It's been a cold winter in the NE with few midwinter thaws (yesterday it was 60). What to do?

Here are a few brainstorming ideas.

I like it. Totally unique. I've been fooling around with a couple of different things as well. Just some modifications to spinnerbaits that really changes the lure.

So yeah, you're right, the cabin fever here in the northeast has had my mind brainstorming as well, not just because of the winter months, but because of an impending lead ban we face in 2012.

you should call the one in the top right "The Tick"

you should call the one in the top right "The Tick"

That's a mighty big tick at over 3.5" long!  LOL

I copied the legs from Strike King's Rage Tail and attach with a candle flame.