Rock the Joint If you think two or three joints add great action to a swimming plug, wait until you try nine. The Flex-X from Strike Pro ($13) takes hardbaits to the next level and is one of the most realistic-looking plugs we've seen in the water. The jointed segment of the Flex-X causes the tail to wiggle in a tight "S"¿ motion at both slow and fast retrieve rates. The micro-skin coating is extremely durable, while the holographic scale pattern adds more flash. No matter what type of small baitfish you need to match, the Flex-X has it covered from the redfish flats to the striper surf. Strike Pro; (409) 621-1126; www.strikeproamerica.com