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.

Your Tackle Organization System Is Costing You Fish (Here's the Pro Setup)

Fishing efficiency depends partly on tackle organization. Searching through messy boxes for the right bait wastes valuable fishing time. A few minutes organizing your tackle at season's start saves hours during the season. Here are organization strategies that work.

Compartmentalized Boxes: Multi-compartment tackle boxes with adjustable dividers let you organize by type and size. Group soft plastics by color and profile. Keep jigs segregated by weight and style. Hooks and terminal tackle deserve dedicated compartments. Our custom soft plastics fit perfectly in standard compartment sizes-the packaging is designed for organization.

Specialty Containers: Large baits (swimbaits, pike lures) don't fit well in standard compartments. Use small plastic containers for these. Live bait boxes keep live offerings healthy and organized. Battery compartments in your main box prevent battery mess and ensure you have backups.

Rod and Reel Storage: Use rod racks that keep rods straight and prevent tip damage. Store reels separately in padded bags. Clean and dry everything before storage to prevent corrosion. A damaged rod or reel ruins a fishing trip immediately.

Maintenance System: Spend 30 minutes each month reviewing your tackle. Replace worn lures. Restock favorites that are running low. Clean lures that accumulated algae or debris. A small monthly investment keeps everything ready for productive fishing when you need it.

Boat Organization: If you fish from a boat, use rod holders and tackle storage integrated into your boat's design. Secure everything so tackle doesn't shift during rough water. A disorganized boat creates safety issues and reduces fishing efficiency. Take organization seriously for both safety and performance.