- Captain
Dave Jefford, the Lureman, says of the Weedeen:
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- First
of all, I am a topwater fisherman. There is
nothing more exciting than watching a big fish
explode the surface on a plug
you are working. I have used many of the popular
lures with success. A lot depends, however, on
the conditions and the
aggressiveness of the fish on any given day.
Often a fish will respond, but will not close
that last bit to take the bait. This
sounds like a case for a sinking lure, but if you
are working the shallows over weeds or
obstructions, you will have to
keep the lure at a speed the fish may not care
for. I have often found myself in this situation.
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- When
I began to carve lures of red cedar, I wanted to
make one that was versatile, a lure that could be
worked on the top as
well as just below the surface, and slowly, if
needed. A lure that was easy to cast in the wind
and that hooked and held
fish well was my goal.
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- After
many efforts, I came up with the Weedeen. It
casts like a dart and its free-swinging trebles
hold fish very well. Best
of all, it has the action to be worked slowly,
keeping it longer in the lunker's lair. For best
results, tie the Weedeen with
a good loop knot, twitch it gently, pull it under
the surface or swim it below, stopping at
intervals. Keep
a firm grip on the rod.
| Captain Dave's Super Cedar is the most versatile and effective topwater you can throw.
Twitch it. Walk it. The Super Cedar will dive, dart, and walk, sub-surface. |
