Wiggle Wart Advice

[Bassmeister]

I really appreciate the responses. I have a 7’ Fenwick Aetos Medium Moderate that’s really sensitive with good bend. Also just bought the Dobyns Fury CB rod. We will see where that fits. Might relegate to topwater. 

I always change hardware anyway so I’m not worried about that. Was hoping to avoid tuning much, though. If anyone knows of alternative blanks they prefer I’m open. I’ll definitely send to Tim for painting. Seems everyone agrees on that. Last year was unusual since the cold stuck around until summer, basically. I was able to get a good WW bite for a while. It was a lot of fun just reading banks and looking at electronics to see what could be successful. Beaver was a tougher bite than the rock, but that’s usually the case.

[rps]

1 hour ago, Bassmeister said:

I really appreciate the responses. I have a 7’ Fenwick Aetos Medium Moderate that’s really sensitive with good bend. Also just bought the Dobyns Fury CB rod. We will see where that fits. Might relegate to topwater. 

I always change hardware anyway so I’m not worried about that. Was hoping to avoid tuning much, though. If anyone knows of alternative blanks they prefer I’m open. I’ll definitely send to Tim for painting. Seems everyone agrees on that. Last year was unusual since the cold stuck around until summer, basically. I was able to get a good WW bite for a while. It was a lot of fun just reading banks and looking at electronics to see what could be successful. Beaver was a tougher bite than the rock, but that’s usually the case.

You are right. The WW bite usually is the best in March and early April. This year, that was about four days.

[DChance]

I like when WW for depths up to about 7or 8ft. anything from say 7-12 I throw a rock crawler. they will get deeper than a ww.  10ln fluoro for both. never an issue. 

[Fish24/7]

On 7/3/2018 at 5:53 PM, Bassmeister said:

Last spring was my first time catching the wiggle wart bug. I have the basics down but could use some expertise in the area. I know this isn't the time of year for it, but I'd rather talk about wiggle warts than go outside and throw a drop shot all day!!!!

First, I have some pre-rap WWs I need to have painted. Does anyone have suggestions on who to send them to and what the cost typically is? Also, maybe this is a secret, but what are the best colors for Beaver and Table Rock? Even custom colors that aren't the standards from the old WWs.  

Also, I know Predator makes some KO blanks. Are these generally thought of as being the best? If so, what do they usually cost? I saw some KOs already painted on ebay from River Rat and didn't know if anyone had an opinion of them. 

Lastly, line. I used 10lb FC last year and really didn't like it. Didn't hold up as well as Yo-Zuri Hybrid. I'm thinking of setting up my rods with 8LB Hybrid. Has anyone gone that light or would 10LB be the minimum? Or am I really going to be missing some bites using a line that's a bit less sensitive. 

Any "advanced" tips you all can offer would be greatly appreciated. Hopefully I can add some input in the future. 

I've  painted and used the predator baits, no complaints. inexpensive and I like the DRS wart. Waiting for the rock crawler to restock, those look pretty good too. . Line, well use what you like, there is no one and only method. 8lb Hybrid sounds good. there are some very talented painters on here, check out the custom work they have posted