Big Swimbait
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My favorite is the Keitech tube. It is solid/weighted in the head. If you rig it backwards, it dives away from you on the fall.
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I didn't think so either, but football injuries to both knees has me fighting arthritis way to early. My wife bought me a pair when they were on sale at Bass Pro. I was a Crocs guy before but I really like the Zekos. And if you can stand the bright yellow ones branded by Strike King, you can get a pair at TW for $38 I think.
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I used a 6'10" M spinning rod with straight 20lb Power Pro which has the diameter of 8lb (I think). I also tried the same set up with a 10lb leader & my results were about the same, so it was braid only for me after that. The M action rod & the right drag adjustment worked just fine. Most of my strikes came on the fall, so I think the braid had something to do with slowing the ROF.
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I know I've said this before, but the A-Rig was outlawed because of it's effectiveness & it looks like a wad of coat hangers coming through the water. If the presentation & action is right, I don't think it matters.
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Check out the Santone Texas Finesse Jig. Whatever you do, don't try the River Bream color
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Plus one on the split tail shaky head rig - especially purple/white tail....
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Good deal!
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All above are good choices, but this my Fluke hook of choice: http://penhooks.com/products/f-hook
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I really like the flat sided squarebills. They fly off the rack in my area.
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Here are a few plastic swimbaits & big wake baits at your price point: Lunker Punker 5" & 6" River 2 Sea S-waver 6.75" Savage Gear Slide Swimmer 6.5" Lucky Craft Real Bluegill Lucky Craft Smasher Spro BBZ-1 6" Jackall Dagored Jackall Mikey Jr. I'm sure there are others that will be added to the list. Tight lines!
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D&M has a swimbait about to be released - needs a 10/0 hook! https://www.facebook.com/107773365943437/photos/a.562937590427010.1073741825.107773365943437/815705475150219/?type=1&theater Blackhawk Custom baits has a big creature bait. https://www.facebook.com/Blackhawkcustombaits
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Most versatile rod I own.
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Straight braid for me. The major tournaments outlawed the A-Rig because it is too effective, yet it looks like a wad of coat hangers coming through the water. To me bait selection and presentation are the most important.
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At 95mm (4"), it must be as wide as it's long to weigh 8 oz!
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Slightly related, I like to use a finesse jig/trailer as my drop shot weight.
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My favorite: http://www.dmcustombaits.com/piranha-2-swim-jig/
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I gave these a try on recommendation from a club member & I was not disappointed. Very sharp, very strong. http://penhooks.com/products/f-hook
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I've been Owner & Gammy for years unless I'm flipping - then I use the Trokar TK130. But I recently came across a smaller company called Penetration Hooks. Delivery was fast & quality is awesome. http://penhooks.com/
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I like them a lot, but not very durable. Which is probably why I like the action. Use an o-ring & the baits will last longer. Gonna try them Neko style this Spring with the nail weight in the tail. Good luck!
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A big plus for the Cavitron. But if you like to throw them where you might not get them back (like I do), try the D&M Buzz Saw. Free swinging EWG that you can rig your trailer of choice weedless. It's a very well made bait also.
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Yep. Mark down price was $69.97 & then you get 50% off of that. They had a M & MH spinning left - I bought the M.
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For those in the N. Dallas area, I just left the one at the Tollway & Alpha. There was a Veritas 7' MH spinning rod marked down to $69.97 plus an additional 50% off. And a St. Croix Mojo 7'9" swimbait rod for $119.97 with an additional 50% off. Also had Power Pro & CXX line left. Not much else left in hard or soft plastic baits. Last day - go get 'em!
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This tube has a solid nose, so you can rig it backwards & weightless.
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The flat sided square bill is awesome. To me it's a SPRO for $4.00.
