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03-27-2006, 07:37 PM
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Where'd he go?
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Rhody
Posts: 849
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I have two, I have caught with them but nothing large (over 12 lbs). Probably my fault for not using them much, not one of my go to plugs. B123 was right they don't cast well, best bet would be drifting a B-way or trolling. I was just comtemplating dumping mine as well.
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03-27-2006, 10:20 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Manhattan
Posts: 305
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My humble review: they look great... but terrible action/ swimming ability... & obviously poor castability... & questionable durability... & not sure-- but they don't seem through- wired?...
One of the few Gags' failures, IMHO! (Love the Mambo Minnows & Mr. Bunkers...)
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03-28-2006, 08:42 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: New Haven County, CT
Posts: 3,885
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The older ones swim like %$%$%$%$. Add 5 grams of weight to the chin and they work better. Newer ones are improved. Pink is supposed to be good in the herring rivers.
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03-28-2006, 09:30 AM
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Night Stalker
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: ............
Posts: 3,605
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I've seen decent fish taken on this plug in the surf. However I don't see how you justify it taking up one of the the precious few slots you have in your surf bag. There are so many other choices that are more effective and versatile in surf conditions. It has a nice profile but I think of it more as a boat lure.
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03-28-2006, 10:29 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Wareham, MA
Posts: 303
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The original ones do need weight added to the front. The new ones are fine and troll very well. I use one all the time while using something else on the other rod holder.
I don't know about them being able to handle a beating on the rocks but they do hold up to bluefish. I like the size. I can grip the body of the lure firmly in my hand and not get poked while unhooking a fish. Actually, that is one of the things I always like about the Gags line is that they "get it" with regard to size/shape and hook size. You can hardly go wrong (unlike perhaps Yo-Zury and others). Although, for the record, the Slammer is now being built/sold by Bliz Lures (weight issue has been corrected) and there are a ton of colors/patterns available now.
I generally don't catch big fish no matter what I use (I'm perfectly happy with 30'' fish), so take this for what it is worth.
I'm hoping the Slammer's silouette is going to payoff even more this year given the ban on herring.
Good Luck,
Mike
P.S.
If you are still looking to dump your Slammers, and they are the newer ones, then I'd be interested in a good deal.
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"Successful management of striped bass,
and all fish for that matter, is 90 percent
commonsense guesswork."
-- Ted Williams
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03-28-2006, 10:56 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Uh, in a spot....
Posts: 5,451
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Tuna like them.  |
Why even try......... 
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03-28-2006, 11:01 AM
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My brother is bald
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Parts Unknown
Posts: 4,516
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Dead stick em in current when herring are around.
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seals + plovers = 
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