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There's two methods. You've probably seen the dorsal fin kind where it's a string style tag that goes between the two dorsal fins on the back.

Not really...

I'm not sure what you're trying to throw on said reel. The MGL 70 is not meant for BFS presentations/casting. If you want to go MGL, I wouldn't go much lighter than a 3/16oz weight + your hook/bait. A BFS reel is a BFS reel. The MGL is a compact version of the traditional Curado K. Buy accordingly.

Lure Parts Online Barlow's Tackle Jig Junkie Janns Netcraft There's literally dozens of stores that sell this stuff.

You're right, it is basically a vertical presentation. Hence why we never flip/punch more than maybe 50 feet from the boat (plus whatever depth the water may be). Most often, I'm only flipping out 20 feet at most from the boat. Any further than that and I will just be waiting until I can get the boat closer to my target.

I look at it this way. I'm usually not going to have much line out at all whenever doing this technique. Most of the time, 40-60 feet at most, and majority of the time 15-30 feet out. That being said, your rod needs to be able to handle the weight of what you're punching/flipping with and the weight of a big fish on short line in the heavy vegetation. So a good, stout rod is going to do the majority of the work and heavy lifting. Your reel, in all honesty, is only going to need you to take a few cranks to get that fish into the boat. So the benefit of having a higher gear ratio is being able to get that bait back to you quicker and allowing you to make another flip/punch quicker. All that being said, I've never noticed a difference in power from my 8:1 Daiwa's and Shimano's compared to the 7:1 counterparts. So give me a faster reel and the opportunity to put my bait in front of more fish.

Looks like Mike hasn't been online in over 4 years @Bfrye09...

I'm still big on the old Wiggle Warts and Risto Raps. I also like the old Mann's 1- before they cheapened them up. Those old one's run so well.

If you don't have an airbrush to do a two colored head like that, you can do what I do. Go buy a cheap makeup brush. Dip it in your powder paint. Then tap the brush with your finger and sprinkle it on the top of the jig. This will give you that two-toned color you're looking for.

My concern with the blade above the bait for an underspin (errr, overspin), would be the blade hitting the line and interfering with that.

For a while now, rumors have been going around that Zoom was going under/being sold. They have finally cleared the air on what is going on.

@FryDog62 These looks like a viable options. Now you have me wanting to tie a few up. https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/DM_Custom_Baits_Underdawg_Swim_Jig/descpage-DMU.html https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Picasso_Single_Barrel_Underspins/descpage-PSBUS.html https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Santone_Lures_Chris_Zaldain_Z-Spin_Underspin_1pk/descpage-SLCZP.html

Like Bluebasser explained, why not just tie your own skirt? That's what I would do.

I love a good crankbait that runs just barely sub surface. Perfect for grass that isn't topped out at the surface. The Manns Baby 1- is the classic bait in this category. The Evergreen CH-1 is my modern favorite. It runs much better and has premium hardware (compared to the Manns). The Megabass Over Rev is on my radar to try though.

There's almost no reason to really even set the hook with a squarebill. Usually the retrieve and the fish grabbing a moving bait is enough to get a hook in them. At least with good hooks it is.

Word on the street is that Zoom is in the process of being sold...

And that lure was....?

Two things to consider between something like a Pit Boss or D-Bomb, compared to something like a Bandito Bug or Rage Bug. 1. Action 2. Fall Rate The flanges on the appendages of the Rage/Bandito Bug catch more water as they fall in the water column. This makes they kick more and have more "action". In doing so, this slows down the rate at which they sink to the bottom as they fall in the water column. So switching between the two can change up your presentation. So experiment to see which is better given you fishes activity levels and water temperatures.

Lets get a thread going for all of the new products for 2021 coming out this week at iCast. What all products have caught your eye thus far? Me personally, the Curado MGL150, Rapala DT6, Megabass Sleeper Craw, and the new Missile Chunk bait all look pretty promising. The Rapala OG is now coming in a downsized version as well.

You need a $450 BFS specific baitcaster and a special ordered Japanese made rod that will take 3 months to ship in order to properly do this technique. Trust me, the bass know the difference.

It's very well possible that the fish just aren't there quite like they used to be, or they have wisened up. A fish kill, fisherman keeping fish, or perhaps someone else is fishing this pond daily and has made all the fish a little more lure shy.

Well, another year of Fantasy Fishing has come and gone. I can't tell you guys how much I always look forward to talking with you guys leading up to events, during the events, and then recapping them afterward. This game really is a ton of fun I think for all members no matter how good or bad you may think your picks may be. For 2021, we had 71 members play along, 48 of whom played in every single event. I love that we have this many people playing along. For me personally, I think this was the worst season I have every had in fantasy but I still had a blast regardless. Now for our 2021 Top 5 players: 1st - rgbtr196le - 10,478 2nd - nebass78 - 10,379 3rd - scaleface - 10,365 4th - Fish forrest fish - 10,363 5th - sschrad - 10,295 Congrats to rgbtr196le for his season win! I believe he was in 4th or 5th place going into the final event and he killed it in the final event to take home with season championship. Waiting until January for the 2022 season is going to be a long wait. Hopefully all of you return and we gain even more new players.

He's 43rd in points going into this event. However, I think he's distracted from all the extra curricular stuff he has going on to make money when he's not weighing in fish. He has a 73rd at a Florida event and a 87th at Champlain, a lake he won at 3 times with FLW. He's also 85th of 94 currently at SLR. Kind of alarming for a guy who is arguably one of the best ever from the FLW.

This was posted by someone else on another message board: From all I've read and heard on BTL and other sources, my understanding is this: * The Elites started 2021 with 100 and will be at 100 for 2022. * 95 Anglers will fish the final event this week. * This season 2 have dropped out and given up their eligibility for next year: Tyler Carriere and Brett Pruett * This season 3 have been granted medical exemptions and can return when healthy: Rick Morris, Clent Davis, and Gary Clouse * 2021 rookies and 3 legends are exempt (legends are Clunn, Fritts, & Yelas) * For 2022, 12 open anglers will offered Elite qualification. * So it all 95 current elect to return, and the 3 medical exemptions return, and all 12 open anglers accept, that puts the total at 110. So 10 have to go. * Based on the 2 year rolling average in AOY points, these are the 10 cuts: Kyle Monti, Kelly Jaye, Dale Hightower, Robbie Latusco, Harvey Horne, Shane Lineberger, Rob Digh, Quentin Cappo, Cody Hollen, Garrett Paquette * Some may save their careers with a good finish this week. Others in jeopardy are: Bill Weidler and Chris Groh *Morris has also stated that he's out next season. He's having hip surgery and is turning 60. He will likely hang it up.

Seth's hair helps his boat get up on plane quicker. It's purely science. Shultz is literally fishing to not get booted from the Elites. I hope he can sustain.