On Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:55:47 -0800 (PST), Ronnie
wrote:

I was using a 1/8 ounce Rattleback jig - light head but full size
body, with a Zoom super chunk. I like the light head but bulky jig for
a very slow fall if I can get away with it in the wind this time of
year. Black and blue in muddy water, brown in clear water.

My thumb seldom hurts but I will never have the range of motion or
strength it it again. But it is far better then crying in pain when
trying to use it. My right one is starting to hurt some - I figure a
few more years and I will be getting it worked on.

When mine got bad at first cortosone shots worked to stop the pain.
Each lasted about six months, but after the fourth one they quit
working and I had the operation.

I wore a cast for four weeks and went fishing a little over a week
after getting it off. Caught one bass and hoped I didn't catch another
one - it HURT fighting it. About a month after I got the cast off it
was much better but I went to PT twice a week and did all the
exercises at home several times a day, too.

Its hell getting older!

Good luck.

Ronnie

http://fishing.about.com

Thanks Ronnie. I scheduled mine for next Wed.

Dan