FryDog62

I use #5’s in Minnesota and Canada for smallmouth in Canadian Shield lakes with little to no weed cover. Gold or Silver depending on if the water is clear or stained. I use a #3 down South for largemouth and Spots when using FFS. Silver or Blue Platium if a Herring lake.

but the biggest drawback is... lack of speed..

So my wife actually ended up with the new kayak… I still get the old one. Happy wife, happy life 👍

It’s powered by the battery to my new pacemaker after I told my wife! 🌩️

Pulling legs here… But told my wife I found a use for our tax refund and I bought a second kayak. She shot me “the look” when I showed her the picture. Told her being the great guy that I am, that she can have my old one. We’re speaking again, but she has asked twice now - “You’re kidding right?”

Bought my new dream kayak, 250 Yammy on the back

I found this one on land at Bull Shoals… same message I think

A new, sub-surface “no fishing” sign..?

Yes, Matt is a top-notch guide and a good guy too. Having emceed the Thorne Bros tournament the day before didn’t hurt his knowledge base either. He interacted with the top competitors quite a bit including Easton Fothergill.

He’s setting the hook with 15 lb. Big Game on a biggun up there somewhere right now!

There are weed guard "whiskers" on the top and bottom of the Jackall which should make it better in cover, the jack has an open/exposed hook. I haven't fished the Jackall, but others have said if you fish it with common sense, it is one of the more weedless offerings out there. It is smaller in size and more finesse style, so if you want a larger, bigger thumping bladed jig go with jack.

I think both videos above do a good job pointing out the obvious and subtle differences. In short, the Jackall is much more snag-proof and finessy, especially around wood. Jack has exposed hook and is larger in profile for deeper water.

Provided you use the right hook - the best river current lure I've used by far is a 5 inch Caffeine Shad. Most hooks are just meh... But on the right hook - it travels with the current, tail moves, swims on its own, a few light twitches and continues, etc. Owner Twistlock LIGHT hook in 4/0.

1/8 seems really light, not sure I’d go lower than 1/4 or 3/8.

Tell me the sizes/weights you use and which techniques work best. Second, if you have a link where you buy them (PM if you prefer). Thx!

I mentioned this on another thread… But when I get tired of shaking a jig and minner, many times I switch over to a Mepps #3 on a ML BFS rod and do the Livescope thing. Works great!

A good video… a couple takeaways: •The weedless “whiskers” on top and bottom might make this fairly snag-feee in wood. But I think the “Fine” (1/8, 1/4 oz) might rest on top of branches better and prevent from getting deeply buried. Just have to work it slower than a heavier brush jig. •I would consider buying a few of these to experiment, but at $20-30 a piece, I’d definitely gulp every time I toss it into a thick lay down. • I’d like to see how the heavier 1/2 oz size works and thumps in mid and deeper water. That was originally what I was looking for with something between the Mini Evo and standard bladed jig size. •He has me convinced to try the 1/4 oz size as a replacement or at least complement to a traditional blade bait when the water gets super cold.

Just found this YouTube from MikeyBallz although he doesn’t specifically cover that Jackall lure until half way through the 8 minute video.

I don't believe so, there is a dual weed guard on top though...

Wondering if anyone has used the Jackall Super Break Blade? I've been looking for something in between the small-bladed EVO mini and the standard bladed jig. Have heard a lot of negatives on the mini jack (blade too large for the smaller sized jig), but someone mentioned the Jackall version which has a blade size in between. Hard to find and expensive, just wondering if anyone has used and if its worth trying?

Mille Lacs would have to take place on the right day since Minnesota is known for a lot of wind. Although people suggest it because they like smallmouth and want to mix up the schedule with a northern destination. Mille Lacs is actually a little smaller than reservoirs on the current/past schedule like Toledo Bend, Santee Cooper, Kentucky Lake, etc. I still think LaCrosse is a much safer destination in a kayak, plus I live rivers

I do think the Feather punches above its weight class, but yeah the Cashion is a more refined (and pricier) offering overall. Action is a little faster with the Phenix if that’s a preference though.

Agreed, I’d love to see it. The Bassmaster Kayak schedule is to be announced this Fall and there is a private FB page where they asked us anglers for our thoughts/preferences on locations. I see Mille Lacs on there a lot. Other northern destinations you hear are LaCrosse and Vermilion. Likeliest IMO is LaCrosse, but I still think it’ll be summer.

It’s a weather thing… they save the northern spots for mid summer in hopes of better weather, and do the spring/fall thing in southern states for warmer temps and hopefully less precipitation. But it’s a crap shoot either way to a certain degree…

I liked both of my Phenix Feather Light and ML rods for BFS. But one broke so I upgraded to the Cashion Icon BF rod. It’s a ML-Fast and works great for Neds. You can choose your length for that rod in 6’8”, 6”10” or 7’2”. I also had the Expride ML for awhile, but did not like the super long handle, and it also just seemed too powerful for a Ned rig. Conversely, I traded off the Dobyns 700 BFS rod. Tip is too light for any (even very light) cover. The Phenix Classic BFS 7’1” Light rod is similar to the Dobyns, but just a little more tip that can handle some light cover better than the Dobyns. Due to how light that rod is I use primarily as a 1/16-1/8th oz hair jig rod. Could work as a Ned rod too, but in more open water with sparse cover. Still liking the Cashion best of the bunch above… they are a little more parabolic but still sensitive. Works well for Neds, but can even serve double duty and cast small BFS cranks (Macbeth 39, Damiki Disco 38 Deep, OSP Tiny Blitz DR) with them too, where I probably wouldn’t have with the Phenix Feather.