YATES BAITS

YATES BAITS Custom Handcrafted Fishing Lures

Yesterday evening was spent adjusting different plastisol durometers to experiment with our newest mold. This morning, w...
06/05/2026

Yesterday evening was spent adjusting different plastisol durometers to experiment with our newest mold. This morning, we evaluated the results and mixed our favorite blend into a gallon batch for further testing.

A few tweaks may still be needed once we get it in the water, but we’re getting close. 🎣👀🔥

06/04/2026

We’ve come a long way since we started.

Phase 3 of the shop build is wrapping up! 🎉

✅ Pegboard painted
✅ Pegboard hangers ordered
✅ Computer connected (special thanks to Justin for the tower!)

Next up is finalizing the workspace layout and getting everything configured to fit our workflow.

One step at a time, but it’s all starting to come together. 🎣

New Mold Monday is coming soon! 🎣We got our new mold in early and are currently dialing in a custom durometer plastisol ...
06/03/2026

New Mold Monday is coming soon! 🎣

We got our new mold in early and are currently dialing in a custom durometer plastisol blend designed specifically to complement this bait’s profile and action.

We can’t wait to get this one in the water.
Stay tuned! 👀🔥

We’re always chasing new colors, and this one trades bright fluorescence for a more natural look.A dual-injection green ...
06/02/2026

We’re always chasing new colors, and this one trades bright fluorescence for a more natural look.

A dual-injection green back paired with a muted dirty orange belly creates subtle contrast that works in a variety of water conditions.

This dirty orange has quickly become one of our favorites. Its transparency allows light to pass through at certain angles, adding a natural depth and appearance in the water. 🎣

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Recent rain showers have slowed down our pegboard project, but we did manage to finish a couple of paint organizers.Not ...
05/28/2026

Recent rain showers have slowed down our pegboard project, but we did manage to finish a couple of paint organizers.

Not sure if this will be the final configuration because we still have a lot more to organize, but having everything spread out instead of stacked on top of each other has already been a huge improvement.

05/27/2026

8” Chungus Grub enhanced with YATES FLAKES “Bluegill” Micro Holographic Flake, finished with a blend of medium and large black flake for added depth and contrast.

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New Skirts… kindaWe’ve had these jig skirts molds for a while, but were never fully satisfied with the fitment on some o...
05/26/2026

New Skirts… kinda

We’ve had these jig skirts molds for a while, but were never fully satisfied with the fitment on some of our jigs. They were marketed as universal replacements for silicone skirts and designed to perfectly match trailers poured from the same plastisol colors — but the center hole was larger than most jig collars, leaving the fitment less secure than we wanted.

We’ve had this idea in mind for a while, so in typical YATES BAITS fashion, we started modifying them. Even though we completely destroyed the original concept, we ended up creating a one-of-a-kind product in the process.

What started as a jig skirt experiment has evolved into solid soft-plastic skirts that can be attached to virtually any soft plastic bait for a completely integrated look and action.

Current variations include:
• 24 strand skirts
• 1/2 spade thickness skirts
• Full spade skirts

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Honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🇺🇸
05/25/2026

Honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🇺🇸

05/23/2026

YATES FLAKES — Golden Hour
Premium Micro Holographic Flake

A rich golden blend designed to throw intense flash under sunlight and low-light conditions alike. Golden Hour shifts with the light, producing a strong shimmer that stands out in clear, stained, and tannic water.

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🔥 1 Available 🔥This topwater popper is finished in a clean Shad pattern featuring a pearl silver base paired with a dark...
05/22/2026

🔥 1 Available 🔥

This topwater popper is finished in a clean Shad pattern featuring a pearl silver base paired with a dark metallic back that fades seamlessly down the sides. Built to move water, throw splash, and get crushed.

• 3.25” long
• 0.53 oz (including hardware)
• Channeled mouth & through-gill design
• Side & bottom ports for extra splash

Only one available.
First come, first served.

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Comment “Mine” to claim.

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Address

Box 215
Benham, KY
40807

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16066345696

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