Cicadas, mops, and baitfish.

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The three patterns I've been tying the most lately.  Here's some samples from the weekend.

Two double barrel bodies with a nice coat of epoxy.  Hoping this will be small enough for carp to get ahold of well and durable enough to last.

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A couple weighted, articulated mop patterns I'm hoping will work for carp.  Should work for smallies if not.

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This guy will definitely work for smallies.  Tested it for largemouth at the lake late last evening.  No bass, but did get one small, ambitious crappie.

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And a bonus, one nice bass from the weekend on an articulated baitfish.

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