Hello guys,

Has anyone watched/bought that SPRO BBZ swim bait video by Bill Siemantel? Is it worth $25 bucks? I am new to swim-bait fishing as no one does it here in the Chicago land area and would like to hear what you guys think about it

I spoke with Byron V the other day and he said he is getting ready to shoot his own video on this subject.

If I wanted to throw some swim baits here in the Chicagoland area, any hints on what to throw? I have a swim bait rod by Rogue and it is the 1-4 ounce size. I think anything over 7 inches would be too big for the lakes/ponds/rivers I fish. I get to Lake Michigan for large and smallmouth bass about 3 times a month and I know there are rainbow and brown trout, so I am looking into Mickey's 3:16's baby bass and shad, and two other baby wake 7-1/2" bass and trout baits he makes.

Are his lures really that good? They look awesome. Do you guys use any of his baits- probably a stupid question. I talked to him a week ago - what a cool guy and he doesn't push his baits on you. He did steer me away from oversees the Castaic line-up.

I would also like to choose 6" to 7" baits that cover the whole water column- I'm looking at Ken Huddleson's 6" trouts. Any opinions on this one? What is the best way to rig it- there seems to be so many opinions on this.

Thanks gentlemen. Enjoy your open water! I have to wait a few more months. -Greg