Kopper's Live Target Squarebill

So, I've been waiting on these for a little while, more like eagerly anticipating. I'm usually not that big on "life like" lures, but there are instances in which I believe it can't hurt, and can only help. What got me on this one, though, is the big, flat sides of the bait, in a relatively light package. It's a large profiled bait in a not so traditional form. The bait is very tall, and produces an irregular wobble and roll. I was initially worried about how well it would come off structure.

Well, I got them a few days ago, and have had the chance to bang them around on some rock and wood. Boy was I surprised. The bait is a lot tighter than I would have though, in terms of roll. It rolls just enough to have some flash and profile change. The real action is that tight wiggle that just shudders. The unique thing about it is that it changes directions relatively easy, the bait will flash and slide to the side with just a light pull of the rod tip. Give it a big, sharp tug and it will scoot quite a ways. It's also got a very, very good ability to deflect and bang off cover. It is one of the better baits that I've played with in that capacity, really. It will stop on the retrieve, hesitate just slightly then it will back away and continue on.

I've only fished it for a couple hours, chasing some feesh in a pond I know that remains open. I look forward to this bait this year, particularly on those clear lakes that we fish. It will be an excellent tool to power around docks and the like to pick off those more aggressive, active fish.