After Ish Monroe's crushing victory at Lake Okeechobee, anglers everywhere have tried out the Missile Baits D-Bomb. The early reports are off the charts! The bait is a winner. Pair it with some stout tackle, a 1.5oz Tungsten weight and a Paycheck Baits Punch Skirt and you're ready to go. Take a look at the video from John Crews explaining the features.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Thursday, April 12, 2012
The California Delta Striped Bass
California Delta Bass could be a thing of the past! The state of California is taking steps to eliminate the population of the stripers. Take a look at an article by Dr. Peter Moyle and William A. Bennett of U.C. Davis regarding the issue: Striped Bass California Delta
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
G. Loomis NRX Rods - Monster Fishing Tackle
G. Loomis NRX Bass Rods
G. Loomis NRX Casting Rods
Model | Rod | Line | Lure Weight | Action | Power |
| G. Loomis NRX 802C JWR | 6'8 | 10-14 | 1/8-3/8 | Medium | Ex-Fast |
| G. Loomis NRX 803C JWR | 6'8" | 12-16 | 3/16-5/8 | Med-Heavy | Ex-Fast |
| G. Loomis NRX 804C JWR | 6'8" | 14-20 | 5/16-3/4 | Heavy | Fast |
| G. Loomis NRX 852C JWR | 7'1" | 10-14 | 1/8-3/8 | Medium | Ex-Fast |
| G. Loomis NRX 853C JWR | 7'1" | 12-16 | 3/16-5/8 | Med-Heavy | Ex-Fast |
| G. Loomis NRX 854C JWR | 7'1" | 14-20 | 5/16-3/4 | Heavy | Fast |
| G. Loomis NRX 893C JWR | 7'5" | 12-16 | 3/16-5/8 | Med-Heavy | Ex-Fast |
| G. Loomis NRX 873C CRR | 7'3" | 12-17 | 1/4-3/4 | Med-Heavy | Fast |
G. Loomis NRX Spinning Rods
Model | Rod | Line | Lure Weight | Action | Power |
| G. Loomis NRX 802S JWR | 6'8" | 6-10 | 1/8-1/4 | Medium | Ex-Fast |
| G. Loomis NRX 803S JWR | 6'8" | 8-14 | 1/8-5/16 | Med-Heavy | Ex-Fast |
| G. Loomis NRX 852S JWR | 7'1" | 6-12 | 1/8-3/8 | Medium | Ex-Fast |
| G. Loomis NRX 822S DSR | 6'10" | 6-12 | 3/16-1/2 | Mag-Medium | Ex-Fast |
| G. Loomis NRX 822S SYR | 6'10" | 6-12 | 1/8-5/16 | Mag-Medium | Ex-Fast |
Monday, April 9, 2012
Roboworm Robo Minnow Swimbait - Monster Fishing Tackle
Roboworm Robo Minnow
Soft Plastic Swimbait
The Roboworm Robo Minnow is a full bodied, soft plastic swimbait that mimics the action of appearance of baitfish such as shad. Roboworm, known for their high quality pours and detailed color patterns, set out to create a swimbait that could accurately replicate the wide variety of shad style baitfish throughout the county. Pairing a wide tail kick swimming action with Roboworm's realistic color patterns, the Robo Minnow is the ideal choice for matching shad that bass often feed upon. Anglers will find this bait to offer multiple rigging options due to the baits full plastic body - use a shank weighted belly hook, jig head, or as an Umbrella Rig bait - this swimbait will put fish in the boat.The Roboworm Robo Minnow is 4.25" in length and comes five per pack in the clamshell packaging. We offer the Robo Minnow is five colors: Blueback, Ghost Minnow, Perfect Shad, Smokey Shad and SXE Shad.
Evolve Vibra Grub - Monster Fishing Tackle
Evolve Lures Vibra Grub
3" - 8 Baits Per Pack
4" - 6 Baits Per Pack
The Vibra Grub is unlike any soft bait on the market today. Many have tried to mimic its action… to no avail. As water flows across the front of the Vibra Grub, the appendages on either side of the body flutter and undulate with a mind of their own. The Vibra Grub looks impossibly alive underwater, and can be fished using a number of tournament proven methods: On a skirtless jig head, a weighted swimbait hook, as a jig trailer, or on a dropshot rig…amongst others. Two US patents speak to the unique effectiveness of this bait, and largemouth, smallmouth, pike and walleye anglers across the world are starting to understand the genius of this product.
