FryDog62

Probably could, but would need the right jig head that would have a spot to tie the skirt and slide a plastic trailer on. Brands I've looked at I don't think would work, but if you know some that do, let me know. Thx

There ya go... although if you take the blade off wonder if it balances/tracks well??

Something like the V&M Flash Jig? Looks interesting ~ Thx Also saw this just released at iCast.... kind of like an Uoze, but the blade is on top, wonder if that would help its durability as the spin is on the underside of the Uoze and gets knocked off too easily by rocks, wood, etc. ... https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/1st_Gen_FlashX_Swim_Jig/descpage-PLFGFX.html

Does anyone make an underspin with a skirt like the Megabass Uoze? I like the Uoze a lot but the wire that holds the blade is not very durable. At $12 per lure I only get a couple outings with it before it comes off. Then it becomes just an expensive swim jig... Looking for alternative suggestions ~ Thx

The only way I go bigger is the hook shank - as in using a Neko hook. Slightly longer but highly effective keeping those freight trains buttoned...

Geecrack Bellows....Texas-rigged weightless today. Kept looking around the boat to see who was eating Fritos?!?

I use a 7'1" Phenix Feather baitcasting, Light power, Fast action - with Daiwa Air TW, 7 lb Sniper. 1/16th oz VMC Marabou jigs - gets better distance than my old 7'6" spinning rod with braid did.

I tried to figure out the travel rod thing a few years back. I actually ended up buying an Abu Garcia Vengeance rod. $50 qualifies for free shipping to my destination. I just left it with a relative of mine. Done this in a couple locations now, great rod! Just bring a reel and a couple lures with me when I go ?

Daiwa Tatula, ALX/IKOS, Dobyns Fury are three brands with extensive models at the $125-150 price point. Great rods...

I have two rods I use - One for lighter flipping, sparse/medium cover... Texas-rigs, smaller jigs and after going back/forth between #12 and #15 fluorocarbon landed on 12 lb. Thrown on a MHF rod. Actually works great a majority of the time. If I get overmatched, I switch over to my second rod: A Heavy-Fast rod with braid tied direct or about half the time a leader of 17 lb Abrazx.

Another vote for VMC weedless Neko size #2 (not to be confused with 2/0)... I think I've tried all the others listed and they are good, but the VMC Neko has been the best in terms of hook up/landing percentage... and almost always hooks them in the roof of the mouth. Flawless hooks for me...

If you use standard spinning gear, yes it does reduce line twist some. Of course you can get line twist out on a spinning reel at the end of the day by cutting off the hook and running behind the boat. If you use the VMC spin-shot, I prefer the Neko spin-shot, size #4. Better hook-up/landing ratio IMO. I see Wheeler uses that too..

I have switched back and forth between the Alberto and FG the past 3 years. Finally settled in on the Alberto with the triple hitch finish for 3 reasons: 1) It’s extremely strong, never had a failure with the triple hitch finish. This ensures no matter which way you go back through the loop at the end of the knot that you're 100% secure. 2) Fluorocarbon is the brittle part of the line-to-line equation and with the Alberto, the braid wraps around the fluoro thus protecting it going through the guides all day long. 3) I can tie the Alberto in 1/3 of the time it takes to do the FG properly.

If using straight fluorocarbon, I prefer baitcasting for less line twist. I use a Daiwa Alphas SV reel and 10 lb Abrazx. The rod is a Phenix Feather 7'1" MHXF and fishes more like a Medium+

Braid backing can and will slip... best to use mono. I use high viz mono so I'm better able to see when I need to add more main line...

If you've fished Yo-Zuri Hybrid, its fairly similar. Some stretch but a bit less. Overall good line... however, I did get one spool that seemed to degrade quickly in the elements (sun, heat, water) which I've not had YZH do. Might have just been a bad batch I would try it again ~

Agree with the Whipsnake comment above... back when my wrist worked and I was able to use spinning rods. Very nice rod for drop-shot and Nedding... I do have to say that if you use straight fluoro, a baitcaster reduces/minimizes line twist. For that I use 7 lb Sniper on a Phenix Feather 7'1" Light with a Daiwa Alphas Air TW baitcasting reel. Almost unfair how far and smooth it casts a 1/10th oz Ned...

I've had some luck drop-shooting tubes. Best results have been with those that have floating appendages as opposed to ones that don't and droop over. If they droop, then you end up over-working the bait to keep it horizontal IMO. I had some success with the 3 inch Biwaa Armored Craw... which is closer to 2.5 inches and about right size for most crayfish. Fish, especially smallmouth, seem to like the shrimp scent as well...

I’ve mostly stayed with traditional plastic worms, as I find it harder to get the nail weight buried (and to stay buried) inside the Z-Man Elaztech. Otherwise, yes it does float very well.

I have an Air TW and Alphas SV and run straight fluoro on both. Seems to work well for hair jigs, Neds, drop shots, etc. At one point I did experiment with braid/leader. It didn’t dig in but at the time I was rigging to drop shot. I ended up tying 4 knots (braided/leader, a knot to the VMC spin shot hook, a knot from the spin shot hook down to the dropper, and knot to the sinker). Four knots was tedious and too many chances for failure. Switched back to straight fluoro. I mainly use Sniper 7 on both rigs, but have used 10 lb occasionally on a ML rod/Alphas SV when fishing tubes around light/moderate cover.

Of all the reels I've owned over the past 5 decades, I can think of 3 that "blew me away" and I would buy again: Steez SV TW. I can load it with 20 lb braid and skip a weightless Senko as well or better than any spinning reel I've had. Never thought I could do that ~ Daiwa Alphas Air TW. My only venture into the dark BFS world lol. I use this reel to cast 1/16th oz hair jigs and am absolutely amazed how the puff-ball lure just floats through the air effortlessly for 30+ yards. Problem is I get fixated on how fun it is to cast and have to remember I'm trying to catch a fish! Tatula Elite. Nothing launches lures farther. As a comparison, I also have a Shimano Chronarch MGL 150 that many think is the farthest casting baitcasting reel. On a scale of 10 for distance, the MGL is a 9 but the Tatula Elite is a 10. I've had to learn not to cast too hard or I launch lures into the upper deck on shore...

This test was done 4-5 years ago and I'm trying to remember when Berkley reformulated Sensation... it might be a little different now..?

If you like the Trick worm, but want something where the tail floats straight up better try either the Netbait T-Mac worm or the GrandeBass Airtail Wiggler. I got frustrated with the Trick worm because sometimes they float, sometimes they don't...kind of inconsistent at best. When fishing Neko and fish are neutral to negative, the floating/undulating tails of the T-Mac and Wiggler while just soaking or barely moving really excel!

I did a stretch test about 5 years ago that included 6 mono lines. Top of the least is least stretch, and #6 (You got it Stren) is most stretch: 1) Trilene XT 2) Sufix Seige 3) Trilene XL 4) Tectan Superior 5) Berkley Sensation 6) Original Blue Stren

Staph infection throat/sinus 4 years ago. Worse than any strep throat I’ve ever had. Got it on a day trip fishing locally. Was on the DL 3 weeks, lost 15 pounds...