oprcsr Posted May 25, 2010 Posted May 25, 2010 Been looking at a lot of different types for sale (ie. Lunker Punker, Silent Runner, Zara Spook). Anyone have a favorite? Also anyone know the weight of the 5" Injected Lunker Punker? Quote
Under the Radar Posted May 25, 2010 Posted May 25, 2010 http://www.xcaliburtackle.com/jimmy.asp Xcalibur Xj4 Jimmy 4" Quote
bassin is addicting Posted May 25, 2010 Posted May 25, 2010 zara spook hard to beat for the money... and easy to work Quote
bwell Posted May 25, 2010 Posted May 25, 2010 I just used the YUM money hound for the first time yesterday and it worked surprisingly well. Quote
Bass_Fanatic Posted May 25, 2010 Posted May 25, 2010 I love to walk a Chug Bug. Its fairly easy to walk and it spits a little water at the same time!! Quote
gobig Posted May 25, 2010 Posted May 25, 2010 Punker, Size and style depends on the location and conditions. Quote
Primus Posted May 25, 2010 Posted May 25, 2010 I have a few that I throw... Reaction Innovations Vixen- I believe this one has been taken out of production, I'm glad I bought this when I did. This is my favorite, has an obnoxious knocking noise that provokes a violent response from the fish Lucky Craft Sammy- In a word smooth, cupped face also gives it a little bit of a popping sound and it's a great option for those learning this technique as it's probably the easiest one to walk Zara Spook- this bait is a legend for a reason. Though the Super Spook & Jr. are fine baits I like the original because it doesn't rattle which is sometimes what's needed for spooky fish in clear water. Catches a lot of big fish. I don't like the hooks on Heddon's baits, so I replace them and also add split rings. Jackall Bonnie 95- I like their Ghost color, very good bait Luckly Craft Gunfish- Awesome bait, I can fish it like a walker or a popper and on most retrieves I often do a combination of both with frequent pauses. This is often my go to when I need to finnesse but it also works great when you need a wild retrieve, very versatile. I can also make it jump out of the water a little as well. Quote
Zilch Posted May 25, 2010 Posted May 25, 2010 Zara Super Spook I guess I'm in the minority as I can't seem to get my LC Sammy to work properly. The Spook I have no issues with though. Quote
Super User .dsaavedra. Posted May 25, 2010 Super User Posted May 25, 2010 i like the spro top dawg Quote
Nice_Bass Posted May 27, 2010 Posted May 27, 2010 I love to walk a Chug Bug. Its fairly easy to walk and it spits a little water at the same time!! Agreed, easy to rig, fishes well. Only drawback I had was that fish did not tend to hold on long so it took a quick hookset which is also tough when they blow up on the top, rather they take it down a bit. Quote
Nice_Bass Posted May 27, 2010 Posted May 27, 2010 I love to walk a Chug Bug. Its fairly easy to walk and it spits a little water at the same time!! Agreed, easy to rig, fishes well. Only drawback I had was that fish did not tend to hold on long so it took a quick hookset which is also tough when they blow up on the top, rather they take it down a bit. Sorry, this was in regards to the YUM money hound...I am new to posting, not fishing. Cheers! Quote
Super User grimlin Posted May 27, 2010 Super User Posted May 27, 2010 Since we are under this topic...does anybody know anything about the Paycheck Baits Repo Man bait? Quote
Super User J Francho Posted May 27, 2010 Super User Posted May 27, 2010 Its the same as the Vixen, which is proven. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted May 27, 2010 Super User Posted May 27, 2010 I have a few that I throw...Reaction Innovations Vixen- I believe this one has been taken out of production, I'm glad I bought this when I did. This is my favorite, has an obnoxious knocking noise that provokes a violent response from the fish Lucky Craft Sammy- In a word smooth, cupped face also gives it a little bit of a popping sound and it's a great option for those learning this technique as it's probably the easiest one to walk Zara Spook- this bait is a legend for a reason. Though the Super Spook & Jr. are fine baits I like the original because it doesn't rattle which is sometimes what's needed for spooky fish in clear water. Catches a lot of big fish. I don't like the hooks on Heddon's baits, so I replace them and also add split rings. Jackall Bonnie 95- I like their Ghost color, very good bait Luckly Craft Gunfish- Awesome bait, I can fish it like a walker or a popper and on most retrieves I often do a combination of both with frequent pauses. This is often my go to when I need to finnesse but it also works great when you need a wild retrieve, very versatile. I can also make it jump out of the water a little as well. Those are great recommendations! 8-) Quote
Bass Dude Posted May 27, 2010 Posted May 27, 2010 I love to walk a Chug Bug. Its fairly easy to walk and it spits a little water at the same time!! I second that!!! I've caught a lot of fish walking those baits. I think the combination of the smaller size and the spittin' action drives them nuts. Great smallmouth lure too. Quote
Super User Crestliner2008 Posted May 27, 2010 Super User Posted May 27, 2010 I've caught some dandy smallmouth over 35' structures on a Sammy! Done better with the Chug Bug on LM however. Can't use the small Chug Bug, only the large size. The small one just doesn't have the same balance or action, even on an UL rig. Quote
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