Light Tackle Lures

Whether casting for rockfish, speckled trout, cobia or red drum, G-Eye Jigs are proven fish catches. And not just on the Chesapeake, but from Maine to Florida, any gamefish that swims these patented, hand-made jigheads flat out catch fish. Custom designed around the eye and made with unique characteristics to entice fish into reaction strikes, G-Eye Jigs are made with the highest quality materials and attention to detail. Each jig is individually powder painted and meticulously...

NEW 1/2 Oz. in Stock!  Rain Minnow has proven a killer on rockfish (stripers), bluefish, and Spanish macs that come into the Chesapeake and along the Atlantic Coast during the summer and early fall. here 1 oz. metal jigs feature 3D eyes glued into the custom formed indented sockets on its sides for ultimate protection with pearl flashabou hand-tied onto a Mustad saltwater hook, Rain Minnows flat out catch fish.  ...

Bill Lewis' famed "Rat-L-Trap" lipless crank bait has earned its place in history as one of the most versatile lures to ever come along. It will catch equally well in salt or fresh water. Striped bass, puppy drum, walleye, trout, salmon, and many other fresh and saltwater species simply cannot resist this lure. Available in two colors: Chrome/Chartreuse and Chrome/Blueback, both with red eyes and strong Mustad saltwater hooks.  

Red drum and Cobia are two of the toughest game fish that swim in the mid-Atlantic & Chesapeake. This "Bull Tamer Kit" features are variety of proven trophy catchers including, ZMan, BKD and Bust ‘Em Baits and 1 oz.-2 oz jig heads from Coaches Lures & G Eye Jigs.

Unparalleled softness, action, and ElaZtech® durability merge to create the most bulletproof swimbait on the market. Inspired by Z-Man's renowned three-inch MinnowZ™, fresh- and saltwater anglers alike will find that the DieZel MinnowZ's hook slot and split dorsal fin provide easy weedless rigging and problem-free hooksets. Available in 4" and 7" sizes, there's a DieZel MinnowZ to cover just about every application out there!

Berkeley Gulp! is legendary as on jigs or as a trailer to catch all kinds of saltwater fish, including red drum and cobia as well as big flounder and other big fish. Proven tail action design swims under all conditions. Rig it several different ways.

For 20 years, BKDs have been a "must have" soft plastic lure for targeting stripers (rockfish) on the Chesapeake Bay. Available in six- and ten-inch lures they're known for their terrific tail action that trigger fish to bite. Plus, they stay on the hook two to three times better than many  competitors.   Many "personal bests" have been caught on BKD's by light tackle fisherman on the Chesapeake Bay. Catching Stripped Bass is only the beginning. Our customers have...

The original Smack-It has the weight you need to get those long casts, yet it still floats with ease. The Smack-It works well when casting from the beach or from a boat, or open Chesapeake Bay for all kinds of gamefish, including stripers, bluefish, red drum, cobia, and many more. Features include 3X strong Mustad hooks and finishes that will hold up to the toughest of conditions. Even the holographic finished baits will not chip or peel. Perhaps the most unique aspect of the...

SMACK-IT JR. COMING EARLY 2022! The little cousin to the original Smack-It, the smaller version of this fish catch surface popper has similarly designed 'mouth' that creates a surface disturbance that will attract all types of gamefish. The Smack-It Jr. excels in smaller waters, and is ideal for back bay fishing for schooling stripers, speckled trout, redfish, and blues. Comes in Classic or Holographic paint finish. Other features include 3X strong Mustad hooks and finishes that will...

The words Atom and Striper are pretty much synonymous. Since back in the 40s when Bob Pond proved that the real Striper action comes on the surface with plugs. Today, Atom is still standard issue in any tackle box all up and down the East Coast. POP, POP, POP C'MON STRIKE is the tune to play with the ATOM POPPING PLUG AND STRIPER SWIPER. When readying the cadence, please include the pause. They work better that way. To make these popper type plugs pop, point the rod at the plug with the tip...

For 20 years, BKDs have been a "must have" soft plastic lure for targeting stripers (rockfish) on the Chesapeake Bay. Available in six- and ten-inch lures they're known for their terrific tail action that trigger fish to bite. Plus, they stay on the hook two to three times better than many competitors.   Many "personal bests" have been caught on BKDs by light tackle fishermen on the Chesapeake than any other single artificial bait. Catching big stripers is only the...

