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Bass U,

There are a lot of vibrating jig options out there to choose from. I was wondering, is there a difference in the thump/vibration/noise put off by the standard chatterbait/jackhammer coffin blade versus the rounded blades (i.e. D&M vibrating jigs) versus the round perforated blades (i.e. Picasso) versus the diamond style (i.e. voodoo)? I read a lot about the success of the original D&M bladed jigs (before patent restrictions) and wonder what made them stand out from the rest, other than how the blade was connected to the jig? With prespawn/spawn quickly approaching, would you favor one blade style over the other during different seasons? Finally, knowing that different vibrating jigs each give off varying levels of vibration, aggressiveness, and noise would you favor one blade style over another during certain situations in bass fishing (power, finesse, noise, silent, weather, water clarity, water temp)?

Thank you!

Bass U,

With the fish moving into their summer patterns, I’ve gotten into skipping frogs under docks and overhanging brush. My question is about line - what line setup is best for skipping frogs; Straight braid? Braid to floro leader? Straight floro? Also, what pound line is best?

If you have any other tips to maximize efficiency, hookup ratio, rod/reel setup, and minimize backlashes any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!