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by smalljaw
Wed Oct 26, 2022 5:11 am
Forum: Jigs/Spinner/Buzzbaits
Topic: 90 v 60 degree jighead line ties
Replies: 3
Views: 3426

Re: 90 v 60 degree jighead line ties

The difference is in how you intend to use it. 60 degree line ties are better for dragging but do well swimming a bait if the line tie is positioned at the very nose of the head. The bait will stay a little deeper at the beginning of the retrieve because of the lower angle of the line tie. The head ...
by smalljaw
Wed Sep 21, 2022 5:45 am
Forum: Plastics
Topic: Favorite brown jig trailer
Replies: 5
Views: 3849

Re: Favorite brown jig trailer

Zoom Super Chunk comes in plain brown. I have the same issue which is why I usually have to have the custom soft plastic guys make me brown trailers. Plain brown or brown with black flake, I can find skirt tabs in that color but not many jig trailers.
by smalljaw
Tue Aug 09, 2022 3:42 am
Forum: Jigs/Spinner/Buzzbaits
Topic: Owner Jungle 60-Degree 4X Jig Hook
Replies: 1
Views: 1591

Re: Owner Jungle 60-Degree 4X Jig Hook

I've been using them for a few anglers.
by smalljaw
Sat May 14, 2022 2:21 am
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Very good, inexpensive square bills?
Replies: 22
Views: 6723

Re: Very good, inexpensive square bills?

Yo-Zuri 3DB 1.5 square bill. I have those as well as the older 3DB square bill which is larger with a deeper diving depth. All of the lures in that series are exceptionally good at a killer price point for what you are getting. Another is Bagley Rattlin' Kill'r B square bill. This is one I use with ...
by smalljaw
Mon Feb 21, 2022 2:41 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Maribou and Ned rod
Replies: 19
Views: 4711

Re: Maribou and Ned rod

I know this isn't the length you want but trust me, killer rod. It is discontinued but you might be able to find one, the G.Loomis Bronzeback 811s-SP. 6'9" 1 power rated 1/8oz to 1/4oz but I throw 1/16oz with it just fine. I liked the St. Croix Avid 7'ML-F but it lacked a good backbone, kind of on t...
by smalljaw
Sat Dec 25, 2021 1:54 am
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Cold versus warm water jerkbaits
Replies: 13
Views: 4903

Re: Cold versus warm water jerkbaits

The Vision 110 is a great bait in water above 50 degrees. I will flat out smoke smallmouth in 40 degree water with either a Lucky Craft Pointer 78 or 100 and a Smithwick Elite 8 Rattlin' Rogue.
by smalljaw
Fri Nov 19, 2021 6:02 am
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Favorite spring time crankbait for 6-10 ft
Replies: 11
Views: 4163

Re: Favorite spring time crankbait for 6-10 ft

Rapala DT 6 and DT 10 as well as the old DT flat 7. Recently the Bagley Sunny B has been taking over for the DT 6, it is very good in colder water. Then my bread and butter baits which are the Bomber fat free shad 5 and 6 and old reliable 7A. Almost everyone around me is throwing the newest cranks a...
by smalljaw
Sat Aug 14, 2021 6:22 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Bail touching reel spool issue
Replies: 18
Views: 5060

Re: Bail touching reel spool issue

I have the exact same reel and it has to be something inside. When I look at the first two pictures I see what is causing the issue but I don't know exactly where the problem is. What I see is your spool is way higher on the shaft that what mine is. On my reel when the spool is at the highest point ...
by smalljaw
Mon Feb 01, 2021 1:58 am
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Cold Weather Cranks Top 7
Replies: 10
Views: 4500

Re: Cold Weather Cranks Top 7

These aren't in any kind of order.

1. - Rapala Shad Rap
2. - Bagley Balsa Shad
3. Bagley Sunny B (medium diver)
4. Rapala DT-6
5. Rapala DT Flat 7
6. Bomber Deep Flat A
7. Jackall Bling 55
by smalljaw
Mon Jan 04, 2021 1:39 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Zona and Lews
Replies: 37
Views: 12311

Re: Zona and Lews

Which begs the question, if all of these guys are “fishing on Daddy’s money” (another well known trope), why do they have to follow the highest $$$? :roll: How many people turn down MORE money???? So what you’re telling me is men don’t mind the chains wrought by their own choices? They are doing th...
by smalljaw
Mon Jan 04, 2021 5:22 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Zona and Lews
Replies: 37
Views: 12311

Re: Zona and Lews

Johnny A wrote:
Mon Jan 04, 2021 3:34 am
Which begs the question, if all of these guys are “fishing on Daddy’s money” (another well known trope), why do they have to follow the highest $$$? :roll:

How many people turn down MORE money????
by smalljaw
Wed Jul 29, 2020 2:48 am
Forum: Plastics
Topic: Plastic Hellgramites
Replies: 9
Views: 6559

Re: Plastic Hellgramites

Nikko is a good option, but I prefer the baits from a custom company called River Rock Baits. Located in the States, great customer service, and fantastic soft plastics - especially the hellgramite. You should definitely check them out. I've caught crazy amounts of smallies on them. This^^^^^!!! Th...
by smalljaw
Wed Jul 08, 2020 9:42 am
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Discontinued Hard Baits
Replies: 12
Views: 8048

Re: Discontinued Hard Baits

The Mann's Waker Elite, the best wake crank ever made!!! What makes it so good is that you can burn it and it only goes 3" deep and it doesn't blow out. Every other wake crank I've tried, including the Buzzjet and Buzzjet Jr., either blows out at high speed or ends up diving too deep. Another bait h...
by smalljaw
Tue May 12, 2020 3:24 am
Forum: Plastics
Topic: Finesse Shaky Heads?
Replies: 15
Views: 12297

Re: Finesse Shaky Heads?

3 inch worm on a 1/16 shaky head jig, I fish it on a St. Croix Legend panfish 7ft light extra fast with a Daiwa Exist with Sufix 4lb Nano Braid and 4 lb Ultragreen leader, might cause an uproar but it will humble the "NED RIG". Bingo! That's exactly what I like them for, makes a great weedless not-...
by smalljaw
Fri Apr 24, 2020 11:44 am
Forum: Plastics
Topic: Finesse Shaky Heads?
Replies: 15
Views: 12297

Re: Finesse Shaky Heads?

Drakestar wrote:
Thu Apr 23, 2020 4:50 pm
smalljaw wrote:
Thu Apr 23, 2020 4:44 am
I make a 1/16oz and a 1/8oz shaky head with both a size #1 and a 1/0 light wire flat eye hook. The screw lock I use is a small diameter so you can use pretty thin worms on it.
Do you sell them?
I sent you a PM.