River2Sea Introduces Bling and Biggie

2/20/2012 11:45:55 AM

New spinnerbait and squarebill crankbait designed by Ish Monroe for bass fishing

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River2Sea released two new baits this week -- the Ish Monroe Signature Series. Designed by Bassmaster Elite Series and FLW Tour pro Ish Monroe, the new baits are the River2Sea Biggie square-bill crankbait and the Bling spinnerbait.

“I’m a shallow water angler,” said Monroe. “These new baits are built exactly as I wanted them so that I could tie them on and compete on tour each day. Every detail has been painstakingly developed, and they have become my go-to shallow crankbait in a short amount of time.”

Biggie is a pair of square-billed crankbaits. Poppa is a 3-5/8 inch body, and Smalls is the 2-1/4-inch version. Each size will be available in a fast floating version with a single solid rattle called “Bumpin’,” and a slow floating silent version called “Creepin’.” When allowed to float to the surface, Bumpin’ rises at around one foot per second, and Creepin’ rises at about half that speed giving anglers a crankbait for cold water situations.

The Biggie family will be available in 10 premium finishes hand chosen by Monroe to catch bass everywhere. They are armed with River2Sea’s exclusive Big Bite short shank treble hooks. Poppa carries No. 2 hooks while Smalls features No. 4 hooks to ensure quality hookups and more landed bass.

Bling comes in 3/8 and 1/2-ounce sizes, and will be available in three different blade combinations; a double willow, a tandem with a small Colorado kicker and large willow-leaf blade, and a version with a small Colorado kicker with an Indiana Blade on the swivel. This premium bait will be available in six colors; selected by Monroe himself

The blades are constructed of a new metal alloy material, meaning the blades are lighter and thinner; this means they spin faster and easier to create more vibration. The thin material is also resilient, which means it will flex slightly and pop back into shape when contact is made with cover while casting.

Bling is built around River2Sea’s Big Bite black nickel hook; which helps hide the hook in the hand tied skirts; provides great hookups and lands bass when they strike. The head is uniquely shaped to impact cover and help it to bump out of the way of getting hung up, and the head is finished in River2Sea’s new Liquid Chrome paint jobs.

Biggie and will carry a suggested retail price of $8.49. Bling will retail for a suggested $7.49; both will be available for delivery shortly after the Bassmaster Classic.