The biggest drawback when using a jointed plug is the loss of distance. 9 out of 10 fishermen ALWAYS want distance and think distance is always the key. With this fact, most fishermen don't invest enough time in a jointed plug to make a proper distinction. I am a big fan of jointed plugs. When applicable, I love tossing one out there. However, aside from castability, there is also the question of durability. Will a jointed plug endure the head shaking and plug rubbing that big Bass can produce? When you lose confidence in a plug, you fish it less. Jointed plugs create doubt - which creates lack of useage - which leads to fewer reports - and the dominos keep falling. For the record, I am also a big fan of "Distance". For the greatest fact that distance increases the amount of water covered, it often takes precedence in what you're casting. Jointed plugs have their place. Every plug does, you just have to know when and HOW to use that plug.
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