MLF reporter Rob Newell revives the most “ fly ” bass baits of the 1990s
t ’ s time to roll back the clock again to examine a few more lures that became fish-catching sensations over the years . In Part I of the trip down must-have memory lane , we reviewed the frenzy that Slug-Gos , Carolina-rigged lizards and neon floating worms created in the late 1980s and early 90s .
This time around , I ’ m going to venture through a few of more these red-hot must-haves from the 90s .
CLACK AND STACK
In 1992 , I attended my first Bassmaster Classic in Birmingham , Alabama , and witnessed the real world of professional bass fishing . Finally , I saw a group of guys who had a true obsession ( like my own ) for tournament bass fishing . For the first time , I got to see Denny Brauer and Tommy Biffle in person – real pros who used real lures to catch real bass . Goodbye pink worms , hello Lunker Lure Rattle Back Jigs . The hot buzzwords on the Classic show floor that year were Rattle Back Jigs and flipping sticks , and both sold like crazy . After all , who wouldn ’ t want to buy a fishing tool called a “ flipping stick ?” The name just echoes bravado , like it could double as a personal protection device .
I had come to the mecca of tournament bass fishing to be anointed as a “ flipper and a pitcher .” Along with everyone on the show floor , I walked around clutching a bag of Rattle
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