Good Thread GG. Thanks for starting it so hopefully we can consolidate and share our opinions on these lures.
Above photo is Herman's alternative.
The 4 oz bean sinker was not free swinging as it was cinched down to the Albie lure with 3 small 1/16th oz split shots. So no toothpick required.
Tough day last Sun (08/01/12 ) with no current, drift and wind as the sunset over AKL City and we were in this type of conditions below. Metservice had as usual suggested Gale Force warnings. It was a pleasant evening puddling around off Sergeants in The Sands. Should have listened to Guru Lethal who had suggested giving it away for a couple of days until the tidal flow got going. But the "force" is strong and when Aquacat's txt arrives it was a matter of why not.
It's not often you'll see Marcelle (Aquacat) using a Rodholder. At one stage during this session (16:00 - 21:00) the joke was maybe the 40+ Whitebait spotted hovering nervously beside the Cat could be the only fritter that we would be taking back in the chilly bin.
Herman's inventiveness was however not tolerated after the "Mud Fishing" Mepp Spinning lure he had attached in a similar style to try and generate more movement in the listless tide spun tightly instead into mine and Marcelle's braided lines. He received the caustic bite of my tongue as that bloody contraption was promptly banned.
From examination of the results to date and in discussions with Marcelle (Aquacat), Nik (Snap) and John (PDS) we are all of the same opinion that the Skirt is a key attractant. Although Snap also believes that the actual lure is just as important. As even a butter knife jig a la Damo's challenge catches them when they are on the bite.
I'm also of the opinion that Inchikus are not the panacea or "Silver Bullet" for opening up Pandoras fishing box! It's just another technique to utilise. Most certainly they work but it's still fishing in progress as we persevere with using them in a variety of conditions and tides.