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Not when you make them yourself for about $0.60 each. That is why I got into tacklemaking so I can make what I need at a fraction on the price. Allen

There should be like 5 of the same jig in each spot? My record is losing 23 of the same jigs in one fishing trip for reference. Allen

I buy when things I need are low but honestly I could go about 5 years without buying anything but a license if I wanted. Allen

Shad Shape worm in Natural Shad color 306 Allen

Zoom grass craws, BB Cricket, and Berkeley Mud Critters (Discontinued) and what I use most but don't do a lot of heavy punching. BTW if anyone has any Mud Critters in GP or Black they want to sell let me know. Allen

Yes, even though I make 95% of my spinnerbaits I still use these. Days when they are hitting any spinnerbait I use these and same my good baits. I just wire or zip tie down the skirt and call it a day. Allen

I have some of his baits as well. Allen

LC Pointer 65sp or SR Team Daiwa 60sp Allen

#2 is a custom by I think his name is Marty Burns? He was a member here. #3 looks like a Thundershad #4 is a Zoom bait of some sort Allen

Yes as the floral wire will rust but it still works. Go to AC Moore or Micheal's and get some 22 guage wire. I use the pliers in the link below to tie mine. https://www.harborfreight.com/6-inch-safety-wire-twisting-pliers-45340.html Allen

1/2oz jig in solid black or green pumkin works for me. Allen

Dark gray in the sunlight and amber for low light conditions. Get some SK S11 ones for like $15 each and you are set. Allen

I can say that Owner heads have a lot of tin or bizmith in them which is why they stay shiny. Allen

Looks like a lot of lost fish to me. Allen

That looks hard to beat! I use a swim jig that I hand paint with a Keitech 3.8 fat impact in ProStaff special. Allen

I have some of those hiding in my basement. Allen

Hands down if I could only use one crankbait to fish the river it would be a Bandit in craw or silver minnow. Allen

This is how you determine what weight for neutral buoyancy. Seal the bait so that it is waterproof. Get a postal scale and weigh the components. Next fill a cup of water that's the same temperature you want to fish. Put the cup of water on the scale and submerge the bait completely. The difference is the amount of weight it will take to achieve neutral buoyancy. Subtract the weight of the components and what you expect from the paint and clear coat. Afterwards you have your belly weight to achieve neutral buoyancy. Allen Archimedes principle. Allen

Didn't know living rubber had different grades? What ever has 40 to 50 strands should be what most are using. Personally I only make about 20 jigs a year using this stuff because it is a PITA to use. Allen

Try a SK 5xd in Gizzard shad if the water is deep and clear. Allen

Like Smalljaw has mentioned there are many different ways to fish a spinnerbait. Specific models work better in certain situations than others. Personally I like the hiddenweight heads for fishing the river but not because I burn them. I build all my baits on a .032 or .032 1/4oz (Think it is called R1) wire frame. Along with smaller blades this allows me to have a heavier bait with a smaller profile. Now I can fish deeper in clear water or the bait doesn't roll in current. Allen

Black bear hair jig is the best overall winter bait for me. Allen

I have one of those Deep WeeR baits in Crappie you can have. It isn't in the best shape but definitely fishable. Allen

Plan on in the future but not right now. I maybe able to make some to trade. Allen

I roll my own. Allen