome 200 gm $7.99
CB Banana Chrome 300 gm $9.99
CB Banana Chrome 300 gm
custom rigged with single hook
$12.99
CB Banana Chrome 400 gm $12.99
CB Banana Chrome 400 gm
custom rigged with single hook
$15.99
CB Banana Gold 60 gm $5.99
CB Banana Gold 100 gm $6.99
CB Banana Gold 200 gm $7.99
CB Banana Gold 300 gm $9.99
CB Banana Gold 300 gm
custom rigged with single hook
$12.99
CB Banana Gold 400 gm $12.99
CB Banana Gold 400 gm
custom rigged with single hook
$15.99
CB Banana Lumo 60 gm $5.99
CB Banana Lumo 100 gm $6.99
CB Banana Lumo 200 gm $7.99
CB Banana Lumo 300 gm $9.99
CB Banana Lumo 300 gm
custom rigged with single hook
$12.99
CB Banana Lumo 400 gm $12.99
CB Banana Lumo 400 gm
custom rigged with single hook
$15.99

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Special #7

CharkBait's Knife
Deepwater Jig

Our Knife Jig is a piece of fishing art, very nice shape with broad belly, narrower towards the head with a very durable finish. The jigs are rigged at the nose with both a split ring and welded ring. All you need to do is attach a good quality assist hook. And, we've got you well covered in that respect.

The shapes are excellent, but so too are the colors. Useful ones that cover the range you'll need for your fishing under varying conditions and destinations. We stock this jig in two sizes, 160 and 190 grams (5.64 and 6.7 ounces, and 5" and 6" respectfully).

 

 

 

 

 

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Description Price
CB Knife 160 GM Black Head Red $7.99
CB Knife 190 GM Black Head Red $8.99
CB Knife 160 GM  Blue $7.99
CB Knife 190 GM  Blue $8.99
CB Knife 160 GM  Gold $7.99
CB Knife 190 GM  Gold $8.99
CB Knife 160 GM  Pink $7.99
CB Knife 190 GM  Pink $8.99
CB Knife 160 GM  Green $7.99
CB Knife 190 GM Green $8.99
CB Knife 160 GM Black Chovie $7.99
CB Knife 190 GM Black Chovie $8.99

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CB - WEDGE
Deepwater Jig

This lure has a weight rear shape providing a bit faster drop with a little less flutter than our Knife. It has with excellent flash on the drop and while jigged.  Jigging for tuna, this is an excellent lure to use, well proven in that regard. It's shape will get you bit when other jigs aren't producing, that point has been proven over the past year's time.

The shapes are excellent, but so too are the colors. Useful ones that cover the range you'll need for your fishing under varying conditions and destinations. We stock this jig in two sizes, 160 and 190 grams (5.64 and 6.7 ounces, 5" and 6" respectfully). The lures are rigged with both split rings and solid rings on the nose.

For the assist hooks, please click on this link for selection.

 

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Description Price
CB Wedge 100 gm Green to Gold $6.99
CB Wedge 150 gm Green to Gold $7.99
CB Wedge 250 gm Green to Gold $9.99
CB Wedge 100 gm Anchovy black to silver $6.99
CB Wedge 150 gm Anchovy black to silver $7.99
CB Wedge 250 gm Anchovy black to silver $9.99
CB Wedge 100 gm Hot Pink to Silver $6.99
CB Wedge 150 gm Hot Pink to Silver $7.99
CB Wedge 250 gm Hot Pink to Silver $9.99
CB Wedge 100 gm Orange to Gold $6.99
CB Wedge 150 gm Orange to Gold $7.99
CB Wedge 250 gm Orange to Gold $9.99
CB Wedge 100 gm Blue to Silver $6.99
CB Wedge 150 gm Blue to Silver $7.99
CB Wedge 250 gm Blue to Silver $9.99
CB Wedge 100 gm Brown to Gold $6.99
CB Wedge 150 gm Brown to Gold $7.99
CB Wedge 250 gm Brown to Gold $9.99

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 Special #9

CharkBait Assist Hooks

To properly rig your lures we also offer some excellent assist hooks, in four sizes and two lengths. Our hooks are rigged for strength, using 180# test Dynema woven fishing line for zero stretch and increased test strength. We offer these hooks in 5.6 and 8 mm lengths and four sizes featuring quality Mustad 10827 series hooks in 4/0, 5/0, 7/0 and 9/0 sizes. The hooks are packed three per bag. Just like our jigs, you'll find our pricing and quality more than competitive.

