Todd Faircloth's Pattern, Baits & Gear
Bladed-jig gear: 7'2" medium-heavy CastAway Todd Faircloth Signature Series Triple Threat rod, Shimano Chronarch Ci4+ casting reel (6.2:1 ratio), 20-pound Sunline Shooter fluorocarbon line, 3/8-ounce Strike King Pure Poison bladed jig, unnamed swimbait trailer (green-pumpkin).
Worm gear: 7' medium-heavy CastAway rod, same reel (7:1 ratio), 30-pound Sunline SX1 braided line, 3/16-ounce Strike King tungsten weight, unnamed 3/0 offset-shank hook, Strike King Finesse Worm (blue fleck).
Flipping gear: 7'6" heavy-action CastAway flipping stick, same reel as worm, 50-pound Sunline SX1 braid, 1 1/4-ounce Strike King tungsten weight, unnamed 5/0 hook, Strike King Rodent (black/blue).
Main factor: "I made some key adjustments and caught them different ways each day. The main deal for me was switching gears that third day and dialing it in with the Pure Poison."
Performance edge: "The Pure Poison was definitely key on the last 2 days - it was definitely what they wanted and those fish were taking it way down their throat. I'd also have to say my Skeeter/Yamaha for getting me there and back on time, every time."
Lake Seminole 2-5 Patterns Bassfan 3/19/14 (John Johnson)
