I'll start by giving my two cents on slop fishing(lilies, algae mats, dense vegetation). I have devoted a good portion of my equipment and tackle to the persuit of bass and northern pike in dense cover. I use a 7 foot flipping stick, Shimano reel, and 50 lb test Power pro to haul them out. I have tried just about every type of weedless lure and have settled on the Snagproof Polywog. It doesn't stand up to the pike very well, but they last a while if only bass are caught. Any other favorites out there?
