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I hope they come out with an updated version using the TWS they are using in the Tatula, and now the Zillion.

Does the "bubba" part of it really pertain to the weight being used? There are times on Lake Erie that a 1/2oz minimum is needed, but I don't consider that to be a bubbashot rig. IMHO when I hear the term bubbashot I am usually thinking it is using a larger profile bait like a beaver style bait, or similar. I'm sure others more knowledgeable will chime in soon enough.

Well...I have a small project to attack tonight! Thanks, Raul!

It won't be a complete straight line using a snell knot, but I don't think the fish care too much as it is such a quick reaction strike when the bait punches through the matted grasses. That's my $0.02.

I use a snell knot with flipping hooks.

You're welcome! I hope to see you post that you caught your personal best on one of these baits next season.

Recently, the baitmonkey has gotten me for a beautiful Daiwa Fuego, and just today on my drive home I ended up getting 5 Crucial rods at a massive discount at DSG.

LOL! No, 2 of the 7'2" rods are going to friends. One buddy lost one over the side during a tournament on Lake Erie when the water got very rough. The other buddy is going through some tough times in his personal life so I thought it would pick his spirits up some. The other three are for me. I fish a lot of docks so those 6'8" rods will see plenty of action for the foreseeable future. The other will let me know what reel to put on it in due time.

I just went to 2 stores and cleared them out of their Crucial rods. Picked up a total of 5 rods @$42/ea. 3 of the 7'2" MH/XF 2 of the 6'8" MH/F

x2. I've had a lot of success with this line, and if pressed into only being able to choose one line it would be this.

In no particular order: Roboworms, straight tail Zoom finesse worms Missile Baits drop craw Jackall cross tail shad

I wish I knew you were selling the Ito. I've been looking for one.

Following up a missed topwater bite with a senko or trick worm is also helpful.

Trick worms. They flat out catch me fish.

It just happens. Keep at it though!

Where are you getting this info? All of the Academy reels use centrifugal brakes, and Daiwa uses magnetic brakes. How are they the same?

Thank you so much BeckieC! I got the package a few moments ago. I was going to hold off on opening until Christmas, but written clearly on the box was "perishable open ASAP". I'm now comfortably covered in the soft blanket and enjoying some pumpkin bread (AMAZING!) with my coffee. Everything is great! That fishing sign is getting hung up at my desk at work on Monday! I love Rat-L-Trap's and these colors are perfect. Can't go wrong with Rage Tail, and the buzzplug has had my eye since they were released! A spook, too! Happy holidays to you and yours, BeckieC!!!

I stay in the 3" to 4" sizes. Preferably the Keitech ones.

You can never go wrong with grubs.

$2.29 a gallon in Cleveland.

This explains it about as perfectly as you can ask for.

I only use them during transport. They come off when they go in the boat.

NC Female Bluegill

Ask you're bank. They can get you all the $2 bills you want. A few years ago I got $200 worth, and stuffed them into gift envelopes for the holiday season.

I didn't use a hardbait topwater too many times this season, but on the few occasions that I did I would use a Rapala Skitter Walk in baby bass. For some reason this year (outside of frogs) it wasn't a "hot" technique this year.