I have a heap of Mepps and Rooster tails as well. They are not a K-Mart brand. The are sold by Bass Pro shops and Cabellas. It just happens that Walmart carry's a good selection especially the one in Ellejay. The closer you get to the fishing parts the better the selection. I happen to like the Walmart price point better. The Ellejay has a really good variety. From bumble bees to cock roaches and every color. I carry a nice multiple stack over the arm tackle box with everything you can think of. I just happen to use a fanny pack with a special box for spinners. You can alternate from gold to silver spinners and the color selection they offer is good. I would have said that Mepps Rules the rivers but after 15 years of fishing with Joe's Flies I would have to say that Joe's Flies should be staple in every river fishermans tackle box. River fishing is fickle and sometimes just trying a Joes's Fly will make them strike. However, I will never give up my Mepps spinners and Rooster tails. They cost about 2 to 3 bucks a lure depending on size and weight. I bet I have a 100 bucks worth. With a heavy selection of the Joe's Favorite. My friend was fishing a Joe's favorite and what he got on the end of his rod broke it in half on his second run. Same guy has a 8lb. Rainbow hanging on his wall with the same lure. I have seen those lures produce. I wouldn't speak so highly of something I haven't seen catch trout. They are not an easy fish to catch. I say this in understanding there is no majik bait. They are just a damn good one.
