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St Croix Premier 7' MHM is what I have been using for the last 10 years as it has become my favorite all around crankbait rod. Allen

Not sure of the brand but the color is translucent . Allen

No modification necessary the hook just fits the 3/8 and 1/2oz cavities I use. These are the only hooks I have tried and they worked so I am not sure what else works. Allen

Paranoia about LC discontinuing them caused me to hoard them. Allen

RC 1.5 in Copper Perch Allen

I am using the Do-It sparkie mold and some 35 degree Gamakatsu hooks from eBay. Once I pour the jigheads I tap open the eye using a punch from Harbor Freight. The punch comes in a 3 pack and I use the green colored one of the 3. I made a groove in an old board to use as a jig so the head doesn't get deformed. Allen

Keitech fat impact PLine Kicker minnow Damiki anchovy shad Allen

Looks good, I need to give my airbrush another chance. Allen

I use to wonder why hand made crankbaits cost so much until I made on from scratch. Allen

It is a plastic wood substitute. Allen

I have the Ike finesse fishing dvd and he is a different person in it. His finesse dvd and the Kvd spinnerbait ones are the best learning videos I have ever watched. Most videos sold you are just watching someone fish. Allen

What makes a Merryland native move to NYC? Allen

Try some pvc trim board from Lowes. Allen

Shad colored spinnerbait in order to guage their activity level. Allen

Manns baby 1- Bandit 100,200,300 RC 1.5 Strike King 1-6 series Rebel Deep WeeR These are what work best for me. Allen

https://www.barlowstackle.com/make-spinner-baits.html Allen

http://www.lakelandinc.com/ http://www.worthco.com/ https://hagensfish.com/ These are the top 3 suppliers that I know of? They make the blades for Janns, Barlows, etc. Allen

They still have a few around here as I buy and sell a lot of tackle at them. It is crazy what sells and what doesn't? Last year I had a bunch of Roboworms NIP 3 packs for $5 and didn't sell any for the first day and a half. Ended up selling all 18 packs to a guy 30 minutes before the show ended for $25. Allen

I use this same method for wood baits. To make mine I put a nail with the diameter of the lie tie I need in the vise. Bend the wire in half and then I use pliers to twist until it is snug. Allen

Zoom swimming fluke Jr with a Owner weighted twistlock hook. Allen

About one every 5 years thanks to the Bill Dance lure retriever. Actually I break 3 times as many baits bouncing them off the TM head than I lose. Allen

It all depends on your personal situation if the more expensive lures are worth the money. With the help of the GI Bill I put myself through graduate school so I can afford them. Now my problem is finding time to use them. With the two lure retrievers I carry I lose less than one hardbait a year. Gas is the biggest expense for me followed by highend plastics. Most of the MB and LC hardbaits I throw are 10 years old or more . Allen

Giving away the secret finesse bait I see. I use a 65 pointer in a color called "baitfish silver " and man does it work. This thing is a perfect match for the fathead minnows in the Upper Potomac. Allen

If you want the back to sit lower just use a heavier hook or wrap some solder. Allen

Which blank would you recommend since you do a lot of drop shotting. Allen