It really surprised me too because the plug is 8.25", but probably close to an avg sized perch... I had also cast in the same spot 6 times to test different retrieves, and the last retrieve was the sweeping action.... The best part was the bass hit the plug 3 times. The first time I felt a slight bump. The next time is when the bass took the hook, and the last time I saw the bass hit the plug with the hook still in its mouth. Each time the bass hit, it moved to 6" to 1' in front of the plug and hit the plug in the exact same spot, in the exact same way. Also, FWIW the bass spit out the hook and I plan to retrieve it tomorrow.
I'm also usually OCD about my terminal tackle, but my excitement/curiosity of this plug most certainly got the best of me.
Larry, good thread and here's to everyone contributing.
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