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I was one of the lucky winners to receive free bait from Bite it, and those are good baits. First of all, I waited four months before writing this review on the trick stick. My review will consist of three parts, weight, durable, and action. 1. Weight: So far, I have rigged the trick stick with 2/0 wacky hook, 3/0, and 4/0 EWG offset hook. And it is definitely heavier than senko, it “tricked” me for the first few cast. Because the fall rates are different between Bite it and Senko, so it is sinking much faster. Few times, I though it was a bite but I can really feel the worm on the other end of my line. It took me few casts to get comfortable with the bait, since I always use Senko. 2. Durability: If I rig it wacky style with O-ring, one worm will last me 8-9 fish before replacement. With T-rig on EWG offset hook, it requires a new worm after 2-3 Bass. I found the durability is a bit better than Senko, that’s my personal opinion. I have lost a few fighting with bass, and few ripped off after a hard hook set. Overall, it is pretty durable. 3. Action: In many instances, I will cast to a position spot that holds bass. I will let it sit completely still, or twitch back to shore or boat. I can feel the nibble, but I have missed a few fish. The fish might not be in an aggressive mood, but I did catch a few. The worms are very slimy, and scent does stay around for a while. The worm is very soft and smooth, and I felt it is softer than Senko. Overall, I would keep a few packs in my tackle box, since I use this style of worms often. I am very comfortable with the bait now, and it is a great choice. Personally, I prefer Bite it over senko at deeper water since it is heavier (sinks faster). One recommendation I can say about the trick tick, is that there is not an option for 4”. During a tough day, I prefer a smaller presentation. P.S. this is my personal opinion. I have attached two pictures, and first one 3.06lb and second one is 2.6lb. They were both caught using Bite it trick stick, and I was pitching into weed pockets.

My father in law and i were fishing boathouses and the bass were suspended about 10-15 ft down in 20 ft of water. He wouldnt stop talking about those d**n tubes. "man if we had some gitzit we would be killin em". He went and bought more than anyone would ever need lol. Plan on giving them a shot next sunday.

On really hot days a always try 3 methods until I find them, deep ledge cranking/ football head I give them 2 speeds and diff presentations, If I have no luck then I move to frogs and find thick shallow cover, just rinse and repeat and you will get into them eventually

Well done by both of you. Most people won't make the effort to get to a spot like that. My wife has caught the biggest fish the last couple of times out. That is OK with me. If momma is happy...

Being a shore fisherman, my only problems are with the guys that buzz up to the exact same place and act like they own it as your fishing a little area or even a shadow. Then I just get lazy casting. Serves them right

My wife actually tried to get me to go It's funny because if a movie like that was made about a bunch of women strippers and guys were going crazy about it all the women activists would be up in arms over it. I don't care if she goes or how many times she goes even, I'll just go fishing

Bluegills hang out around pretty much anything but anywhere that there will be aquatic and terrestrial insects is going to be your best bet, docks, weeds, brushpiles, coves with mud bottoms all seem to hold bluegill. As for bait and tackle, get a light spinning rod or spincast combo 4 or 6 pound line is probably ideal but the 10lb stuff that's on most spincast combos will work. Keep it simple, but some nightcrawlers or crickets or get some Gulp crickets or crawlers. Put those on a small aberdeen hook, a size 8 is about right, pinch on a small split shot or two, set it under a small spring bobber not a round one, the pole shaped ones are easier for fish to pull under so they're less likely to let go after they eat the bait. Make it about him catching fish. Take an ultralight and toss a little grub or something if you want to fish but him catching fish should be the most important. Take plenty of snacks and drinks and when he wants to go, go. Don't get frustrated if he gets impatient and don't get mad if he keeps getting tangled or snagged. You want to make sure it's a good experience for him because you're fishing for a big one here, a potential life long fishing partner and a way to connect with your son. This is what my dad did with me when I was little and to this day if we can't talk about anything else we can always talk about fishing.

id go with the veritas

I don't see any that i would vote on for clear water. I would go with a green pumpkin or watermelon or pumpkin seed for color. the jig head would be green or brown and as far as size that really depends more on depth than anything for me. Shallow = 1/4-3/8 and Deep = 1/2-1oz

When you said hybrid I thought it might have been the ones we have in my lake. It's a warmouth/ rock bass. Them jokers are more aggressive than bass and will dern near go after anything. To top it off, they might be 4 ounces but will fight as if you have a 2 pound bass. I've tried wacky rig (must not been doing it right), usually I end up t-rig weightless. As soon as it hits bottom it becomes a jerkbait of a sort. I pop it twice and then let it fall back down. Rinse and repeat. I had a little 5" small mouth trying to suck it down. Sadly, it was the only bass I caught today.

In any type of angling there will always be a segment of that particular faction that feel they are above it all and look down at other anglers, shore fishermen, or non fishing boaters. There are rude, crude and lewd people everywhere. I don't come in contact with any bass boaters but I come in contact frequently with saltwater boat fisherman,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,they are no better. We got guys out here with 200k boats and 1000 horsepower moving at nearly top speed almost with in yards of other boaters, with no regard or courtesy. They fish for bait with a few feet of a jettie, it's legal (illegal at a pier) but not very courteous to the shorebound guys. The list of I'm better than you" actions are uncountable. An arsehole is an arsehole whether he/she is fishing for bass, trout or kingfish.

You have to read, read and read some more about largemouth bass. You have to learn all you can about your enemy. You have to learn their habits and what they do in different water clarity, water temperature, barometric pressure, time of the year and the weather conditions. Bass, all over the world, do the same thing. Some have their own "milk run" while others stay shallow but close to deep water. All like the safety of brush, structure and other items on the bottom. A change in the bottom from sand to clay or big rocks to little rocks will attract large mouth bass. Go to Woo Daves web page and read everyone of his articles, www.woodaves.com. Check out what Kevin Van Dam, Skeet Reese, Ike, Aaron Martens and others have to say on their web pages. Also check out YouTube for information on fishing for largemouth bass. Suscribe to Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits email subscription, ezine@baits.com. Read all of the articles found on this site. Join B.A.S.S. and get their magazine. Suscribe to Bassin' and Bass Anglers Magazine plus Bass Times. If you can, purchase these classic videos: Bigmouth; Bigmouth Forever; and The Feeding Habits of Bass. When you hit 16 try to locate a local bass club that will allow you to join. It is worth the money and you will learn a lot about bass fishing from local guys. Plus you will enter the Alabama bass fishing industry where you will meet lots of men and women in all fishing professions that can give you suggestions. This is a must if you want to be successful as you grow up in Bama Land. Get to know as many people you can meet at tackle shops, marinas, bass clubs, wholesalers, distributors, Nick Saban, Alabama and Awbunn biology profs who teach fisheries science (Awbunn is a Sea Grant University). Check out the Sea Grant Universities on the Internet and note of any are nearby. Then contact the profs for their input. They will be happy to help you and try to get you interested in biology and fisheries science so you can enroll in their programs when you go to college. And hit the water as much as possible and practice, practice, practice. You will become a super bass fisherman and a very nice young man. Then you can apply to LSU for a great education with some beautiful coeds!!!!!! (Geaux Tigers!)