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Big Swimbait

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About Big Swimbait

  • Birthday 10/11/1955

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  • Gender
    Male
  • Location
    Irving, TX
  • My PB
    Between 13-14 lbs
  • Favorite Bass
    Largemouth
  • Favorite Lake or River
    O.H. Ivie
  • Other Interests
    Classic car restoration

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  • About Me
    Married for 46 years to my best catch. Pops to 6 awesome grandkids and one great grandkid. 

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  1. The 6 inch Daingerous line through has worked well for me.
  2. When NFC introduced their version for pre-order for $99, I ordered one. They are not $99 anymore but I really like mine. This was an all-in build with Torzite guides. https://northforkcomposites.com/product/xoskeleton-casting-black/
  3. I don't think they offer a bladed jig yet, but it could be a prototype. The trailer might be a pink Flush 5.2
  4. As my board name implies, I am all in! The only exception is if I am tournament fishing, then it's BFS to get my limit and then the big baits come out!
  5. When I was recovering from shoulder surgery, I bought an Ugly Stick Tiger Elite spinning rod ($80 at the time) and a 4000 size spinning reel for my big baits. I never had an issue except I had to tape my index finger that grabbed the line. The heavy baits were just too much friction on the cast. In fact I still use it for big topwaters and wakes. With the qualty of spinning reels and rod actions available today, I see no reason why you could not do everything.
  6. Years after mine was stolen, I found another East Texas Grass Rake at a garage sale. And the name is very accurate but this was the perfect punching rod before the term was invented.
  7. It has a unique action with the tail design. In addition to the jig n minnow, I really like it as a bladed jig trailer or on a scrounger head.
  8. Straight 832 Camo for a couple of years with zero issues. Full disclosure - I fish mostly East Texas grass lakes.
  9. I have done this using 2 bobber stops on each side. Unless you are power shotting, setting a light wire hook will not be a problem. Now, if you get a biggun', it will slip down, but I tie my weights and do not use the crimp weights.
  10. I will add Copperstate Tackle. I visited them and The Hook Up Tackle while in Phoenix last week. My credit cards are still smoking LOL.
  11. I throw the 4 in Zoom lizard in this color on a light C-Rig. I have often referred to it as my "limit getter".
  12. I am using the Core Tackle Finesse Tush Swimbait Hook in 1/8 oz - 2/0. It adds a nice roll to the bait.
  13. I got one in my Lucky Box and visted The Hook Up Tackle in AZ this past week & grabbed a few more. These are great for fishing grass that's 2 or 3 feet below the surface. I think they will also be the ticket for fishing tree tops/brush piles that are the same depth under the surface.
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