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I am so sad I missed this

Guessing you are both going with the Free Style? I have only used the regular with the magnet and treble hook without much success. Freestyle that much better?

That is what I figured and supporting a local small business, win win in my book. I have purchased far worse and dumb stuff haha Thanks, I will report back! Going to use the Shrimp balls while surf fishing next week in Mexico. Fair warning I have some very basic gear, and never surf fished before so.... results may vary ?

Yeah he told me the same about the block. But also said that you can easily melt the balls down the same way and apply them to spoons or any hard bait really. Im going to experiment some with them, see how the balls work themselves as well as melted down on spoons or other lures. Shocked no one here has actually tried them out.

Saw these today at the Philly Fishing Show. $10/jar. Figured why not. Any updates from anyone who tried them yet?

Still waiting for PLANO EGDE to make a partial jig/regular box. Would love to have half with the jig holder and half for anything else. Also waiting for them to make a new jig insert that is slight smaller gap for wire/hand tied jigs. I love the box but wire tie jigs like jack hammers move around. I use a small piece of soft plastics to hold them down for now. Atlas bag looks nice but wow $$$$$$

Heading up there on vacation in a few weeks, wanted to see if anyone has fished it, or knows much about the lake itself. Thanks! John

I like to use the Monkey in a completely different set up, I found most success using it on the "Rage Rig". I found that suggestion on this forum actually. Use a swimbait hook with the weight connected to the hook. It will allow the monkey to float/swim down on a good angle as it drops.

If they are going for reaction type baits what about tossing a Jerkbait? Pause, snap snap, pause, snap, pause. Or something along those lines.

What kind did you get or are they all flat nose minnow? Thats a hell of a deal

Heat of the summer I found a lot of success tossing a Black Light Sweet Beaver with around 1/4oz weight T Rigged. Love it

Shocked no one has mentioned Reaction Innovations, completely changed the game with the Sweet Beaver. I always see "retired" items from them going for $70-$100+ each. The Vixen for example. Not saying I would pay that, just observations

"Always Fish a Jig!" - G Man Love this 5 min video, think the whole seminar was around 45minutes. Great listen

Also wanted to note the snap/clip on the Stealth Blade is pretty strong. This was on 30lb braid Z Man was great though, sent them a picture of this and they sent me a new lure.

Never had any problems with the snaps. And last week I actually hooked into something large in the water, not sure it if was a shopping cart, or some other large piece of (unfortunately) garbage. Between some patience and 50lb braid I was able to get the item moved around 10 ft closer to me. Finally got it free, the snap was slightly bent (pulled straight), but the hook was what bent out for me to get it free. You know the gauge of hook on the Jack Hammer, not easy to bend

TANKS!!! super impressive AJ

Haha no worries, glad I am not crazy. Picked up a S Weaver on sale and havent tossed it yet

I thought the S Waver was R2S? or are you talking about something else?

haha sold a few but kept most tbh, colors I use and have trouble finding

Can never have too many Jack Hammers right??? ??‍♂️?‍♂️

Following as I am in the market as well. For those recommending the sock foot, what boots do you recommend? Thanks!

I throw them a lot actually had this exact post last year. I was getting very frustrated as almost every time a fish would jump I would lose it. Using a 7ft MH, fast action. The sweeping motion other mentioned made a huge difference to help keep them pinned. I also use 20-30lb braid, no leader. I did see video form the Hook Up Tackle on using a trailer hook recently for the stealth blade, wonder how that would do on the regular... anyone use one?

Following as I am trying to get into some Cranks and Jerkbaits from the bank this year. I picked up some Bandit 100s, Fat Johns and some LC 1.5 Shallow to give it a shot. all are between 0-5 ft diving, so keeping it as shallow as possible

What's the trade in deal?

Basketball, adult beverages, and reorganizing my gear. Turned the 3600 into my terminal tackle from the 3700 and consolidated some. Max storage with these being only 3 I can fit into the backpack. Along with soft plastics