 

Buy Description Price
CharkBait Assist Hooks for Jigging 4/0 3 pack - shorty $4.99
CharkBait Assist Hooks for Jigging 4/0 3 pack - long $4.99
CharkBait Assist Hooks for Jigging 5/0 3 pack - shorty $4.99
CharkBait Assist Hooks for Jigging 5/0 3 pack - long $4.99
CharkBait Assist Hooks for Jigging 7/0 3 pack - shorty $4.99
CharkBait Assist Hooks for Jigging 7/0 3 pack - long $4.99
CharkBait Assist Hooks for Jigging 9/0 3 pack - shorty $4.99
CharkBait Assist Hooks for Jigging 9/0 3 pack - long $4.99

CharkBait's Ultimate Assist Hooks
New Products

We've stepped up the designs, and added four more styles of assist hooks to now provide a VERY extensive assortment of quality assist hooks for deep water jigging. Our first assist hooks used a very good quality Mustad hook. For our Ultimate series of assists we've taken things to a different level, and we've got something no one else has considered providing anglers. All hooks are rigged on 180# Dynema braid, and supplied 3 rigs per pack.

Our new Assist hooks use two different versions of hooks both made by VMC. The first more traditional design uses their 7262BN super strong tuna hook, a black nickel 4X hook from their Ultimate Performance series of saltwater hooks. These are made from Vanadium steel - 25% stronger than carbon steel. It has a forged short shank, with a needle cone point which is reversed, offering greater penetration with less opportunity to cut it's way out of a fish's mouth. It's a step up from the Mustad, which is also an excellent hook. In this style of hook we run 3 sizes, 2/0, 4/0 and 6/0 in both standard and, for extra attraction,  luminescent form. Both styles are available in long and short lengths, 5.6 and 8 centimeters (2.2 and 3.15 inches respectively).

Our second style of hook features VMC's 8382TR series hooks. These are larger hooks, running 6/0, 8/0 and 10/0 sizes! This is a red tin coated Circle Hook, again of forged design and 3X strength. It's made with Vanadium steel, reversed cone-cut point to ensure perfect penetration beyond the barb of the hook. The red coating provides extra attraction. So, why a circle? There are a few reasons, and surprisingly no one else is providing this style of hook that I'm aware of. Circle hooks were most commonly used in the commercial fishing industry. Their great benefits being that fish are hooked at the corner of the mouth so there's less chance of pulling the hook out during an extended struggle or fight. Fish tend to set the hook themselves as they move away from the bait or lure. Rather than a fish "spitting" a hook, they end up hooking themselves - and stay on the hook. If the fish grabs the lure on the upswing of the rod, while jigging, yes you could indeed pull the hook away from the fish, but if the fish targets your lure on the drop, they'll set the hook themselves and stay hooked even at greater depths. That's the reason commercial guys use 'em. There are reasons to run a J style hook, AND there are reasons to run circles. That's my opinion, and based upon user feedback we'll see if my thoughts play out. I believe that when we are talking tuna jigging, the benefits of the circles will make themselves quite apparent. Like the Black Nickel design mentioned above, these hooks are available two ways: luminescent dressed and standard undressed form, and in both short and long lengths. The "dressed" hooks are SUPER, and frankly they are so darn good I'd bet you dollars to donuts that they'll get bit by themselves, they are that nice.

While ordering please note the hooks are available in both luminescent "dressed" and standard form, i
n two length options.

