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Junebug has worked well. Good night time bait.

Nice fish. I was gonna say she would go 9 in the spring. How deep?

On the ones pictured above, it looks like the two barbs on the keeper wire are facing the same direction. I wonder if you can twist the back one 180*.

Never tried those but could see how the bait would slide off easily. I use their u-bolt heads asnd really like them.

1 oz is like a standard eyedrop container and would last pretty long for darker colors.

Good job, they will catch fish for sure.

So glad to see that Mike D and Lunkerville will be back sponsored By South Bend to promote fishing. I know the show will be different but hope we still get to see his charm along with some local waters and fisherman/fisherwoman Welcome back

I also vary the retrieve speed and pause it. Many strikes come on the pause. I also do seem to lose more than normal but usually when they jump. I tried sharper hooks and to my surprise it did not help much. I think the evasive action may be why the bass can miss it. That seems to happen to me with flukes too.

Nice design.

I have been throwing the crank version in Bluegill color and doing really well with it in post spawn. As said pretty light so 6'6"-7' spining rod works best. Only goes about 4' down with 20# PP braid. Very snagless in brush. I have caught LM bass, Bluegill, shellcracker, Redear, Perch, Catfish, Pickeral, and a 22# carp on it.

4/0 Twistlock hooks work great and baits last longer.

Cant beat braid with a flouro leader IMO. Best of both worlds.

All under $100 and will do what you want. http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/121315-which-budget-depthfinder-should-i-buy/

Welcome to summer bass fishing. Are you in a boat? If so is there a thermocline yet? Marking fish? Shad in the lake? What time of day you fishing? Try morning, evening or get out at late night if its allowed . My lake they bust the shad early till about 9am and then before sunset. Otherwaise they suspend 10-15' down (thermocline is at 15') and are pretty much uncatchable. Nothing really on the banks.

Consider the Lowrance HDS series. Far superior unit. I had them both.

Ya. Most craws work well on a Shakey head. Especially the standup type like Megastrike.

The site that has too much stock has them for $2 a pack.

If it is auto pilot it is the compass went bad in the head. Happened to mine. ....Bill

I am no drop shot expert but used it last winter in30+ fow. Tried straught 8# flouro and could not feel bites well. Went to braid with flouro leader and quite a difference in sensativity. I also prefer a lighter rod.

I use the crank model with a 6'6" spinning rod with 2500 reel and 12# power pro. Cast great and I am catching a ton of fish with it. Every species you can think of LOL

Drop shot with 3/8 weight 5/8 blade bait

For stick baits, small bait companys can match whatever color you need.

Alot more "stuff" to get caught up in weeds than a texas rig. BTW it is pronounced Zeka rig

Orange Sharpie marker can add a splash of color to any bait.

If you buy used molds or get them on sale, you get nearly all your money back if/when you resell it.