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 Am I the last person in Texas to try an A -rig?
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12/19/22 01:39 AM
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Cuervo Jones
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I was out shopping today and picked up a couple of Yum-brellas. I usually throw jerkbaits and crankbaits at suspended bass, but with all the recent (decade long…I’m slow) hype about them, I figured I’d give them a try. Am I the last holdout? Any vital information I should know ahead of time? I’ll be using 50# braid on a heavy, 7’ rod and a 7.1:1 ratio reel. The DD’s should be throwing themselves into my boat from what I deduce from all the online videos and discussions about them.
Last edited by Cuervo Jones; 12/19/22 01:48 PM.
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Re: Am I the last person in Texas to throw an A -rig?
[Re: Cuervo Jones]
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12/19/22 01:59 AM
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grout-scout
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Most hated lure that I’ve thrown/own, horrible to cast into the wind and constantly snagging on itself. Save yourself the trouble and throw it away now.
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Re: Am I the last person in Texas to throw an A -rig?
[Re: Cuervo Jones]
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12/19/22 02:08 AM
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goodman_fishing
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They have their moments when they shine, but I have found they seem to not be very versatile for me.
Check tactical bassin for a-rig setup videos.
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Re: Am I the last person in Texas to throw an A -rig?
[Re: Cuervo Jones]
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12/19/22 02:08 AM
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Minner Bucket
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A-rig is my new found favorite technique. Couple things, 7’ rod and 7 gear reel are setting you up for failure. You need an almost 8’ rod and a slower gear ratio reel.
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Re: Am I the last person in Texas to throw an A -rig?
[Re: Cuervo Jones]
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12/19/22 02:09 AM
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Rayzor
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I love them for certain situations, just like so many other lures.
Be safe, Rayzor ![[Linked Image]](http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp267/JLedbetter/th_Boatpics036.jpg) 2001 Triton Tx-21/225 Mercury EFI
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Re: Am I the last person in Texas to throw an A -rig?
[Re: grout-scout]
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12/19/22 02:14 AM
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KnotTexan
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Most hated lure that I’ve thrown/own, horrible to cast into the wind and constantly snagging on itself. Save yourself the trouble and throw it away now.  
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Re: Am I the last person in Texas to throw an A -rig?
[Re: Cuervo Jones]
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12/19/22 02:15 AM
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GarySHO
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A 7 gear is going to wear you out. Get something in the 5's
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Re: Am I the last person in Texas to throw an A -rig?
[Re: Cuervo Jones]
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12/19/22 02:29 AM
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Nope you’re not cause I won’t throw one.
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Re: Am I the last person in Texas to throw an A -rig?
[Re: Minner Bucket]
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12/19/22 02:34 AM
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tmd11111
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A-rig is my new found favorite technique. Couple things, 7’ rod and 7 gear reel are setting you up for failure. You need an almost 8’ rod and a slower gear ratio reel. ^^^This^^^ I use a 7’8” rod with a 6.3:1 reel
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Re: Am I the last person in Texas to throw an A -rig?
[Re: KnotTexan]
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12/19/22 02:43 AM
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grout-scout
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Most hated lure that I’ve thrown/own, horrible to cast into the wind and constantly snagging on itself. Save yourself the trouble and throw it away now. Tell the audience how many hundreds of dollars you’ve spent on A-rig gear and how many fish you’ve caught with them… 
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Re: Am I the last person in Texas to throw an A -rig?
[Re: grout-scout]
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12/19/22 02:50 AM
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KnotTexan
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Most hated lure that I’ve thrown/own, horrible to cast into the wind and constantly snagging on itself. Save yourself the trouble and throw it away now. Tell the audience how many hundreds of dollars you’ve spent on A-rig gear and how many fish you’ve caught with them… Many. Enough to keep me interested 
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Re: Am I the last person in Texas to throw an A -rig?
[Re: KnotTexan]
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12/19/22 02:54 AM
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grout-scout
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Most hated lure that I’ve thrown/own, horrible to cast into the wind and constantly snagging on itself. Save yourself the trouble and throw it away now. Tell the audience how many hundreds of dollars you’ve spent on A-rig gear and how many fish you’ve caught with them… Many. Enough to keep me interested We need a Pinocchio emoji… ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/ubb/download/Number/32182/filename/512D19EE-57AD-452B-B4AA-567463D93321.gif)
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Re: Am I the last person in Texas to throw an A -rig?
[Re: Minner Bucket]
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12/19/22 02:57 AM
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Cuervo Jones
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A-rig is my new found favorite technique. Couple things, 7’ rod and 7 gear reel are setting you up for failure. You need an almost 8’ rod and a slower gear ratio reel. Ah. Good to know. I’ll use a lower ratio reel and see how it goes. I’ll start with the 7 and if it doesn’t work, spring for a longer one. Heaps of thanks to you and others!
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Re: Am I the last person in Texas to throw an A -rig?
[Re: Cuervo Jones]
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12/19/22 01:20 PM
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Finesse EMPEROR/ Dropshot King
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Nope throw is almost everyday and will keep throwing it as it always catches something wheather sandbass, striper, crappie, and catfish lol plus the spotted bass love it.
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Re: Am I the last person in Texas to throw an A -rig?
[Re: grout-scout]
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12/19/22 02:01 PM
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Minner Bucket
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Most hated lure that I’ve thrown/own, horrible to cast into the wind and constantly snagging on itself. Save yourself the trouble and throw it away now. Tell the audience how many hundreds of dollars you’ve spent on A-rig gear and how many fish you’ve caught with them… Return on investment is not something us fisherman should EVER consider! We lose every time! #Full send! 
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