Monster A-Rig - Monster Fishing Tackle
Monster A-Rig Umbrella Rig
Alabama Style Rig
The Monster A-Rig is an umbrella style lure that possesses a central head from which five wires extend; each wire features a snap swivel for attaching a lure of your choice. The popularity of the Alabama style rigs cannot be overstated. After the win by Paul Elias at the FLW Tour Event on Lake Guntersville, the rig caught on like wildfire claiming responsibility for three straight national tournament wins and forever changing the sport of bass fishing. Anglers all over the country have reported phenomenal success using this type of lure and the reports continue to roll in. Record breaking catches, unimaginable catch rates, and many fish tales have been the results of anglers experimenting with umbrella rigs.Still, there are many unanswered questions when choosing to use this type of lure. First and foremost anglers may not be aware of just how to set up the unrigged contraption. Out of the package the lure exhibits a straight and narrow appearance that needs to be adjusted in order to be fished properly. Although there are several ways to bend the wires, the two most popular wire configurations are as follows:
- One wire bent straight down, three wires bent through the middle, with the remaining wire bent upward at the same angle as the bottom wire.
- Two wires bent down at the same angle, one middle wire, the top two wires bent to mirror the bottom two wires.
Lets use a three hook restriction as an example: When restricted to three hooks its best to configure the wires with the two-one-two arrangement. Attach a jig head to the bottom wires and the middle wire. In order to achieve a lure that runs straight its best to use two slightly heavier jig heads on the bottom wires and a slightly lighter jig head in the middle. The remaining two wires will house the teaser baits.
When fishing any type of Alabama Rig we recommend the following gear considerations:
- Rod: Swimbait rods that can handle 3-5oz - several rod companies are developing umbrella rig specific rods
- Reel:
Choose a reel with a high line capacity spool - we also recommend a
6.1:1 or higher speed reel that can adapt to the diverse conditions the
umbrella rig thrives in - Line: 50-80lb braided line
- Hook: Swimbait jig heads ranging from 1/8-3/8oz are commonly used when employing soft plastic swimbaits
- Five Wires
- Length: 6.5" line tie to snap swivels
- Unweighted head
- Premium components
iRod Genesis II Bass Rods - Monster Fishing Tackle
iRod Genesis II Series Casting Rods
Bass Casting Rods
The iRod Genesis II Series Rods are high quality bass fishing rods that feature premium components and styling, yet retains an affordable price tag. iRod's Genesis II Series of rods offers anglers a full line of bass fishing rods that encompasses the entire spectrum of bass fishing techniques. With design influence from several of the top professional anglers, the iRod Genesis II Rods are designed to meet the needs of bass fishermen from the novice to expert level. We offer the complete line of Genesis II Series Casting and Spinning Rods.IRG703C
A staple of every quiver this rod is perfect for all light to Medium fishing. It is a perfect rod for: worms, jerkbaits, poppers, senkos and flukes and traps.Length: 7′
Lure weight: 3/16 3/8
Line weight: 6-12lb
Power: Med. heavy
Action: Fast
Handle: 1
IRG704C
This is the perfect jig rod, also a great rod for heavier worms and med. top water baits.Length: 7′
Lure weight:1/4 – 1 1/4
Line weight: 10 20lb
Power: Heavy
Action: Fast
Handle: 1
IRG744C
This is the most versatile rod in the line up. It perfect for topwaters, spinnerbaits, jigs, c-rigs, pitchin, and big wormsLength:7’4″
Lure weight:1/4 – 3/4
Line weight:10-18lb
Power: Med. Heavy
Action: Fast
Handle: 1
IRG754F “Fred’s Magic Stick"
Originally designed by Fred as frog rod but it became so much more. Similar to the IRG744C but with a bit more beef. Its a great rod for frogs, toads. flipping, big worms and jigs.Length: 7’5″
Lure weight:1/2 – 2oz
Line weight:50-70lb braid, 12-25lb
Power: Heavy
Action:fast/moderate
Handle: 1
IRG703CC “Gabe’s Rip Rap Special”
Designed by Gabe for small to medium crankbaits and most reaction baits. Its composite of glass and graphite give it the perfect soft tip to allow for casting and hooking reaction fish, but has pleanty of backbone to turn the biggest of fish.Length: 7′
Lure weight:1/4 – 3/4
Line weight:8-16
Power: Med. Heavy
Action: Fast
Handle: 1
IRG783SB “Jr. Swim”
