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Published in 2008 Spring Issue of The Kansas
Angler
Fishing the Snack Daddy Split Stick,
Vicious Fishing Line and Angler Logs
Snack Daddy Split Stick gives
great action, versatility
I would like to share one of my favorite lures
with you, the Snack Daddy Split Stick. What sets the split stick
apart from other cigar type soft plastic lures is the split tails;
it gives this bait far more action and versatility.
I use the lure for flipping, Carolina rigging,
and the most popular, shaky head tactics.
My favorite way to use it is with a number three
wide gap hook on fifteen pound Vicious Fluorocarbon and a seven
foot medium heavy Classic Destiny Rod.
How you rig the lure is very important. If you
look at it, you will notice how the one end is cut into five
small tails.
Rig it Texas style, but the most important aspect
is to rig the number three hook all the way to the end of the
split between the two tails. Watching as you move the lure you
will notice how the lure's tails separate and move with any action
you give it. The same applies with a shaky head or Carolina rig.
If you need it a more subtle, rig it weightless
and hook it so the tails lay against each other. The tails will
create a flutter action as it sinks, and when if you dead stick
it, the tails will move ever so lightly, drawing the fish to
strike.
The Snack Daddy Split Stick comes in all fish catching
colors. My favorites are white for bedding fish, bluegill for
small ponds, and green pumpkin when fishing for smallmouth Bass.
If you live in Kansas you can find the full line
up of Snack Daddy Split Sticks and another great item the Snack
Daddy Pro tubes at Zeiner's Bass Shop or visit the store's web
site www.zeiners.com.
When you go fishing you always want to catch a
big fish. The Snack Daddy Split Stick can defiantly get you that
hog.
For the "Ultimate Strike"
.....choose Vicious
Have you tried Vicious Fishing Line yet? Vicious
line made its debut in 2007 and has made its mark on the fishing
world with Elite Pro Bass fisherman Jason Quinn, Jeff Reynolds
and local Kansas tournament anglers.
Don't think that because the professionals are
using it means it will cost you that new rod and reel you were
looking at. Vicious line is the most cost effective line on the
market, especially if you're looking for a no stretch fluorocarbon
line; Vicious Fluorocarbon is priced competitively with 250 yards
retailing at $9.99.
Vicious is also for all styles of fishing from
off shore, big game cat fishing, to the new pan fish series.
The Pan Fish Series product line has a new "HI-VIS yellow"
line. It is available in 2-8 lb test and has the same great characteristics
of low stretch, low memory, abrasion resistance, affordable price
and great visibility to detect the slightest bites.
The only place in Kansas where you can find it
is at Zeiners Bass Shop in Wichita. Stop by the Wichita Boat
show and visit me at Classic Destiny Custom Rods or the Zeiner's
Bass Booth. If you are interested or have any questions about
the Vicious Fishing line series. I would be happy to answer any
questions you might have.
Advantages of your Kansas Angler
Log
A great tool to help build a relationship with
your sponsors and keep friends and family updated of your fishing
adventures is with the Kansas Angler log, the Kansas Angler log
has helped me receive sponsorship deals and keep friends informed
about my day on the lake.
If you're anything like me, I don't have the knowledge
to start my own Web Page or maintain one at that. Well The Kansas
Angler has taken the guess work out of it.
You send The Angler your pictures with a write
up, it will then be posted on the Kansas Angler website in a
way that give us a virtual website under your name for easy viewing.
With the Angler log you receive space for you sponsor
advertising; a current log that incorporates your pictures with
a short caption of the day's event, even a Résumé
for future sponsors can be placed.
The Kansas Angler website receives a large number
of hits every day, giving you exposure. This in itself is a big
advantage for marketing your sponsors with little effort from
you.
Another great advantage is making friends with
similar interest in what you love to do, and how or what you
like to fish for. I've made many friends with the Angler Log,
sharing information about local lakes or lakes that I might be
traveling to for tournaments.
If you're looking for a great tool to help make
the connection with sponsorship or just a place of your own to
post pictures of your fishing adventures, this is something every
fisherman needs. You can lear more by giving Jim at Zeiner's
Bass Shop a call at 316-265-5551 or Stop by the Kansas Sport
and Travel Show Feb. 21-24 to talk with me on the advantages
of having your very own internet Kansas Angler log.
You can also learn more by going to kansasangler.com
and click on the Angler Logs link on the left side toward the
bottom of the links.
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