I fished last weekend also and was using two rods, one with a blade and the other was a purple hair jig/minnow. I caught 7 fish and only one was on the jig. Never used a blade that much before, but after being out two weeks ago, I couldn't seem to get a bite, and others were using blades around me catching fish, so I bought one. I now have bought three more and will be out this weekend again. But I will still try the jig and minnow to see what they prefer.