Need to stock your tackle bag for the season? Don’t skip these fresh killers. They get our vote for the hottest, most innovative baits of 2015. Photograph by Ralph Smith**1. Rebel Micro Pop-R ** Sling this tiny chugger on light spinning gear, or cast it on the fly rod. It’s a panfish killer. $4, rebellures.com2. LiveTarget Trout Fry Whether you want pickerel or big browns, this is a spot-on baby trout imitation. $14, livetargetlures.com3. Panther Martin FishseeUV Vibrant Image A UV finish and flashy graphics make this lure lethal in low light. $4.50, panthermartin.com4. Megabass Blading X Three line-tie holes let you change the pitch and vibration of this realistic blade bait. $8.50, samuritackle.com5. Megastrike Strikeback A hinged head allows the hook to swing freely, ensuring fish get stuck from any angle. $9, megastrike.com6. Yamamoto Funka Frog Its pearlescent hard belly and loud rattles draw out big bass. $8, baits.com7. Livetarget Hybrid Shrimp A hard body and soft-plastic legs make this shrimp extra lifelike. $13, livetargetlures.com8. Venom Lures Yurko Jig This small jig with sparse hair and legs shines for spooky bass in clear water. $5, venomlures.com9. Musky Innovations Dyin’ Dawg Like a dying sucker, this bait falls on its side, wiggling to life with the slightest twitch. $28, muskyshop.com10. LunkerHunt Combat Frog The extra-large air bladder lets this frog slide over nasty cover. $9, lunkerhunt.com11. Bomber Long Shot A weight-transfer system helps this lure fly farther than its cousin, the classic Long A. $10, bombersaltwatergrade.com12. Savage Gear TPE 3d Crab The jig’s design keeps this crab in an aggressive fighting posture. $5, savagegear-usa.com13. Sébile Action First Bull Minnow An external belly weight and a wide profile give this jerkbait a wide rolling wobble. $8, sebile.com14. Yum Swurm Oversize eyes amp up attack appeal for this sexy gliding finesse bait. $3.50 per pack, yumbaits.com15. Rebel Bluegill Crankbait Barbless hooks and a lifelike finish make this a great choice for bed fishing. $6, rebellures.com16. LiveTarget Yearling Crankbait This crank mimics a whole school of baitfish swimming together. $16, livingtargetlures.com17. Jackall Pompadour Wide metal wings and props make this one very loud topwater. $23, jackall.com.au18. River2Sea Ruckus Dual rattle chambers broadcast in high and low frequencies. $12.60, river2seausa.com19. Savage Gear 3D Line Thru Pike Big pike and muskies eat little pike, and this is a stellar match. $19http://www.savagegear-usa.com/product/view/lures/new-for-2015/line-thru-pike, savagegear-usa.com20. Rapala Scatter Rap Jointed A shovel-shaped lip gives this classic a seductive new wiggle. $10http://www.rapala.com/rapala/lures/scatter-rap-series/scatter-rapandreg-jointed/Scatter+Rap+Jointed.html, rapala.com21. Z-Man Finesse TRD Measuring 23⁄4 inches, this mini stick crushes stream bass and big bluegills. $5.50 per pack, zmanfishing.com22. Strike King Tour Grade Rage Blade Swim Jig A head molded directly to the blade helps reduce hangups. $5.60, strikeking.com23. Lucky Craft Keroll Max Designed for night bass fishing, this gurgling popper has a glow-stick slot on its back. $16, luckycraft.com24. Rapala BX Walking Minnow This surface walker has a balsa wood core for extra toughness. $13, rapala.com25. Berkley Powerbait Fight’n Bug Big open claws mimic a crayfish in escape mode. $5 per pack, berkley-fishing.com