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VMC 7262BN
Price
CB Ultimate Assist - 7262BN 2/0 short $5.99
CB Ultimate Assist - 7262BN 4/0 short $5.99
CB Ultimate Assist - 7262BN 6/0 short $5.99
CB Ultimate Assist - 7262BN 2/0 long $6.99
CB Ultimate Assist - 7262BN 4/0 long $6.99
CB Ultimate Assist - 7262BN 6/0 long $6.99
CB Ultimate Assist - 7262BN 2/0 short LUMO $7.99
CB Ultimate Assist - 7262BN 4/0 short LUMO $7.99
CB Ultimate Assist - 7262BN 6/0 short LUMO $7.99
CB Ultimate Assist - 7262BN 2/0 long LUMO $8.99
CB Ultimate Assist - 7262BN 4/0 long LUMO $8.99
CB Ultimate Assist - 7262BN 6/0 long LUMO $8.99
Buy RED CIRCLE ASSIST HOOKS
VMC 8382TR
Price
CB Ultimate Assist - 8382TR 6/0 short $6.99
CB Ultimate Assist - 8382TR  8/0 short $6.99
CB Ultimate Assist - 8382TR  10/0 short $6.99
CB Ultimate Assist - 8382TR  6/0 long $7.99
CB Ultimate Assist - 8382TR  8/0 long $7.99
CB Ultimate Assist - 8382TR  10/0 long $7.99
CB Ultimate Assist - 8382TR  6/0 short LUMO $8.99
CB Ultimate Assist - 8382TR  8/0 short LUMO $8.99
CB Ultimate Assist - 8382TR  10/0 short LUMO $8.99
CB Ultimate Assist - 8382TR  62/0 long LUMO $9.99
CB Ultimate Assist - 8382TR  8/0 long LUMO $9.99
CB Ultimate Assist - 8382TR  10/0 long LUMO $9.99

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 Special #10

Esca Fish Attractor

ESCA
I first came across this product at ICAST several years ago. I was very much interested, but at that point there was no way for me to bring the piece into this country. They're based in Norway, and it would have been a pain in the keester to import 'em. I've been following them ever since, and fishing the sample they provided me. They also had some growing to do, earn their USA patent... We are now pleased to be able to offer this unique product to our clients. The Esca fish attractor utilizes light and electro-magnetic influences to attract gamefish. It can improve the performance of all lures, imitates natures own lure lights, and adds life to lures and bait. While the piece can be used as a lure, it truly shines best by treating it as an attractor.  Our first batch of Esca's will have a treble hook attached, but in the future the hook will go away. Probably half or more folks who purchase these devices will discard the hook anyway and rig them to their own preference based upon specific application.

 

There are four different styles/types of Esca attractors. The devices emit either green or blue light, and that light is either a constant fade or blinking/strobe. They are powered by saltwater itself, and will work for up to 100 hours of fishing time - no batteries involved. The best use for the Esca device is to use them as an add-on to your existing lures. They have proven very successful for folks targeting swordfish, all types of deeper water rockfish, and most recently billfish. (They were used in several tournaments last year to great effect) The Esca replicates the wavelength, intensity and frequency of light emitted by different types of fish and plankton - the manufacturer refers to this as the "pulse of life!" They also create an electromagnetic field that triggers the hunting instincts in fish. Fish will bite, and bite harder! The Esca will improve the visibility of your lures and tackle, improving your odds at getting bit.

Esca attractors weigh 7 grams. They can be used by themselves as a small jig, but they are really best used together with spinners, jigs, iron, and bait. You can rig them inside soft bodied squid skirts, inline, with deep diving lures and with trolling lures. Esca on You-Tube Esca on You-Tube

- As good as our new lures are, in all honesty, these lights can make them even more effective as we have discovered ourselves, and from the feedback we've received from folks purchasing an Esca light. They are truly effective, they will make any deepwater jig more productive, even ours.

 

 
Buy Description Price
Esca Attractor - blue fade $19.99
Esca Attractor - green fade $19.99
Esca Attractor - blue blinking $19.99
Esca Attractor - green blinking $19.99

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