
Stainless Steel Bait Springs by Epic Fishing Co.
Bait springs are the fastest way to secure a dead bait to a pin rig. Spin the spring down over the rigging pin and your ballyhoo, cigar minnow, or strip bait locks in place. No fumbling with rubber bands that snap in the heat. No rigging thread that takes multiple wraps. The stainless steel construction handles salt and repeated use without corroding. Two sizes cover most bait rigging situations: medium for standard ballyhoo and small baits, large for horse ballyhoo and bigger dead baits. The 25 count packs keep you stocked for a full day of offshore trolling.
- Stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance
- Medium and Large sizes available
- 25 count packs
- Spins onto pin rigs faster than rubber bands
- Secures ballyhoo, cigar minnows, and strip baits
Rig Baits in Seconds Instead of Minutes
You have a hot bite, fish are crashing the spread, and you need fresh bait in the water now. Fumbling with rubber bands that keep snapping in the sun is not going to cut it. Wrapping rigging floss takes 30 seconds per bait. A bait spring takes 3 seconds.
Spin the spring down on the rigging pin, the coils grip the pin and lock the bait in place. Done. Your bait is secure, streamlined, and back in the water before the school moves on. At $14.99-$19.99 for 25 springs, you burn through them freely and never hesitate to re-bait when a presentation gets chewed up.
Spin the spring down on the rigging pin, the coils grip the pin and lock the bait in place. Done. Your bait is secure, streamlined, and back in the water before the school moves on. At $14.99-$19.99 for 25 springs, you burn through them freely and never hesitate to re-bait when a presentation gets chewed up.
Faster Than Rubber Bands or Thread
Bait springs spin down onto the rigging pin in one motion. No tying, no wrapping, no snapping. The coils grip the pin with enough tension to hold the bait secure at trolling speed. When you need to swap baits quickly during a hot bite, springs save critical minutes.
Medium and Large Sizes
Medium springs work with standard ballyhoo, cigar minnows, and small strip baits. Large springs fit horse ballyhoo and bigger dead baits where more grip is needed to hold the bait on the pin. Most boats carry both sizes for flexibility.
Stainless Steel Construction
Salt, bait slime, and UV exposure destroy rubber bands and weaken thread. Stainless steel springs hold up trip after trip. They do not degrade in a hot tackle bag. They do not snap when you stretch them. Consistent performance every time you rig a bait.
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How to Use Bait Springs
1. Thread your dead bait onto the pin rig hook
2. Slide a bait spring over the protruding rigging pin
3. Spin the spring clockwise down the pin until it grips the bait and pin together
4. Confirm the bait sits straight and streamlined
5. Deploy the rigged bait at trolling speed
6. Replace the spring each time you rig a fresh bait
Specs & Common Questions
Everything you need to know before you buy
Full Specifications +
| Brand | Epic Fishing Co. |
| Type | Bait Springs |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Sizes | Medium, Large |
| Quantity | 25 per pack |
| Medium Price | $14.99 |
| Large Price | $19.99 |
What size bait spring do I need? +
Medium works for standard ballyhoo and small to medium dead baits. Large fits horse ballyhoo and bigger bait presentations. If you only buy one size, medium covers the most situations. Our ballyhoo rigging guide shows which spring size matches which bait.
How do bait springs compare to rubber bands? +
Bait springs are faster to apply, do not snap in heat, and hold tighter on the pin. Rubber bands degrade in UV and salt, breaking at the worst possible moment. Springs last all day and can be reused if they are not bent. See our trolling spread guide for more rigging tips.
Are these reusable? +
If the spring is not bent or deformed after removal, you can reuse it. Most anglers treat them as single-use at this price point and always grab a fresh one for each bait. Browse our rigging floss for an alternative bait securing method.
How many springs do I need for a day of fishing? +
Plan on 10-15 springs per day of active trolling if you are re-baiting frequently. A 25 count pack covers 1-2 full days of offshore fishing. Buy the large pack to stay stocked all season. Our trolling guide covers bait management for a full day.
Will these work with cigar minnows? +
Yes. The medium springs grip cigar minnows and other small dead baits on standard pin rigs. The spring coils hold the bait tight against the pin without tearing the bait's skin. Read our king mackerel guide for cigar minnow rigging techniques.
Do I need bait springs and rigging floss? +
They serve different purposes. Bait springs secure the bait to the rigging pin quickly. Rigging floss wraps the bait to the hook shank for a tighter, more permanent connection. Tournament anglers often use both: floss for the hook wrap, spring for the pin lock.
What baits work with pin rigs and bait springs? +
Ballyhoo (standard and horse), cigar minnows, mullet, and strip baits all work with pin rigs and bait springs. Any dead bait that needs to be secured to a trolling hook benefits from a bait spring. Our ballyhoo rigging guide is the most detailed reference.



