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It was made by Zetabait the same company that made the Gillraker worm. I don't think they make this item any longer.

I've used the Stan Sloan Piggy-Back black light for night fisihng for over 20 years and if I had to replace them I would'nt hesitate to purchase more. They have other models also.

I've used a buzzbait with success in the winter here in south Lousiana for years. When there has been a warming trend over several days and the water temp reaches at least 55 degrees, I'll use a black buzzbait with a black blade around laydowns, cypress trees, and seawalls on clear days with little or no wind. I don't catch a lot of fish, but the average size goes way up.

I've been using the Snagless Sally since the mid-60's and still have a great deal of success with them. I always use an Uncle Josh #11 pork frog as a trailer.

Jig Single Spin Spinnerbait (1/2, 5/8, and 3/4 oz.) Rat-L-Trap Texas Rigged Sweet Beaver or Craw Worm

Arbogast Mud Bug -- IMO the best crankbait ever made for cranking wooden cover. Thankfully I still have enough that I don't need to worry about running out any time soon.

Since I usually am fishing heavily stained to muddy water most of the time, black neon is one of the primary colors I use for jigs and plastics.

I have had best success with the Stirke King Denny Brauer Flippin' Tube, Net Bait BK tube, and the tubes made by Right Bite Baits.

Winter is my favorite time to fish - fewer people. I don't catch as many as other times of the year, but the average size fish fish is better. And I keep it really simple. I use a 5/8 or 3/4 spinnerbait and a jig and fish on the bottom. However, if the water temp is below 50 degrees and the water is muddy, I stay home. I've never done well in those conditions.

Bagley DB3, Norman DD14, and DD22

Have to agree with Catt 100%.

I can tell you that a black crankbait with an orange belly will absolutely slay the bass in the Atchafalaya Basin in muddy water. Been using them since the early 70's when the crankbait craze first got started. I still use a Bagley BB1, BB2, and a Norman Big and Little N in this color.

Rattle Trap in Blue & Chrome. For the past few years I have scraped the chrome from the lower half of the bait to where it's a bone color. I don't know if it really helps - it's a confidence thing for me.

I've used corn starch to store rubber skirts for jigs and spinnerbait for as long as I can remember. It doesn't have any scent or chemicals. Although baby powder will work also. I've got some Arkie jigs with the living rubber skirts I bought back in the 80's that are stil like new.

Agree with Catt 100%.

Ditto for the Bitter's Bait and Tackle version. They use a "tougher" plastic in their baits and they will hold up better. And the price can't be beat. You can follow this link to check it out - Bitter's Vibe (worm)

For the past few years I've used both the Converta-Mitt Windblocker gloves by Wind River Gear and the Windbloc Converta Mitts from L.L.Bean. Both models are windproof and waterproof and are flexible enough to wear while casting with no problems. Wind River Gear - Converta-Mitt L.L. Bean Windbloc Converta Mitts

Black/Blue/Orange with a Flippin Blue Super Chunk is my #1 choice

I use the standard Brush Hog and the Baby Brush Hog in the following colors (in no certain order). Junebug Candybug Bama Bug Watermelon Red Glitter Green Pumpkin Red Glitter Black Red Glitter

If you're fishing a weedy lake the North Star and the Hack Attack jigs are both good suggestions. But I've been usi9ng the Oldham's jig since they were on the market and it's still my favorite grass jig -- and the price is hard to beat also. Oldham Jigs site - http://www.oldhamjigs.com/

I've been using the Swamp Donkey for several years along with the Spro Frog. The Swamp Donkey has a much softer body and it is very easy to "walk". In my experience it works as well as the Spro model.

Buzz baits, Jigs, and Senkos will all work. But, if you have a "ton of weeds" try a 1/2 oz. Johnson Silver Minnow in silver or gold and add a 4" plastic grub or plastic split-tail trailer. I've been using it for well over 40 years and can verify that you can catch some BIG fish with it.

I agree with everyone on the Rage Craw and Netbait Paca Craw -- but I still have a thing for the Gene Larew 4" and 6" Salt Craw. Doesn't matter if used on Texas rig, Jika rig, or as a jig trailer.

I've been fishing the larger size Hubs Chub for at least 25 years and it is one of my favorite topwater lures. I normally use a slow twitch-pause-twitch retrieve and then let the bait sit for a while. If this doesn't work, I'll use a walking retrieve. I have to admit that I may not catch as many fish on this lure as other topwaters, but the average size is much better.

x2 on the Ditto Gator Tail worm