Terminal Tackle & Accessories

The small stuff that makes the big difference. Hooks, weights, swivels, snaps, line, attractants, and rigging components — the essential gear that connects your presentation to the fish. When terminal tackle fails, you lose fish. When it's dialed in, everything works.

Why Terminal Tackle Matters

Bass don't care about your boat or your electronics. They care about what's in front of their face — and terminal tackle is what puts it there. The right hook drives home and holds fish. The right weight gets you to the strike zone. The right swivel prevents line twist. The right snap lets you change lures fast. Every piece matters.

Terminal Tackle Types and When to Use Them

Hooks: EWG hooks for soft plastics, treble hooks for hard baits, jig hooks for skirted presentations. Match hook size to bait size and fish species. Sharp hooks drive home on light bites — dull hooks cost you fish.

Weights & Sinkers: Bullet weights for Texas rigs, drop shot weights for finesse, split shot for subtle adjustments. Weight controls depth and fall rate — heavier for deep water and wind, lighter for shallow and calm.

Swivels & Snaps: Barrel swivels prevent line twist on spinning baits. Snap swivels let you change lures without retying. Use the smallest size that handles the fish — oversized hardware spooks pressured bass.

Fishing Line: Fluorocarbon for invisibility and abrasion resistance. Braid for strength and sensitivity. Monofilament for stretch and forgiveness. Match line class to rod power and cover thickness.

Attractants & Scents: Mask human scent and add fish-attracting smell. Apply to soft plastics to make bass hold longer before they spit it. Works best in pressured water and tough-bite conditions.

Rigging Components: Bobber stops, beads, pegs, O-rings, and rigging kits. The small parts that fine-tune presentations and keep rigs fishing right. Pegs lock weights in place, beads protect knots, O-rings extend bait life.

How to Rig It Right

Match your terminal tackle to the technique. Texas rigs need bullet weights and EWG hooks. Drop shots need finesse hooks and cylindrical weights. Carolina rigs need barrel swivels and egg sinkers. Topwater needs strong treble hooks and split rings.

Check your hooks after every fish — bass have hard mouths that dull points. Replace line regularly — nicks and abrasion cause break-offs. Inspect knots before every cast — most lost fish come from knot failure, not hook failure.

Keep terminal tackle organized by type and size. Hooks separated from weights, swivels sorted by strength, line spooled and labeled. When you need to retie fast, organization saves time and keeps you fishing.

Built for Strength and Reliability

Our terminal tackle features sharp hooks, corrosion-resistant swivels, and quality components that hold up to hard fishing. From ultralight finesse hooks to heavy-duty flipping weights, every piece is built to handle the fish you're targeting.

Store hooks and weights in tackle boxes with compartments to prevent rust and tangling. Keep line out of direct sunlight to prevent UV degradation. Replace terminal tackle when it shows wear — it's cheaper than losing fish.

Best For

• Building custom rigs for specific techniques and conditions
• Replacing worn hooks, weights, and swivels
• Fine-tuning presentations with the right components
• Keeping backup terminal tackle ready for quick changes
• Anglers who want reliable gear that doesn't fail when it matters
• Bass, panfish, trout, and inshore species

The D&F Way

We keep things simple, honest, and respectful of the water. If it's in our store, it's something we'd fish ourselves.

Nothing extra, nothing wasted. Just solid gear for good days on the lake.