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What rod and reel set up do you like with the 3/0? 3.2” is the measurement of the swimbait I’m using so this could match up well.

I really like the look of these. Wish they had eyes. I’ll give them a try though!

I have some 3.2” swimbaits that I am wanting to fish a lot this year but every head I am finding either has too long of a shank or is a light weight on a light wire. I’d like to be at least at a 1/4 but a 3/8 would be awesome. I want a heavier hook that I can lean into a bit. Any recommendations?

Here is a head with some meat to it @Catt! Do you think the depth of the rings matters much? My eyes are drawn to the deeper ribs but I don’t know if that is more catching the angler or the fish.

All I can say is wow. Just saw that ZipZilla 13. I don’t even know how I would fish that monster but I might have to order just to see one.

It’s 30 degrees in the garage so I rushed it and the plastic probably cooled a little faster than it should have. Regardless, I think this will be a fish catcher! I’m ready for that ring worm action! I have a trick worm next to it for reference! Thanks for all the feedback guys!

Probably should get off the net. Eyeing this one now too. I’ll report out when I get open water.

@Catt This one is 7”. Should be pretty thin through the main body but looks to have a solid profile with some good rings for air. I also like that bulkier head. Should take a screw lock well when I go that direction.

Alright, I’m going to give it a go with this one. You talked me into it @Catt This one is a little different but I think it will respond best to the plastisol I use.

This particular one is an injection @Choporoz. I guess I just don’t know the benefit if the ribs. Does that impart more action? Allow more flexibility? Catch air?

What are the benefits of a ring worm vs a stick worm? Disadvantages? I’m looking at buying a small worm mold for a weightless presentation on my BFS rod and am torn. I appreciate any feedback!

Clarifying from earlier, the hook I will use is a weighted version. To @Bassjam2000’s point, I am concerned about the taper for some of the rods I’m seeing. I see moderate and get nervous with the size of that hook. That might just be my inexperience with swim baits showing though. @PhishLI, I just assumed I would want to run straight braid but maybe that isn’t the best option. I really don’t know. My thought process was that I would want the responsiveness of braid to drive the hook home. I am also leery of toothy critters steeling my bait if I use anything else. Maybe this isn’t as much of an issue with heavier lines? Again, I’m usually fishing a lot lighter with 8# being my “heavy” line. My experience is obviously a little skewed on this topic. I’m going to read up on that Victory. I usually use Daiwa reels (Alphas Air, Steez CT SV, Zillion SV TW, etc… “lighter”) but that doesn’t mean I have to if there is a better option for this application. Thanks @Phil77, @MN Fisher, @RDB, @Hammer 4, @Bassjam2000, @Oklahoma Mike, @PhishLI and @GreenPig for jumping in the conversation. I really do appreciate the feedback.

I have a few molds and am looking to take on the big (to me) swimbait world. The hook and plastic weigh 2 ounces. I fish a lot of finesse presentations and, consequently, have little knowledge of rods and reels on the upper end for weight. I usually put around $400-$500 into a rod and reel. Again, that is for finesse presentations where contact is important. Not sure if this is as important in this presentation. I’m assuming I want a slow retrieve but I could be wrong. Anyone have any insights or starting points for me? The swimbait I will use is attached. I’ll run a 10/O Owner Beast hook.

I love these on the back of a bladed jig! ?

They are a thicker 3” with a hook slot. I’ll message you.

Still not where I want to be but these should hunt!

@fishwizzard your kind of fishing is right up my alley! Not much for weightless? I’m really struggling to balance the light rod with the fast tip. How big of a hook would you go? Is a #1 or a 1/0 about right? I’m really tempted to give it a shot for when I am on the boat. I’m thinking the Alphas Air TW could help a bit with casting.

Does anyone have any experience with the Megabass F2.5-67K Black Themis Orochi XXX? I’m eyeing it for SMALL weightless t-rigs.

Here’s the rest of the collection for the upcoming tournament. Some regular weedless and some with an underspin.

I’m hoping to drive down to 12 Mile and 3 Mile to do some bank fishing. Does anyone know if the area is very accessible for bank bass fishing? I will probably have the kids with me. Any recommendations on what might work well down there? Thanks!

I’ve also had a lot some luck with these 4” hook slots.

I’m feeling pretty good about these 3.6 flat worms. Going to try a weightless presentation in addition to the obvious drop shot and Ned.

I’m sure most people don’t... wife has been telling me I’m an odd one for years ?‍♂️ Thanks, this picture helps a lot.

@Choporoz good feedback, thanks. Is that light hook quite a bit smaller? I am looking for something to use with 6# InvisX on a 3.6 flatworm presentation. The 1/0 3X is just a little too big of a hook and I want to have just a smidge slower fall rate. Might need to drop down to the #1 as well. Picture below is what I’m working on.

Can anyone give me a rundown and possibly a picture the three different Owner hooks? I’m looking for a 1/0 (maybe #1) and am not sure I get the difference. I have what I believe is the 3X (model 5132-111) and it seems like a great hook but might just be a hair heavier than what I am wanting. That naturally leads me to the Light (model 5167-111)but I’m not sure what the difference is between that Light and the Finesse ( model possibly 11757?). Anyone been down this road? I appreciate any feedback.