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Q: Why arent T&C products available anylonger?
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For a couple of reasons actually. First off, T&C Lures was going to eventually come to a close due to the fact that I(Kevin) wanted to create my own designs and move in a solo direction. Second, I no longer have the space I had to make everything so I am currently unable to make anything. This was not expected to happen for a while, but news came to me as a shock and because of this I had to shut it down well before I intended to.
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Q: What Jig Head do I use for the 3 inch Swim Grub?
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So far, this is one of the number one questions we've been asked.
As of 2011 we are finally making our own 1/4 oz jigheads to match up with the 3" Swim Grub.
However, since I can only make them in one size and unpainted at the moment I'll understand if you need to use someone else's jighead to make different weight or color combos.
If you don't like our heads we generally recommend something like the Big Hammer Hammerheads in the 1/4 or 3/8 ounce sizes for our grubs. The reason I recommend this brand particularly is because the hook shank rides in the center of the head and is both easier to rig and won't split the laminates like common "shad style" heads where the shank is offset towards the top of the head.
Use whatever jig head you feel most comfortable with, though.
One of the great things about the 3"swim grub is that finding the perfect jig head isn't as critical as as with the small 3" swimbaits. If you don't use the optimum short shank hook on those swimbaits it really compromises the action. With the swim grub the tail has almost all the action so you can use a longer hook if need be.
-Jeremy
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Q: What jig head do I use for the 5" Calikiller Swim Grub?
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I recommend the big hammers for the same reason as for the 3" grubs: the hook shank is centered in the head and makes it easy to rig. Good sizes would be 3/4 to 1/5 oz with a 4/0 to 7/0 hook. Warbaits also makes very nice weedless heads if you want to fish these in super heavy cover. -Jeremy
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Q: What is up with the Fish on your logo?
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It's supposed to be a Short Fin Corvina. One of our favorite fish to catch!
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Q: What color should I buy? What is the best color for X condition?
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There are several different strategies to employ when choosing a color.
1) "Match the Hatch", choose a color closest to your target fish's prey. This strategy works best when you know the fish are keying in on a specific prey. Spotted bay bass love ghost shrimp and Razor clams, try those colors in the bay. The Sandcrab, Grunion, Squid, and Manchovy patterns are all designed to emulate creatures also.
2) When you're night fishing, bet on black. Black makes the silhouette of the bait stand out during low light conditions. The Black Widow color will be your best choice here.
3) Bright sunny, "bluebird" skies, try a pattern that is mostly transparent. This should camouflage the silhouette of your bait and key reaction strikes from otherwise wary fish. Clear Red Flake or Xmas tree would be good here.
4) Natural selection strategy- Some people theorize that fish will choose to attack prey that are colored differently than the rest of the school because they may be weak or sick. Ivory is a great choice for those who choose to employ this strategy. The fish may think the prey is an albino...easy pickings.
5) Bright colors- Generally recommended for dirty or stained water. The visibility in Southern California waters is generally not great. This may be a good place to start. Aquamarine, Blitz, Sun Glo, Circus Shad, or Cotton Candy Pepper would be great here.
All these theories I've picked up from much more knowledgable fishermen.
-Jeremy
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Q: Why is the tail off to the side like that?
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We pour our grubs from the top rather than injection mold. The tail is like that out of necessity. It doesn't affect the action of the bait, though. Our swimgrub won't pull to the right or anything wierd like that.
