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I have a couple punch skirts but I have no idea where I put them. What brands do y’all like?

Oh I must have misunderstood! You said there were better options for grass and I thought you meant better than Siebert’s grass jig. Thanks for your help!

What are some better options for grass? I wonder if the tungsten pitchin jig or tungsten flipping jig would be better since they’re smaller like another poster said. Anyone have color suggestions for south Florida’s tannic water?

Interesting. I’ve never thought about the jig standing up being an issue in grass, but it makes sense. I’d really like to stick with Siebert jigs. Definitely looking into his grass jig. I wonder how the tungsten flippin jig compares to the grass jig.

Ohh I like that. Are those home made? If not what brand?

What colors would you recommend for south Florida? Tannic water and some dirty water where it looks like the bottom is constantly stirred up. Mainly canals and neighborhood ponds. Talking about jigs in particular but maybe some spinnerbaits as well.

I’d also recommend the Zillion. Definitely from Japan though. Ok the topic of size, what exactly does the 100/200/300 represent? The size of what? Companies like Lew’s and Abu Garcia don’t have those same numbers. How would you figure out what a lews/abu 100/200/300 etc is?

That makes sense! I’ll have to try slowing down and using more finesse next time I’m out. I have a bunch of Siebert outdoors brush jigs as I like the way they sit on the bottom. The way the line tie is recessed seems like it would work great in grass, but obviously Siebert has a grass jig that looks much different. Maybe @Siebert Outdoors could shed a little more light on the subject? Is the brush jig ok for grass? Brush jig that I use. See the recessed line tie. I figured this would be great in grass

Did you mean if the rod is good enough?

It’s funny, I’ve never been able to find confidence in black/blue flake baits. Missile baits super bug on the other hand is my favorite. It’s green pumpkin with black and blue flakes on one side and black with blue flakes on the other side. As far as other colors, I really like green pumpkin for creature baits/worms, plum and junebug for worms as well and shad colors for soft jerkbaits. I also like green pumpkin back white stomach for soft jerkbaits.

I’ve always loved fishing jigs. I’ve got a pile of Siebert outdoors brush jigs in various weights and colors that are absolutely amazing. One problem I have: grass or any type of vegetation. The jig just doesn’t slide freely through the grass like a Texas rig would. Every time I try to hop it, it’s stuck and I have to give it a couple hard pops on a slack line. It’s not the hook that’s the issue, it’s where the line tie is. No matter what jig I try I end up with grass wrapping around the line tie. I’ve always assumed “well the grass is too thick for a jig here” and put on a Texas rig. Is this just something that comes along with fishing a jig in grass? Any tips to help me be a more successful jig fisherman? I’d appreciate it! P.S this is in no way a dig at Siebert outdoors jigs. I only mentioned his jigs because I love them so much and own a bunch. The grass “issue” is universal to all jigs I’ve fished, regardless of brand.

Thanks! I’ll check those out!

Interesting. I’d say I don’t “need” to do it, but I still feel like it gives me a little more information to paint the picture of what’s going on down there.

I know for most of the country this is a bad time to ask this, but what are some good rain jackets to wear in warm weather? Just something that will keep you dry but not make you hot. Is that even possible?

I use FC and the main thing I use my finger to feel for is when the bait gets bitten. For me it’s not about feeling the bottom composition.

Good question. I absolutely love my champion extreme. It’s the most sensitive rod I’ve ever fished. I can feel what’s going on down there very well. The only “issue” I have is from time to time I’ll be working a Texas rig and I’ll feel something that makes me think “was that a bite? Or was that my bait falling over some grass?” With all that said, I can’t help but wonder how much more I would feel with one of the ultra sensitive rods, like the steez ags or nrx+. Would I be able to tell “yes, that was a bite” or “no, that was just the bait coming over grass”. I’m sure a lot of it is a “the grass is always greener” mentality. Realistically, I’m just curious if more sensitivity would help me detect more bites.

The way I hold a reel, I agree. I don’t really move my hand at all to set the hook. I have all 4 fingers in front of the rod trigger and my index finger stays on the front of the reel below the levelwind, even when I set the hook. I hold the reel like this. My index finger over the rod and under the line, the rest of my fingers under the rod in front of the trigger. photo found on google: another good example, except all of my fingers are in front of the trigger.

Yeah that’s exactly how I do it. Do you think it really helps feel fish better? Does it negatively impact your hooksets at all?

I’ve become very curious about this lately. When I’m fishing bottom contact baits I like to keep the line running over my index finger to help detect strikes. I can imagine this being difficult for some people because of different reel sizes/shapes and of course hand sizes. So, do you use your index finger to feel the line? Why or why not? Do you think it makes a noticeable difference in bite detection?

Thats why I like Dobyn’s. They have a no hassle lifetime “warranty” but you have to send a 6 inch section of your rod to them and pay a replacement fee. $80 plus tax and return shipping for the champion extreme as an example. It is realistically an insurance policy, as you said. The replacement fee is the deductible. I like this since the cost isn’t baked into the price of the rod. You only pay it if you need to replace it.

That head reminds me of the heads booyah baits use. Not sure if that’s correct, just throwing it out there.

Reviving this thread. If that’s not allowed I apologize! So a cold front is on the way right now. First real one of the year. Is it still widely believed that south Florida bass don’t bite after a cold front? I remember reading some more recent threads where it seems that opinion might have changed lately. It seems pond bass are less affected by cold fronts, imo anyways. Any reason that could be?

Pretty important. I’m debating between sticking with Dobyn’s or trying a new Daiwa steez AGS. Dobyn’s rods come with a lifetime warranty, though you have to pay a replacement fee. The Steez AGS only has a 5 year warranty. I plan on using my rods for way more than 5 years. Yes, the steez ags will be more sensitive than the Dobyn’s champion extreme HP. But is it worth $200 more and giving up a lifetime warranty for a 5 year warranty? I’m not so sure.

Ah, that’s what I thought! 😁

Wait, what’s wrong with digitaka? Is it sarcasm at the fact it takes all your money or is there a serious problem I’m unaware of?