basstar crankbaits

[jj2]

has anyone tried the basstar dredger crankbaits

[Primus]

I have thrown it a little over an hour, I haven't caught anything on it yet. That said 1-2 hours is not enough time to judge the fish catching ability of this bait. The one issue I have had is it seems that on every 3rd cast the line seems to tangle on the hook due to the bait tumbling in the air, probably because I was frustrated this discouraged me from throwing it more than I have. I'll probably give it another try or 2 next season, though I have a feeling it will end up taking up space in the garage when all is said and done. I think the idea has potential, maybe there is a learning curve on my part, but when you count 20-30 seconds to get the bait down and then turn the reel handle and discover the bait doesn't feel right because the line wrapped around the hook it gets old after this happens to you a few times. I think if someone took the basic premise of their design and add a weight transfer system maybe that would minimize the tumbling problem and make it a little more user friendly.

[Stringjam]

Nose-standing lipless crankbait.....problems solved.     Added benefit of being able to work the lure vertically and not just horizontally. 

[Big Bait Fishing]

didn't get a good review on tackle tour during the deep-diving crankbaits review . said that on the cast it tumbles way to much and fouls on the line , so by doing a side sweeping cast you are not able to get long casts so the bait is pretty ineffective , probably only suitable for trolling behind the boat  :-/ . pretty worthless if you ask me ....

[Big Bait Fishing]

went to the bass-a-thon today ( bass tackle show ) and talked to the guys from basstar about the dregger , they said they have the problem fixed , they said there was problems with one of their manufacturer of some parts for it ( can't remember what part , it was a long day !!!  ) but yeah they said it casts fine now , no tumbling !!! if i would of brought more money with me , i would have got a few ....