Uncle Josh: Original Pork Rinds, Bucktail Trailers and Custom Carp Meat Lures
From quiet lakes to rough rivers, Uncle Josh brings the bait that gets results. No hype — just what works when the game’s on.
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Bucktail Trailer Strip
This item features a clean white color with a modern style that fits today’s look. Made from a comfortable blend of materials designed to balance durability and feel.
Pork Frogs, Black
This bait measures 2.5 inches in length and is made from durable plastic. It weighs 3.2 ounces, making it easy to handle while still providing enough heft.
Pork Frog, White
Crafted from quality materials, it offers durability and reliable use, making it a solid choice for any fisherman looking for dependable bait that holds up and gets results.
Fishing Soft Plastic Frog Lure
This item is made from durable plastic and weighs 0.11 kilograms. It features a knife edge point design, providing sharpness and precision for its intended use.
CRBR Pork Frog
The product comes in a brown color and is available in one size. It is made from durable plastic and features a spear point style for effective use.
Sea Strip
This product features a vibrant red color and measures 7 inches in size. It is made from a durable blend of materials, designed to offer both strength and flexibility.
Uncle Josh Jumbo Pork Frogs
Jumbo fishing lure in White Frog color, made from durable plastic with a sharp knife edge point for reliable performance.
Uncle Josh Bait Pork Frogs
This 2.5-inch Uncle Josh Bait features a durable stainless steel construction in a blue finish and weighs 0.2 pounds.
Meat Canadian Crawler Bait
Infused with 100% natural Night Crawler scent extracted from real crawlers, this bait features a realistic fishtail swimming action.
Clients Testimonials
“I’ve tried just about every trailer out there, but Uncle Josh pork still gets more strikes when the bite’s slow. Won’t go without it.”
Matt C., Wisconsin
“Didn’t think I’d notice a difference, but first cast with the pork frog and boom — largemouth nailed it. Been using it since.”
Derrick L., Tennessee
“Old-school bait that still works better than most of the new stuff. Just keep it sealed and you’re good for multiple trips.”
Reggie T., Ohio
The Story Behind the Bait
Before Uncle Josh Fishing was a name on a jar, it was just a guy named Josh who loved spending early Before Uncle Josh Fishing was a big name stamped on a glass jar, it was just some guy named Josh who loved spending ungodly early mornings chilling by the water. He wasn’t out there chasing the latest trends or blowing cash on expensive gear. He cared about one thing: getting bites. While everyone else was losing their minds over new plastics and high-tech junk, old-school pork baits just kept pulling fish in like nothing else.
Josh started messing around making his own pork bait at home. He mixed, tested, and adjusted recipes right in his garage, figuring out what actually made fish bite and what was just a waste of time. His approach was totally straightforward. No fancy additives, no corporate hype—just bait that worked in real conditions. He shared it with friends, family, and local anglers who immediately saw the difference.
Word spread quietly. People appreciated that Uncle Josh’s baits weren’t about flashy marketing tricks. They were simple, effective fishing tools that held scent, actually stayed on your damn hook, and performed well in all kinds of nasty water. Today, the Uncle Josh Bait Company is still run with that same no-nonsense attitude, making baits that old-timers and new guys trust from quiet ponds to big, muddy rivers.
Sometimes sticking to what works beats chasing whatever shiny new thing is trending. A good day on the water starts with the right bait. Simple as that.
Maybe you’re hunting for those classic pork rind trailers or trying to track down some pork frogs or fly strips for sale? Honestly, it’s getting harder to find the real stuff. But if you want a carp bait recipe that actually delivers or just a reliable bucktail trailer that won’t fall apart on the first strike, this is where it’s at. No hype. Just meat. to what works beats chasing what’s new — and that a good day on the water starts with the right bait.
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We keep it simple — just let us know what’s good, what’s off, or what you’d fix.
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Uncle Josh is best known for pork baits — especially pork rind trailers for jigs, spinnerbaits, and other setups. We also offer other traditional baits built around the idea that if it’s worked for decades, it’s worth keeping in your tackle box.
Yes. Pork baits actually shine in colder water. While soft plastics can stiffen up in the cold and lose their action, pork stays flexible and keeps moving naturally. That lifelike motion and scent retention can make a big difference when fish are sluggish.
At the moment, we only ship within the United States. We know folks outside the U.S. are asking for access, and we’re looking into international shipping options. For now, if you’re outside the U.S., keep an eye out — we’re working on it.
Always store pork baits in their original jar, fully covered in the brine they come in. Keep the lid sealed tight when you’re not using them, and don’t leave them out in the sun or wind. Once they dry out, they’re tough to bring back — so it’s worth keeping them sealed between uses.
Absolutely. If the bait is still soft and hasn’t torn up too badly, just drop it back in the jar with the brine and use it again. A lot of anglers get multiple uses out of a single bait — just rinse off any dirt or debris first if needed.
Yes, every Uncle Josh bait is made right here in the United States. We’ve stuck to that since the beginning, and we’re not planning on changing that. It’s about keeping things consistent, reliable, and rooted in the way we’ve always done it.