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Andi

Bass Tackle Depot now has a great selection of Shibui TwinSpin Spinnerbaits in stock!

These baits feature retractable arms for easy storage, Sampo swivels and light wire upper arms for ultimate vibration.

Andi

Fork is definately nice but in Feb will have lots of traffic. Contact James Caldemeyer for info http://www.officiallakeforktrophybass.com/ In feb you'll want white spinnerbaits and swim jigs in pearly shad patterns. Might be a good Trap bite, too. OH Ivie is off the beaten path and on fire lately. R...

Andi

No need to modify, it will burn across the surface like a buzzbait. It stays level, plus it makes an audible whirring sound when you do it. We've fished it on top both with and without a trailer. It's designed to be totally versatile and can be fished from the surface down about as deep as you want ...

Andi

Tackle Warehouse http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Talon_Cu ... SYANA.html

Andi

Have you seen the new Shibui Yana Swim Jig?

Here's the Press Release with more information. http://www.thefishingwire.com/story/227048
If anyone has any questions please let us know - we're happy to help!

Andi

Thank you for bringing this up. In addition to the points already made, the main source for economical tungsten manufacturing is China. A lead ban will not only impact numerous American jobs and families, but even more of our American dollars will go offshore as well.

Andi

Steve, I believe you have the spoon thing dialed in! Nice fish!

Andi

Scott, your technique is cool - I haven't heard of many using the spoon like that here in Texas. But then we don't have many of the rocky reservoirs like out West. For us, the key is finding schools of bass that are preying on large bait like white bass, small hybrids, gizzard shad or other large ba...

Andi

That's the meaning of the Japanese word Yuugyo. It also describes the performance of our new Shibui YuugyoTM Swim Jig. It has an inherent natural swimming action even without a trailer, and we've balanced it to perform with many popular trailers including the Optimum Double Diamond, Reaction Innovat...

Andi

NoCAL wrote:Andi,
I'm pretty sure it's not possible to modify a patent application but it does look like that.

NoCAL

I didn't think it possible either. I thought once technology was sumbitted that was it.

Andi

The patent was granted last December, so those who received the cease and desist letters sent out earlier this year have likely sought legal advice and will continue manufacturing as usual. What I find curious is that they applied way back in 2005. I think 5 years is a long time to grant a fairly si...

Andi

We've been field testing a new Shibui product with the help of California angler Chad Martin and Elite Series Pro Billy McCaghren. Those of you who already know about it will be happy to learn that we've successfully completed a small production test run and should begin having baits available withi...

Andi

Most companies who make plastic baits don't manufacture their own products, with the exception of Zoom. Because of the expense associated with the equipment necessary to mass produce plastic baits they contract with larger manufacturing companies with facilities and labor to handle the jobs. There a...

Andi

Most of us don't get rich in this industry. It's something you do out of passion for the sport rather than money. If you have good connections you may look into distributing product.

Andi

This thread is making me miss SoCal! Just out of curiosity, has anyone used the larger flutter spoons in surf?

Andi

Powder coat them.

Andi

Now I have another reason not to shop at BPS!

Andi

Thanks Jason!

Andi

Here's a couple new patterns I've put on our Big Dandy Flutter Spoons. Enjoy!

Blue Tilapia

Big O'Perch

Andi

Not to be contrary to the good advice given, but I wouldn't paint 'em until they stop working. If the fish don't care, you probably shouldn't. And secondly, seeing their condition may remind you that you've had the bait awhile and that you have been stressing the wire (stainless) on all those other...

Andi

I think a suspending jerkbait with a short bill and a wiggle action, like a Rogue, definately benefits from the feathers if you're using a jerk or twitch and let it sit for a while retrieve. I believe the feathers act like a parachute and help stop the bait more abruptly so it actually stops and sit...

Andi

Discipline is a must when using a fast reel for spinnerbaits. You wouldn't believe how many anglers tell me their spinnerbait won't run deep - what's the problem. Then I find out they're using a high speed 7-something reel. Blades can be downsized to compensate for the lift, however it's at the cost...

Andi

Is this just for boat dealers?

Andi

Mark, I have no idea. I've never bought or used any. I know quite a few custom painters use them, though. The only one's I've messed around with are some Jackall Aragon SR knockoffs from Predator Baits which seem to work great.

Andi

I don't think it's that old; stick on 3-d eyes are a fairly new addition to mainstream crankbaits. Have you looked at Barlow's and the other places with knock-off bodies? Lots of the blanks are clear and most of them use 3-d eyes.

Andi

If you like finesse jigs, now's a great time to stock up! We've taken 20% off our Hardball Finesse Jigs starting today through next Sunday the 31st. They come in 5/16 and 7/16oz and are built on a 4/0 flat eye Mustad Ultrapoint light wire hook. And, in addition to the 44 colors listed online, I'm ha...