This rod was designed to cast the most popular size swimbaits. Don’t let its moderate action fool you, this rod will handle the biggest of swimbait fish. Designed to cast 5-7″ swimbaits without any fatigue.Length: 7’8″
Lure weight:1-4oz
Line weight: 12-20lb
Power: Med. Heavy
Action: Moderate
Handle: 2
IRG794SB “Large Swim”
Another swimbait rod made to fish 8″- 10″ swimbaits all day without feeling it. Perfect for Hudds. It’s super light weight, thin wall construction makes it the most comfortable rod out there.Length:7’9″
Lure weight:4-10oz
Line weight:15-25lb
Power: Heavy
Action: Moderate
Handle: 2
IRG795SB “Jumbo Swim”
This rod is made for the biggest of baits 10-12″ Don’t let its size intimidate you, its thin wall construction makes it feel like half the rod.Length: 7’9″
Lure weight:8-12oz
Line weight:20-50
Power: Extra Heavy
Action: Moderate
Handle: 2
IRG7114P “Bub’s Punch Rod”
Bub put in a lot of thought in to this rod. It has the power to pull out any size bass out of heavy cover but has a soft enough tip to play fish without tearing out the hook.Length:7’11″
Lure weight:1/2 – 2oz
Line weight:50-70lb, 15-25
Power: Heavy
Action: Fast/Moderate
Handle: 3
IRG713S “Fred’s Power Finesse Rod H”
This is the perfect compliment to the 712S. Its a perfect rod for fishing senkos, jigs, tubes and skipping docks.Length:7’1″
Lure weight:3/16-7/16
Line weight:8-16
Power Med. Heavy
Action: Fast
Handle: 4
IRG723C “Stone Cold Swim & Vibrating Jig”
Designed by Marty stone for Swim and Vibrating Jigs but also a great rod for most other reaction baits. The tip is not only perfect for hooking reaction fish but also aids with effortless roll casting.Length: 7’2″
Lure weight:3/8-1 1/2
Line weight:12-25
Power: Med. Heavy
Action:moderate Fast
Handle:1
IRG7113CC “Fred’s Crank Launcher”
Fred designed this rod for deep diving cranks but will work with mid divers and larger shallow divers. Not your usual crank rod, this rod is all graphite and is not whippy and soft like others. It’s tip is strong enough to drive in a hook set yet forgiving enough to play the fish without ripping out the hooks. It will also cast any crank bait a country mile which is needed to get the big cranks down deep.Length:7’11″
Lure weight:3/8-1 1/2
Line weight:8-20
Power: Med. Heavy
Action:Moderate
Handle:1
IRG693CC “Stone Cold Squarebill”
Very similar to the Rip Rap Special but a bit shorter for fishing near and around overhanging trees and cover. Another glass/graphite composite blank with a glass tip to help with casting and hooking nipping and slashing fish but also has the graphite backbone to control the meanest of fish.Length:6’9″
Lure weight:3/16-1/3
Line weight:6-12
Power: Med. Heavy
Action: Fast
Handle:1
IRG693C “Harold’s Lone Star Special”
Designed by Harold “The Legend” Allen. Harold was looking for a rod he could use for almost everything and that he got. This rod is great for shaking worms, fishing topwater, spinnerbaits and even jigs. If your looking for a all around rod in a shorter package, this is it.Length:6’9″
Lure weight:3/16-1/2
Line weight: 6-12
Power: Med. Heavy
Action: Fast
Handle 1
IRG7103AB “Bama Rig Special”
This is not another swimbait rod. we needed a rod that would be perfect to throw all variations of the umbrella rig. It will throw a three arm bait with 1/8 heads all the way up to a five arm bait rigged with 1/2 oz heads as far as you want. Its responsive tip allows for smooth hook ups and has plenty of backbone to land multiple fish at once.Length:7’10″
Lure weight:1-4oz
Line weight:50-70 braid
Power: Med. Heavy
Action: Moderate
Handle: 2
Friday, April 6, 2012
Roboworm Robo Minnow Swimbait
Roboworm Robo Minnow
Soft Plastic Swimbait
The Roboworm Robo Minnow is a full bodied, soft plastic swimbait that mimics the action of appearance of baitfish such as shad. Roboworm, known for their high quality pours and detailed color patterns, set out to create a swimbait that could accurately replicate the wide variety of shad style baitfish throughout the county. Pairing a wide tail kick swimming action with Roboworm's realistic color patterns, the Robo Minnow is the ideal choice for matching shad that bass often feed upon. Anglers will find this bait to offer multiple rigging options due to the baits full plastic body - use a shank weighted belly hook, jig head, or as an Umbrella Rig bait - this swimbait will put fish in the boat.The Roboworm Robo Minnow is 4.25" in length and comes five per pack in the clamshell packaging. We offer the Robo Minnow is five colors: Blueback, Ghost Minnow, Perfect Shad, Smokey Shad and SXE Shad.
