bogfrog

Thanks for the tip! I have tried "that auction site", and just about everywhere else. Its as if these dont exist. These have been a consistent producer for early season musky in cold water, but they dont hold up well to being wrapped up in the net with big toothy fish. Are there any other brands you can recommend that have a similar performance and depth?

A note on trimming blanks. You can increase lure weight slightly by trimming the tip, but any gains made on the top end of lure weight will be doubly lost at the botton end of the spectrum. While it might seem like the power and line weight increases as the tip is trimmed, it only an illusion. If you need to trim more than a half inch to an inch from the tip you have the wrong blank to begin with.

All American Tackle guides are 316 alloy stainless frames that I have never seen corrode, as some other brands claiming to be 316 alloy will do. Aside from the Halide ring models, all other guides have zirconia rings (nanolite, duralite). Zirconia is what synthetic diamonds are normally built from. Low and mid range Fuji guides use aluminum oxide rings, which is what sandpaper is made with. These grade Fuji guides are usually 304 or 308 stainless alloy frames, which is not as strong as the 316 and far less corrosion resistant. You dont need ultra high quality guides in most situations, but in the salt, corrosion resistance has to be a concern.

There is no "silver bullet" for any presentation. Variables such as baits being thrown, targeted depth to run them, rod action and personal fishing styles will skew the numbers for every one of us. This is why we all have a dozen (or more) combos, and every lure in every color. Experimentation is part of the fun. How boring would it be if there was just one best rod, reel, and bait and everyone used the same gear? Get out there and try every possibility, then come back and tell US what works best!

Looking for Cordell Super Spot lipless cranks in 3-1/2", 3/4 oz size. Fishable condition, hooks not important as they will be changed any way.