Doug Hannon's Snakes

[bass109]

Its not like Doug Hannon Snakes are new, my grandfather purchased some back in his day. They didnt float. I guess the snakes works better in certain places. I guess like other lures it has its time and place. Its mostly a topwater lure, and like all topwater lures catch big bass anyway. I didnt really see the difference between Dougs Snakes and Lucky Craft Sammy or anyother topwater lure.

[rondef]

I did receive the snakes Saturday and watched his video. I took them with me to Lake Anna and tried them for a while, did not get a bite. Unfortunately Lake Anna is extremely warm this year and the big bass are in deep water, accroding to the guide service (hammertime guide service) fishing reports . I will try them again in Belmont Bay (Potomac River) this weekend and report back again. I can at least say that the action appears to be the same as on the video and that they coil up nice and slither accross the water well.

[rondef]

I am going to try using the snakes for a second time in Neabsco Creek which is a tributary off of the Potomac River in Northern Virginia.  Ther are some promising spots in the creek to try them out at.  I will update this thread with the results, hopefully they will be positive.

[FivePoundBluegill]

I think that wether a lure works or not depends on the lake. Maybe where doug lives they work great so he promotes them. However in many areas or maybe in different types of lakes to the ones doug fishs bass dont like them. A lure can work amazing in one lake and not catch anything in another.

[rondef]

I used these snakes quite a bit this past weekend both top water and rigged and I must say that I am extremely disappointed in them.  I do not believe that these really work that well around the Northern Virginia area.  Doug if you read this I would love for you to prove me wrong.  I challenge you to come to Northern Virginia and prove that these lures will actually catch fish up here.

[ssaB_htuoM_egraL]

I have had these for about 2 months.  I have used them almost everytime and have yet to even get a tap.  Oh well, I tried.