Fishin' Fool

It's a year later, so did you order some and what are your thoughts? I'm looking at ordering some as I type this.

Thank you all for the encouragement. I decided to get to work and practice as the weather allowed in Michigan. I was pretty wild at first and wanted to give up. Then I started getting more accurate. First I started flipping my kids sand buckets and Halloween candy bucket. Then the targets got smaller and smaller as I got better. Today I culminated with my kids drinking cups (about 3" opening) I got in there 4 times in less than an hour. I even tried a red Solo cup shot glass lol. Not quite that good yet. Anyway thanks to those that said stick it out its a skill you need.

It got warm early this winter we had 67 yesterday and 64 today. It shouldn't be too long before the ice is gone. For those of you that live in the north, what's going to be that first lure you throw after the ice is gone?

I recommend either 16 lb or 12 lb Sunline SX1.

I'm not saying that you can't use it as a spinnerbait rod but I would make your MH/F Avid a back up plastics rod. I don't know about you but I have probably at least 6 different types of soft plastics tied up at any one time.

Stradic FK 2500. I have 4 FJ & FH's myself.

For those of you that thought I was crazy to make those comments that a bladed jig (chatterbait) is replacing a spinnerbait for them, here is BASS pro Mark Davis making the same claims. http://www.***/outdoors/***/story/1483974-how-to-fish-a-bladed-swim-jig Or not. The actual video is on wired two fish.

That's exactly what Zona said however if you watched Feider work his Damiki rig he was quivering his rod tip pretty good. Seems like a pretty boring way to fish.

What action rod are you fishing your bladed jigs on?

It's a great deal. There I justified it for you FHABAQ214 promo code saves you $5. Plus that purchase qualifies you for a free t-shirt. Is that enough justification?

Just trying to help folks save money. I wouldn't have my two NRX's if it wasn't for @EllisJuan tipping me off to a great deal last spring.

TW has a 6'6" MH spinning rod and a 6'6" ML casting crankbait rod G Loomis GLX rod (older green blank) for $199.97. That's a steal if those rods fit your needs.

Okay since it's my post I can diverge lol. When should you fish an underspin versus the other 3?? I'm assuming it's more a finesse spinnerbait scenario so probably fairly clean water and less wind. Is that correct?

Thanks for all the advice guys. I know the difference between each lure I just really wasn't sure when you would choose one over the other. Can anyone recommend a good swim jig? I'd imagine I would probably need a 1/4 or 3/8 ounce size. In addition to a swimbait, I heard that the Rage Tail menace grub makes for a fantastic swim jig trailer.

I have read many articles that either swim jigs and chatterbaits are replacing spinnerbaits? When would you use one over the other? Or just a preference thing?

Deep cranking and if you can't use it for that take you may want to consider taking it back. I'm sure we all have rods sitting around that we don't use because they were good deals. I know I do.

In my experience the Ned rig has its best results in either sand bottom with sparse weeds or rock bottoms. You might want to look into the Neko rig and the chicken rig for your conditions.

Very good information. You also win the award for the most words in one post

Get you some Reins Bubbling shakers in the appropriate size for your area. Well assuming your water doesn't look like chocolate milk year round

Are you looking to adopt any "kids"? I can help you test your products on Lake St Clair.

Get yourself some Reins Bubbling shaker in either 3" or 4". Can be used for drop shot, neko or on a jighead.

How do you qualify for your discount? Last year TW had a great deal on NRX's during the Classic weekend. I got one for $337.

Get the Daiwa Tatula I posted in the link above. Great deal for that price.

Did you order your 872s yet? How much of a discount do you get?

I just bought a lot of 3 off Ebay for $16.50 with free shipping so I thought that was a good deal. Thanks for the tips. I still like the looks of the Reins Bubbling shaker over the kut tail. You need to get you some.