NorthernBasser

It's actually marked down to $119.99. (if you're talking casting) I bought this reel a few years back because I got a really good deal, and wanted to test out the Pflueger baitcasters. Very solid reel, especially at that price! All the reviews I read on them prior to buying were positive.

You could get away with using that for jerkbaits. But if you're throwing topwater on it as well, you're not gonna wanna use fluorocarbon (which some prefer for jerkbaits). Since it's x-fast, you may wanna use mono/copolymer anyways. If I were you, I'd get another 7'-7'2" med-heavy/fast. They are probably the most versatile action/power rods out there. So you could use that for other applications (swim jigs, Keitech's, heavier topwater/Whopper Plopper/etc).

I have 4 Kistler rods that I bought a few years back. I've been quite happy with them. But with them jacking the price up $50 on all their models this year, they pretty much lost me.

Another thing that sets Siebert's apart from most others is you can get the skirt hand tied (wire). You also have the option for regular rubber band or rattle band. I always go wire (only .30 more).

It's not often I'm trying to mimic a shad. But these are some of the shad colors I use when I wanna throw a white/bright swim jig. The top 2 are Siebert's. The bottom is Greenfish Tackle. BTW, Siebert's has 2 different swim jigs. Both are good. One is just called "Swim Jig". The other is the "Shot Caller". They're pretty much the same (even same price) except the Shot Caller (which I like a little better) has a more recessed line tie and has a thinner head on it.

These are what I use and they do great. Sometimes I'll actually use 2 in case one 'fails'. Especially when I'm punching. https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/6th_Sense_Peg_X_Stoppers/descpage-PEGX.html

I just find it strange that Walmart would get a specific design. Colors, I can see.

The other one I bought had the box packaging like most others do.

It even has a higher pitch rattle than the others. But I literally can't find this on any site. TW, BPS, Academy etc. I could see them making different colors for different stores like how TW gets specific colors in some baits. But this is a whole different design. It was on the paper card like this (not my pic). It didn't say Super Spot anywhere on the packaging either, including the UPC sticker. And I don't think it said Galant (Calant?) Sinking on the bottom. It was just plain.

When it comes to my lipless cranks, I don't fish the Super Spot nearly as much as I used to. So maybe something has changed that I haven't heard about, and I certainly can't find any info about this bait online. So I was at Walmart yesterday and decided to take a stroll through their fishing section. which I haven't done in years. I come across Their lipless section and decide to get a few different Super Spots since they were marked so cheap. When I got home and opened them, I notice one is different compared to all my other Super Spots (it's the bottom bait in the first pic...the gill/perch pattern). It also had a little different packaging from the other ones they had at the store. Also, on the package it doesn't say "Super Spot" anywhere. It also doesn't say "Cordell" or "Super Spot" on the side of the body either like all others. A few more differences- The body doesn't have a slight indentation like the others do. And Spots always have either a perfect spot/circle on them, or none at all (some craw patterns). This one has a different shaped marking. Also, the gill plate is actually raised up, unlike the other Super Spots. And the eyes are recessed a bit, where as the others are all painted on. And looking from the top, you can see how the nose is flat instead of rounded, like the normal Super Spots. Anyways, any info on this bait? Just curious what the deal is...

Carolina Rig. Tho it may have something to do with that fact that I've never fished it. ?

That is called an overpriced topwater bait (after seeing the price in the link Avalonjohn44 provided). ? I had one of these years ago, unltil a bowfin literally crushed it into pieces. Can't believe they still make them. And I certainly can't believe they charge $10 for it.

Yeah, I'm not sure what the issue is. Like I said I'm barley opening the rings juuuust enough to squeeze the eye of the hook in. Owner makes amazing terminal tackle obviously. Could it be possible I got a bad pack? Doubtful. I just don't get it. And you change your hooks on the 6th Sense baits too? I think the hooks they use are top notch. Definitely the best I've seen come stock on any hardbaits I've ever fished.

I appreciate all the replies, thanks! Maybe I'll buy those Texas Tackle pliers and see if that helps. But honestly, the way I'm doing it is I'm opening the ring just enough to get the hook on. I'm being super careful not to bend them out farther than need-be. The point on these pliers are super small. Team9nine and WRB, I've tried it that way as well, but there's still a small gap in the rings when all is said and done. The gauge of the hooks on the size 1 and 2 Triple Grips are definitely thicker than stock hooks. But I know others use these hooks, so that can't be the issue. I'm sure the hooks won't come out of the rings, but I still don't wanna take that chance. To those who doesn't have this issue, are you saying there's zero gap in the rings after you put them on? Again, thanks guys!

Hey guys. So I've never been real good with upgrading my split rings (or even hooks) on my baits in the past. But this year I bought a bunch of KVD triple grips and plan on replacing hooks on most of my Strike King crankbaits. Well, a few weeks ago, when I started taking the stock hooks off the baits, I noticed the stock split rings would bend out quite a bit and not snap back as tight as they originally were. So I decided to place an order for Owner Hyper Wires. I got the Owners in the other day, and decided to start swapping the hooks/rings out again today. Well, I'm having the same issue with the Owners. They don't snap back tight tight after putting them on the lure. And this is even before I put the thicker gauge Triple Grips through them. Is this the norm? Am I doing something wrong? Here's a few pics. Appreciate any insight. This first pic is of the stock rings. Nice and tight. This is a pic of the Owner ring after putting it on the bait. And the Owner Hyper Wire after adding the Triple Grip. And here's a 1.5 I did, same results. And the tool I'm using. I'm trying hard not to pinch them too hard so I don't bend out the rings.

Well why stop there?? ? Berkley Powerbait The Champ Swimmer

It really is. I love sitting in the boat the night before and getting everything rigged up.

Hey, it's your rod, you can do whatever you want with it. If it were me and I didn't care for it, I would've sold it (or gave it to family member/friend) and bought a cheap rod to use for this purpose. Not a $350 rod. But as I said, it's your rod so you can do whatever you please.

Odered Ordered a pack of these from The Hook Up Tackle and just got them yesterday. Obviously I haven't used them yet since there's ice on my lakes, but I think this little bait will work great as a trailer on the Stealth Blade, especially in clear(er) water situations. They also have a smell to them. Wooowee! In a good way tho. I think they'll do great as a drop shot bait as well. Here's a few pics I took for ya. Top view-

I guess my 2 favorites would have to be Perch and GP Stain Reaction OB. Also a big fan of Mat Shad (in the 110).

No you cannot. It's like acid and will dissolve Z-Man plastics.

I'm curious if they have their 110 Jr. mismarked. They have it listed for $23.99. But the 110+1 Jr. listed correctly at $19.99 (which is also the retail price of the regular 110 Jr). I notice all their other Megabass baits are listed at retail price, which is why I wonder if this indeed a mistake on their end.

I think people stick with the handful of techniques they've had success with in the past. Personally, while I do the same to some extent, there's nothing like catching a bass on a new technique/bait. Seeing a bass smash a size 50 SPRO BBZ-1 Rat, or getting one to hit a 7-8" swimbait slow-rolling it on the bottom is just fun.

As far as slack line goes, fluoro has more sensitivity. Check out the 2:57 mark. Personally, I use high-vis braid to fluoro leader for stuff like Wacky Rig and Ned Rig. For Texas Rigged soft plastics and jigs, I use straight fluoro 99% of the time.

I never buy off ebay unless the seller has high rating/have sold a lot of stuff.