NavyVet1204

Literally every single post has merit here for this question. I have stopped buying soft plastics for now and have focused on line and actually fishing.

Thank you for reminding me about the Whopper Plopper. It’s a flop.

It’s been literal years since I caught a fish on a crank bait. Lipless cranks being the only ones I ever managed to catch a fish on. Needless to say crank baits don’t see much of any use with me.

I did buy current gen yes.

Just ordered a Daiwa Regal LT 2500 with a Shakespeare ultralight 5’6” rod for small creek fishing from Scheels.

Thanks for the replies! I may just bump up to 6lb as per the suggestion.

Just picked this reel up from scheels online with a 5’6” ultralight Shakespeare rod for creek fishing. I’m a long time fan of Daiwa in the bait casting world, but this is my first spinner from them and hoping it turns out great for my creek excursions with my family. What’s your experience with this reel? I’ve read a lot of good about it. I plan to run 4lb braid for rooster tails and beetle spins.

Out of all the big names, Reaction innovation’s Spicy Beaver has worked the best for me T-Rigged.

If you already haven't* I plan on using/trying Roboworms. I had ordered a couple packs from TW last year, but never got to try them as the wife and I had a baby and my time was with him and her. This is the closest to stock photo I could find on the worms. I got black and green pumpkin for my colors.

The best part of trying lures is discovering what works for you. You may find a lure or a particular color that has no rhyme or reason to work when and how it does, but it just will. For example, I took a chance on a pack of Zman peanut butter and jelly colored trick worms. To my eye, it doesn’t look flattering whatsoever. However, I have caught more fish on that color than any other color for trick worms.

Pretty much this. I’ve had pretty decent interactions with TW for the most part, but it’s always the shipping. I’ve had orders with tracking show up a day early and as much as a week late. There’s better options that may be closer to home.

@whitwolf where did you get that kind of quantity of those?

I really hope jackhammer’s are worth the money they are commanding. I actually want to try them out but the cost is what’s been holding me back.

I have a nearly identical setup on one of my rigs as we speak except the keitech is a touch closer in the gray color. Works very well.

I will confirm this. I literally just ordered two of the Fogy kits from them. One set in 3/8 and another in 1/2oz and they are hands down the better deal.