Wicked Balls
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SLOmofo
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Interisting. I always liked Wiggle Warts.
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Zappu_Abare_Dama_Wicked_Ball_Treble_Hook_Weight_2pk/descpage-AADWTH.html
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Zappu_Abare_Dama_Wicked_Ball_Treble_Hook_Weight_2pk/descpage-AADWTH.html
GotMyAlly
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I got a couple yesterday. I'm interested to see how they perform.
GotMyAlly
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Where I really think they'll shine is on deep divers. When those ledge fish have seen a million other cranks running by at 20' depths, I'm hoping this will make mine stand out a little bit. One thing I don't like is how it just screws on. There's really no positive locking mechanism to keep it from unscrewing and backing off (and leaving $2 worth of tungsten on the bottom). Probably will take a pair of needle nose and crimp the spiral closed once I've got 'em on there.
SLOmofo
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Maybe a little shrink tube on the wire then put it on.
GotMyAlly
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That's a good idea!
hullbilly
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Interesting. In my latest Bassmaster magazine, Kevin Short showed a pic of a modified crankbait. He used lead wire to wrap around the back treble hook. I believe he does this to tune a crankbait for suspending, but never really condsidered the eratic action part. Think I may try this.
SLOmofo
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Long ago I made a mold for treble hooks. Made floaters suspend or sink depending how much lead you removed. This Wicked Ball, I think works because the weight can shift around thus making the action erratic/change.