Reasons to Buy Perfect goby or sculpin imitation Simple and easy to fish Doesnt get snagged easily and is very durable Consider Another Model If Fish are feeding heavily on the surface or chasing schooling baitfish You happen to be fishing in one of the rare water bodies that dont contain gobies, sculpin, or mad toms Bottom Line An often-overlooked part of the smallmouth diet, small bottom-dwelling baitfish are highly prized as forage by bronzebacks, and the Z-Man Gobius is a great way to take advantage of that
A swimming retrieve can produce big fish, especially in cool water and when working undulating bottom areas like riprap and sunken logs
However, if you plan on dragging your game, the Pintler might be overkill
I used the external pocket for my headlamp, toiletry bag, and snacks, and kept maps, my med kit, and car keys in the internal pocket (it contains a small key carabiner)