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The academy baits are good. Good hooks and colors. Sometimes, you can pick up 2 for the price of 1 in other brands.I like their crankbaits too

I have a few bags of green pumpkin color plastic baits. Last night, I took them out of my main box, and put them in a tub with other bags of plastics. I'm giving up on this color. Everyone seems to do well on it, and many recommend it, but it's not worked well for me at all. I'm sticking with my usual favorites- shades of blue, purple, grape, black, along with glitter variations of these colors.Anyone else not done we'll on green pumpkin or its variations?

Catt, another one that I forgot was a Heddon Bayou Boogie. I caught a few on it years ago, but havnt used it in a long time.

Nice find. I ordered a slider kit direct from Charlie Brewer in the early 1980s. Mine was only 4" worms and assorted heads with the book on slider fishing. By that time I think they were no longer called Crazy Head lure co.I caught lots of bass with those worms, following the instructions in the book.Innovative stuff in the mid 70s, and works just as well today

This summer, my grandson and I mainly used roboworms in 6". We could get 3 maybe 4 fish out of them before they were done. I don't really save plastics and have a big collection. It's good that your able to save and use them.

I use a Fenwick HMG medium for most light line fishing.

I use Big Game mono on casting rods too. Durable, handles well, and no problems hooking or landing fish.

The Bitsy Bug can be a good place to start jig fishing. Trim your trailer back slightly, and use either one. Cast and let it hit bottom, and retrieve with short hops. Fish it slow, and watch your line where it enters the water for strikes.Whatever you do, don't toss it in the trash. Practice on jig fishing.They are one of the best baits you can throw, and have a solid rep for catching bigger bass.Its not easy, but we'll worth learning.

I agree! I don't like the long handle rods for spook fishing either! Charlie Cambell still uses a pistol grip med casting rod. He will always be one of the best at spook fishing.

I've been a big fan of the original Bill Lewis Rattle trap for over 25 yrs. I usually stick with 1/2 oz, in chrome or shad patterns. It's caught fish of all sizes. Other similar lures I've used are the Cordell Spot, and the Rapala version of this lure. Both have been ok, but not as productive as the Rattletraps. I'm thinking about trying some different rattlebaits now, and am interested in what others are using. Have you had success with some of the newer variations?

Catt, thanks for this link. Looks like a good bait, and good colors too. Looks like a good Texas rig craw. I like the versatility of craw baits. Like getting 2 or more lures for each bait

For years my very favorite plastic craw was the Guido bug, made famous by Guido and Dion Hibdon. I used both sizes, the larger mostly fished alone Texas rigged and the baby Guido Bug as a jig trailer or fished on a Texas rig or shakey head. It was an excellent bait for me through the years. I've finally used up most all of my supply. I've found a close replica with the Zoom critter craw. The back of the old Guido bug was smooth, and the critter craw has some ribs on the tail section. What I always liked about the Baby Guido bug was the long antennas and the overall shape of these baits. I've tried other plastic craw baits with larger flapping craws, and small antennas and they never seemed to work quite as good. Two examples are the Larew salt craw and the Paca chunk baits. I know lots of folks do well with these, but I've not done as well with them.If I was using a black jig with a Guido bug, it was easy to change trailer color- black/blue, black/red claw, or black chartreuse, which would sometimes trigger a strike.Maybe at times, craw baits don't need to be very realistic, and only mimic the general shape and size of the crawfish in your waters. But, I think it pays to sweat the details, with shape, antannaes, craw size and colors. Now, there are so many craw baits out there. What do you look for in a soft crawfish bait, and what are some of your favorites?

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Agree 100% Tom.

I agree completely Catt. Too much emphasis put on various lines these days. They all can have their time and place, but for all around fishing mono is still hard to beat

As others have said, if you feel anything different set the hook. Also, many times the biggest fish strike softer.

Spook, Rattle trap, jigs and plastic worms

I like Trilene Big Game mono also.I use between 12 and 15 lb test. Never have a problem setting the hook due to line issues.Braid an d braid/leader can be good, but I like one knot directly to the jig. Mike F, try this. Keep you finger under the line, especially when your working slow moving jigs or plastics. Your finger touching the line can feel more than the most expensive rod.Also, be a keen line watcher, right where your line enters the water. Most guys develop their hooksetting style over time, but it really is this: sense the strike, drop the rod, quickly take up slack, and set the hook with force.

I'll be throwing a spook once the water temps cool this fall. I always start in the backs of creeks, and work my way over deeper water.Ive stuck with the basic model #9255, Heddon Zara Spook. In a clear quarry lake I fish, I've had fish blast a spook over water that's 15 ft deep. Best colors have been clear, frog, and on overcast days, black shore minnow. I sharpen the hooks, and add a split ring to the nose of this bait.Ive been using a 6ft casting rod with a shorter handle for years. Makes it easier to walk this lure for me, at any speed. There are many great spook fisherman out there, but two of my favorites are Ozark area fisherman Charlie Cambell, and topwater great Zell Rowland.I really don't see the need for braid or braid/leader setup, and stick with Trilene Big Game mono- usually 12 lb.Truly one of the greatest topwater lures of all time. It's a big lure, and can draw vicious strikes. When fish hit a spook, they mean business! Anyone else going to be casting a Zara Spook this fall?

Roboworms 6" in grape and blue colors rigged Texas style. 1/8 to 1/4 oz weight.Zara spook topwater, frog and black shore minnow or buzzbait fished early

Yep! Throw them a changeup.Try different baits, depths, and speed of retrieve. The hunt for the fish is just as much a skill as fishing itself.

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The jig is certainly a big bass lure. But, location is number one when your after bigger bass. They will strike other baits, but jigs and plastic worms/ soft plastics probably catch them most consistently- fished in the right areas.

I throw 2 topwaters mainly in fall. Buzzbaits and Zara Spook. I try to keep simple on colors, black on overcast days and shad colors on bright days. Some of my best fall days have been overcast, fishing with a black zara spook

Agree! Green pumpkin is a gone for me too. I've given it a fair shot and it hasn't been good at all. Also, it's always good to try a totally new color which may not be in your favorites. You never know. It could become your best color next week.