Bass Fishing Dec 2016 | Page 34

2017 BUYER’S GUIDE HARD BAITS TOPWATER 1 1. ima Finesse Popper This downsized version of the common pop- per is for tough fishing conditions and when small baitfish are present. It can be fished on a spinning rod and will walk and pop. $9.99 imalures.com 2. Jenko Flea Bag 110 Here’s a pretty standard walk-the-dog topwa- ter bait that’s made to be easy to work. $7.99 2 jenkofishing.com 3. Old School Balsa Baits Wesley Strader’s Old School “ W” Dog The bent body shape helps it bob up and down while walking. $13.99 phcustomlures.com 4. Lucky Craft Super Sammy 10lb 3 This upsized version of the popular Sammy walking bait features three treble hooks. It measures 5 1/3 inches and weighs 1 ounce. $9.99 luckycraft.com 5. Jenko J-Pop 90 4 This large popper spits as it pops and features a flow-through water chamber that adds a unique sound. $8.99 jenkofishing.com 6. Megabass Dog-X Diamante Made for hard side-to-side action, the Dog-X Diamante is intended for covering water at a high speed. $19.99 megabasusa.com 5 6 32 FLWFISHING.COM I DECEMBER 2016