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Fred Arbogast Jointed Jitterbug Review

The special lip on the Jitterbug creates a tremendous splashing sound on the surface of the water that bass can hear from great distances. Add to that the action of the tail of the Jointed Jitterbug and start attracting even bigger gamefish looking for their next meal. It has been said that the Jointed Jitterbug is the "most action-packed topwater lure available". I don't know about that because there are plenty of action packed topwaters, but it has proven to be quite successful for pulling in some big bass and pike.

The treble hooks hanging from the lure are bright plated and the action from the jointed tail sends out some extra flash to the fish below. When fished slowly, the Jointed Jitterbug makes a sort of plop-plop sound. Reel it a bit faster and the plopping sound becomes a bit more frantic mimicking wounded prey having a heckuva struggle and needs to be put out of it's misery.

The Jitterbug, whether it be the straight bodied Jitterbug or the Jointed, offers awesome action when fished in the shallows at night. With the jointed tail, I tell you, the bass can't resist the side to side action. My favourite time to fish this lure is in the warmer summer months during a full moon. The Jitterbug howls to these big predators and they can't ignore. For even deadlier action try the Jitterbug Clicker.

One downfall that I've found with the Jointed variety of the Jitterbug is that the tiny screws come loose after catching several big fish, which in general doesn't take too long with this lure. Just keep a tool handy and keep an eye on the screws and tighten it up when necessary. It's worth the little bit of work and the extra attention, believe me.

I've pulled up everything from big bluegill, to 5,6,7 pound bass, to northerns and musky on this lure. I'm not kidding when I say the big fish will be tugging at this lure, so be sure to add some heavy abrasion resistant line to your spool, you don't want them wrapping you around something that can cause your line to break.

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Item Reviewed: Arbogast Jointed Jitterbug
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Reviewed by: Bass Lures Guide
Date Reviewed: August 7, 2009
Summary: Proven to be quite successful for pulling in some big bass and pike

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BOOYAH Boo Jig

These Jigs are great for fishing in early spring when the fish are not quite ready to hit top water early in the mornings. The Boo Jig at a medium paced retrieval will probably sit at about two or three feet under the water if retrieved immediately after it hits the water. Obviously, you can let it sink as deep as you would like to go to really fish those drop offs well where those early spring bass like to sit.

What Is The Action Like With The BOOYAH Boo Jig?

The BOOYAH Boo Jig is designed very nicely with a flat bottom which will keep your hook upright as it is going through the water. It is not limited to its appearance in the water, however. It also comes with a rattling head on it which may not only produce a visually appealing meal for a bass, but might get their attention with the sound it makes as well.

Weedless Or Not Weedless?

Even though it has a weed guard on it, this does not mean you should only use the Boo Jig in heavy brush or weed beds. This is actually a jig that is also good for open water use. Some have said though that the weed guards may slip off or not work as intended. You may need to modify the weed guards if they are too stiff for your liking. You will need to test it out and see if it works for you. It could vary based on the environment you are fishing as well.

Different Sized BOOYAH Boos

It is also worth mentioning that the Boo Jig comes in a smaller size known as a Baby Boo Jig. The Baby Boo Jig does not have a rattler on it, but keeps the same type of design in its weed guard and flat head which allows for it to be steady in the water.

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Item Reviewed: BOOYAH Boo Jig
Rating: 4.0/5.0
Reviewed by: Bass Lures Guide
Date Reviewed: July 28, 2009
Summary: Great for early spring, not to be fished in heavy brush or weeds

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