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Best Terminal Tackle 2008

ThePrincipal — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:43:36 +0000

2008 has been a great year for terminal tackle advancement and innovation. While I haven’t fished with every new product out there, I have been bass fishing with a few things that I really like. I personally don’t jump into all the hype of a product unless that fishing product can save me money in the long run or catch more fish. My line-up of terminal tackle is much the same as last year with the exception of a couple additions to my tackle arsenal.

I wrote about “The Stand Up Jig” released in 2008 by Parasite Weights before the fishing season really kicked in. Now, 9 months later, the stand up jig head has proved that it does when others won’t. When I hear or see the term “stand up jig”; I think about all the jigs I have tried in the past that seem to fall over more often than not. That is far from the case when bass fishing with the Parasite Stand Up Jig. I admit, this jig isn’t the same old thing to rig but, once it is rigged, this jig will stand, bounce and stand again and again, each time keeping that hook point in the strike zone. If your looking for a dependable stand up jig for finesse fishing, this jig is worth the look. The cost of these stand up jigs is comparable to other jigs but, the increased effectiveness and hook up ratio is well above other products I have tried.

The “Cradle Weight” also released by Parasite Weights this year is designed for use with swimbaits. It allows bass anglers to use an offset hook of their choice, get a well balanced rig that runs true. Best part of this system is that your swimbait will never slide down the hook into a ball as the bait gets worn from use. Each swimbait can be fished longer, fished harder without the need periodically fix it which means a huge savings to the bass angler. The cradle weight is available from 1/8th to 1/2oz offering bass anglers lots of options for fishing their swimbaits from; burning it across the shallows to bouncing it across the deeper holes. If you like to fish swimbaits, this may just be what you are looking for.

Also from Parasite Weights are some unique products I use on a regular basis that each save me money every trip to the lake.

The Parasite Clips and weights are worth their weight in gold in my opinion. When I fish a soft plastic weightless, I don’t need glue, I use a Parasite Clip. The clip keeps my bait in place on the hook and allows me to cast repeatedly without the need to fix a bait. The clip also allows me to catch more fish per bait and continue to fish with a seemingly worn out piece of soft plastic. I have saved a ton on soft plastics over the last two years using this product. Simple to rig and worth every penny to those that use them. The clips are great for senkos, flukes, topwater frogs and even while Carolina rigging a lizard.

The Parasite weights have all the same great benifits as the clip but, have weight added to them. The weights make for fast and easy weight pegging and you never need to check or fix a rig. Available in plain lead or painted to 1oz and 3/16 & 1/4oz tungsten sizes. This weight system is not a gimmick, they do just what they claim and will save anglers time wasted and money each time the product is used. Check out the closeup of a tungsten weight rigged to the left, when this weight is rigged, it is vertually imposible for your bait to slide down the hook into a ball. Also, the clip part of the weight keeps the weight securely against the tip of your bait making for a no-hassle pegging method. These weights are very easy to rig and have become something I use on a regular basis. For more information on any of the Parasite Weights line of products, checkout their website: http://parasiteweights.com/

The “J” Hook by Owner is by far the most dependable offset hook I have found. These may cost a little more than other hooks and aren’t available in bulk packs but, I know when I’m using the “j” hook, I can stick a fish. I haven’t bent one of these yet and this is the only hook I have found that will penetrate fish bone or hard areas of the jaw without bending a point or getting dull. These can be set into rocks and other bottom structures and still maintain a sharp point. If you haven’t tried Owner hooks yet, find your style of hook by them and be pleasantly surprised at the quality of the Owner product line.

The Scrounger Jig might be better being talked about as a lure but, because it is a unique jig head, I’ll just talk about it now. The Scrounger is in my opinion, one of the most versitile jig heads on the market for anglers. It’s uses are for more than just bass; a scrounger can be used for any panfish, perch, LM bass, SM bass, pike, pickerel, musky, walleye, catfish, striper as well as many saltwater species. It’s unique design allows the fisherman to add a wobble action to any soft plastic used as a trailer. Scroungers can also be tied with hair to become a hair jig or even be used with a skirt much like a spinnerbait. If you are looking for one lure that you can target just about any fish species, this has to be one of them. They are available in a multitude of weights and sizes. You can find out more about the Scrounger at: http://thescrounger.com

Feel free to add your comments or to add anything you feel I have missed and should be mentioned in this article. You can make a comment below or talk about this article in the forums.

