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.

Our Custom Swimbait Collection: The First-Drop Designs Tested in 100+ Trips

The moment we've been building toward — our first custom swimbait collection just dropped in the shop. Six hand-painted colorways, each one designed to match specific forage and water conditions you actually fish in. These aren't mass-produced cookie-cutter baits. Every single one is painted by hand with premium finishes.

The Lineup

Here's what we're working with: Ghost Shad — translucent pearl with subtle blue flash, perfect for clear water. Bluegill Bruiser — realistic bluegill pattern that triggers big bass. Muddy River Gold — high-contrast gold and black for stained water visibility. Crawdad Red — deep red-orange with dark back, deadly over rock. Midnight Chrome — dark back with chrome sides, a low-light killer. Chartreuse Shock — bright chartreuse belly for maximum flash in dirty water.

Each bait is a 5-inch paddle tail with a custom weight system that gives it a slow, natural fall rate. The action at slow speeds is insane — wide wobble with a tight tail kick. Fish them on a 3/8 oz weighted hook for the best action, or go lighter for an even slower presentation.

This is a limited first run. Once they're gone, we'll rotate in new colors. Grab your favorites now in the shop.