I sincerely hope that you have as much fun catching bluegill or crappie with the Brim Reaper as I did perfecting it.

Sincerely,

Al Cox

The Brim Reaper uses a #8 hook.

I tested the Brim Reaper all last summer and it caught literally thousands of bluegill (we call them Brim in the swamps of southeast Missouri).  This bait has caught brim in every lake where I used it.  The first time I used it I made 30 casts and caught 30 bream.  YOU CAN TOO!!!

I use 6-lb Stren Clear Blue Fluorescent line.  I put a small split shot 6-8 inches above it.  I fish it on a 1/2 inch slip cork.  Cast it past the edge of the bed and let the cork float over it, or reel it a foot and stop it for a couple of seconds.  When the brim hit it you will know it.  This bait is soft so be careful taking it out of the brim's mouth and it will last longer.  I average 30-35 brim per body.

I found the brim to bed up every month April through August 3 days before a full moon until 3 days after. I did just as well in the hotter months - I think this was because most people had quit fishing and I had it all to myself.  I like it that way. 

Good Fishin'

Al Cox