In winters and springs past I REALLY got suckered into buying based on sales, hot baits, etc etc. I'm sure we all have.....Well my boat is going to require some maintenance so I need to pare back this unnecessary spending.

So I've made a list. If it's not on the list I don't buy it.

My point to this list, for those who don't mind reading it and taking the time to reply is to get opinions on what you use, and why.

Here goes.

Hooks.

Weedless wacky hooks-I use Gamakatsu weedless finesse hook

Drop shot hooks.-I've used the stand out hooks in the past.....That is what I would like to use again.  I've also used non weedguard Gamakatsu finesse hooks as well

Worm hooks. 3/0,4/0, maybe 5/0

Weights

Traditional bullet weights-I had basically given up on the texas rigged worm. Not because of anything other than it wasn't the hot thing, and I've concentrated on a few other things.

This is a brain dead decision for the most part.

My question is for those who have used both, can you really tell the difference in feel between tungsten and lead???

Drop shot weights.

I really like the round weights. I don't have any real snagging problems and it seems that the pencil style would try to constantly fall over-not stand up....

I need a few plastics as well.

Plastics

Senko style worms. 4" and 5.5" Snack Daddy Lures wiggle sticks.

paca chunks. Couple different colors

Strike Kind finesse worms.=basically trick worms with indestructible plastic

Beaver/creature baits.

More of my custom jigs

assortment of tube heads-rattle or no rattle-I've always used no rattle

Bagley's shaky jig heads-perfect for the strike king worms. I really like the owner screw lock shakey heads but the strike king plastic is so soft you can't thread it onto a srew lock-I know crazy!

So if you have read this far what do you use and why?

I rarely use the Gamakatsu Weedless Finesse Wide Gap hooks. The wire is too light for big fish in heavy cover and in sizes less than 3/0, missed fish happen often due to the hook eye being too close to the hook point. It is a passible dink hook though in the 3/0 and 4/0.

Odd I've landed a bevy of 3lbers this summer and one about 4.5.....

No hogs. But not bad around here.

Only use them for wacky worms and drop shotting

I would listen to Wayne when he speaks about wacky rigging.  From what I have heard/read he is a master and has spent plenty of time tweaking it to be the most efficient possible.