Brandon Medlock, of Lake Placid, Fl., has done it again.
Over the weekend, he won the FLW Everstart Southeast event on Lake Okeechobee—a feat he accomplished last year. While that may seem interesting in its own right, even more intriguing is the fact that he did it with the exact same lure and technique—something he calls the Double-Guard Jig.
Brandon’s dad is the man responsible for the bait, which is a huge 1 oz. jig, with a 6/0 hook that is “guarded” by two weed guards. The double guards apparently add balance, and of course, extra weed protection.
Medlock throws on a hefty chunk of plastic to boot—using a Gambler Ugly Otter.
Here’s the punch line—he then ties this little beastie to 65 lb. test braid, and a Carrot Stix extra heavy flipping stick.
Sound like a giant set up? Well, then you probably have never fished the legendary Lake Okeechobee—which is known for giant Florida strain large mouth.
Brandon’s reward for toting that monster set up was a three day total of 68 lbs., 2 oz., and a $35,000 pay day.
See ya on the water…