Question 1

What makes Always 80 and Sunny baits different?

Accepted Answer

Every bait is hand-painted and airbrushed in our shop — no two are identical. We work in custom species patterns (bluegill, rainbow trout, brown trout, gar, perch, shad), splatter and craw colorways, and one-of-a-kind designs across squarebill crankbaits, multi-jointed swimbaits, glide baits, jerkbaits, lipless crankbaits, deep crankbaits, stickbaits, and topwater poppers, walkers, and frogs.

Question 2

Where are the fishing charters located?

Accepted Answer

Our charters operate out of Columbia, Illinois in Southern Illinois. We offer inshore, offshore, and sunset trips — every charter includes tackle, bait, and a Coast Guard certified captain.

Question 3

What's included with an Angler Pro membership?

Accepted Answer

Angler Pro is $19.99/month and includes secret fishing spot access, monthly tackle breakdowns, priority charter booking, and everything in the free Explorer tier.

Question 4

Do you ship custom baits nationally?

Accepted Answer

Yes — we ship custom baits, tackle, and apparel anywhere in the United States. Free shipping on orders over $100.

Question 5

How are the custom baits priced?

Accepted Answer

Pricing reflects build complexity and size. Squarebill and lipless crankbaits start around $24-30, jerkbaits and topwaters $28-42, mid-size multi-jointed swimbaits $65-95, and large hand-painted glide baits $120-220+ for trophy-class builds.

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