I wasn't a believer in this bait in the beginning but I have seen it Trigger bites when nothing else will..However my landing ratio is downright pitiful on Larger Fish. I have tried Castledine's System of rod and line.Heavy action rod and 20 Pound Flouro. Then backed it off to a med action and mono with no change. Anyone had this issue and have any suggestions?
I've broken at least a half a dozen bills off of them. I like the bait but don't let it bang around in rock at all.
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I have broken bills but, but to me its just like a crankbait or trap..... if they are on the back hook, your ratio will have higher potential to loose fish after hookup. I use both the swank and hybrid hunter.
The shallow nature of the bait means if the fish wants to breach alot this can mean alot of lost fish.
Last edited by BMCD; 01-29-2025 at 06:48 AM.
Bryan McDonough
2023 Nitro Z21 XL
Nitro Team
FWIW, using a braided line split ring may help keep the fish pinned a bit better.
I fish mine on the same rod I throw a 10xd on, I have found that having right blend of power and action helps a lot. I fight fish the same way as I would on a 10xd as well.
To the OP.
Sounds like you need to sharpen or change your hooks. Try the KVD's.
I fish mine on a MH BPS Crankin Stick and seldom loose a fish.
30 braid, 20 mono leader.
Thanks Guys
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