Introduction: The term "joint venture" is not something often heard in fishing industry circles - especially bass fishing circles. It happens, but it's a mixed bag as far as success stories go. Often, it is the efforts of a larger entity attempting to gain a foothold in a market where they are deficient by leveraging the talents of one that's smaller, more flexible. Throw in the category of "swimbaits" and this opens up a completely different realm of cautionary tales. So when we caught wind of a collaboration between bait manufacturer River2Sea and bait maker Josh St. Johns from JSJ Baits, two companies with roots right here in Northern California, and both of whom we're very familiar, we were cautiously optimistic. Here's a look at their joint venture product, the River2Sea JSJ Trigger Trout.
Cal, any chance you could check how well the custom hook hanger is attached ? Some similar attachment points are not very secure and pull out quite easily as they are only set into the lead weight and not firmly attached to the hook itself. Thanks.
Cal, any chance you could check how well the custom hook hanger is attached ? Some similar attachment points are not very secure and pull out quite easily as they are only set into the lead weight and not firmly attached to the hook itself. Thanks.
Do you mean the loop at the bottom of the hook?
Cal, Managing Editor "fish with mindfulness : beware the darkside"
Yes Cal, thats the one. Most we get here are good to swing a blade off, but, the ring itself is not attached to anything substantial and pull out under the weight of a good fish. Thanks for the quick response.
Yes Cal, thats the one. Most we get here are good to swing a blade off, but, the ring itself is not attached to anything substantial and pull out under the weight of a good fish. Thanks for the quick response.
Might take some time but I’ll see what I can do
Cal, Managing Editor "fish with mindfulness : beware the darkside"
Yes Cal, thats the one. Most we get here are good to swing a blade off, but, the ring itself is not attached to anything substantial and pull out under the weight of a good fish. Thanks for the quick response.
Man... I couldn't remember where you asked this question. I thought it was Instagram and was going crazy trying to find the photo and your question ... anyway, I finally had a chance to dig the bait out today and the hook. I took two pair of pliers - one to hold the hook, the other to hold the loop and pulled as hard as I could twisting the loop in the process. Couldn't pull it out. ... I don't have a way to cut through the lead to verify 100% but it feels really solid.
Cal, Managing Editor "fish with mindfulness : beware the darkside"
