The Gadsden — A Little Bait with Big Attitude

It’s the little soft plastic that refuses to be boring. The Gadsden, crafted by Taylor Magditch of Fish or Die Bait Company, started life as a custom drop-shot bait and promptly decided it wanted to do everything — Ned Rig, Damiki Rig, Neko Rig, you name it.

Who it’s for: anglers who like precision rigs, occasional hero casts, and bait that behaves like it’s got a plan. Perfect for people who live the AXG Life — Life, Adventure-Ready — and expect gear that actually earns its keep on the water.

Key Features & Design

• Purpose-built for drop-shot: Designed by founder Taylor Magditch specifically with drop-shotting in mind.
• Versatile application: Equally at home on Ned Rig, Damiki Rig, and Neko Rig setups.
• From Fish or Die Bait Company: A custom bait with pedigree — small-batch thinking, big-time performance.

Performance & Benefits

The Gadsden turns fussy fish into dinner and indecisive weekends into stories worth telling. Its shape and action — honed by a founder who knows rigs — deliver a natural presentation that draws bites without shouting for attention. Use it when you want subtle, lifelike movement on a drop-shot, or when you want a dependable flank in your Ned/Neko toolkit.

Practical perks: it simplifies rig choices (one bait, multiple techniques), improves hookup rates for finesse presentations, and pairs seamlessly with your favorite terminal tackle. Built for midnight bait-and-search sessions, early-morning stealth approaches, and those questionable decisions that usually end with a great catch.

How it Levels Up Your Fishing

• Improves finesse presentations so spooky fish feel comfortable enough to commit.
• Reduces tackle juggling — swap rigs without swapping baits.
• Makes your gearbag more efficient and your stories more believable.

Ready to fish smarter, not louder? Toss The Gadsden in your kit and let it do the convincing — add it to your tackle and make your next cast the one they can’t ignore.