This has become my go-to Alabama Rig. In Tennessee we are restricted to three hooks

so I attach either Colorado blades or additional willow blades to two of the outside arms.

Give this a try, it's KILLER right now!

 

http://www.yumbaits.com/yumbrella-r-flash-mob-jr-willow-blade

 

 

Is there a situation you'd run dummy baits instead of blades?

Yes, attach 2 swimmers using Owner CPS gives you 3 with jig hooks and 2 without and works good.

Tom

10 hours ago, WRB said:

Yes, attach 2 swimmers using Owner CPS gives you 3 with jig hooks and 2 without and works good.

Tom

This is what I do in Missouri where you can only fish 3 hooks instead of 5.

 

11 hours ago, WIGuide said:

Is there a situation you'd run dummy baits instead of blades?

Do you mean at the end of the arms or at the midway point where the blades typically are? I've seen both ways but I've never fished one with dummies in place of blades in the middle of the arms. 

You guys fishing these for smallmouth as well? I have been looking at trying one up here but have only been able to find the Double-up and Ultralight Yum rigs locally. We are restricted to 3 hooks as well.

 

I can't find a weight on this rig. What does it weigh and what rod, reel, line combo are you throwing it on?

10 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said:

Do you mean at the end of the arms or at the midway point where the blades typically are? I've seen both ways but I've never fished one with dummies in place of blades in the middle of the arms. 

I mean at the ends of the arms. WI has the 3 hook rule as well and I've run dummies in the past. It's a bait I've used a little with marginal success, but looking at trying to get better with it. I was just wondering if there's a situation where you'd opt for blades on the end over dummy baits, or vise versa. 

I like the additional blades for flash and vibration. 

 

The Picasso School-E Jr. is significantly more durable and comes with quality components for about $3 more. I got tired of bent and broken arms on the flash mob jr, I haven't had one break on a Picasso yet and mine have been through plenty of stripers which are pretty rough on a rig!

 

Also the rig has sleeves that make it really easy to swap out swivels with.

Remember that you throw this rig all day will plum tire you out. You need a broom stick and 65 lb. braid and a reel with a good drag system!

I'm about 3 years late to the party, but I'm looking at the flash mob jr.  as my first rig.

 

Curious, is a specialized rod really necessary?

 

I'm considering using my frog rod while I'm getting a feel for the lure.  7'4 H rated to 1-1/2 oz. I've got 50# braid on it.  Probably go with 1/8oz heads.

 

Anyone think this is unreasonable?

24 minutes ago, rtwvumtneer6 said:

I'm about 3 years late to the party, but I'm looking at the flash mob jr.  as my first rig.

 

Curious, is a specialized rod really necessary?

 

I'm considering using my frog rod while I'm getting a feel for the lure.  7'4 H rated to 1-1/2 oz. I've got 50# braid on it.  Probably go with 1/8oz heads.

 

Anyone think this is unreasonable?

That should work just fine. I've thrown the rig on several different rods over the years. Give it a try and see what you think. I used to throw it on braid too but have switched over to 20 lb fluoro. Caught a lot of fish on ot using a 7'3 hvy rod and 50 lb braid. I still like this a rig better than any I've tried for the money.  Good luck 

It isn't a must, but it will make it much easier. A fully set up A-rig gets heavy and is taxing to fish for an extended period of time. Plus, unless you swap reels, your frog rod likely has a high speed reel on it, while an A-rig is typically fished very slowly so you'll really have to focus to slow yourself down enough.