MASTERS
bladed jigs
SERIES
As told by Brett Hite
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I first fished with a bladed jig in 2006 on Clear Lake in California . It was a Phenix Vibrator Jig , and I caught a few fish on it , so I definitely saw potential with that bait type very early .
I began to experiment with different trailers and how they impacted the action of the lure , and the first time I tried a swimbait-style trailer , I was practicing for a fall tournament and caught a 5-pounder on my first cast . That was probably in late 2007 , and I had a Top 10 finish in that tournament , even though I only used the bladed jig on the last day when my other pattern was fading on me . I caught an 18-pound bag in just three hours and realized I should have gone to the bladed jig earlier .
Since then , it ’ s always been a part of my arsenal .
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