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Moose · Post by **Moose** » Sat Dec 09, 2023 7:25 pm

What is the one bait you turn to when you just need to get a bite? For me it’s either a 4” Senko T rigged weightless or it’s the old school Fluttercraft worm on a drop shot. I feel like I can always buy a few bites on one of those two baits. What’s yours?

Fisheromen · Post by **Fisheromen** » Sat Dec 09, 2023 7:56 pm

Is that a lil' Brownie? I had forgotten about those. Caught a 7+ at Lake Ramona on one of those!

Mine is a neko-rigged Watermelon Seed Yum Dinger!

Moose · Post by **Moose** » Sat Dec 09, 2023 8:01 pm

A couple of Winter/Springs ago I could not buy a bite until I put one of these on. I actually got 36 fish( and I swear I am not exaggerating that number) during one trip to San V during an early spring trip on those worms dropshotted. Nothing big but lots of fun 2lb fish.

Early release · Post by **Early release** » Sun Dec 10, 2023 9:46 am

It's even in my picture, I am almost always throwing a #7 Silver Rapala first. I try to play about with a couple lures each trip out to just get more adaptable, but you can bet if I am fishing, my light spinning rod with 4# or 6# test mono and #7 Rapala are with me. #2 favorite is a popper, either Googan or Megabass, occasionally the Hula Popper.

VinnyBass · Post by **VinnyBass** » Sun Dec 10, 2023 12:45 pm

Actually it depends on the time of year I am fishing, but a Texas rig(with a light tungsten weight) using either a 5" pumpkin colored
thin Senko or a 6" MM Roboworm usually is a good choice.
but.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Ok..Ok... even though I don't always use it, a drop shot rig with a small plastic worm probably works the best at the odds of getting a bite or landing a bass. What's funny is that over the years how many times I have given advice to new bass anglers to use a drop shot rig as their best chance to catch a bass, yet for me(I really do not know why exactly) it is usually a last resort for me to try to pick up a couple bass or to try to avoid a skunk. So, if any of you see me using one.....it pretty much means I am having a rough fishing day....ha ha

Also a 4" regular Senko fly-lined or with a small nail weight can be pretty deadly at times.

CorsoEnthusiast · Post by **CorsoEnthusiast** » Sun Dec 10, 2023 1:04 pm

Two easy answers for me.
6” roboworm on a dropshot
Megabass Vision 110 Jr + 1 (or any of the 110 family jerkbaits, they all get bit)

Both of those are in my 5 “desert island” baits, along with a white spinnerbait, a 10-12’ diving crankbait, and the 5” Slim Senko.

risentidefishing · Post by **risentidefishing** » Sun Dec 10, 2023 2:52 pm

T-Rig Green Pumpkin Baby Brush Hog will get bit at any lake in SD! Grass, Rocks, Tules, Sticks it can do it all

JWall · Post by **JWall** » Mon Dec 11, 2023 9:48 am

Splitshot reaper, smoke salt and pepper.

Ol Dirty Basser · Post by **Ol Dirty Basser** » Mon Dec 11, 2023 11:47 am

4" Morning Dawn Robo DS, or T-rigged green pumpkin trick worm or 6" Aaron's Magic Robo. I usually start out hoping to throw something else all day, but sometimes you just need a bite.

Mcfish · Post by **Mcfish** » Tue Dec 12, 2023 8:45 am

JWall wrote: ↑Mon Dec 11, 2023 9:48 am Splitshot reaper, smoke salt and pepper.

Gotta love old school!

Early release · Post by **Early release** » Tue Dec 12, 2023 8:51 am

JWall wrote: ↑Mon Dec 11, 2023 9:48 am Splitshot reaper, smoke salt and pepper.

What's funny to me, is when we last fished at San V together, you and I mostly used our favorite baits.

JWall · Post by **JWall** » Tue Dec 12, 2023 8:57 am

Early release wrote: ↑Tue Dec 12, 2023 8:51 am
JWall wrote: ↑Mon Dec 11, 2023 9:48 am Splitshot reaper, smoke salt and pepper.
What's funny to me, is when we last fished at San V together, you and I mostly used our favorite baits.

That day got desperate pretty quick!

BeatTheSkunk · Post by **BeatTheSkunk** » Wed Dec 13, 2023 6:45 am

Man! Those Maroon Fluttercrafts were deadly for me, had my highest quantity of fish in one session off those. Can you find em anywhere anymore?

CorsoEnthusiast · Post by **CorsoEnthusiast** » Wed Dec 13, 2023 7:51 am

BeatTheSkunk wrote: ↑Wed Dec 13, 2023 6:45 am Man! Those Maroon Fluttercrafts were deadly for me, had my highest quantity of fish in one session off those. Can you find em anywhere anymore?

US Bait Co still makes them!

BeatTheSkunk · Post by **BeatTheSkunk** » Wed Dec 13, 2023 12:00 pm

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US Bait Co still makes them!
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Thanks Corso! (Opening my wallet now)

Moose · Post by **Moose** » Wed Dec 13, 2023 12:11 pm

Search EBay for them but, shhhh don’t tell anyone!

Mcfish · Post by **Mcfish** » Wed Dec 13, 2023 12:38 pm

The guy that originally made them moved to Texas from San Diego...they're still out there!

CorsoEnthusiast · Post by **CorsoEnthusiast** » Wed Dec 13, 2023 1:40 pm

Mcfish wrote: ↑Wed Dec 13, 2023 12:38 pm The guy that originally made them moved to Texas from San Diego...they're still out there!

Yup, Frank from US Bait Co! I just got a bunch of the 10” “artifishables” worms from him back in September after I caught my yearly PB (so far) on one. Great guy to deal with.

Ol Dirty Basser · Post by **Ol Dirty Basser** » Wed Dec 13, 2023 1:56 pm

Mcfish wrote: ↑Wed Dec 13, 2023 12:38 pm The guy that originally made them moved to Texas from San Diego...they're still out there!

I bet those Texas guys are like "you call that a worm?!" Fluttercrafts are SO not Texas.

VinnyBass · Post by **VinnyBass** » Wed Dec 13, 2023 4:16 pm

Ol Dirty Basser wrote: ↑Wed Dec 13, 2023 1:56 pm
Mcfish wrote: ↑Wed Dec 13, 2023 12:38 pm The guy that originally made them moved to Texas from San Diego...they're still out there!
I bet those Texas guys are like "you call that a worm?!" Fluttercrafts are SO not Texas.

"Now this here is a worm"

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