Bass Angler Magazine Posted February 17, 2013 Posted February 17, 2013 I'm working on a exciting new project and I need some help.Why did you purchase that new lure? Advertisement, Tournament Win, Recommended by a Friend, Magazine Article, Recommended at a Tackle Shop, Looks Appealing, or ? Please let me knowI'm working on something that has never been attempted before and this info will help a bunch. Right now I can't discuss it out but as soon as I can I'll release more info.Thank you - Mark Also we just went to press with the spring issue of Bass Angler Magazine Quote
BassResource.com Advertiser FD. Posted February 17, 2013 BassResource.com Advertiser Posted February 17, 2013 Looks appealing or recommended by a friend is about it for me. I don't care what the pros say. That is almost always sponsor driven. Quote
TiNuts Posted February 17, 2013 Posted February 17, 2013 I like to read forums and just see what's regularly recommended. I'm a sucker for crankbaits though, even though I rarely use them. If it looks cool I buy it. I should just display them rather then stick them in a 3700 box. Quote
jignfule Posted February 17, 2013 Posted February 17, 2013 I like to read forums and just see what's regularly recommended. I'm a sucker for crankbaits though, even though I rarely use them. If it looks cool I buy it. I should just display them rather then stick them in a 3700 box. I have a lot more faith in a bait that is "regularly recommended" on a forum (i.e. fat ika) then any bait recommended by one who is being sponsored. I do watch a lot of bass shows and do find baits that look intriguing and try them out. (i.e. spro frog poppers & pitching skirts) 1 Quote
tbone1993 Posted February 17, 2013 Posted February 17, 2013 I'm working on a exciting new project and I need some help. Why did you purchase that new lure? Advertisement, Tournament Win, Recommended by a Friend, Magazine Article, Recommended at a Tackle Shop, Looks Appealing, or ? Please let me know I'm working on something that has never been attempted before and this info will help a bunch. Right now I can't discuss it out but as soon as I can I'll release more info. Thank you - Mark Also we just went to press with the spring issue of Bass Angler Magazine I have heard this question asked multiple times by college anglers in the school of advertising. I am pretty sure a couple of my friends have done papers on it as well. That being said tournament results play a key in the style of bait but I am a firm believer that some colors catch people more than they do fish. For example salt and pepper colored crankbaits may catch fish but they catch more anglers imo. Quote
Super User QUAKEnSHAKE Posted February 17, 2013 Super User Posted February 17, 2013 I have a lot more faith in a bait that is "regularly recommended" on a forum (i.e. fat ika) then any bait recommended by one who is being sponsored. I do watch a lot of bass shows and do find baits that look intriguing and try them out. (i.e. spro frog poppers & pitching skirts) This is the exact reason I tried Ikas and most any lures, forum recommendations. I dont have cable or get read fishing mags at all so not really influenced by advertising. or If im using company A's product and like it I will more likely try a new product of theirs over company B's product of the same style. Quote
tbone1993 Posted February 17, 2013 Posted February 17, 2013 This is the exact reason I tried Ikas and most any lures, forum recommendations. I dont have cable or get read fishing mags at all so not really influenced by advertising. or If im using company A's product and like it I will more likely try a new product of theirs over company B's product of the same style. Try the damiki hydra. Half the price of the fat ika and it has a great action. 1 Quote
Super User Fishes in trees Posted February 17, 2013 Super User Posted February 17, 2013 When I go lure shopping some times it is just to replace stuff I've lost or misplaced. Other times, I'm looking for a better alternative to what I've currently got. When I am confronted by a potential purchase, I ask myself one specific question: i.e. "Is there a chance that this lure might catch me a fish some day?" Should the answer be "sure", then I buy it. If crankbaits are involved, never buy just one, always get 3 or so. Needless to say I've got some extra fishing tackle, but there is still a chance that every one of those lures might catch a fish for me - someday. Another reason that I shop is to make myself feel good - if only for a moment. The reasoning goes, "I may be a **** head, I might be stupid, but at least I can buy myself new toys once in a while." It's one of those things that doesn't have to make sense. Quote
Avalonjohn44 Posted February 17, 2013 Posted February 17, 2013 If it looks cool, I buy it. If it works well, I go back and buy duplicates in case I use them all up, or in the case of cranks, lose them. If it doesn't work I put a bunch of them up as a lot on Ebay. I am also guilty of following the hot trends. Sometimes it works out as with the KVD 1.5s which are great, sometimes it bites me in the rear as with Chatterbaits. After the Scatter Rap singlehandedly wins the Classic next week, I'll probably buy a few of those. Quote
Super User QUAKEnSHAKE Posted February 17, 2013 Super User Posted February 17, 2013 Try the damiki hydra. Half the price of the fat ika and it has a great action. Yep already have and because it was mentioned/recommended http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/105991-jjs-magic-does-the-trick-to-damiki-hydra Quote
nascar2428 Posted February 17, 2013 Posted February 17, 2013 By reading the opinions of the many members on this and other fine forums. After all they have the same goals as I, to catch fish every time we have the opportunity. Quote
Basseditor Posted February 17, 2013 Posted February 17, 2013 All the above, plus I'm looking for that magic bullet. I have not found the magic yet. Quote
