There are also black vertical stripes painted along the body. The firetiger design is yellow at the midpoint (lateral line) and darker orange towards the spine and belly of the lure. In the late afternoon as the sky may be turning colors I can see this color scheme really working well as it begins to match the color that is cast on the water through the ice. That swivel blade on the tail flashes around erratically attracting nearby fish, and the firetiger design lends a well-blended yet alluring contrast of appearance to semi-light waters. That weight gets it down deep as fast as you could want it to go. Overall the lure measures in at just over an inch in total length, but weighs an impressive quarter ounce. Opposite this on the bottom is another that is utilized as the anchoring point for another split circle and red treble hook. From the side of the teardrop shape, or the top as it lies on its side, there is a ‘U’-shaped tie-on. Much like a blade you would see on an eighth ounce spinner, the blade isn’t large yet it has almost no resistance to spin and flash in almost any direction, perfect for a jig that bounces and needs to refrain from tangles or mechanical lockups. The tail is the pointed end of the teardrop and sports a built-in swivel which connects to a split circle and dime-sized gold flashing blade. The body of the jig is like a teardrop sinker lying on its side. and like other ice lures I’ve picked up, I selected the firetiger paint scheme. But once you drop this little lure in your palm, you understand it’s true strengths. Looking at it in-package, I was tempted to take it for granted. In all seriousness, the Magic Bean is a unique sinking lure designed primarily for ice jigging, but still holds its own in a casting or open water jigging game. Unlike the magic beans to ascend to the Giant’s castle in the sky, the Magic Bean by Lunkerhunt is one to descend to the giants dwelling place in the murky depths. So with this in mind I stock up on a few ice fishing standards and turn tail from the retail giant. Just a week or so into good enough Ice weather and Walmart acts like its already over. Much to my displeasure they had it half packed up and the remaining supplies were dwindling.
This week I went to the Ice fishing section in Walmart to try to see what they still had.