lavbasser

The Little Johns do hang a bit easier. They are not as buoyant as other cranks. It is a nice bait however. Also, maybe try cranking above weed lines until you get a better feel. Stick with it, it will happen for you.

when does everyone favor the split shot rig over the same worm texas rigged with the same size bullet weight?

I would send them back. I am pretty sure they would return them regardless. I like to know how manufacturers handle returns or exchanges in these circumstances. I also think they should throw in an extra bait or something. Several weeks ago I rec'd a split Little John MD. I sent it to Spro. It was still in the original packaging. I wrote a note and did everything they asked. I got my replacement MD 3-4 weeks later. However, they only replaced the bait. No reimbursement for shipping or time spent going to the post office and writing a note.

1/4 oz w/ single tail grub.

Some flukes are bent because of how they were positioned in the bag. If the fluke still rolls when it is nose hooked then i try to straighten it with hot water or toss it.

Don't sell them until you give them a try in the cooler months. Good luck.

Hi Jason, with only 3 foot of visibility i think you have better options. the Pointer 78 is a great lure but is pretty small and works better in clear water.

I am looking for Junior D's.

store it in the fridge.

Matt, Falcon used to make a V6 and V12 Speedbag for their boxes. You can look for one on ebay or the swap/sell. My V12 will hold 8-9 of the thinner FTO boxes. I have no experience with the current Plano FTO bags. They are on Plano's website if you want to have a look. Lou

I picked up a Buzzjet recently too. I like it as well. I am going to buy another one in the bigger size.

nice!

Clear water can be tough. Without any wind I would try a small 1/4 oz popper, sammie 85, or Zoom Ultra Vibe Speed worm on top. Dropshot, shakey head, wacky senko for fishing vertically. With some wind I would add a small buzzbait, fluke/tiny fluke, pointer 78, compact spinnerbait (downsize your willow blades), and finesse crank like Mini SKT in Ghost Minnow. Don't rule out a really fast retrieve when the water is really clear. Longer casts can help too. Deeper water.

For wacky rigging a friend of mine sold me on using a thin wire worm hook (when you can get away with it). It really frees up the worm.

Thanks for the help guys.

I often find it difficult to determine where the 'edge' is. I fish lakes where the weeds may slowly taper but it covers a vast area. Flipping to every hole in that area would take a week. Plus the area looks totally homogeneous, nothing stands out. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks for the post.

chatterbait

Thanks for the review. I spoke with the owner earlier in the week. I think he said you could secure an anchor w/o modifying it. Maybe give him a call. Thanks again.

KB, that is sweet.

I am interested in the 12 footer as well. I look forward to your review. Thanks.

Does anyone have any experience fishing from one of these? I don't have a truck or trailer and am thinking about buying one for some smaller lakes. Thanks.

Thank you all for for helping out.

Can anyone recommend a good book/video on interpreting sonar? Thanks.

Tube and drop shot. It looks like you got a LC Slim Shad at Cabelas. I wish Cabelas still offered their special bass color on the Pointers.

I am referring to low to mid 40's, generally the few couple weeks after ice-out. I live in northern NJ. 50 degree water temps are not a problem with the bass here. The past few years I've been using crankbaits earlier as the jerkbait bite isn't what it used to be. I generally fish smaller profile cranks, including lipless, as the water is really clear. I have some Warts that I don't use that early but am curious if everyone else is using the current ones or pre-Rapala. I bought some Little Johns last year but they were not as good going through rock and wood. Thanks for all the feedback.