monkeyonthemoon Posted May 27, 2022 Report Share Posted May 27, 2022 (edited) Got the matte trout one, and changed out the hooks with 4x for big stripers. Took it out for the first time on the Sac River and it was a tough day and only got 1 blowup. The bait walks really well, it glides pretty effortlessly or it can also be worked for more violent action. This was my first time using a topwater over 6” and it was awesome! I’d recommend using 80lb braid to a 130lb SPRO clip. You could also do well with a short leader because it does tangle a bit in the braid although I managed to reduce the tangle as I learned the bait. Edited May 27, 2022 by monkeyonthemoon BayAreaAngler and Jim137a 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer_518 Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 I have one on the way and can't wait to throw it. After I fish it I'll come back with my feedback as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefchris Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 full thread here on it, love that bait, got some of the newer 180 size on the way as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASS_SWINGER Posted July 2, 2022 Report Share Posted July 2, 2022 I have one and think it’s garbage compared to a punker. Definitely not a bait you can work fast and aggressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJSwimbatslinger Posted July 3, 2022 Report Share Posted July 3, 2022 6 hours ago, BASS_SWINGER said: I have one and think it’s garbage compared to a punker. Definitely not a bait you can work fast and aggressive You can’t walk it like a normal spook, idk about a punker I’ve never fished one. But you can most definitely work it quick and aggressive, or slow it down and make exaggerated sweeps with it. The key is to also pull the bait with the rod, like the typical walk but let the rod travel more, basically pulling it across the water during a walk Chef actually recommended me this bait and it’s awesome! It’s a fun bait to fish regardless. Plus you don’t have to worry about a bad batch of wood or whatever. More consistent in action and readily available. This one smoked it over a drop off while I was working it aggressively Jim137a 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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