What does Missile Baits do?
Missile Baits is a small company based in Salem, Virginia that is dedicated to creating SERIOUS soft plastic baits to help bass anglers catch more fish. Our designs are straight off the top-level professional bass tour. Each of our baits is unique and tested to make sure they are just right. When you pick up a bag of MISSILE BAITS soft plastics, know those baits are being fished in the world’s biggest bass tournaments when only the best will cut it. All Missile Baits are made in the USA.
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Missile Baits Announces Limited Release and Un-Release of the Shredder Jr.
Salem, VA – [October 13, 2025] Missile Baits is announcing a limited and unexpected farewell to their unique soft plastic, the Shredder Jr. The bait idea was a collaboration with Fish or Die Bait Company. After an extremely small initial production run, the custom mold used to create the bait was damaged beyond repair, making this one of the rarest Missile Baits ever made.
Missile Baits Names Ryan Escutia as New Director of Sales
Salem, VA – September 22, 2025 – Missile Baits, a leading innovator in bass fishing tackle, is proud to announce the hiring of Ryan Escutia as its new Director of Sales. Escutia will spearhead sales strategy, dealer relationships, and growth initiatives to further solidify Missile Baits’ position as one of the most trusted brands in the fishing industry.
Missile Baits Champions: Schmitt and Hawkins Deliver Big Wins on the Potomac
Salem, VA – September 16, 2025 – Missile Baits is proud to applaud two recent outstanding performances on the Potomac River, where our baits played a key role in securing major bass tournament wins. Maryland’s Bryan Schmitt took home a record-setting seventh Toyota Series title, and Virginia’s Rick Hawkins earned a big-bite victory in the Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Super Tournament.
