TMC403BLJ For modern jig flies, this has become one of my favourites
Braid can be pretty difficult to cast at first, and opting for it early on will often lead to some pretty epic backlashes, like cut-it-out-and-start-over backlashes
If, on the other hand, you cast a San Juan into a bluegill zone and it gets sucked down in its entirety, its likely to be a much larger bluegill
It may look absurd, but its profile is surprisingly similar to that of a sandeel on a steady retrieve, or a lugworm on the seabed, which may explain their effectiveness
It is also a great bait to throw when bass begin to chase baitfish to the surface
This is not absolutely vital but is certainly worth noting when buying a heavy duty reel