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by smalljaw
Thu Apr 14, 2011 11:35 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Black Duckett Rod?
Replies: 10
Views: 5523

Re: Black Duckett Rod?

Somewhere there is a pic of Byron Velvick using a black rod while he was on the Duckett payroll, a lot of anglers claim he was using rogue rods while other claim it was a loomis, I'm not sure but the handle on the black rod on Scroggins deck looks just like the Duckett rods only black, maybe a speci...
by smalljaw
Mon Apr 11, 2011 9:27 am
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: YoZuri live bait minnow jig
Replies: 3
Views: 3110

Re: YoZuri live bait minnow jig

The livebait minnow jig is primarily a saltwater lure but can be used in freshwater. You fish these vertically like you would a hopkins spoon.
by smalljaw
Mon Apr 11, 2011 2:28 am
Forum: Plastics
Topic: Favorite technique with 3" senkos/dingers
Replies: 21
Views: 8725

Re: Favorite technique with 3" senkos/dingers

Like you mentioned I've done very well when fishing it on a light jighead, I usually use a 1/32 oz or 1/16 Gopher Tackle Mushroomhead with a small #6 Gamakatsu hook. This is one of my go to baits on those clear sky no wind summer days, the slow death spiral gets bit and with the jighead I use it's ...
by smalljaw
Sun Apr 10, 2011 6:14 am
Forum: Plastics
Topic: Opinions on Power Team Lures
Replies: 12
Views: 5204

Re: Opinions on Power Team Lures

The food chain tubes are the best tubes I've ever fished, and I use a lot of them river smallmouth fishing, they are worth trying if you are curious and if you used them you'd get more like myself.
by smalljaw
Sun Apr 10, 2011 6:11 am
Forum: Plastics
Topic: plastic swim baits
Replies: 9
Views: 4520

Re: plastic swim baits

I really like the Storm wild eye swim shad, these just plain produce and another favorite that is getting hard to find is the Berkley Manic Shad, these come with a head similar to a scounger but more detailed, and 3 or 4 extra bodies depending on the size but they are a smallie killer, especially th...
by smalljaw
Sun Apr 03, 2011 11:25 pm
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Lucky Craft Flash Minnow
Replies: 11
Views: 5496

Re: Lucky Craft Flash Minnow

Is the Flash Minnow mainly a Smallmouth lure for you guys? I have 2 that have seen very little use chasing Largemouths. The lakes I fish aren't very clear so jerkbaits in general don't work very well but when I notice fish feeding in the shallows I'll throw it, the Flash Minnow has caught me a few ...
by smalljaw
Sun Apr 03, 2011 4:51 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: topwater rod help
Replies: 8
Views: 4412

Re: topwater rod help

I would reccomend the G.Loomis JBR 813C jerkbait rod, I prefer my JBR 753C because I like the shorter rod but the 813C is 6'9" so it may be too short for your own personal preference but its an awesome rod for spooks and sammies. I use a fast action rod for jerkbaits and topwaters because I have a h...
by smalljaw
Sat Apr 02, 2011 10:18 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: What to get reel in $100 range
Replies: 19
Views: 9429

Re: What to get reel in $100 range

I'd say go with the Lews, the Caenan looks good but that graphite frame is a deal breaker for me, the Lews speed spool at 90 bucks with an aluminum frame is the way to go.
by smalljaw
Sat Apr 02, 2011 10:42 am
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: How good is the Yo-Zuri Banana Boat?
Replies: 1
Views: 1908

How good is the Yo-Zuri Banana Boat?

Does anyone have experience with the banana boat? I usually throw spooks and I have a few Sammys that have been good but I was wondering about the banana boat because my local Cabelas is blowing them out at 2.99 each so I bought a bunch, the bait monkey wouldn't leave me alone because of the price. ...
by smalljaw
Thu Mar 31, 2011 5:42 am
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Lucky Craft Flash Minnow
Replies: 11
Views: 5496

Re: Lucky Craft Flash Minnow

May well be my favorite skinny water lure period! If you're in 4' or less, it is my first presentation if I'm chasing bronzebacks. They are also pike killers as well, and having 3 trebles on the 110's helps in the landing ratio for smallies. =D> You'd better start getting yours wet after ice-out. :...
by smalljaw
Mon Mar 28, 2011 5:04 am
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: painting trebles
Replies: 3
Views: 2723

Re: painting trebles

Instead of using paint, look for a product called lake hawk lure and blade dip, it is actually a dye and works well, I've used it to make treble and spinnerbait hooks red, it comes in a lot of different colors and is quick and easy to use plus it dries in 10 seconds.
by smalljaw
Mon Mar 28, 2011 4:56 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: 7.1 for jerkbaits? Are we serious now?
Replies: 16
Views: 7514

Re: 7.1 for jerkbaits? Are we serious now?

I like a 6.3:1 for suspending and deeper jerkbaits that I use in the late winter/early spring with the cold water I don't need to go fast but I want to be able to pick the slack line up at a decent speed so that gear ration is perfect. On the other hand I like the 7.0:1 in the late spring through su...
by smalljaw
Mon Mar 28, 2011 4:30 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Which rod manufacturer uses the BEST blanks?
Replies: 44
Views: 17112

Re: Which rod manufacturer uses the BEST blanks?

Out of that list I thought only Loomis and St. Croix make their own blanks, am I wrong?
by smalljaw
Sun Mar 27, 2011 12:56 am
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Rapala Shad Rap
Replies: 18
Views: 7528

Re: Rapala Shad Rap

If I'm not throwing a jerkbait in cooler water then I'm using the shad rap, that lure is a perfect example of what you get when a company focuses on catching fish rather than fisherman. A friend of mine has a hard time catching fish on crankbaits but he can catch fish on the shad rap, it just flat o...
by smalljaw
Fri Mar 25, 2011 6:39 am
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Favorite Propbait
Replies: 24
Views: 9338

Re: Favorite Propbait

Heddon Dying Flutter, you can still find them if you look around, a great prop bait that has a unique sound. The best performing patterns for me are the baby bass and clear, the clear is an absolute killer when there is just barely a chop on the water.