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Anchovy Bait Head - 2 Pack

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The Catch America Anchovy Bait Head is engineered to give you the natural roll-and-scent presentation of a cut-plug anchovy without the mess and inconsistency of working with real bait.

$15.95
Color: Red Unrigged 2pk

8 of 23 colors in stock

In stock: 26 available

  • Red Unrigged 2pk 1 $15.95
  • Guide designed in the USA
  • 30 day returns

About this product

The Catch America Anchovy Bait Head is engineered to give you the natural roll-and-scent presentation of a cut-plug anchovy without the mess and inconsistency of working with real bait. Its UV Blue Violet finish enhances visibility at depth and in low-light conditions, while the precisely molded anchovy profile produces the same rolling action that salmon and trout have been keying on for generations. The two-pack format means you always have a fresh bait head ready to swap in when the action picks up or a hook change is needed. Available rigged and unrigged to match your preferred leader setup.

Overview

The Catch America Classic Anchovy Bait Head is designed to take your trolling success to the next level. Utilizing Ultra-Violet (UV) Blue Violet Jelly Fish technology, this bait head increases visibility underwater, making it highly effective at daybreak, in low-light conditions, and at depths up to 700 feet where UV light penetration remains strong.

Research shows that Pacific salmon and other game fish have nerve cells sensitive to blue and green light, making this bait head an essential tool for targeting trophy fish. Designed for anchovies and other whole baitfish (4 to 7 inches long), it creates a tight, revolving wounded baitfish action that mimics natural prey, enticing even the most cautious fish to strike. Perfect for trolling in both saltwater and freshwater lakes, this durable and easy-to-use bait head is a must-have in any angler’s tackle box.

How to use
  1. Prepare Your Bait: If using frozen bait, thaw it carefully to maintain shape and prevent damage.
  2. Insert the Bait: Fit the baitfish head snugly into the bait head cavity, ensuring its back aligns with the leader exit hole.
  3. Secure with the Pin: Lock the bait in place using the included plastic pin or a toothpick.
  4. Position the Hook: Slide the hook 5-6 inches down the leader and insert it into the baitfish’s side, just behind the dorsal fin.
  5. Adjust the Roll:
  6. Troll and Adjust: Fine-tune the action as needed to achieve the perfect wounded baitfish movement that draws in predatory fish.

For best results, use the Catch America Classic Anchovy Bait Head behind a flasher or dodger, adjusting trolling speeds based on target species.

Includes: 2 bait heads per pack.

Questions and answers

What is the Anchovy Bait Head for?

The Classic Anchovy Bait Head holds a whole anchovy or baitfish, four to seven inches long, and spins it into a tight, revolving wounded baitfish action. That roll mimics injured prey and draws strikes from Pacific salmon and other game fish. It trolls in both saltwater and freshwater lakes.

How does the UV technology help?

The bait head uses Ultra-Violet Blue Violet Jelly Fish technology to boost visibility underwater. It shines at daybreak, in low light, and at depths up to 700 feet where UV penetration stays strong. Salmon have nerve cells sensitive to blue and green light, so the glow pulls them in.

How do I rig the bait head?

Thaw frozen bait carefully, then fit the baitfish head into the cavity with its back aligned to the leader exit hole. Lock it with the included plastic pin or a toothpick. Slide the hook five to six inches down the leader and set it into the side behind the dorsal fin.

How do I get the right roll?

After rigging, drop the bait beside the boat and watch the action. Adjust the bait in the head until it produces a tight, revolving wounded baitfish spin. A slow, controlled roll looks natural, while a wide sloppy wobble usually means the bait needs repositioning. Fine tune before you let it back.

What variants are available?

The Anchovy Bait Head comes in rigged options, unrigged two-packs, and helmet-only choices across colors like Clear, Chartreuse, Green, Red, Blue, Purple Haze, and Watermelon. Choose rigged for a ready leader and hook, or unrigged and helmet-only when you build your own leaders and want the head alone.

What else can I troll alongside it?

Add the Optimizer Size 3 trolling spoon to your salmon and trout arsenal. It is a fast-troll spoon that runs clean, a different presentation from the rolling anchovy. Carrying both lets you switch between rolled bait and hardware until you learn what triggers strikes that day.

Reviews

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 20 reviews.

Customer photo review of Anchovy Bait Head - 2 Pack

I bought them for myself and gave them away. Wow, these things catch fish. I think I'm gonna order some more. Thank you so much for having them in stock. I got a great service. It didn't take very long for them to come to my door thanks again

Anchovy Bait Head - 2 Pack

Customer photo review of Anchovy Bait Head – 2 Pack

Fast shipping and great customer service. A+++ Service. Will do business again.

Anchovy Bait Head – 2 Pack

Don’t need the bubble pack. Bulk is fine. They catch fish.

Anchovy Bait Head - 2 Pack

This is a great product and highly successful during the Columbia River fishing season.

Anchovy Bait Head - 2 Pack

They look very interesting. Can’t wait to try them on the Rogue River. Thank you.

Anchovy Bait Head - 2 Pack

Ordered several packs of Anchovy Bait Heads and were exactly what I was looking for. The items were delivered within a few days Super Fast. Thank you!

Anchovy Bait Head - 2 Pack

Hard to find bait heads for west coast ocean salmon! Just need the fish to show, but great products, used them before with tray bait. Good results

Anchovy Bait Head – 2 Pack

Great price and one of the few stores that have the rig in stock. The customer service was great. Speedy shipping. A+++ will do business again.

Anchovy Bait Head – 2 Pack

Caught my largest chinook off the WA. coast, 35 lbs on the Watermelon Baithead in 23. Then in 24 my sis caught a 29 lb chinook on the sale baithead, Watermelon. Been buying these since 2019 from Stan.

Anchovy Bait Head – 2 Pack

Add multiple colors Set how many of each.
  • Red Unrigged 2pk $15.95 0
  • Blue Unrigged 2pk $15.95 0
  • Blue Rigged $10.66 0
  • Blue Metallic Unrigged 2pk $15.95 0
  • Red Helmet Only 2pk $10.95 0
  • Blue Helmet Only 2pk $10.95 0
  • Purple Helmet Only 2pk $10.95 0
  • Clear Helmet Only 2pk $10.95 0
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