What makes Always 80 and Sunny baits different?

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.

Where are the fishing charters located?

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.

What's included with an Angler Pro membership?

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.

Do you ship custom baits nationally?

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

How are the custom baits priced?

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.

The Catfish Bait Formula Secret We've Been Hiding (Spoiler: It's Not That Complicated)

Our custom catfish baits represent months of testing, refinement, and customer feedback. The difference between generic grocery-store bait and properly formulated catfish attractant is substantial. Let me walk you through what makes our formula special and why customers see measurably better catch rates when using Always 80 and Sunny baits.

Scent Chemistry: Catfish are primarily scent hunters, not sight hunters. Our blend includes blood meal, bone meal, and liver-derived compounds that create dispersal patterns in water. We've tested this formula in different water conditions-clear, murky, slow-moving, fast-moving. The scent trail is designed to work across varying conditions. Standard store-bought baits use generic fish-based scents; ours are specifically tuned for catfish olfactory preferences.

Bait Durability: Cheap baits disintegrate quickly, losing scent and falling off hooks. Our formulation uses binding agents that keep bait together through casting, strong current, and extended soak time. You can cast a ball of our bait multiple times without it falling apart. Durability means more casts from one batch and consistent presentation throughout your session.

Cost-Effectiveness: Premium custom baits cost more upfront than cheap stuff, but you'll spend less overall because you're not constantly rebaiting. More bait per package stays on the hook longer, and catch rates improve measurably. Most customers tell us they catch 30-40% more catfish when switching to our baits. That justifies the premium price immediately.