J.B. Lures has introduced the Orca Diver for 2011.  The jig comes in two sizes which are 1/16oz and 1/8oz.  The Orca Diver comes in six colors which are pink glow, perch glow, sunfish glow, neon yellow, nickel blue and gold orange.

I have been using the perch glow in 1/8oz and the action is unreal.  Tip the treble hook with a minnow head and give it a short fast jigging action and the walleye can’t resist it.  The treble hook comes in red.  The jig dives when dropped and has essential action when jigged.  J.B. Lures of course is 100% made in USA.

The Orca Diver is unlike most jigging lures because of the angled blades that make this lure become successful.  The paint job is flawless and when a glow treble hook is added you make this lure irresistible.

With this lure I have caught around 10 legal walleye in two days on the famous Little Bay De Noc in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.   At one point it only took 2 hours to catch a limit of walleye.  Sometimes these walleyes need a lure with different action and I believe this Orca Diver is the answer. 

The price is around $3.00.  If your local bait shop doesn’t carry this jig, ask them to.  You can also order it online at jblures.com.  Try this lure as I did and  you won’t be disappointed.

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The J.B. Lure Tadpole spins are great lures for bass.  The summer lure comes in 1/4oz, 1/8oz, and 1/16oz sizes.  Colors range from orange-black to pearl-red and chartreuse-orange plus more.

The lure has excellent action.  You really don't have to worry about logs or snags, as it will not hook them.  It will, however, grab weeds and lily pads.

The 1/4oz uses a #4 Colorado JB” hot- flash blade”.   The 1/8oz uses a #3 Indiana JB “Hot-flash Blade”.  Finally, the 1/16oz uses a #2 Indiana JB “Hot-flash blade”.

The price is really reasonable at $2.74 to $2.94 for larger sizes.  This lure seems to cast real.  I tried the 1/16 oz in black-orange as pictured in the bottom left corner.  This lure can be purchased at JBLures.com.  I believe everyone should have this in their tackle box as it doesn’t take up much room and you can’t beat the price.

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A few years ago I purchased a Perception kayak. After much research and talking to an expert at my local kayak store, I decided on a recreational kayak. I came to this decision because I planned to only venture into streams, rivers and small lakes.

Eventually, I settled for the Sundance model, which is 12 feet long. The price was higher than other kayaks I looked at but they didn’t have the comfort and options the Perception had.

The seat is extremely soft and comfortable. The backrest has an adjustable height and you are able to adjust the backrest to sit straight or recline back.  I quickily found that one of the most important things about buying a kayak is to make sure the seat is comfortable.

The Sundance has nice grab handles on both ends of the boat. There is also built in bungee straps to hold items, but whatever you put there will typically get a bit wet. There is a big waterproof storage space in the rear of the boat and it could also be used as a cooler.  The only problem with this storage is that you have to get out of the boat to open this compartment.

The adjustable foot pedals works great for me as I am 6’2”. The foot pedals or rests help you stabilize the boat when paddling.  I bought a carbon fiber paddle for those long days. It is very lightweight and comes apart for easy storage. I also use a paddle leash to keep it hooked to the boat.  If I go by myself and loose my paddle it is really hard to use your hands to paddle so the leash comes in handy.

I decided early to settle for a natural color that could easily blend into the surroundings in case I decided to do some type of hunting from the.  Sand was the color I chose, which is still nice for recreational boating.

I carry a sponge for unwanted water in the boat.  The reason for this is that each kayak always has a certain amount of water in them.  This either happens from splashing or getting in and out of the boat.  It is easy to sponge it up if you are carrying one!

There are a lot of options a person can get for kayaks. There are rod holders for fishing, water skirts to keep you dry and so much more. This boat is not too heavy. I don’t have any problem putting it in the back of my truck. My wife handles hers very well to.

Kayaks are very easy to paddle allowing you to enjoy new areas and see things from a different point of view.

Before you purchase a kayak, determine what your local laws are for life jackets.  In Michigan, you do not have to wear a life jacket when you are in a kayak, but you do have to have one within reach.

To purchase this kayak online, visit SierraTradingPost.com or DicksSportingGoods.com.  Yoopers can visit Brampton Bike in Gladstone.

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JB Lures of Winthrop, Minnesota has many lures for fishing.  I have been trying several different lures this year for walleye, so I decided to give the Weasel a try.  I can tell you now, I found the secret lure! 

 After using this lure while ice fishing, I was catching fish after fish.  The weasel in green glow was the ticket.  I changed the hook to a #10 treble hook and tipped it with a minnow head and the action was great.

I now see JB Lures offers glow treble hooks.  The lure is a willow shaped jigging spoon that drops fast and has a darting action when jigged.

The weasel acts like a wounded minnow.  Weasels have a chromed hammered back and are available in two-toned colors (except the gold one) and also available in different glows.  They are offered in 1/8th oz. and ¼ oz.  The 1/8th oz. was the size I have been using.  I found that the small size was the key for those soft biting walleye.  This is by far my favorite lure.

Visit JBLures.com and check out their selection of lures.  You can also check out the Weasel by visiting the JB Lure store.  JB Lures has a very wide selection of different types of lures, which I will be using much more in the future.

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