Monster A-Rig - Monster Fishing Tackle
Monster A-Rig Umbrella Rig
Alabama Style Rig
The Monster A-Rig is an umbrella style lure that possesses a central head from which five wires extend; each wire features a snap swivel for attaching a lure of your choice. The popularity of the Alabama style rigs cannot be overstated. After the win by Paul Elias at the FLW Tour Event on Lake Guntersville, the rig caught on like wildfire claiming responsibility for three straight national tournament wins and forever changing the sport of bass fishing. Anglers all over the country have reported phenomenal success using this type of lure and the reports continue to roll in. Record breaking catches, unimaginable catch rates, and many fish tales have been the results of anglers experimenting with umbrella rigs.
Still, there are many unanswered questions when choosing to use this type of lure. First and foremost anglers may not be aware of just how to set up the unrigged contraption. Out of the package the lure exhibits a straight and narrow appearance that needs to be adjusted in order to be fished properly. Although there are several ways to bend the wires, the two most popular wire configurations are as follows:
- One wire bent straight down, three wires bent through the middle, with the remaining wire bent upward at the same angle as the bottom wire.
- Two wires bent down at the same angle, one middle wire, the top two wires bent to mirror the bottom two wires.
Lets use a three hook restriction as an example: When restricted to three hooks its best to configure the wires with the two-one-two arrangement. Attach a jig head to the bottom wires and the middle wire. In order to achieve a lure that runs straight its best to use two slightly heavier jig heads on the bottom wires and a slightly lighter jig head in the middle. The remaining two wires will house the teaser baits.
When fishing any type of Alabama Rig we recommend the following gear considerations:
- Rod: Swimbait rods that can handle 3-5oz - several rod companies are developing umbrella rig specific rods
- Reel:
Choose a reel with a high line capacity spool - we also recommend a
6.1:1 or higher speed reel that can adapt to the diverse conditions the
umbrella rig thrives in - Line: 50-80lb braided line
- Hook: Swimbait jig heads ranging from 1/8-3/8oz are commonly used when employing soft plastic swimbaits
- Five Wires
- Length: 6.5" line tie to snap swivels
- Unweighted head
- Premium components
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
FLW Table Rock Winning Baits
Brent Long Winning Baits |
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While most in the area fished crankbaits, Long concentrated on one technique – flipping what he called “trash” for prespawn largemouths. In reality it was a mixture of sticks, stumps and lay-downs – any wood that had washed up on shore since the water came up a week ago. Long flipped the wood with either a black and blue jig made by Ernest Langley (tipped with a Charlie's Chunk) or a Charlie's Worms Flippin' Bug. Long would make several pitches at each piece, starting at the outside and working his way in. “I grew up watching and idolizing Hank Parker and Denny Brauer; they were dirty, shallow-water fishermen,” Long said. “But it's so hard to win a tournament shallow nowadays because those fish get so beat up; you almost have to find a school. But that's what I like to do; that's what I do best.” We offer several similar products:
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2nd Place - Spencer Shuffield Baits |
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The 2011 Co-angler of the Year crushed the Table Rock bass this week on a modified umbrella rig called the Swim N' Frenzy. With shorter wires, smaller Keitech Swing Impact swimbaits and tiny willow blades, the entire rig can be thrown and pitched with ease. While Missouri state law allows only three hooks, Shuffield has already won a BFL event on Lake Ouachita with the bigger five-hook version.
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3rd Place - Troy Morrow Baits |
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Morrow worked both the clear and the dirty water near the State Park. On day one, he sampled the clear water and struggled. He thrived in the dirty water on days two and three but a gut instinct told him to return to the clear water Sunday due to the boat pressure in the dirty water. It turned out to be the right decision. “In the clear water, I was using an original Wiggle Wart painted by Xtreme Lure Creations in a green pumpkin crawfish pattern,” said Morrow. “What can you say about the Wiggle Wart? We keep throwing them and the bass don't seem to figure it out because they keep eating them.”
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4th Place - Clint Brownlee Baits |
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“I was catching most of my fish out a bit in the 5- to 10-foot range,” said the Tifton, Ga., pro. “When the water started dropping, I decided to fish steeper banks.” Brownlee said he felt most comfortable in the dirty water and never had inclination to play the sight-fishing game in the clear water. His key baits were Strike King 3XD and a Lucky Craft 1.5 crankbait in browns and crawfish colors.
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