Sampson Baitworks Metalhead 11.5" Dive And Rise Bait

The Sampson Baitworks Metalhead 11.5" Dive And Rise Bait is built for big moves in tight quarters—ideal when you need a full-bodied dive-and-rise presentation without the sweep of an oversized bait. Handcrafted for balance and control, it shines for anglers who fish with intent and let the pauses do the talking.

Work the Sampson Baitworks Metalhead 11.5" Dive And Rise Bait with long pulls to cover water, short rips to snap it off edges, or a steady slow roll when fish are tracking but not committing. In pressured systems where predators sulk tight to cover, the controlled dive, pause, and rise-kick is a clean way to trigger reaction bites around boatside lanes, weed pockets, and compact casting zones.

What Sets It Apart

• Triggers hard commitment on the pause, thanks to the signature rise-kick that turns follows into strikes.
• Keeps you efficient in tight casting lanes, thanks to a compact power profile that still looks like a meal to trophies.
• Gives you cadence control from pull-pause to rip-and-stop, thanks to a cast-ready build that responds cleanly to input.
• Stays consistent cast after cast, thanks to handmade construction tuned for balance, weight, and natural movement.
• Complements a musky topwater approach when fish won’t break the surface, by offering a high-impact alternative with pause-driven triggers.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Sampson Baitworks
• Model: Metalhead
• Type: Dive and Rise
• Length: 11.5"
• Weight: 5oz