Why We Chose i1Baits

i1Baits makes fishing tackle for anglers who take their time on the water seriously. Their Bad Boy Blade Baits and Blue Line jigs are hand-tied with powder-coated heads — built specifically for walleye and crappie fishing in the Great Lakes region and beyond.

Hand-tied means every jig gets individual attention. The powder coating isn't cosmetic — it adds durability and chip resistance that spray paint can't match. These are details that matter when you're fishing hard water in tough conditions.

We chose i1Baits because they represent the kind of small, specialized American maker that the big-box stores will never carry. Made by fishermen, for fishermen, with no shortcuts.