Like exposed hook underspins but don't like how they snag easily? Have a bunch of old underspins already? Add a jig spinner for more flash and weedless performance. Has worked well at Barrett for largemouth and San Diego Bay for spotties.
You could buy https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Flatlan ... aAQAvD_BwE or just make your own as described above. In my case, I already had some old Roadrunner underspins and a few jig spinners so I gave it a try. For the tail, I used a 2.5" Z-man swimbait tail (Slim Swimz) secured with a dab of superglue. Casts further than a spinner bait of the same weight due to not having a silicone skirt.
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Anyone else get an itchy rash in the ankle area from long float tube days? The only thing I found to prevent it is a stiff beeswax product such as https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006UIUGVE?re ... in_title_1 . Bike chamois lube, petroleum jelly, anti-chafe balm and body glide all helped but not enough. I also wear low friction socks such as Wright double layer socks.
I have not tried putting bread sacks over socks, that might work too. The beeswax also works if you get chafing on the bottom of the thighs.
I have not tried putting bread sacks over socks, that might work too. The beeswax also works if you get chafing on the bottom of the thighs.
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Not sure if that would work as the feet and socks are usually quite damp or even wet after hours in the float tube, either from sweat or microleaks.
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Some things I do with my rods:
1. Add heat shrink tubing around the tip to prevent tangles. Get some just big enough to slip past the tip and apply heat to shrink it over any edges that catch the line. You could also replace the tip with something like https://www.amazon.com/LINGUANG-Profile ... 9hdGY&th=1 but the heat shrink tubing works very well, maybe even better.
2. Add a fore grip. Many bait casting rods do not have foregrips as they intend you to palm the reel. But holding by the foregrip is better for fighting fish and better for feeling the line between the thumb and forefinger to detect bites. I use bicycle handlebar tape and vinyl electrical tape for this.
3. Once the foregrip is added, you will need to add a hook holder to replace the one that is covered up. I prefer the dropshot style, even to the point of putting it on rods that already have a foregrip but don't have that style of holder. That style is nice for Texas rigged baits too. I just use nylon sewing thread and clear nail polish to put in on. https://mudhole.com/products/dropshot-h ... YFRPrIVTjA
1. Add heat shrink tubing around the tip to prevent tangles. Get some just big enough to slip past the tip and apply heat to shrink it over any edges that catch the line. You could also replace the tip with something like https://www.amazon.com/LINGUANG-Profile ... 9hdGY&th=1 but the heat shrink tubing works very well, maybe even better.
2. Add a fore grip. Many bait casting rods do not have foregrips as they intend you to palm the reel. But holding by the foregrip is better for fighting fish and better for feeling the line between the thumb and forefinger to detect bites. I use bicycle handlebar tape and vinyl electrical tape for this.
3. Once the foregrip is added, you will need to add a hook holder to replace the one that is covered up. I prefer the dropshot style, even to the point of putting it on rods that already have a foregrip but don't have that style of holder. That style is nice for Texas rigged baits too. I just use nylon sewing thread and clear nail polish to put in on. https://mudhole.com/products/dropshot-h ... YFRPrIVTjA
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