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Story & Photos sort of like slowly pulling the blade bait and feeling the bait “flutter”. The angler cannot impart action, but looks to other factors for honing in on the bite. Norisada says, “Trust your instinct and trust your electronics.”
IN THE DETAILS
Blade bait manufactur-
ers often send their baits
out the door with nickel
or brass finishes. After
comparing the impressive
finishes from Norisada
Custom Tackle, I quickly
learned that John has
been building his baits
with quality components
and unique finishes because these
baits work on so many different species of fish. From walleye, to trout, to our most coveted spe- cies of bass, Norisada’s goal was to offer cold water anglers the finishes that they have come to expect from other hard bait companies.
With a medium-heavy spinning rod and a few experimental trips, the blade bait is a proven winner in the hands of cold water anglers across the country. Misconstrued as a technique only for the most dedicated cold water anglers, you are now debriefed as to how and where blade bait anglers maximize their time spent on the water.