Andi

We're proud to welcome Arkansas Elite Angler Billy McCaghren to our Team Talon family! In addition to a lengthy list of tournament accomplishments, Billy holds the title of 2009 Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie Of The Year and has also earned a spot in the upcoming Bassmasters Classic at lay Lake. Hav...

Andi

Was the bill squared or round, and were the eyes painted over a 3d bump or stick-on?

Andi

Thanks for the compliments! Actually, they're a little different that the Paycheck skirts. We've designed a unique center bead to create a clicking sound when it comes in contact with the bullet weight, and added rattles to the package. The rattles can be removed if desired. I'd be happy to make the...

Andi

No, sadly Kalin's doesn't make the Mogambo anymore. When they started getting scarce I bought up every bag I could find, and they're quite unpopular with most anglers so everytime I find unwanted ones laying around I confiscate them pronto! I heard about someone out west hand pouring a similar garga...

Andi

Good deal! Hope it's ok. I had my truck stolen out there and they found it about 6 months later - in Watts! I had to go pick it up from a garage with a crabby old guy and two really mean rottwielers chained up to a big tire rim. I discovered it was stripped (no surprise) and didn't run (surprise), s...

Andi

body length: the jacket comes to belt line and the parka covers to about the pants pocket. get the parka, cause when you sit down the jacket style usually rides up leaving your lower back exposed Especially for women - even with the elastic bottom on the jacket loosened, it rides right up our curve...

Andi

I've never learned to swim a jig. I've messed around with swimming an arkie style head around docks and standing timber, but I've never developed a feel for it. Give me an old Mogambo grub T-rigged with a little 1/4oz bullet weight and I can usually do some major damage swimming that getup.

Andi

Good luck and I hope you find it - sounds like a great truck. My dad had a totally decked out 2008 Ford F350 4x4 that was stolen the day before Thanksgiving out of Laredo, Texas. It's incredible the number of trucks fitting the same description that are stolen down there. Supposedly they're poular f...

Andi

OMG - that's funny! I'm a bank beater at heart and I love pitching a flipping or grass jig into close cover like bush and grass. I let it fall, shake it and move on to the next nook or cranny. I think what does it for me is the challenge of putting the bait where "no bait has gone before",...

Andi

We've just released our new Talon Series Magnum Rattlin' FlipSkirts, a supersized version of our Rattlin' FlipSkirts made with Living Rubber and silicone accents. The long 4 -5 inch, super full skirt really flares out, and the slightest movement creates extreme action. For those of you who love Texa...

Andi

Thanks DanO! I should have been more clear on that before.

Andi

Our color selection of Rattlin' FlipSkirts continues to grow as anglers request custom colors to match their favorite Texas rig plastics. If you're not familiar with them, The Rattlin' FlipSkirts are a super durable rattling, clicking enhancement for Texas rigged baits. The center bead is made of a ...

Andi

We'd like to extend a warm welcome to California Pro Chad Martin as he joins our Team Talon family. Many of you likely know Chad and can attest to his professionalism and angling success. We couldn't be more proud that he has joined our family. Please check out Chad's Team Talon profile for more inf...

Andi

As long as the beer bottles are safe!

Andi

Was just told there was another quake out there today - no details on where. Hope everyone's ok. That's one thing I don't miss about living there. The Sylmar quake in '72 was my first rodeo - lived on N. Fairfax between Sunset and Hollywood, and it wasn't even that bad there! Prayers sent for your s...

Andi

Oldschool, are you sure? I thought RoHS only affected European countries and what they could produce and import. I guess I need to follow up on this issue.

Andi

I'm not aware of any lead based paint sold domestically. There are some art clay dyes that contain lead but they're not used in fishing lures. China is another story, who knows what they're putting on.

Andi

I want to exhibit at ICAST and Bass Jam.

Andi

I know, I know. But I didn't name it! When they told me the name I thought they were kidding (I'm a little gullible at times). I even got into an argument with my husband and Matsubu over it and told them that can't possibly be the name because that's for, well, you know. Then I googled it and sure ...

Andi

What a wierd name. Does anyone use Brown Eye Shad color out there at all? It's a serious old school color around here in East Texas. I just did this custom One Knocker for a friend who has a stash of traps with the original Brown Eye pattern. Any interest in a Shibui Spinnerbait in this pattern? htt...

Andi

My Mama warned me about people like hippie....

Andi

Here's one of my latest custom Shibui Spinnerbait patterns. The blades look totally enormous in the photo but they're actually #3.5 and #4.5 on a 3/8oz head. The reverse sides of these are bright nickel. For those of you who may not know, I'm into putting custom paint on blades and spoons. And the b...

Andi

Ha! Come to Texas and try to take away our DD22's and traps! You'll have to pry them out of our cold, dead hands!

Andi

Thank you, makes perfect sense. I wish I'd have thought of that back in my Lake Of The Ozarks days!

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