lure

Pflueger President review

July 26, 2015 by jim 4 Comments

I was on the hunt for a new spinning reel so I asked the members of our trusty forum for a recommendation. The only criteria for me was a set price, and it had to be under $75. I have more expensive reels, but I knew I could get a solid reel for below the $75 price point. After reading the member recommendations and doing a boat load of online research, I settled on the Pflueger… ...Read More

Lucky Craft Keroll Max

December 10, 2014 by jim Leave a Comment

Another popper to add to my list. Obviously a knock off from the classic Jitterbug but still one I want to try. Below is a youtube video of the Lucky Craft Keroll Max, check it out and let me know what you think? Winner or another lure that just sits in the box and collects dust?… ...Read More

9 Pound Smallmouth Bass!

May 20, 2014 by jim

Are you kidding me? This fish is a pig! For sure a fish of a lifetime. We know smallmouth bass are one of the best fighting fish out there, imagine one that is 9 pounds. Congrats man! Eric Haataja (Plano/Frabill Pro staffer) and Ben Royce (Plano Synergy Pro Staff Coordinator) caught a giant smallmouth bass in Southern Wisconsin on May 16th, 2014. It was caught on… ...Read More

Rapala Scatter Rap

March 7, 2013 by jim Leave a Comment

Rapala has a new lure and concept coming out that might just change things in the lure industry called the Rapala Scatter Rap. The Rapala Scatter Rap series of lures uses a new unique lip called the scatter lip. The Scatter lip is designed for Evasive and erratic swimming action according to their website. I cant wait to get my hands on a few to try them out. The Scatter… ...Read More

The Alabama Rig

November 3, 2011 by jim Leave a Comment

The Alabama Rig is here. Is the Alabama Rig the next big thing or has it caught the fishing masses? I am not a fan of it for tournament use but for food I think it awesome. Trying to buy one can cost you anywhere from $15 to the unthinkable on ebay….for a bunch of wire? You can not argue it’s success though. I will pass on them for now and pick one up in the clearance… ...Read More