Tackle Week 2026: Hot new lures Canadian fish won’t be able to resist, from jigs to jerkbaits

Best Weedless Topwater

RATTLE TOAD PRO

This hollow-body frog from FishLab has a rear-mounted external rattle with an oversized chamber to produce an aggressive, fish-attracting sound. The rattle’s position also serves to give the lure a walk-the-dog action, while keeping it balanced for better hook-ups. Complete with a floating PVC leg skirt for more natural movement, the Rattle Toad Pro comes in 2¼- and 2¾-inch sizes, and seven colours.

Learn more: www.fishlabtackle.com

Best Harness Swimbait

SWAG LT

With its line-through (LT) harness design, this durable new Z-man swimbait allows you to choose between rigging a single hook on top or a double on the belly. And when you hookset, the bait slides up your line, preventing the fish from throwing the hook. Complete with a wagging tail and internal glass rattle, this big-fish slayer comes in five-inch (¾-ounce) and six-inch (1¼-ounce) versions.

Learn more: www.zmanfishing.com

Best Terminal Tackle

TUNGSTEN B.E.T. DROP SHOT WEIGHT

Anglers are continuing to discover the advantages of small, compact tungsten weights for finesse fishing. VMC’s latest offering features a B.E.T. (“Big Eye Teardrop”) design that’s ideal for drop-shotting. Even better, it includes a built-in swivel to prevent line twist—the bane of drop-shot anglers. It’s available in seven sizes, from ⅛ to ¾ ounce, with the weights etched onto the sides for easy reference.

Learn more: www.rapala.ca/vmc