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Topwater Action with the Multi-Talented Jackall Binksy
(continued)
  Features:
As stated, the
belly blade and rear prop are the two unique features that really jump out at
you when first seeing this bait. There is also a split ring connecting the blade
(allowing for its removal, if desired) as well as one located on the front line
tie. A set of sticky-sharp Owner #5 trebles (one feathered, one plain) along
with internal rattles completes a very well-polished ensemble.
Jackall used nice detail on this bait from top to bottom.
Design and
Ergonomics:
Measuring a stubby 2.75 inches in length, the Binksy is not a large bait. While
it may not be the ultimate big-fish offering, I have little doubt it will coax
lunkers to the boat. With that said, it's a great all-around size to simply go
out and catch fish with, but it would be nice to see a larger size and maybe an
added color or two offered....perhaps in the future, Jackall?
The beautiful finish is not immune to scratches and dings.
The durability
seems to be about average. I bounced the Binksy off golf-cart bridge pilings
here and there, but for the most part the main pounding the bait received was
inside the mouths of fish. There are several minor battle scars to be seen but
no major wounds.
No need to change out these stock hooks; they are plenty sharp out of the box.
Nobody should
have any issues casting the Binksy. Its 3/7 ounce weight is easily thrown on any
topwater-friendly rod and reel setup. As a reference point, my favorite setup
for this plug is an MBR842C NRX coupled with either a 13 Fishing Concept C or
Daiwa Steez 103HA filled with 12-pound mono or 20-pound braid.
Much more than bass will eat this bait!
Design & Ergonomics Ratings for
Jackall Binksy Topwater |
Bait to Bait Consistency (1-5) |
Weight (1-5) |
Realism (1-5) |
Available Sizes (1-3) |
Total |
Possible |
Rating (= Tot/Pos * 10) |
5 |
|
|
|
14 |
18 |
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The Binksy features a large cupped mouth to displace water on the surface
Application:
It should be of
no surprise that this is not a weedless bait, so the Binksy sees most of its
action in open water or adjacent to cover/structure. Don't overlook it for
saltwater adventures, either. I threw it on several occasions on the local
inshore flats.
The noise created by the Binksy means it works well even after the sun goes
down.
Ratings:
(We've
re-calibrated our
ratings standard for
2008 and have
included a key at
the bottom of the
following matrix as
a guide):
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Jackall
Binksy
Topwater
Ratings
(?/10)
|
|
Construction/Quality |
A
quality,
finely-detailed
bait. |
10 |
|
Performance |
The bait
walks
and pops
well and
casts
easily.
The rear
prop
occasionally
won't
spin,
however. |
8.4 |
|
Price |
The
Binksy
is far
from
being
cheap
but is
still
priced
below
the most
costly
topwater
offerings.
|
6.5 |
|
Features |
Showcasing
a rear
prop,
belly
spinner,
tail
feather,
and
excellent
hooks,
the
Jackall
comes
well-equipped. |
9 |
|
Design
(Ergonomics) |
Good
standard
size,
weight,
and
decent
durability.
Unfortunately,
only
this one
size and
a
handful
of
colors
are
available
initially. |
7.77 |
|
Application |
Topwater
plugs
are
limited
in their
capability
but this
bait can
do more
than
other
hard-plastic
surface
baits. |
6.5 |
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Total
Score
|
8.02 |
Ratings
Key:
1 =
terrible
: 2 =
poor : 3
=
lacking
: 4 =
sub par
: 5 =
mediocre
: 6 =
fair : 7
= good :
8 =
great :
9 =
excellent
: 10 =
unbelievable!
For More
Details
of the
updated
rating
system
visit
our
explanation
here |
Pluses and Minuses:
|
Plus
Minus
|
|
+
Quality
construction
and
cosmetics |
- Price |
|
+
Excellent
hardware |
- Rear
prop
sometimes
doesn't
spin |
|
+
Different
retrieve
options |
|
|
+ Fish
love
this
bait |
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Zander lands a nice Smallmouth with the Binksy
Conclusion:
Would you believe that my very first cast EVER with the Binksy resulted in a
bass? Talk about a confidence boost! This isn't some magical lure that will make
fish eat in all conditions all year long, but there's no denying that it has
boldly demonstrated its fish-catching prowess to me time and time again. If
you're willing to drop the coin on one of these topwaters you shouldn't regret
the decision!
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