- Captain
Dave Jefford, the Lureman, says of the Weedeen:
-
- 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.
-
- 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.
-
- 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.
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