greatone1210

I have a 7' MH/Med-Fast with a Lews TP mounted on it. I really like the rod. Very sensitive and light, great feeling in the hand with the big foam grips. I throw pretty much everything with it, up to 3/4 oz but it excels between 1/4 and 1/2. I've been bringing in a few 4-5 lb LM lately with it and it handles like a charm.

Lately it has been a jig but only in one body of water that I used to get skunked at almost everyday. Northstar Jig with Paca Chunk has netted me 7 LM in about 3.5 hrs of fishing. But any other time, might have to go with a KVD SK 1.5 in Black Back Chartreuse or a Rat-L-Trap in Silver.

What jig brand is this??

I just caught my first bass on a northstar jig today. Actually, caught four of them including my PB. I am officially addicted.

I bought some of the Owner Jig Rigs and you can make your own but I find it easier to buy a pack and see if I like this type of rig. So far, nothing. But it's learning process.

My Lew's TP works pretty well at throwing lighter lures. I can throw 1/4 oz lure reasonably far. I spool with Yo-Zuri Hybrid 12#.

I saw this out of the water but once in the water it seems like the problem is close to non-existent due to movement of the bait through the water.

I got some Owner Twistlocks in 4/0 and have found this is a fantastic way to rig the Ika along with Ribbit frogs and even Senkos. I really don't see a downside to using this method of rigging.

You guys are probably getting sick of all my questions, lol. So I bought some Fat Ika lures and before I fish my soft plastics, I like to practice rigging them so I have an idea of what the heck I am doing out there and not wasting valuable time. I tried rigging the Ika with a 4/0 EWG but cannot seem to get the lure to settle out in a straight fashion. I'm having trouble bending the lure enough to rig it properly, resulting in kinks and whatnot. I am going to try a twist lock and see if that helps but this is frustrating. I can t-rig a worm or senko no issue but this thing is tough. Any ideas?? Thanks!

Well see my thread in the Tackle section of the forums. I keep spending a ton on lures. KVD 1.5 cranks, Northstar Jigs, frogs, trailers, soft plastics, etc. I was bitten by both monkeys I guess, lol.

Ok I have quick question on T-Rigging as well . . . I was trying to t-rig a Fat Ika backwards last night using a 4/0 EWG and I either couldn't bend the bait enough to get a good fit or when I pushed the hook through, the neck caused a small hump in the plastic. Just seems odd that I cannot get these things rigged straight or without damaging a lot of plastic.

That may be my next rod. But right now the Bucoo is doing pretty well and am quite pleased. But I may buy another TP and then get a 723 like you mention. Stupid baitmonkey.

I have a few rage craws but only use them as jig trailers (with NO luck). What else can I use them for?

Thanks for the replies, especially to Big-O. I will purchase a few 5/0 superline EWG later on today after work. My biggest concern was keeping the baits on their belly.

So in other words my plan is good and will work just dandy.