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Well, that's a bit anticlimactic, lol.

Can anyone find the setting to turn off the dark mode theme? ***EDIT*** Found it! Bottom left hand corner of the page.

Yes, I see it. You can't shoot an entire cartridge case and all!

I've had the fortune of catching a bass that chased down a super dink I was reeling in. I've never seen a bass move so fast as this one did when its predatory instincts kicked in. That little flailing fish was simply irresistible.

I don't mean to be a Debbie Downer, but in my opinion, you're overthinking the whole thing. Personally, I would spend more time fishing and less time changing skirts!

Probably a member with a super low post count. Why? Because they're fishing, not posting, lol.

You don't mention what type of knot you used to connect the braid to the leader. If the connection knot is too big, like a double uni, sometimes it can snag on micro guides when casting. Breaking off at the lure "mid-air" happens because something abruptly stopped the line, snag or backlash, causing the leader to stretch and snap.

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We'd tell you all, but then we'd have to kill you, lol.

Yes to eating ALL fish. I catch and release most, but I'll keep a couple to fry up and wash them down with a few beers. I hunt, I eat. I fish, I eat. It sure beats getting food from a can, box, or some other type of packaging. P.S. Maybe it's just me, but I find it a little odd that anglers who hook fish in the face, gut, eyes, body etc. feel bad when it comes to eating them. Vegan fishing club? lol. People of my generation (I'm not even that old!) and background would never think twice about eating, well, to be honest, anything. I do, however, respect individual decisions, so to each their own.

Your colour choice is fine. Personally, I would never spend $60 on a exposed hook lure if my favourtite lake was Rice Lake 🤣. Weeds, upon weeds, upon weeds! I fish there at least 2 times a year and really enjoy the lake despite it being somewhat challenging since it gets so choked out. For me, naturally coloured worms, creature baits, and pearl white paddle tails/flukes have worked best. Good luck with the swim bait. Make sure you post a picture when you catch one on it! P.S. I don't want to discourage you, but it seems like that swim bait has some durability issues.

They're not the same because Luxottica now owns them, so you can kiss quality and customer service goodbye! When you buy a pair of sunglasses, you're likely buying something from Luxottica. I avoid them like the plaque, but it's getting harder and harder every year to do so, they own EVERYTHING! I like Maui Jim, who is still independent. Key Companies and Brands Under Luxottica Proprietary Brands: Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear, Alain Mikli, Arnette, Costa del Mar. Licensed Brands: Chanel, Prada, Burberry, Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, Tiffany & Co., Coach, Valentino, Miu Miu, Polo Ralph Lauren, and others. Retail Chains (100% owned): LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision, OPSM, Target Optical, Sears Optical, BJ’s Optical, Cole Vision Care, and others. Online Platforms: EyeBuyDirect.com, Clearly.com, FramesDirect.com, E-Lens.com, Coastal.com, LensWay.com, GLasses.com. Vision Care Services: EyeMed Vision Care (a major vision insurance provider).

I make my own fuzzy dice and fish them successfully one of two ways. I fish the smaller dice exclusively on a drop shot using a #4 - #2 Owner Mosquito hook. I fish the larger dice, mine are ~ 0.6", on a #1 straight shank hook, just like a wacky rig, occasionally hopping it off the bottom. I make mine by melting ripped plastic baits I've collected in the microwave. I use a silicone ice cube tray to form the cubes. Once set, I thread skirt material with a large eyed needle.

I guess there aren't too many fans of the Krackin' Craw, lol.

At some point did the claw design on these baits change? Some pictures online don't show the "v-ridge design". Were they forced to change because of how close the design was to the Rage Craw?