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After trying about 5 other brands I settled on his. Really like the thump of the Zmans original chattebaits but the hook was small and I hate football jig heads on chatterbaits. Bluebassers are the best I have used that combine all the things I look for in a quality bait.

Jon G - you should contact him. I was on the fence about trying them or not but now I am 100% sold. I am pretty sure his standard hook is a Mustad but he can do other hooks as well. For spring and fall baits I have found nothing better.

I am in! Will try one for sure but not going to stock up on them until I form my own opinion. Thanks for posting the video! They marketed the bait very well.

Never used them as buzzbait trailer but do like them on texas rigs or as jig trailers. I agree that they aren't as popular but they offer different action and movement than other creature baits.

Great photos of your chatterbaits and painted blades. Such good quality and highly productive baits that I have no need for other brands of chatterbaits. I still have about 16 of them left but will probably be needing a few more with dark painted blades!

Very nice Diggy! Good looking purchases.

Very nice Diggy! Good looking purchases.

This, the Savy 735 is a good frog rod.

Wow, even the matching braid! Not an Abu fan but that is a looker!

Drop shot or a jig.

Another new Daiwa I will pass on like the new Zillions. Outside of the new Alphas SV and Steeze reels I see no reason not to buy a Standard or Type R Tatula reel. As much as I like Daiwa their sufacating us with slightly different versions of the Tatula which I find to be overkill.

Siebert makes a great junebug colored jig that I like in the candy purple head color. It works well in stained to muddy water. To me a junebug colored bait can be fished in any water clarity with good success. It has been around for years and is highly effective

Good to hear. I didn't have any doubts that Mike would make it right! Now stop bothering him so he can get going on my order!

Amazon is a funny place in more ways than one. I have heard lots of complaints of products being sold as "new" only to find they were used and returned, then boxed up again and sold. Not sure if that was the case but it may be a possibility and explanation as to why you are experiencing that problem. Could have also been a factory defect or even damaged during the shipping process. Sort of hard to say but yea returning it would a good bet. I was fortunate enough to find a 1000FJ New in Box for $114 shipped. With the new Stradic FK model set to be released soon, the FJ will be discontinued and will start showing up for discounted prices. I have had my first 2500FJ for about 2 or 3 years and absolutely love it. Reel is smooth, powerful, casts well, and has an incredible drag that doesn't slip or jerk.

I had placed my order with Mike on Sunday. Had a problem arise during the ordering process and he emailed me back within the hour. I was able to get the ordered submitted the 2nd time using my desktop computer and paid via credit card and not PayPal. Once the order was completed I got a few automated emails from Siebert with one containing the order details and the other as a payment confirmation. Mike did confirm that he got slammed with orders and would probably be a week or 2 before he has them complete. I would still contact him via PM or send another email just to confirm your order was received as well as payment. If there was a problem with something and the order didn't go through I bet Mike will make it right. He is one of the best guys to deal with and goes out of his way to make sure his customers are happy.

Treated myself to sone Siebert jigs during the sale. A bit of restocking for the second half of the season and a few new ones to try. Might post pics too!

Not normal. I have 2 FJ series reels and neither has this or had this problem. I would contact the place of business where they were purchased and send it back for a new one or a refund. Most places have a 30 day money back guarantee. If it is reputable place they will take care of you. Sorry to hear this, and welcome to BR!

Love the pro senkos fished on shakeyheads when the water is cold and clear. The laminate colors are outstanding!

Nice rod! Did you put an Alphas SV on it?

Sweet looking spinnerbait! They make some nice jigs as well.

Fishing as a co-angler I unusually tow a supply boat behind with all of my rods, reels, lines, baits, plastics, and terminal tackle!

Depps buzzjets are good baits that have produced good results for me.

He is looking at the 705 which is the Medium Heavy. The 704 linked is a medium. But sure the article gives some feedback...

Lots has been written here and other sites especially if you are referring to the 705cb glass fast action rod. Not sure what you want to know about the rod? It excels at square bills, spooks, and spinnerbaits and chatterbaits around light cover or open water. I have used mine for lipless cranks and some swimjigs too but again not where I need rip it around grass. Love mine for reaction baits but I am far from a die-hard power fishermen so I haven't sampled alot of other rods like this one. Here is mine paired with a Citica 200e with anodized blue Hawgtech parts and CF handle.

This! And I also like the bluegill and pumpkinseed as well.