Executive Order 60661 has made the following material available to the public: BioSpawn has genetically engineered its first hardbait.
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PROJECT:
RATTLEBOT
BioSpawn has reverse-engineered two creatures: the baitfish and the crawfish. The two evolved body profiles unnaturally stimulate the predatory instincts of the subject: Micropterus salmoides (largemouth bass).
Scientist Notes:
Color on most lipless crankbaits is only skin deep. There’s the same canvas, and various colorways are just thrown on there. Some even paint on the eye on the back end just to mimic a craw, when the body is clearly that of a baitfish.
[BioSpawn] has developed two unique body styles to tie colors to the body forms, and paired them with rattles that best fit that natural forage of largemouth bass.
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LOG [2020/06/05]:
Lab simulations measure that the body profiles of shad and minnows optimize desirability among subjects.
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LOG [2020/06/10]:
Data detects that emitting a high-pitch sound increases the bass’ prey drive. Added five internal BB’s to construction.
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LOG [2020/10/22]:
Field tests indicate peak performance within the Fall season. Similar results when the subject is feeding in shallow water.
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LOG [2021/1/22]:
READY FOR DEPLOYMENT
COLORWAYS:
GENENTICALLY TESTED VARIATIONS
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LOG [2020/07/04]
Observations confirm that bass respond favorably to an anatomically correct body profile. An appropriately facing “eye” will be used going forward.
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LOG [2020/07/16]:
Replicated sound test on “Craw”. Subjects gravitated favorably towards a “deep thump”. Added a single BB to construction.
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LOG [2020/08/24]:
Field tests have determined that optimal operation occurs in the Spring season. Results were duplicated when other crustaceans were present.
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LOG [2021/1/22]:
READY FOR DEPLOYMENT
COLORWAYS:
GENENTICALLY TESTED VARIATIONS
GEAR
RECOMMENDATIONS
ACTION:
Reaction baits are meant to move fast and trigger fish into eating. Straight retrieves with short breaks or pops are most effective. Fish won't have much time to look at the bait — they simply react.
ROD:
Moderate action to allow the fish to get hooked and stay hooked without tearing the hooks out. Able to hook fish without a hard hookset - better to sweep the rod. Medium power and longer butt to load up on long casts and help launch lures. Medium length to cast far or hit targets.
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REELS:
6.1:1 - 7.3:1 Ratio Casting Reel or 2500 - 3000 Sized Spinning Reel.
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LINE:
Medium diameter to help bait dive, but not so thin that it breaks: 12-15lb Fluorocarbon or 30lb Braid.
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