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I have the Falcon brand FroggTogg things. They are good enough for a quick rain storm or something, not for long term.

Chico? Don't be discouraged!

Gammy is good hook

you can buy Banax reels on that auction website

I'm not sure about the "knock-off" thing, a craw is a craw is a craw. The Senko is a bit different. The Hula Grub is just a Spider Grub. Imakatsu had the Javallon before Lake Fork had their knock off and claimed a Japanese co-angler ripped off the concept, except the Javallon was to market a good two years before the LFT version. The Flick Shake is another example of Japanese design meeting technique. Some of the GYBC line were developed in Japan and are licensed for sale in the States, the Yamamoto shrimp, shad-shaped worm and silk worm among them. I have been using many of the Japanese plastic baits for more than 5 years and find many of them superior in both action and durability. The bass don't have a problem with them either. Heavily pressured, Northeastern fish at that. What people pay is what people will pay. $10 bucks for a bag of craws or worms, fine. Pay a hundred or more for a minnow or crank that could put 10s of 1000s more in your tournament check, that's been know to happen too. Some choose a path of deliberate ignorance, while others have not been acquainted with other options. I would also like to point out the most recent innovation in craw design was the Imakatsu Dynagone, designed for reverse rigging of the bait so it glides backward, similar to the "Flying Lure" but effectively.

I'm not sure about the "knock-off" thing, a craw is a craw is a craw. The Senko is a bit different. The Hula Grub is just a Spider Grub. Imakatsu had the Javallon before Lake Fork had their knock off and claimed a Japanese co-angler ripped off the concept, except the Javallon was to market a good two years before the LFT version. The Flick Shake is another example of Japanese design meeting technique. Some of the GYBC line were developed in Japan and are licensed for sale in the States, the Yamamoto shrimp, shad-shaped worm and silk worm among them. I have been using many of the Japanese plastic baits for more than 5 years and find many of them superior in both action and durability. The bass don't have a problem with them either. Heavily pressured, Northeastern fish at that. What people pay is what people will pay. $10 bucks for a bag of craws or worms, fine. Pay a hundred or more for a minnow or crank that could put 10s of 1000s more in your tournament check, that's been know to happen too. Some choose a path of deliberate ignorance, while others have not been acquainted with other options.

You gonna be sending them roosters FedEx or UPS? Just remember to poke a few holes in the bag so they can breathe.

Why don't you let every one in on your secret ? no secret, American Legacy has them for about $46.00 buy it now with a "best offer" option on an auction website, a couple other merchants in the $36.00 range. When they were first introduced, I paid about $22.00 just to check it out. That was about 3 years ago or so. Have to remember, there is also a collector's market for the bait as well.

but of substantially more durable plastic.

they can be purchased for substantially less.

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mine took about 5 weeks or so. it was at the mid-point of the promotion, maybe May or so.

The "classics" for early fall. 1. Jig and pig, black and blue or natural colors 2. Shallow or med-cranks 3. Jerkbait 4. Spinnerbait. 5. Finesse worm or shad those are in no particular order depending upon conditions when you get there. Keep an open mind, no preconceived notions. The spinnerbait, jerkbait and cranks are for searching for active fish. When you find attractive cover work with the jig and pig and finesse baits. knock'em dead!

are you boater or non-boater?

Sol for light.

Sodium's reaction in air is due mostly to the humidity The last time I worked with Sodium, Gerald Ford was President.

Sodium will react violently when exposed to air, that's why it's stored in oil . Take it out of the oil and expose it to air, it will start to oxidize and burn.

Tierra, unless you want to break into your Communion money and grab the Daiwa Advantage. Spinning=Daiwa.

The benefit of the Crazy Leg chigger, you can just pinch off the antenna if the fish want a subtle presentation.

How deep are you fishing?

Try a Megabass or Evergreen. Then you will REALLY know what a fishing rod is.

1. O.S.P. Jig, Black is the color Chigger Craw is the trailer. 2. Megabass Vision 110 Pro Blue 3. Imakatsu RV Jig - Snot rocket pattern 4. O.S.P. Blitz Max - Hasu pattern 5. Jackall Flick Shake - Cola

Simply remarkable.

Agreement on that

1. Yes, you are wrong in the case of Megabass. Since Megabass started official distribution in the U.S., there is a workmanship/materials warranty for 1 year. 2. Jackall has a warranty for workmanship/materials for 1 year. 3. Evergreen currently has no warranty inside the U.S. because all EG rods are considered to be bootlegs or unofficial products. Don't thank Loomis or St. Croix for the warranty. Thank your buddies who purchase those rods. You and they are picking up the tab, not the manufacturers. This is incorrect. Tom Ashby, who owns Gloomis.us, is not only a certified Evergreen dealer....but he is the largest evergreen dealer on the net. He is also the largest Megabass dealer on the net....right here in Indiana. http://www.gloomis.us/EVERGREEN-INTERNATIONAL-140247.aspx Thanks for the correction, considering a bought a new EG stick from them last week and was treated to excellent service. I knew EG was sponsoring a couple of American anglers on the FLW tour but I didn't know the distributorship was official. @Steezy --- Aside from the $50.00 or whatever it is you pay for your no questions asked warranty, there is additional cost that is spread among every angler who purchases a stick of that brand. If you think the replacement cost of an item is, for sake of simplicity, 20% of MSRP, why aren't you questioning the initial cost of the item?