some questions

[Guest avid]

1. anyone using hammered nickel colorado blades on spinnerbaits?

I recall in the late 70's alot of spinnerbaits were either single or tandem hammered nickel colorado's and coincidentally this was the only time I ever had alot of success with any type of spinnerbait.

2. what's the difference in weedless between a the standard fiber weedguard on jigs and the plastic ones that are two solid pieces of thin metal or plastic?

thanks  

[.RM.]

avid,

1. anyone using hammered nickel colorado blades on spinnerbaits?

I recall in the late 70's alot of spinnerbaits were either single or tandem hammered nickel colorado's and coincidentally this was the only time I ever had alot of success with any type of spinnerbait.

Yea that's my favorite blade on all my spinnerbaits I build, either singles or tandems and always a deep cut..

2. what's the difference in weedless between a the standard fiber weedguard on jigs and the plastic ones that are two solid pieces of thin metal or plastic?

Can't say have only used the Rattel Backs DB marketed long ago

Tight Lines!!!!

[Jig Man]

1. anyone using hammered nickel colorado blades on spinnerbaits?

I recall in the late 70's alot of spinnerbaits were either single or tandem hammered nickel colorado's and coincidentally this was the only time I ever had alot of success with any type of spinnerbait.

2. what's the difference in weedless between a the standard fiber weedguard on jigs and the plastic ones that are two solid pieces of thin metal or plastic?

thanks

1.  Hammered is my blade of choice on tandems whether Colorado or willow.  I don't use them much on SS because I use them mostly an night and the non hammered have more cup for more noise.  If you want some hammered I can pick up a few and mail them to you next time I am at the tackle shop.

2.  I am not sure what you mean on the weed guard.  I know about the plastic Y guard and you can't run fast enough to give me any of those because once in a while the fish strikes, you set the hook, and retrieve a jig with the hook point in the Y guard.  I do use a lot of 90 stainless which is coated.  It makes a good weedguard and is easy to make any lenght you want.  A friend of mine who makes a lot of stuff for Stacey King put me on that a few years ago.  It is cheap and easy and can be used in any size of jig head from 1/8 and up.