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.

Welcome to Always 80 and Sunny: Where Fishing Isn't Just a Hobby, It's a Way of Life

Welcome to Always 80 and Sunny. If you're here, you probably love fishing as much as I do — and that's exactly why this brand exists. We're building something for anglers who want more than what the big box stores offer. Better baits. Better gear. Better experiences on the water.

Why Always 80 and Sunny?

The name says it all. That feeling when you're on the water, sun's out, fish are biting, and nothing else matters. We want every product we sell and every charter we run to capture that feeling. Whether it's a custom-painted swimbait that fools a trophy bass or a guided trip where you land your personal best — this is what we live for.

What You'll Find Here

Our shop carries hand-painted custom baits in exclusive colorways you won't find anywhere else. We're talking swimbaits, jig heads, trolling lures, and soft plastics — all designed for real fishing conditions, not just tackle show display cases. We also carry premium apparel for anglers who want to look as good on the dock as they do on the water.

Our blog will be your weekly source for fishing reports, technique breakdowns, product updates, and charter stories. We're committed to sharing real, useful content that makes you a better angler. No fluff, no clickbait — just straight fishing knowledge from someone who's on the water every week.

Thanks for being here at the beginning. This community is going to be something special. Tight lines.