Brad_Coovert

Sorry T, I did not look at the link. Still, same type of bait, just slightly deeper. And R2S will have a surface model out for 2008, if not sooner. Brad

They are great baits and one of my favorite topwater frogs. Brad

These are great baits. I like to Trig all three sizes and fish them about anywhere. They also work great as jig trailers and on a Crig. A standard sized Paca Craw on a big 3/4 oz. or 1 oz. skirted football jig is a great bait to use in the same areas as Crig. As for colors, I like green pumpkins and watermelons. Brad

They are a great bait. They are basically a copy of a Jackall Bait, the Mikey Jr. They are a shallow, sub surface/surface bait. I do really well with these over submerged grass. I plan to add these and several other River 2 Sea baits this winter for next year. Brad

For starting out with topwaters, keep it simple to start with. Get a popping bait, like a Pop-R, Splash-It, etc., as well as a buzzbait and a frog bait like a Scum Frog. These three baits will get you started for topwater fishing. The next bait I would suggest is a walking bait like a Zara Spook. "Walking the dog" can be tough to learn at first, but once you get it down, it is a grea topwater method. Brad

Another thing to keep in mind with eBay is that there are many non-auction sellers, ie store owners, such as myself. eBay makes a great venue for small retailers to host a webstore. There are a lot of great tackle shops on eBay. Brad

I TRY to carry all of the colors they sell in all three sizes, BUT they sell out FAST and it's hard to keep them all. Brad

Well, I'm starting on some kits. They should all be ready by November for Christmas time, maybe sooner. I'd like to offer them all at once, but who knows. So far, I am working on a Shakey Head kit that will have ZOOM Trick Worms, ZOOM Finesse Worms, Jack's Worms and Giggy Sticks. Sizes from 4" to 6". It will have heads from Bagley, Spot Remover, Gambler, Picasso and Reaction Innovations ranging from 1/16 to 3/8 oz. in several colors. Another kit is a frog kit. SPRO Frogs, Horny Toads and Cane Toads as well as ZOOM Hooks, EWG Hooks and Mustad Impact Hooks. Last, a soft swimbait kit with all three sizes in a mix of colors of the Live Magic Shad as well as EWG hooks and Gamakatsu darter heads. Thrown in are also a few Reaction Innovations soft swim baits as well. Still working on several other ideas. Brad

Welcome to the world of frog fishing. IMO, two things are a must for frog fishing. A long, very stout rod. I like a 7'6" flipping stick. Braided line. No stretch and it cuts through weeds better than anything. When a bass takes your frog and turns, you not only have generate enough power to bury that hook into the fishes mouth, you also have to generate enough power to move the line through all the vegetation as well. All that stuff lessens your hookset. Thus, my opinion for the need of heavy tackle. Brad

I use the regular Brush Hog more often, unless I'm at the Ohio River, in which I will switch off to the Baby Brush Hog if that is what I am using. Brad

That's a bummer. TW used to carry a lot of Bait Breath stuff. Brad

Raul, there are a lot of BB dealers in the US. They list several on their website. I like several fo their baits and they are one of the Japanese brands I am looking at adding to my inventory. Good looking bait, BTW. Brad

Depends on the garage. I have kept my boat in the garage for 10 years and have yet to have a problem with rods, reels or tackle due to heat or cold. But, my garage is attached and is fully finished with insulation, drywall and thermal windows. My door also faces east, so it does not get the hot afternoon sun. Brad

Big worms are great baits in the summer. I have caught nice bass on them as well as a few that were shorter than the worm. Brad

The bead is to help keep the grass and other stuff from snagging onto the nose of the bait and helps keep the nose of the bait from tearing up as quickly. Brad

I'm planning on making some kits this winter for next year. I have toyed with the idea for a while and I think I'll do it. My first kit will be a "shaky head" kit with a mix of different brands of heads and worms. Next might be a jig trailer kit with ZOOM, Paca Chunk and the new Strike King trailers coming out this fall <--- way cool trailers BTW! I might even make a Live Magic Shad kit with baits and hooks. Other suggestions? Brad

Russ, go to thier website, www.snagproof.com. The jig is on the main page. Brad

Most of the time I am fishing them weightless around shallow cover, either swimming them, deadsticking them, ripping them, etc. Other times I will fish them on a jighead for deeper fishing or on a Crig. Brad

The 3 1/2" bait is about 3/8 oz. The 4 1/2" bait is about 3/4 oz. The 5 1/2" bait is about 1 1/2 oz. For hooks, I use a 1/0 Mustad Impact with the 3 1/2", a 4/0 Mustad Impact with the 4 1/2". The 5 1/2" takes a big hook. I have not decided yet which one is best for me. For jigheads, you need a big enough hook for getting a good hookset and weight is all about how deep/fast you plan on fishing. Brad

Yeah, but that's only for one bait rigged on a jighead and a cheap jighead at that. That would be $7.20 for 4, so not much of a deal versus the 4 pack for the 4 1/2", the 6 pack for the 3 1/2" or the 3 pack for the 5 1/2". Brad

My mornings usually find me with a shallow crankbait, popper, walking bait and Crig tied on right now I have some great success with Crigs first thing in the AM. Topwater is fun, but not all the good bass feed shallow in the AM. Brad

Two hooks can help with hooking a bass better, but most fish get hooked pretty well on jigs with single hooks. Of course, two hooks double your hang up chances. Also, rigging a trailer on one might be interesting. :-? I did not get my hands on one to see how they provide for attaching a trailer. Brad

Soft baits in clear water, watermelon is a good starting choice. Hardbaits in clear water, ghost patterns like Lucky Crafts Ghost Minnow are good. Brad

Yep. I use them all the time and do quite well with them. $6.79 for one pack? Man, that's high. I carry all three sizes. $4.89 a pack for the 3 1/2" and 4 1/2" and $5.29 for the 5". Of course, you get 10% off as well. Good luck! Brad

I think I saw those at their booth at the ICAST show. I would supect they will be out later this fall. Brad