The D.O.A. TerrorEyz, unique because its eyes are designed to reflect light, can be fished to imitate a bait fish or crustacean.
For example, a black back over silver glitter resembles a finger mullet, and in freshwater looks like a shiner.
When I was out with D.O.A. President Mark Nichols last year, he choose the other option - make it emulate a crustacean. He did this under a bridge over a rocky bottom for a 36-inch snook.
Another technique Nichols uses over a muddy bottom is to let the TerroEyz rest, and then jig it sharply to kick up mud and get a fish's attention.
The TerrorEyz also is a great tarpon bait. In his seminars, Nichols compares this technique to flying a kite. When you cast the TerrorEyz down-and-cross tide, the lure suspends itself in the water column because the line entry is at the head, so the head is hitting the water on the top of the head. "That's how tarpon like to eat it," Nichols said. "Leave it motionless."
Another thing - when designing the hook, Nichols made it so that the entire hook is exposed, yet does not tear on the plastic. So the hook is exposed for an easy set. Plus, it makes for a durable lure. "That is huge," Nichols said.
Nichols would recommend using a loop knot with a TerrorEyz, especially when using 60-pound leader for tarpon-fishing, so that the lure has maximum action.
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