Bust 'Em Mini Spins are great panfish baits, including crappie, white perch, yellow perch and much more. Each spinnerbait is 1/16 oz in weight and comes with 2 replacement tails. They are very durable and designed to catch multiple fish per bait.  NEW! Buy 10 and get 2 FREE! (Added to cart after checkout) 

Tackle Cove's "Chesapeake Light Tackle Kit is hand-picked by professional fishing outfitter and outdoors writer Capt. Chris Dollar. It contains everything you need to catch rockfish (stripers), bluefish, red drum, cobia, speckled trout and many other game fish. Top name, fish catching brands idea for Chesapeake and Atlantic's near shore waters. Crazy good deal!

The Li’l Bunker is made with a slight curve to give the lure an action of its own. On the retrieve the Li’l Bunker has a wiggle. On the drop the Li’l Bunker has a wobble. The action of the lure translates into more fish on the end of your line. This lure covers the entire water column. Cast it to breaking fish or let it flutter to the bottom. The Li’l Bunker will catch a wide variety of fish.

BKD's "Big Eye" jig heads are perfectly matched with the soft plastic lures. They can be rigged and fished in many ways, but really are best when rigged right on light tackle. From rockfish [stripers] and red drum to cobia and tuna, BKD jig heads are at home in many waters. NOTE: Limited quantities and weights in chartreuse.

We took some of the guess work out of rigging and added a "strike trigger" skirt. You get one 6" BKD soft plastic rigged on a skirted jig head. Also included are two additional 6" BKD soft plastic lures. A great combo! [Note: Skirt and jig head may different than pictured. Skirt color may vary.]

These versatile jigs are proven big fish catchers, from bull reds to trophy stripers. They're hand-made in Maryland with heavy-duty Mustad hooks, and are a favorite of many of the Chesapeake's top light tackle anglers. Sold in packs of three and two, in various colors.

These hand-made bucktail rigs are ideal to cast along shoreline, into grass flats or over shallower water structure like oyster reefs. Or troll them in tandem in Chesapeake rivers and creeks as well as over in the main Bay. Proven rockfish catchers, and also catch speckled trout, weakfish [gray trout] as well as perch.

Hard Head Custom Baits Rigged Popping Corks  Chose either a standard Cajun Thunder Popping Cork to rig your own or our custom rigged  "rockfish popper" with a Cajun Thunder Popping Cork. The corks feature brass and magnum plastic beads to create a splashing and loud clicking noise that attracts gamefish from a great distance. The Rockfish Popper is rigged with a 24-30" leader and a 3/8 oz or 1/2 oz HHCB shad head and a...

This lure is excellent for Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, Trout or other fish that feed on small bait fish.  When fishing from piers and bridges, reel in using short, sharp jerks of the rod to produce a deadly swimming action.  The Got-Cha lure is also a favorite of boat fishermen for Trout and Bluefish.

Roscoe Lil' Man Jigs Built for medium-light tackle, Lil’ Man weighs two ounces and was designed with bottom critters and small mouthed fish in mind. Our field trials showed that Lil’ Man is a killer on trigger fish, black sea bass, grunts, pinkies, snapper, kings, dolphin and others! Lil’ Man has a glow paint body with three accent colors available, pink, blue and brown. It comes rigged with a #2 treble hook.

Popa Dog® features a unique concave lip design and head shape to create surface commotion and noise to attract game fish from afar. Popa Dog® combines all the popular characteristics of a surface popper and surface walker into one fishing lure. Each Popa Dog ® emits a sonic vibration from its rattling chamber which also increases its effectiveness.

The aggressive side-to-side X-Rap® Twitchin’ Minnow is designed to perform a tight walk-the-dog swimming action. Xtreme flash with X-Rap® attitude triggers the attack instinct in fish. Slow sinking allows a glide and drop technique that lands the Twitchin’ Minnow into pockets where big fish love to ambush their prey.

These hand-made chatter baits drive snakeheads nuts. Vary retrieve speed and hang on for a snakehead monster strike.

"Walk the Dog" with ease. Creates a sonic fish calling rattle that results in explosive strikes. Fishing Tips: Use a twitching retrieve to make the lure dance from side to side. Great topwater action!

Nothing is as exciting as a topwater strike. The new Channa Charmer from Addiction Baits is a true floating top water frog specifically made for snakehead fishing. Tackle Cove has a limited supply of these proven snakehead catchers. Get yours today. On Sale Now!