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It's good to see this up and running once again.

That video was really helpful—it reminded me I already have everything I need. I’ll probably go back and give it a try.

Wow, lots of responses—thanks everyone. My setup is either an NRX 803C or NRX 873CCR paired with a Core 50 (7.7 gear ratio). I fish a Texas rig about 85% of the time, and if a spot looks good, I’ll switch to a jig and give it a few pops—usually something on the smaller side. Most of the jigs I’m throwing are 1/4 oz or lighter, especially around that kind of cover. I’ve got a bunch of Boss Finesse jigs (3/16 and 5/16 oz). I’ll throw heavier ones in thicker vegetation, but in those snaggy shoreline areas I tend to stick with the smaller sizes. When I do get snagged, I try the usual line-pop trick to free it, but it always seems completely stuck. At that point, I’d rather lose a $2 jig than risk tossing my rod in trying to get it back 🙂 Yeah, I also fish a Texas rig with skirts/collars as kind of an alternative—that’s something I picked up a while ago. But honestly, I just want to start catching them on an actual jig! lol

This lake is my jig nemesis… I mainly fish from shore and have been trying to get better with jigs, but this lake eats them every time I go—I usually lose a couple each trip. On top of that, I can’t seem to get any bites on a jig. The weird part is, when I switch to a Texas rig, I start catching fish right away—and honestly, that’s been the case at other lakes too. No bites on jigs, but as soon as I switch, I start getting hits. Out deeper it’s not too bad, but near the shore there are tons of branches and submerged logs. I try to work around them, but my jig always seems to get hung up anyway. What am I missing here? Is it just too snaggy to fish jigs from the bank, or do I need to change something up?

@A-Jay So you saying that you like it ?

If things aren’t going my way, I grab the janky setup, take one dramatic hit, and boom — inner gremlin satisfied. It’s like my brain demands a ritual sacrifice before it lets me log off

@bishoptf Issue resolved! The part showed up today (seriously fast shipping), and now it works like it never skipped a beat. Thanks for starting this thread—I was one step away from giving it a one-way trip to the trash can.

That's the way .... Shimano Core 50 with Brenious Gear set ( 7.7 ) Got two paired up with NRX 803C and NRX 887 CCR for bottom contact.

I’m using a Daiwa Zillion Crazy Cranker (4.9:1) for my chatterbaits with 14lbs line on Dobyns 736 cbglass mislabeled . I like to keep it down near the bottom as much as possible. With a faster reel, I tend to crank too hard and burn it through the strike zone.

@Jerkbait22 - I’d assume their next sale will be around tax season (April 15) or Memorial Day, based on my purchase history. As for the sling, I do like it—it’s comfortable and easy to use. I don’t wear it all the time, though. I usually set it down while fishing, and if I need to switch something out, I’ll just take a knee and swap out my gear. It serves its purpose well for me. I keep two setups—hard baits and soft plastics. One is for creature baits for Texas rigs, and the other is for things like crankbaits, Senkos, and chatterbaits.

Dang, I am still on the hunt for my first bite on jig in a decade. It just doesn't want to pick it up ...

I really need to throw some of those Meeps that has been sitting in the storage.

I’m currently using a Tackle Warehouse sling bag. Instead of carrying two 3600s, I use five Flambeau Outdoors Zerust MAX 3003ZM Tuff Tainers (9.125"). That way, I can bring a wider variety of items. I get them at Walmart—they’re the cheapest I’ve found (about $5.88 at Walmart vs. $6.58 at Tackle Warehouse). The front pocket holds a Plano 3400 Adjustable Double-Sided Stowaway for my hooks and an 8 lb spare line

I’m known as proscrater. Good news—I ordered it today from eBay (Pawl Type: D, 4.65×0.75×8.70 mm). I’ll let you know if it resolves the issue—fingers crossed

Anytime, man… Been using every since when I saw this on this forum, years ago (I think).