“I’ve been using a drop shot like we do in upstate New York, down South.”
Jamie Hartman said that to me this morning as I was interviewing the anglers for our Lures of the Top 12 story gallery.
Hartman’s statement, like his lure setup, is a case of culture shock.
The rig is comprised of a 6-inch Roboworm Special FX Straight Tail Worm in the M.M. II color. Roboworm is a California-based company recognized as the leading maker of hand pours worms. He rigs that with a 1/0 Owner Worm Hook.
On the opposite side of country, and his rig, is a new prototype drop shot weight made in Phoenix, N.Y., otherwise known as Upstate New York. He is using an i1 Baits Loudmouth Rattle Weight.
“We are about to launch it,” he added.
“I’ve laughed all week about this but it is funny that I’m using a northern technique in southern waters, where I’ve never fished before.”
Should Hartman win the small bait company, which also makes walleye lures, will be put into the spotlight, like it’s Upstate New York designer.