Tmpr Posted July 26, 2013 Posted July 26, 2013 ...awesome!!! And so much so, I'm going to write (a lot) about it, so my apologies . I'm sure I'm not the first either to do so on here (I'm new to the forum, and its great as well!!!) I grew up bass fishing in N. FL, so naturally fishing soft plastics has always been a huge part of my life (and yes, it's that serious) ... These days, I primarily fish in and around the greater Atlanta areas - as I now live in Kennesaw. While it's been out for a while, I recently started fishing the Pit Boss, and its safe to say it will be a staple in my box from here on out. From Shoal Bass to the 'Big Lips' from the pond to the river, I've proven it's the real deal! And here's my thoughts as to why ... First and foremost, IT'S VERSATILE! - it resembles several things - a crawdad, a frog, a leach, a beetle bug, etc... you name it, it just fits the bill! Rig it sideways on a weighted hook and it even resembles that of a baitfish. Obviously there are many plastics on today's market that all look very similar, and in many cases one could argue that too big of a deal is often made for each. And while I'm sure it's just as much of a mind-thing for me, this lil' dude has had a "noticeable" impact on my fishing. - You can flip it, punch it, swim it, 'work it like worm', and I've even caught fish pulling it on top like a frog. It's little tails flutter like that of a buzzbait. - It's durable! Unlike most lizards, worms and even the craw type plastics I've fished (for years) it often just slides up the line on a hook-set. I just know that I'm not reaching in the bag for a new one as often as I do when fishing those listed above. Also it's thick, and because of this it is important to make certain the hook is nearly breaking through the plastic -- as this will only help guarantee the hook-set. I use the Green Pumpkin and June Bug colors, exclusively. In most cases I use a Texas-rig, but will also use a weighted hook if rigging it like a baitfish (I rarely do this). Has anyone else tried these? I'm curious to hear other's thoughts on this one, or any other plastics that are a "must have" for you. Quote
NEjitterbugger Posted July 26, 2013 Posted July 26, 2013 I do like pit bosses, they got nothing on a rage craw though... 2 Quote
CayMar Posted July 26, 2013 Posted July 26, 2013 The pit boss was the first bait I consistently caught fish with so it holds a special place in my heart. When someone says confidence bait it comes to mind. Dick's had the craw colored pit bosses in clearance one day so I bought a few packs. I haven't tried any other colors yet. Quote
Tmpr Posted July 26, 2013 Author Posted July 26, 2013 The Rage Craw's are great too - I love em' as jig-trailers. They look very "real" as well. I just lean towards the Pit Boss more cause it holds up a bit better and I like to fish it on top for a few yards here and there. As I mentioned, I think an argument can be made for many. Many are similar. Quote
Super User Tuckahoe Joe Posted July 26, 2013 Super User Posted July 26, 2013 I've started fishing the pit boss recently. So far I've used it Texas rigged, topwater as the OP described, as a jig trailer, and flipping and pitching it t-rigged with a pegged weight. I've really only fished it for about 3 trips now but I've gotten tons of strikes, just missed the hooksets mainly because I'm still getting used to flipping and pitching. Haven't caught anything on it yet but it's my fault for missing the fish. They're all over this bait. They've also got some killer colors. Right now I'm using Electric Blue but Perfection Blue Fleck and Green Haze are on my list to try. You better believe I'll be buying some more of these. Quote
shimmy Posted July 26, 2013 Posted July 26, 2013 I do like pit bosses, they got nothing on a rage craw though... This is very true in my experience. For the summer time texas rig fishing vegetation, i have the rage craws first and when they run out i put on the pit boss. The pit boss has those 4 flaps but the bass always seem to bite off the outside flaps leaving just two or three left. While the body is more durable as mentioned, the flappers are fragile and that is what makes this bait amazing. Interestingly, my brother ran out of tackle one day on a lake and was down to one last pit boss. The legs were eventually bitten off, the jig had already lost all strands of the skirt due to northern, and he was still catching bass with just a weedless jig head and the body of the pitboss. I don't get it. But this bait is magic. But...still second to the rage craw and has not caught me bigger fish compared to the rage craw. Less expensive soooo, always a good second for me. 1 Quote