Super User Darren. Posted February 17, 2013 Super User Posted February 17, 2013 I'm working on a exciting new project and I need some help. Why did you purchase that new lure? Advertisement, Tournament Win, Recommended by a Friend, Magazine Article, Recommended at a Tackle Shop, Looks Appealing, or ? Please let me know I'm working on something that has never been attempted before and this info will help a bunch. Right now I can't discuss it out but as soon as I can I'll release more info. Thank you - Mark Also we just went to press with the spring issue of Bass Angler Magazine I'd say I've - at one time or another - been influenced by all the above. Today, probably talk with friends and read forums to get tips. Although I tend now to be more specific, tailored to my personal fishing style. I.e., If I'm primarily a soft plastics guy, I no longer jump all over a friend's recommendation of a new crankbait, etc. That's been a money pit in the past. Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted February 17, 2013 Super User Posted February 17, 2013 I buy lures that I have heard positive reviews on. If I have luck with it I will go back and buy more of them. I have never bought a lure just because a pro has endorsed it. Quote
Super User Felix77 Posted February 17, 2013 Super User Posted February 17, 2013 Positive reviews mostly. Quote
flipin4bass Posted February 17, 2013 Posted February 17, 2013 Ohhh, I don't think so...I'm getting tired of these marketing games...how about something in return...like a free dinner for two at Uncle Bucks Greasy Spoon or better yet...a discount coupon for one of those Carnival cruises. Quote
Super User Darren. Posted February 17, 2013 Super User Posted February 17, 2013 Ohhh, I don't think so...I'm getting tired of these marketing games...how about something in return...like a free dinner for two at Uncle Bucks Greasy Spoon or better yet...a discount coupon for one of those Carnival cruises. Sign me up for a cruise on a floating septic tank!!! 2 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted February 17, 2013 Super User Posted February 17, 2013 All things being equal - I buy the best bait that I don't have to change the hardware on - A-Jay Quote
Bass Angler Magazine Posted February 17, 2013 Author Posted February 17, 2013 Thanks guys for all the responses Quote
ClackerBuzz Posted February 18, 2013 Posted February 18, 2013 you can ask this question in any industry and your going to get the same #1 answer=word of mouth referral (in the investment industry people were asked why they invested their entire life saving$$$ in a particular stock or bond. #1 answer=a friend, family member or adviser recommended it. i respect word of mouth referral from local anglers on my local water more than forum referrals. those lures are proven in ur fisheries and the ole time anglers don't make any commission/get 'sample products' etc. in this day and age over 33% of online reviews are mere marking company's typing away. 'soft/passive sales' and false reviews make it very difficult to navigate what is real and what isn't. and instead of a fishing company having pro staff they can have moderators plug their product thru ad-vice instead of ad-vertising. second runner up=repetition advertising over multiple media ie hard/aggressvie sales. ie coca cola/pepsi, gatorade w/ ad's in magazines, tv, newspaper, bill boards, internet etc. 1 Quote
bassguytom Posted February 18, 2013 Posted February 18, 2013 It all started with to Banjo Minnow from there I changed to the light up sonic lure after that I decided to give the skippy fish a try. That stopped working so on to the flying lure it was, the walken worm was producing for me but I am currently fishing the Mighty Bite 5 sense system with light up sticks exclusively. I have been using the Ronco pocket fisherman and it is really a great combo with a lot of sensitivity. I get all my lure recommendations from the TV! The Cable Guy Quote
Super User WRB Posted February 18, 2013 Super User Posted February 18, 2013 Part of bass fishing is checking out new lures trying to determine what lures are actually winning local tournaments. Any region in the country will have local bass tournaments and it's a cat amd mouse game getting to the truth.....top tournament anglers are very tight lipped about what they are using currently to catch their bass and where they fish. It's easy to learn what caught bass last year! Tom Quote
Bass Angler Magazine Posted February 18, 2013 Author Posted February 18, 2013 CHANGE - How apt would you be to purchase a bait that was use to win a tournament ? Especially if you were going to that lake. I'm asking because like Bass Angler Magazine I'm trying to create something cool and useful that will help you. FYI - I'm a bass angler helping other anglers not some marketing company doing research. Quote
jignfule Posted February 18, 2013 Posted February 18, 2013 It all started with to Banjo Minnow from there I changed to the light up sonic lure after that I decided to give the skippy fish a try. That stopped working so on to the flying lure it was, the walken worm was producing for me but I am currently fishing the Mighty Bite 5 sense system with light up sticks exclusively. I have been using the Ronco pocket fisherman and it is really a great combo with a lot of sensitivity. I get all my lure recommendations from the TV! The Cable Guy :lol-045: Quote
jignfule Posted February 18, 2013 Posted February 18, 2013 CHANGE - How apt would you be to purchase a bait that was use to win a tournament ? Especially if you were going to that lake. I'm asking because like Bass Angler Magazine I'm trying to create something cool and useful that will help you. FYI - I'm a bass angler helping other anglers not some marketing company doing research. On that particular lake? yes I would be more apt to try it. For areas farther away from that lake probably not that excited. Quote
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