Gizz-4 crank bait

[MMax]

Recently I've been readiing several reports from the mid-south that mention the Gizz-4 as an effective lure for striper. Of course I had to buy one but it hasn't seen water yet. Anyone had any experience with the lure; if yes, what do you think? Thanks.

[gar]

I was wondering the same thing. Should be a great bait for any fish that feeds on shad. I had to buy two! I was told to make it run shallower than 4' to file down the bill. Let me know how it works for you.

[Devils Horse]

Same as gar, could never buy just one of any bait, so I've got 2 still in the packs. Best looking bait I've seen in a while.

[cumberlandguy1]

I've bought over a dozen of them in different colors....given some away as gifts. Let me say this....they catch everything that swims....especially the stripers. I catch them casting and trolling. These baits are unbelievable. I've already caught 3 over 20 lbs and a ton of fish in the 15-19lb range.

[apb]

You have any problems with the stock hooks? I've thrown one at night some with no success yet. Sort of worried about those hooks being a little on the light side for stripers.

Andrew

[cumberlandguy1]

Haven't had a problem yet. When you catch a striper on the Gizz 4, it will not be hooked in the lip...LOL..they try to swallow them, so the hooks hold very well. Usually all you can see is the lip of the bait when the fish comes to the top.

[MMax]

Any color your favorite? I bought the one with a slight green cast to it.

[igodou]

Who makes it.

[MMax]

Smack Tackle; I think you have to buy direct from them. They have a web site.

[cumberlandguy1]

Smacktackle.com I catch most of my fish on the black back and the blue. The red seems to be good at night.

[Jackster]

Since these things run shallow, how would you guys suggest trolling them in deeper water situations. I assume maybe a barrel sinker a swivel and a leader like you would a live shad, but with the crank bait instead.

[cumberlandguy1]

exactly