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While traditional squarebills are among my favorites, like the Bill Lewis SB-57 and Bandit 100, flat-sided baits that dive a little deeper hold a special place in my tackle box during October

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Plastic worms, jigs, and swimbaits are particularly popular when fishing for striped bass

It is the inclusion of this flat, paddle-style blade that makes the difference, as it lifts the lure to the surface and generates an audible plop plop plop sound

I tried it with micro-jigs, small crankbaits, and various wacky worms, and reached for it much more than expected

Its a personal decision, and one that may vary over time, but fortunately theres no right answer