YATES BAITS

YATES BAITS Custom Handcrafted Fishing Lures

Custom plastisol blend dialed in. Packaging ready. Now it’s time to Cast A Spell with the new Witches Spur. 🧙‍♀️🎣Can’t w...
06/19/2026

Custom plastisol blend dialed in. Packaging ready. Now it’s time to Cast A Spell with the new Witches Spur. 🧙‍♀️🎣

Can’t wait to get these in the water and see what kind of magic they can work.

YATES BAITS LLC

06/15/2026

🎣 New River Rat Plopper Test 🎣

This new rat did not disappoint.

Running straight as an arrow at a variety of retrieve speeds, it showed excellent tracking right out of the gate. The plopper tail produces a consistent, attention-grabbing disturbance while maintaining a natural wake across the surface.

Length: Approximately 6”
Weight: 1.28 oz (including hardware)

Bait Makers: Quick TipIf you’re using LureWorks colorants, we highly recommend putting a piece of tape over the color la...
06/11/2026

Bait Makers: Quick Tip

If you’re using LureWorks colorants, we highly recommend putting a piece of tape over the color label when you receive them. Once these bottles start getting used, the label turns into disappearing ink. 😂😂

Not sure why a laminated label isn’t used, as it would likely hold up much better in a bait-making environment.

We recently took it a step further by using a label maker with transparent tape. We cover the original label with a clear strip and print the color name, color number, transparency, and bleed type on the side. We also swap the standard Yorker cap for a twist cap, which gives us better consistency and control when dispensing colorants.

It’s a little extra work up front, but it makes life a lot easier when you’re staring at a shelf full of bottles trying to figure out which color is which. 🎣

We have been busy, but finally got around to painting these awesome little 2.5” glide baits. 🎣Not quite sure what to exp...
06/10/2026

We have been busy, but finally got around to painting these awesome little 2.5” glide baits. 🎣

Not quite sure what to expect from them yet. They don’t have a steep flex angle at the joint, so we’re thinking they may have a tighter tail kick.

We haven’t had a chance to test them prior to painting, so as soon as the clear coat finishes curing, we'll see what they can do in the water.

🎣 New Mold Monday 🎣Witches Spur5/8” Ball • 2.5” LengthThese urchin-style lures have quickly become one of the hottest ba...
06/08/2026

🎣 New Mold Monday 🎣

Witches Spur
5/8” Ball • 2.5” Length

These urchin-style lures have quickly become one of the hottest baits in the fishing industry, and after several days of testing, we’ve mixed a custom plastisol blend that delivers the action, durability, and feel we were looking for.

One thing we’re especially excited about is the ability to customize these lures in ways we haven’t seen offered elsewhere. From unique color combinations and special effects to custom pours, the possibilities are nearly endless.

Unlike elastic TPE baits, these won’t melt onto other soft plastics during storage and isn’t prone to the same issues caused by excessive heat exposure. That means easier storage, greater tackle compatibility, and less worry about damaged baits between trips.

YATES BAITS LLC

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. 🎣

YATES BAITS LLC

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.

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Box 215
Benham, KY
40807

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