Nichols is definatley a good blade they have been around along time for good reason..they catch. Check out TW selection one of the hottest jigs right now is REVENGE and the VPR blades are very good aswell. Overall most spinnerbaits are good just make sure they have a nice skirt and bearing swivle and your set. Good Luck
Hey let that Bass go I wanna catch her some day http://www.calfishing.com/gallery/v/members/tmcustoms/