MADE Baits are getting attention everywhere this season. Originally crafted for trout, these baits have proven so effective that anglers are now using them to hook not only trout but also crappie and bass.

Mike Cooper designs these baits with patterns and actions that mimic natural forage, giving them strong appeal across species. The rainbow trout pattern minijig in particular has been standing out lately, drawing strikes from picky fish in clear water. That same color was previously used by Royce Neal to win the Dixon Lake Derby with a 5.18-pound lightning.

The versatile designs offer good durability and realistic movement, making them effective in local lakes whether casting from the bank, jigging, or slow-rolling for bigger bites. They're showing up in more tackle boxes from Southern California all the way through central and northern parts of the state. Lakes, streams, and rivers alike are producing on them.

When we checked in with Mike, he said it's been a fantastic journey to see so many people catching trout and crossing over to crappie and bass with his baits.

Check out the full lineup at https://shop.californiafishplants.com/collections/made-baits. New releases come out consistently, and now is a prime window to grab a pack or two while fish are active on multiple fronts. Get on the water and test them yourself.