Columbia Craw

7’ MH-Moderate

Champion 736CB Glass Kaden 735CB Glass Tatula TTU741HRB-G

Actually, Three.

A vibrating jig is a unique lure. It has two hinge/connection points that are a benefit and a detriment. First you get a jig with a side to side action and a blade that displaces water like a crankbait. Lots of trailer options too. Second is the design provides bait movement after you hook the fish, a problem from time to time because bass can put that hinge movement to their advantage and throw the bait. That’s my take on a very productive lure type. So I look for a rod that does four things. Cast the VJ with power. Have a slower tip to keep the blade/jig from accelerating when it tears free of vegetation. Have a tip that mitigates the fish from tossing the bait. Transition from a more moderate tip to lock up power to drive the, generally larger diameter, hook home. Find a rod that can do those four things and your good to go. One last thought. You can fish a spinnerbait with the same rod you fish a vibrating jig.

Here’s a mix of various brands and models but....... if I had to pick one. The Crush 50/100

Good hunting

At least it’s a start.

So Flippin lives and is alive and well when Gary Klein is fishing. Long live the single haul.

Something you read in the dentist office before he fills your cavity with a mercury based amalgam.

Dobyns Kaden 715C. This model has a nice tip to throw frogs and locks up quick to get penetration with those heavy gauge hooks. It’s in your price range. Something to consider.

Bingo!!! In this day of the need for instant gratification, I love to hear of the evolution of the sport and how we all gleaned from the evolution of the time. s I also like to hear about new tackle items. This sport can be a rabbit hole for your wallet and making sound INFORMED decisions what to invest in is huge. Finally, BR is a community of folks from all over the country, all walks of life, different cultural backgrounds and views on life. It’s a place in Everything Else that a member can share tough times or experiences and have us, you, me, give a kind or reassuring word. That’s very valuable. Last is any thread on an A-Jay tackle sale! Doug

When Daiwa took that platform and added the SV spool the SV103 became my favorite reel. Why they dropped that model and the 105 is beyond me. Then came Tatula. Sweet coastal!

That color is killer in my region.

This is what I use for you application.

I’ve been hearing the term, “give them a different look” or “Show them something a little different.” How far does an angler take that premise? I totally grasp switching from one bait style ( deep crankbait ) to another ( football jig, hair jig, big spoon) but does a subtle change like a slightly thinner worm over a thicker worm produce a reaction that otherwise would not? I guess I don’t lend as much credence into this concept as some.

Nobody mentioned the Berkley J Walker which was a real surprise for me last year.

If it has Rage on the package you’re safe.

I’ve been reading BASSMASTER magazine for longer than I can remember. The issue just mailed honoring Ray Scott is one of the best issues published ever. Get a copy and enjoy some history of the sport.

I stumbled on these a couple years ago. I like them for flippin tubes. The Owner should be awesome.

I haven’t used Trilene or Stren in a long time. There are so many quality lines available now. I transitioned to braid for all my spinning and fluorocarbon for the majority of casting applications. When mono comes into play it’s Sunline Super Natural. I’m sure there are others that perform great but I like this stuff and have confidence in it.

Blugilla, Jaint Juice, Wild Shad for the Crush 50. The new Munch runs shallower for getting over submerged grass. The Splash Back popper is a superb top water bait.

Hand eye coordination and over time you can develop an internal clock in your head. It’s a time and distance thing.

Sieberts Grid Iron Dock Rocker

I will try this. Nicely done with photos.

Swim jig and T-rigged 4.8 Keitech in a perch color pattern.