Husky Jerk is just fine, although I do have several B'Freeze jerks (the original Japanese version of the Pointer). I am really not convinced that success is about a particular brand of bait. More about conditions you are faced with and, of course, depth & speed control.

Another vote for Husky Jerks. The 4-inch size in gold worked VERY slowly is my go-to bait just after ice out. I have caught fish well over 6 pounds in eastern Mass with it in very cold water.

Really? No one has mentioned Megabass Vision 110? Hands down has outfished every other rip bait I have ever thrown in just about every d**n condition. Side by side, same areas, same casts, even having a buddy throw a LC in there first before I do, Vision wins.

Of course, there are always some circumstances that call for a smaller, or deeper diving ripbait, but in general, that Vision 110 is tough to beat!

Pointer 78

Squad Minnow 95

My favorites.

Really? No one has mentioned Megabass Vision 110? Hands down has outfished every other rip bait I have ever thrown in just about every d**n condition. Side by side, same areas, same casts, even having a buddy throw a LC in there first before I do, Vision wins.

Of course, there are always some circumstances that call for a smaller, or deeper diving ripbait, but in general, that Vision 110 is tough to beat!

I was thinking the same thing

Really? No one has mentioned Megabass Vision 110? Hands down has outfished every other rip bait I have ever thrown in just about every d**n condition. Side by side, same areas, same casts, even having a buddy throw a LC in there first before I do, Vision wins.

Of course, there are always some circumstances that call for a smaller, or deeper diving ripbait, but in general, that Vision 110 is tough to beat!

Was just about to post the exact same thing.

I've had success with X-raps, Pointers, Rogues, and husky jerks.

I really found it interesting how much the Megabass Vision 110 pretty much dominated any discussion on the FLW's Beaver Lake tourney. I hadn't really heard much of them, they definitely look great at ***.

JP