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Put more big bass in the boat with our hand-tied, hand-painted bass jigs. Each jig is built by hand for unbeatable quality and performance—no shortcuts. The durable paint finish resists chipping, and the premium silicone skirts are hand-tied for long-lasting action that flares naturally in the water.
Available in 3/8 oz, 1/2 oz, and 3/4 oz, these jigs excel around cover, rocks, and structure. Perfect for flipping, pitching, or dragging along the bottom when hunting trophy bass.
Weights: 3/8 oz, 1/2 oz, 3/4 oz
Hand-tied & hand-painted for durability
Lifelike skirt movement
Made in Illinois, USA
Prairie State Custom Baits Jigs—built tough, fished hard, trusted by anglers who take their bite seriously.
Built for shallow water power fishing, our hand-painted squarebill crankbaits are designed to deflect hard, trigger reaction strikes, and stand out with one-of-a-kind custom finishes you won’t find on mass-produced baits.
Each bait is individually hand-painted, giving it a unique look and lifelike detail that mimics natural forage while also offering bold, high-visibility options for stained or pressured water. No two baits are exactly alike—every piece is built with attention to detail and made to fish, not sit in a box.
The squarebill design allows this crankbait to hunt aggressively through cover, bouncing off rocks, wood, and shallow structure without hanging up. Whether you’re targeting bass around laydowns, riprap, grass edges, or stump fields, this bait is made to deflect and get bit on reaction.
Key Features:
Individually hand-painted custom finishes
Durable clear coat for long-lasting chip resistance
Squarebill design for maximum deflection in shallow cover
Ideal for bass in 1–5 ft of water
Built for aggressive reaction strikes
Each bait is unique—no factory duplicates
Best Used For:
Perfect for spring feeding patterns, shallow summer structure, and fall baitfish chases. Fish it fast, crash it into cover, and pause occasionally to trigger strikes when bass follow.
If you want a crankbait that looks different, runs true, and catches fish in heavy cover, this is it.
“I’ve ordered from Prairie State Custom Baits three times now and every lure has held up great. Hooks stay sharp, paint stays solid, and the bass love ’em.”
— Chase M., Kentucky
“The detail and quality in these baits are unreal. You can tell they’re handmade by someone who actually fishes. I’ve caught more bass this spring than I have in years.”
— Hunter S., Missouri
“Finally found a small bait company that cares about quality. Prairie State Custom Baits is the real deal — handmade, tough, and they flat-out catch fish.”
— Luke F., Arkansas
Contact us.
pscustombaits@outlook.com
Newton, IL