Top 12 New Bass Lures & Tackle For 2025 

It’s that time of year when Hook & Barrel editors get geared up for summertime fishing season. Without further ado, here’s a must-have list of 12 new bass fishing gear items that caught our attention, and can help you catch more fish! 

Built by pros for serious anglers, the Lake Fork Trophy Craw features a wider body than most baits and a “winged” design to give it a natural gliding action and keep it stable without rolling. Built tough from a custom plastic formula, it is great for everything from flipping and Carolina rigs to trailers on buzzbaits and jig heads. MSRP: $7.99. (lftlures.com) 

The MaxScent Stank-Bug crashes into the 2025 soft-plastic market with a versatile mid-sized craw profile perfect for smallmouth, largemouth and spotted bass. MaxScent’s unmatched taste and scent technology trigger maximum fish response, while its tight claw action and moderate thump deliver year-round reliability. MSRP: $8.99. (berkley-fishing.com) 

At first glance the new Mooch Minnow from Rapala might appear like many other soft plastic minnow baits, but differences like the tab tail help make it really shine. In fact, Bass Pro Tour champion Dustin Connell put the new lure to work this spring before it was officially released and won both the BPT RedCrest on Lay Lake and a regular season event on Toledo Bend. The Mooch Minnow is 3.5 inches long and available in 20 colors. MSRP: $5.99/six-pack. (rapala.com)  

The weight-forward design of the PowerBait Power Switch allows for precision casts, fast fall rates and a wide range of actions to draw a strike from the most finicky of fish. A multi-species bait, it is packed with PowerBait flavor and pre-rigged with a Fusion19 hook to ensure a positive hook-up ratio for every angler. MSRP: $7.99-$9.99. (berkley-fishing.com) 

Designed by Berkley for finesse anglers, the Drip Minnow combines ultra-realistic design, lifelike action and unmatched detail. Available in three sizes and ultra high-def colors to match the hatch, this versatile bait perfectly mimics shiners and other baitfish. MSRP: $9.99. (berkley-fishing.com) 

The Krej’s innovative upturned bill makes it one of the most unique baits anglers will see on the market this year. This revolutionary hard bait mimics the upward fleeing movement of baitfish when chased by a predator. MSRP: $14.99. (berkley-fishing.com)  

Engineered for finesse fishing, the Abu Garcia Revo X BFS Baitcast Reel delivers precision, smoothness, and control in a compact design. It features an advanced Infini brake system and ultralight shallow spool for anglers to cast lightweight lures effortlessly with pinpoint accuracy. MSRP: $149.95. (abugarcia.com) 

The CarbonLite Combo delivers pro-class balance, precision, strength, and speed. Reel features include a rigid one-piece aluminum frame, carbon-fiber side covers, machined aluminum spool, aluminum crankshaft, a premium 10-bearing system with Powerlock instant anti-reverse, and more! The rod is built on BPS’ Carbon Coil Technology double-helix reinforced RT4 Graphite blank for ultimate strength and sensitivity. MRSP: $219.98 -$229.98 (basspro.com) 

Get ugly on game fish with the Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Combo. A favorite since 1976, the new GX2 is packed with new features making it tougher and better than ever. Standard GX2 rod features are now joined with a proprietary guide coating, an extra durable rubberized diamond EVA handle for better grip, and a new reel seat designed for a better feel. MSRP: $49.95 (rod only); $69.95 (combo). (uglystik.com)

With several HMG models to choose from depending on the species sought and tailored to different fishing styles, these rods feature carbon-bound blanks, which offer a balanced combination of power and precision. MSRP: Starting at $139.95. (fenwickfishing.com) 

Anglers looking for a new high-performance braided line with forward-facing sonar (FFS) applications in mind should give Berkley’s new Forward Braid a try. The line’s unique forward-weighted construction enhances casting accuracy and distance, making it ideal for targeting specific spots with precision. It’s available in Lo-Vis Green, Crystal and Flame Green. MSRP: $29.99 to $299.99. (berkley-fishing.com) 

These new Plano bags offer anglers a versatile and durable tackle storage and transporting solution. Available in 3500, 3600 and 3700 sizes, each bag features a spacious main compartment with a reinforced zipper, along with multiple external pockets for easy access to tools and accessories. MSRP: $39.99, $44.99 and $49.99. (planooutdoors.com)