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I use this. I put some small Plano boxes with tackle in the exterior storage pockets. Holds a lot of plastics. $19.99 Each PE bag holds about 6 zip lock sandwich bags which are about (4x6) in which I put 6-7 plastics. The Academy H2O XPRESS® Magnum Worm Binder features water-resistant 840D polyester construction for durability and 2 exterior and 4 interior storage pockets to provide plenty of storage. An ergonomic neoprene carry handle offers comfort. Features and Benefits - Duraflex buckles attach to H2O XPRESS™ Pro Tackle Bag (sold separately) - Water-resistant 840D polyester construction for durability - 2 exterior and 4 interior storage pockets provide plenty of storage - Ergonomic neoprene carry handle offers comfort - Includes 15 reinforced, self-sealing PE bags What's in the Box - H2O XPRESS® Magnum Worm Binder - 15 PE bags http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/h2o-xpress-magnum-worm-binder/pid-516652

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I use a hags tornado on a shaky head. Drag it along and feel a couple of taps or watch the line going sideways. Do a sweep hook set. It can sometimes be confusing if you are on a rocky bottom to distinguish between the rock hitting the weight or a fish tapping. Time will help you tell the difference. Also if there are weeds on the bottom, after time you'll know when you have a catch up. It's time to reel in and clear up your rig for another cast.

I have a ML Carbonlite I got on sale for about $80 on sale a few years ago. Nice rod for finesse fishing and rooster tails.

One of favorite spinning set ups is for shaky head/wacky worm fishing. It's a Falcon LowRider XG Spin 6'10" Medium rod with a Shimano Sahara FE 2500. I use 20 lb power pro with an 8 lb fluoro leader.

Depends on what they are hungry for. I echo the comments in that some creatures like a baby brush hog look quite similar to a worm. With that being said, worms are productive all year for me while larger creatures/crawfish like a chigger craw produce in the Spring and Fall. So probably 60% worms, 40% creatures/craws.

Watermelon red and baby bass

Falcon Cara T7 Cast 7' Medium Falcon Cara T7 Spin 6'9" Medium St Croix Avid Casting Rod 7' Med Hvy X Fast

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Falcon LowRider Split Cast 6'7" MH Weightless Worm Extra Fast 12-20lb 1/4-3/4oz $139.99 At TW

Seagur Invizix $7.97 bought 8 & 12 lb

Silver thread AN 40 is a great copolymer. I have it on one of my spinning reels and it casts a mile with no line twists. Very abrasion resistant. I use it for shaky heads near trees and on rocks. Here is their website http://www.silverthread.com/AN40.htm

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I can go down to a weightless 5" senko with no problem on a baitcast. Took some time to learn the right brake number and how to thumb the line but now no problem. Also let the lure/plastic hang about a foot off your rod before casting. This should give you some distance. Lighter than a weightless senko I use a spinning reel which I actually grew up on. If you put the line on correctly, it really minimizes line twist.

Besides the normal watermelon black red, and green pumpkin I have had good luck with Baby Bass, pumpkin black and green flake, and watermelon with large red and green,

Use a 4" or 5" senko either wacky rigged, texas rigged weightless, or texas rigged with a 1/8 or 3/16 bullet weight to start. Use either 6-8 lb fluro or 30 lb braid with a 10 lb fluro leader and see what happens. Also, invest in a decent spinning reel. Depending on your budget, a shimano Sedona or Sahara in the 2500 size would be good. Then get a med- fast spinning rod 6' 8" - 7'. Oh ya, Rooster Tails and Mepps Aglia in line spinners ork well in small ponds. I use size 2 Mepps with a gold blade and a black red feathered tail. Keep at it. They will get hungry if they are there.

PQs are beat reels when they go on sale. For $149 get a Tatula.

I received some of the Strike King 3.5" coffee tubes to fish. I see there are tube jigheads to insert but I know nothing about them. Any help on size and brands to buy would be appreciated. I fish in shallow water about 4-5' deep.

These 3 will have a jig for any application and they are excellent quality : Siebert, Northstar, Talon Original Flipping jig...I use them all with pretty good luck. There are hundreds if not thousands of choices but I try to keep it simple. Siebert and Northstar will give you personal attention and great customer service. Talon I buy at TW.

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I had the same problem. I was catching exclusively on wacky and weightless senkos and all kinds of TRigs with worms and baby brush hogs. I then learned to fish jigs (plastic trailer) which are close to TRigs for me. Then I started to use some plastic swim baits like flukes, Keitech swing impact, Storm wildeye swim shad, etc. My buddy was using a Storm Chug Bug so I started using one at sunset and learned topwaters are a lot of fun. Another buddy was using a rooster tail so I tried that with some success and now I'm trying spinner baits and crankbaits with really no success. But I'm not giving up. I agree with previous posters to learn from others and go out with only the bait you want to learn.

Cinnamon purple chigger craw

I fish local ponds, some of which are clear and some have short green grass on the bottom. Most do not have Lily pads or floating debris. I want to start throwing some flipping and casting jigs. Question is should I use a craw (like a chigger craw) or creature (like a sweet beaver) as a trailer?

Lazer Trokar when they are on sale at Academy.