Super User J Francho Posted November 8, 2021 Super User Posted November 8, 2021 Yes asking questions about any product is always okay. 1 Quote
Derek1 Posted November 8, 2021 Posted November 8, 2021 Perfect timing, been needing to put a new order in. Quote
JbroBass Posted November 9, 2021 Posted November 9, 2021 1 hour ago, J Francho said: Yes asking questions about any product is always okay. Great, thanks. First question is regarding the collar choice: Is there an advantage to a wire collar over a band collar? I'm assuming perhaps it's more durable? (But then again I don't want to make assumptions so will wait for an answer.) I think I'm going to go for a selection of the Shakin Blade in 3 colors: A white with a bloody shad skirt, a black blue with a blue craw skirt, and a green pumpkin with a bluegill (or maybe bream) skirt. I'm wondering what I should choose for the blade color for each? I'm leaning toward silver for the white, black for the black blue, and gold for the green pumpkin. But I'm curious if those colored blades are fished in more specialty applications and perhaps most people use silver for all 3 of the combos? (I literally have no idea and have never fished chatterbaits before.) I'm hoping to stick to 3 color configurations and get a few of each, so maybe 9 baits in all. Probably all 3/8 ounce for now as a start. Would love to hear thoughts on if those 3 color selections are a good place to start, and also any thoughts on the blade colors for each. I generally fish clear to slightly/moderately stained water up here in New Hampshire. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted November 9, 2021 Super User Posted November 9, 2021 Wire tied skirts will outlast the hook, usually. It also gives a unique flair to the skirt, especially round rubber. In fact I think it's crucial to the "slow bloom" presentation that rubber is so well liked for. 1 1 Quote
Derek1 Posted November 9, 2021 Posted November 9, 2021 Just placed a decent order. I was so excited I forgot to put the code in. Unbelievable lol. 4 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted November 9, 2021 Super User Posted November 9, 2021 8 minutes ago, Derek1 said: Just placed a decent order. I was so excited I forgot to put the code in. Unbelievable lol. Shoot Mike a pm. He'll fix it. I've done the same thing,lol. 1 Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted November 9, 2021 Author Posted November 9, 2021 13 hours ago, JbroBass said: First question is regarding the collar choice: Is there an advantage to a wire collar over a band collar? I'm assuming perhaps it's more durable? (But then again I don't want to make assumptions so will wait for an answer.) I think I'm going to go for a selection of the Shakin Blade in 3 colors: A white with a bloody shad skirt, a black blue with a blue craw skirt, and a green pumpkin with a bluegill (or maybe bream) skirt. I'm wondering what I should choose for the blade color for each? I'm leaning toward silver for the white, black for the black blue, and gold for the green pumpkin. But I'm curious if those colored blades are fished in more specialty applications and perhaps most people use silver for all 3 of the combos? (I literally have no idea and have never fished chatterbaits before.) I'm hoping to stick to 3 color configurations and get a few of each, so maybe 9 baits in all. Probably all 3/8 ounce for now as a start. Wire tie is best for durability. The skirt is permanently tied on. Here is how I would chose for the Shakin blades you have listed. White- bloody shad. Stainless blade Green pumpkin- blue craw skirt Black nickel GP- bluegill gold blade Quote
JbroBass Posted November 9, 2021 Posted November 9, 2021 20 minutes ago, Siebert Outdoors said: Wire tie is best for durability. The skirt is permanently tied on. Here is how I would chose for the Shakin blades you have listed. White- bloody shad. Stainless blade Green pumpkin- blue craw skirt Black nickel GP- bluegill gold blade Just so I'm sure it's not a typo, you would use a green pumpkin head instead of a black blue head for the bait with the blue craw skirt and black nickel blade? Quote
ajschn06 Posted November 9, 2021 Posted November 9, 2021 6 minutes ago, JbroBass said: Just so I'm sure it's not a typo, you would use a green pumpkin head instead of a black blue head for the bait with the blue craw skirt and black nickel blade? "Blue Craw" skirt has quite a bit of green pumpkin or green pumpkin with a blue shimmer. IMO black or dark blades is better for chatterbaits all around, but you could go for something with flash if you want. Just my 2 cents 1 Quote
JbroBass Posted November 9, 2021 Posted November 9, 2021 Thanks all - I ended up ordering 2 each of 4 color schemes all in 3/8 ounce. Also grabbed a tungsten bullet weight variety pack and some swimbaits to bring me up to the free shipping threshold. White head, bloody shad skirt, stainless blade Green pumpkin head, blue craw skirt, black nickel blade Green pumpkin head, bluegill skirt, gold blade Black blue head, black blue skirt, black nickel blade 1 1 Quote
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