You listed your combo, but what size/weight sleeper are you using?
You listed your combo, but what size/weight sleeper are you using?
Ok so I’m guessing the 3”? To be honest, I think you have the wrong mindset and thinking of them as just swimbaits. Yes they are like swimbaits but they are more like a jig/swimbait hybrid.
For the 2.4 in 3/8 oz I use the ALX Maesteo.
For the 3 inch in 1/2 oz or 3/4 oz I use the ALX Toadface which is a casting MH+.
I started with the Deptuty which is a MH but even then, I felt like I needed more power to set the hook so I started using the Toadface and no more lost fish.
So in my opinion, I think you needed a more powerful combo.
On a side note, a lot of the sleepers are not that sharp out of the package. I use a Spyderco ceramic fine stone to touch up the hooks straight up the package. Spyderco stone is $23 and is a game changer.
Here is a video of my son and I in a tournament using the dark sleeper for smallies. Our best success was dragging it like a football jig. Occasionally popping it. Also, yes check the hooks. they can be dull. Using MH 15lb flouro. Very good hook up percentage with that setup.
Do you guys fish these only in waters that have gobies?
Not to threadjack too much, but can you share any details about when the Megabass Sleeper Craw may be generally available for us desperate smallmouth bass fishing folks in the North Country to buy and hoard? TIA!
No worries if this global supply fiasco is hindering production/distribution, it seems to be the new normal now.
Last edited by City17Banner; 03-20-2022 at 09:51 PM.
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Would love to hear if Mark has any ETA on the Sleeper Gill too!
Mark is the one that told me about the way they skip, btw. That PM conversation completely changed the way I thought about that bait! I owe you, sir!
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Thanks for the update on the Sleeper Craw sir!
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