I have been throwing the modified Muskie Jitterbugs on a few night trips as well as early morning & late evening on daytime trips. Big Bass eat them!
While I haven't yet landed a DD on a Modified Muskie Jitterbug, I have caught one that was 2 ounces shy of 8 pounds, another they was 7 pounds and multiple 5-6 pound fish on the technique so far. (And I have unfortunately dumped a few other big ones). It's an exciting bite when they eat it. It's violent!
I am a huge fan of LJ Brasher's History, and Happen to own the Last remaining jitterbug that belonged to LJ (Gifted to me by his Son). The man's legacy is something that should be applauded. Very unique story about a super hardcore Trophy Bass Hunter....
Jimmy Zinker is a living expert on the technique and modifying the old wooden bugs to be as close as possible to the way that LJ modified them. I think Zinker logged 5 DD's on the technique in just a short window of time earlier this season.
I recommend the technique to anyone who wants to target big fish by way of excitement. It's truly something Awesome the way they eat the Jitterbug!