JDC Baits “Bomber” Lands 6lb/10oz Bass In PA – New Personal Best!

ThePrincipal — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:08:45 +0000

It has been less than two weeks since I first tossed my new BLR Bomber made by JDC Baits. This crazy new soft plastic “senko” type bait is 10″ long and flat out catches fish big and small! My first day out with a bomber was a big success with the exception of a broken rod. (Read More About It Here)

My Second day fishing the Bomber was another successful day with the CPR of one fish and another lost.

My third day out was a life long memory in the making! The combination of a JDC Baits BLR Bomber and Some CB’s Hawg Sauce “shad” gel landed my new personal best largemouth bass after 20 years.
I can only begin to describe just how excited I was to finally best my personal best LM.

Returning to the place where my JB custom bass rod got broken is a moment of stupidity, I searched for the elusive fish which caused me to act in such a way. My Bomber was tattered and torn, it was now 2 inches shorter than it started but, the Parasite Clip kept it in place and allowed me to continue using this huge bait without a problem.

Imagine that, three trips to the water fishing for hours with the same bait. The Parasite Clip can make any bait last longer.

Tossing the Bomber to every hole and point in and around the weedbeds, the “round 1″ search for a big bass was looking very bleak, to say the least. I quickly realized that I never added any CB’s Hawg Sauce gel to mask my smell and up my odds. I quick dig in the bag and the addition of CB’s “Shad” gel and “round 2″ was on. I began working all those points and holes in the weeds again and to my surprise, it took just a few casts and the fight was on. I knew I had something big on the line but, I never dreamed it was to be my new personal best LM Bass. I was holding a 6lb/10oz largemouth bass in my hands after more than 20 years thanks to two great products, the JDC Baits “BLR Bomber” and CB’s Hawg Sauce “Shad Gel“. As you can only imagine, the smile didn’t leave my face for the rest of the night and quickly returns with the thought of my recent catch. I have a couple pictures below to share.

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If you are interested in any of these products, here are a few easy links to get you there.
JDC Baits BLR Bomber: http://www.jdcbaits.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=49&osCsid=6809da239730d74e4b60976c52896f8c
CB’s Hawg Sauce (Shad Gel): http://www.cbshawgsauce.com/order.htm
Parasite Clips: http://www.parasiteweights.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=28

Big Bass Baits – JDC Baits Offers The BLR Bomber

ThePrincipal — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:10:35 +0000

JDC Baits has recently added the BLR Bomber to their line-up of big bass baits. The BLR Bomber, developed last year by Dave White from Basslurereviews is now available at the JDC Baits website.
This unique soft-plastic senko type 10″ soft stick bait is big, and is made to target big bass but, will catch average bass also.

This bait has a great action when fished texas-rigged, the fall is nice and it can easily double as a soft jerkbait with its “walk the dog” action. For all the Wacky Riggers out there, the BLR Bomber has an amazing wiggle on it’s way to the bottom and will put a meal in front of that big bass you have been targeting.

I got my first order of them yesterday and went to my favorite lake to see them up close and personal. I Texas rigged the bomber with an 11/0 Owner hook and used a large Parasite Clip to keep the bomber from sliding down the hook and threw it on a heavy action rod. If you are gonna texas rig this bait, big hooks, Parasite clips and a heavy action rod is what I suggest. Here is a picture of another average bass I caught yesterday.

JDC Baits offers this great bait in green pumpkin only for now but, with any luck, we will see a few more great fish catching colors in the coming months. For more information and to order some BLR Bombers, please visit:http://www.jdcbaits.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=49&osCsid=6809da239730d74e4b60976c52896f8c
You can order Large Parasite clips here: http://www.parasiteweights.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=28

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