Bob8899

Was curious what Berkley Fat Sink Worms weigh so weighed the 5" and 7" size. 5" 0.390 oz 7" 0.810 oz 5" classic Senko weighd: 0.384 oz. I did not compare the 5" Sink Worm side by side with the Senko but if I recall correctly the Senko and the Sink Worm appear similar in size and therefor density. Perhaps sink weight would be similar. Does anyone have any direct knowledge of sink rate comparison in the water? I sure don't want to invest in several packages of a new bait when I've lots of Senko's

Thanks for the reply. I've only bought a few pre-skirted jig in a decade. Tied my own because I had a hundred jig bodies with a coil spring. If I can't find just the jig head I at least now know where I can get a jig with a coil. One advantage of Oldham's jigs is that they are on arkie style head which I prefer. Bob

A number of years ago I bought bullet nose jig heads with a coil spring. These work well for holding on the plastic. I'm running out of them and the person who supplied them is no longer is in business. Does anyone know where I might find this style jig head in either arkie style head or bullet nose with a coil spring? Thanks, Bob

I purchased a Sospenders vest ~ 5 years ago and it had three negatives. The collar was uncomfortable around my neck, the cartridge was supposed to be replaced yearly and lastly I was concerned that it would inflate in the rain or when stored wet. Since early this year I've worn a Mustang brand MD3181 inflatable vest. It is classified as a recreational inflatable Type II PFD. This vest while costing about twice of what my sospenders cost offers the advantage in that the collar area around the neck is soft, the cartridge does not need to be replaced for five years and inflation of the vest is caused by hydrostatic pressure. The bottom of the vest must be submerged four inches for the vest to inflate. Whenever I fish alone (~30 times this year) I have worn this vest and find it very comfortable. I seldom wore my sospenders. A friend who purchased a sospenders had the same problem with the uncomfortable neck and purchased the Mustang MD 3181 and finds it comfortable. Note: I don't have knowledge have what the newer Sospenders vests are like. Perhaps the negatives I found with my older vest has been solved. No association with Mustang in any way. The below informaton was copied from a web site selling this vest: This PFD provides excellent safety, is designed for use in severe weather, and requires minimal maintenance. Used for over 10 years in Europe by Coast Guards and recreational boaters alike, the recently enhanced hydrostatic inflator developed by CM Hammar is exclusively available in North America from Mustang Survival. Hydrostatic pressure is applied to objects submerged in water. The hydrostatic inflator needs only to be submerged 4 inches (10 cm) for the hydrostatic pressure to open a pressure valve releasing a firing mechanism, automatically inflating the PFD. Low Maintenance - No inflator maintenance required for five years, unless fired. Reliable Inflation - Inflates under hydrostatic pressure, the PFD will not inflate prematurely due to rain, humidity or water contact (the PFD can be inflated manually by pulling the activation cord). Safety Inspection Window - Easily view the inflator replacement date and inflator status through the safety inspection window - green indicates ready for use. These inflators are maintenance-free for five years, lightweight, packable, comfortable and made of heavy-duty nylon. Bob

I believe the eagle units screen is a little bit narrower in width than the 334c (but a little taller to get the same 5" diag). I have a 332c and the screen size is challenged enough when running map and sonar split. The resolution is excellent in the 332c and the screen is easily readable in sunlight and wearing polaroids.

Thanks for the reply, I don't believe that Fitovers have a yellow. I do have their amber, however, they are too dark early and late and on very cloudy dark days.

I'm trying to find a pair of light yellow (60-70% light transmission) fitover type polarized sunglasses. Or, if nothing is available have a pair of prescription glasses made. I've tried the Coccon brand of yellow fitover type but the yellow is too dark. About ten years ago a local optician at a Wallmart store obtained polarized bifocal blanks that had a very very light grey tint. He then dyed them a very light yellow. They are wonderful to use in the early dawn or late in the day or on very dark overcast days. Unfortunately the prescription is out of date. The optician says that Wallmart does not have access to polarized "blanks"?. Other local opticians plead ignorance. Does anyone now of any fitover type sunglasses with high light transmission or of companies that might make custom one? Thanks much for any help. Bob