Fallen Off The Radar

[J Francho]

Mudbugs...I got a few, but I'm loath to use them that much anymore.

[Will Wetline]

Yes, these are great baits:

 

Gitzit 3 1/2" Original tubes

 

Lunker City Slug-Go  Try the 3" on a dropshot rig!

 

Arbogast Mudbug  I'm guessing that Arbogast discontinued this productive bait because it was no longer glitzy enough in today's market. That's a shame because the bass still smash 'em. Sorry, no, I don't have any extras for sale. 

[A-Jay]

It's funny to hear so many anglers list the Mudbug ~

 

Back in the day, when I was first figuring out that there was another "lure" that would catch fish - besides a "Dardevil",  the Mudbug was that bait for me -

 

A crawdad colored (sort of red / black blotches) was The bait of choice - but man were those hooks bad or what ?

 

I still have it but never fish it.

 

A-Jay

[jhoffman]

Some of the Berkley Frenzy cranks with the soft rear section are available on FFO...

FFO?

[Megastink]

Certain colors of Bandit Crankbaits. As soon as I catch fish on a color, they discontinue it.

Sping Craw with Gold Flake.... OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHH that was a killer! I wish they'd bring it back.

 

FFO?

Yea, what? FFO?

 

For me, its the Bomber Balsa B crankbait. It didnt last too long. It is was a larger profile Balsa squarebill with a thick lexan lip. It had a shallow dive angle and wide wobble, and was THE TOUGHEST squarebill to snag, PERIOD. I went nuts last winter and bought about 20 of them.

 

Also, about ten years ago, FLW had a series of lures exclusively through Wal Mart (right around the time they first linked up). They had an 8" Curl Tail worm that is still the most productive soft plastic bait I've ever used. It had a garlic scent to it (when that first became the big thing). They were so good, I'd wish I find some on ebay...

[upnorthbassin]

Sluggos are still pretty popular for striper fishing. Zara spook fell off the radar? I like those too...just got some super spook jrs the other day. Maybe they were half price because they aren't as popular as they once were. Who knows.

[Bass Junkie]

Sorry, FFO is Fisherman's Factory Outlet.

[MarkH024]

Kalins Mogombo Worms....big gals love a big THICK worm.

[Primus]

 The old version Excalibur had an Advantage series of baits which had clear sides with a holographic insert in them. I have done very well on the Guppy size in a shad color which had a dark back with a white belly. This is still a go to bait when the fishing is tough.

 

 I used to kill them on a Powerbait  ribworm fished behind a mojo rig.

 

 The jury is still out for me but so far I prefer the old version of the Matt lures hard bluegill over the newer version in terms of the way it swims. The newer one is a big improvement in terms of durability. I've only used the newer version one summer so far which may not be a large enough sample size but it seemed like I caught more with the older version.

[Bankbeater]

Not so much a lure, but a color.  I use to have a big-o that was silver and had chrome glitter on it.  I use to catch a ton of fish on that thing.

[cueball]

I'll second the original slug-go. Another one that was very productive for me, and definitely no longer made is Galidas Grubs. The smoke color was a killer on smallies in the St Lawrence and Black Rivers.

 

Galigas Grubs are being made again by Venom.

 

http://www.galidasgrubz.com/

[whitwolf]

I used to fish with Mann's augertail all the time.......... I still have several packages and rarely put them In the tackle bag for a trip.

 

They used to absolutely kill the bass.

[backwater4]

Berkley 4" finesse worms

jersey rigg

[B B]

nanother siteke,

 

Regarding "... zara spooks ... back to using more spooks and loving them ..." - what color(s)?

[Bigbarge50]

While there are many discontinued lures and colors we all love, to stay on surprise it didn't catch on more.....

 

The Berkley half rattle trap/ half soft plastic tail.  I have one with a bunch of replacement tails and I have caught Bass galore and the occasional catfish on it.  I remember berkley made a whole line.... a walker, a crank, the lipless, and maybe a few others.  I really thought they were onto something, especially the lip less.  Here is a pick of it

 

I would readily agree with the mudbug and spence scout (I love the scout and was way ahead of the square bill curve) but, and correct if I am wrong, were very popular back in the day and has simply fallen off and been discontinued.  I really wish the scout was still around, but that would be added to a long list of old time favorites that are no longer on the shelf.  BTW I love talking older lures with the "older" guys on here..... love it.  

 

There also seemed to be a time when I was younger that the sluggo came up in every fishing conversation.... seems it got a lot of love.  The senko has stolen it's thunder, but still seems to have a presence.      

[Zoff]

Back in the 80's, Cotton Cordell Made a redfin that was bright orange/red.  I mean BRIGHT.  I smoked more stripers and LM on that bait.  Not sure why but it just worked.  I called CC and asked them about it.  They said "Yeah, we sold a bunch of those. But, we just discontinue some colors from time to time."  Huh?  A bunch? So how much sense does it make to discontinue a big selling product?  Would love to get my hands on another one of those.

[jhoffman]

Find the custom color and have someone paint it for you, thats easy enough.

[Zoff]

Yeah, I plan on that.  It was not until I joined BR that I though about doing that.  It's the EXACT color that I am not sure of. 

[SDoolittle]

Also, about ten years ago, FLW had a series of lures exclusively through Wal Mart (right around the time they first linked up). They had an 8" Curl Tail worm that is still the most productive soft plastic bait I've ever used. It had a garlic scent to it (when that first became the big thing). They were so good, I'd wish I find some on ebay...

 

Thay also had a Craw-Worm similar to a Gene Larew Salt Craw that was awesome!

 

[Megastink]

That's the package!!! Oh man, I miss those worms. I'd buy all of them if I found any.

[keith71]

Strike King Pork-O, Was the best weedless bait for working through the pads.Kalins Western Weenie Worms,the original salty finesse worm. Slider worms,still can hammer them some days on these.

[KDW96]

Ever since i was a kid,and still today theres a combo that i will always have. Uncle Josh tiny craw pork trailers. There was 4 or 5 per bottle. Anyone thats got them,and will part with them let me know.PLEASE.

[hookset on 3]

Ever since i was a kid,and still today theres a combo that i will always have. Uncle Josh tiny craw pork trailers. There was 4 or 5 per bottle. Anyone thats got them,and will part with them let me know.PLEASE.

 

 

Check these Guys out. I've been buying from their site for a few years. Definitely legit.

 

http://www.overstockbait.com/Pork_Bait_p/ump_18.htm

 

 

hookset on 3

[hookset on 3]

I used to fish with Mann's augertail all the time.......... I still have several packages and rarely put them In the tackle bag for a trip.

 

They used to absolutely kill the bass.

 

 

Whit, go to Mann's website. They still carry Augertails in the original colors.

 

Goodluck, hookset

[Flukeman]

it's funny, we yearn for those baits we used to crush the fish on, and it is probably our fault they are gone. We kept it too secret,lol. Sales went down and now they are gone