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Originally Posted by DJ Muller
If you were heading into a big bass zone tonight and where carrying only arties, what lures would you carry (throw)? Be specific on who's lure, color, and why you think bass prefer that lure over others.
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DJ based solely on this question and no facts given above in your question (structure, wind, etc.) I would go with the following:
- 2.5 oz Pt. Jude Butterfish in Gold - This is a tin that I can work the upper level of the watercolum at a very slow speed and can get great casting distance covering a lot of water. I prefer the gold for that extra bling bling factor if the water is cloudy. Extremely versatile lure and my go to tin at almost all times. (Joe thank you for making a great product
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- Afterhours 2.5 oz Needlefish 8 inches Green over white or gold Belly - This is a very versatile needle because it has a very slow sink rate that will allow me to work all parts of the water column. I prefer the green top, because if i wanted to work it on the extreme bottom of the water column the green resembles many of the baitfish the bass will be targeting (i.e, sand eels) and in the middle water column the green can represent a very large spearing. Additionally, this lure has a great swimming action and is extremely versatile as I can pencil pop with it and puff it along the bottom at 2 or 3 minute intervals if needed. Extermely versatile lure, that casts extremely well. (Don thank you for making a great product
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- 2.0 oz Smiling Bill Jetty Caster (All white) - This is a bucktail that you can pretty much work the depths of the water column with and can trim the trailer to presesnt different baits. Larger pork rind to resemble bigger bait, thinner porkrind to resemble. white as it can resemble a lot of different bait and if you need to attract on color i find the pork rind to be much better. You can also turn this lure into a great eel immitator by adding a sluggo or a hogy or another trailer. everyone knows the versatility of this lure. The larger hook and the strength of the hook is what sets me apart.
DJ this was a very difficult question. I know that there were items i left off like a darter and danny plug, bottle plug and a Big Water Pikie. If i have success with the dartcaster and it acts as a danny and a darter, that may have to go on the list. But if you asked me to meet you anywhere with a chance at big bass at anytime, without any knowledge of the structure we would be fishing or the surrounding conditions these would be my choices.
FYI if you need someone to fish with you for those large give me a call anytime buddy
and I will show you what these 3 lures can do.
Great question, thank god our surfbags hold many plugs!!!
Billy
FYI - I was stuck in Chicago at the airport and could not make the meeting, my apologies buddy