NEjitterbugger Posted July 26, 2013 Posted July 26, 2013 This is very true in my experience. For the summer time texas rig fishing vegetation, i have the rage craws first and when they run out i put on the pit boss. The pit boss has those 4 flaps but the bass always seem to bite off the outside flaps leaving just two or three left. While the body is more durable as mentioned, the flappers are fragile and that is what makes this bait amazing. Interestingly, my brother ran out of tackle one day on a lake and was down to one last pit boss. The legs were eventually bitten off, the jig had already lost all strands of the skirt due to northern, and he was still catching bass with just a weedless jig head and the body of the pitboss. I don't get it. But this bait is magic. But...still second to the rage craw and has not caught me bigger fish compared to the rage craw. Less expensive soooo, always a good second for me. Tonight for example.... Including my PB 2 Quote
CayMar Posted July 26, 2013 Posted July 26, 2013 I guess I need to pick up some new colors of pit bosses and some rage craws. 2 Quote
Bassfishing375 Posted July 26, 2013 Posted July 26, 2013 I have some pack of pit bosses but I really never use them looks like I need to start. Quote
shimmy Posted July 26, 2013 Posted July 26, 2013 Tonight for example.... Including my PB Monster!!! Well done! Great fish man 1 Quote
Hyrule Bass Posted July 26, 2013 Posted July 26, 2013 i bought a pack last year and have yet to use them. maybe ill get out tomorrow and hit up a pond or two... Quote
Grantman83 Posted July 26, 2013 Posted July 26, 2013 My favorite all round bait. This week of fishing proved their versatility to me. I was using green pumpkin down on buggs island in North Carolina to flip and pitch and Carolina rig. Came back home and on a small pond caught a 3lber swimming it and then on the same bait caught a 4.5lber in vegetation. It literally caught fish no matter what presentation. 1 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted July 27, 2013 Global Moderator Posted July 27, 2013 They're probably my favorite pitching bait in heavy cover. Really isn't a color that I don't like but Summer craw, Big Texan, and Lime-Purple Passion are my favorites. No better bluegill imitation than the Lime-Purple Passion with the tails dipped in chartreuse JJ's IMO. The fish slam that color in shoreline vegetation when they're keying on gills. Quote
wordty Posted August 3, 2013 Posted August 3, 2013 Here is my first experience with one (it came off as I pulled the fish in). Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted August 3, 2013 Global Moderator Posted August 3, 2013 This gal approves of them! 1 Quote
hookset on 3 Posted August 6, 2013 Posted August 6, 2013 They're probably my favorite pitching bait in heavy cover. Really isn't a color that I don't like but Summer craw, Big Texan, and Lime-Purple Passion are my favorites. No better bluegill imitation than the Lime-Purple Passion with the tails dipped in chartreuse JJ's IMO. The fish slam that color in shoreline vegetation when they're keying on gills. My sentiments, exactly! I have a few different colored Sharpies in my bag for putting accents on soft plastics or any lure for that matter. So I used orange to color the tails on the Lime-Purple Passion to match the Sunfish around here. It looks and works incredible!. Give it a try. Hookset Quote
evobowhunter Posted August 7, 2013 Posted August 7, 2013 The pit boss is one of my favorite crawdad imitation/beaver style bait and they are cheap. good action relative soft but will hold for a couple fish. also like missle bait dbombs too, they are a really good plastic. I like rage craws but the pinchers come off way to easy normally on the first fish and sometimes before then. Zoom speed craws are good to when the bite calls for a small lure and they also make a good jig trailer. Quote
BassAddict1911 Posted August 8, 2013 Posted August 8, 2013 love it...couldn't do without it! caught a 5 and 6 lbr on back to back casts last night ... its the bomb! Quote
pbizzle Posted August 11, 2013 Posted August 11, 2013 Have y'all tried rigging them just on a keel weighted ewg. I like a gammie 5/0 ewg with 1/8 weight. Makes it fall fairly horizontal and has less to hang up on. You can swim it, crawl it, whatever you want. Quote
pbizzle Posted August 12, 2013 Posted August 12, 2013 It's the only havoc bait I'd use They're all freaking amazing. I've tried all but a few (wide load, slop craw, back slide, and smash tube) and have to say that they catch some quality fish. Also, they're super cost effective and only comparable to big bites. Quote
JellyMan Posted August 13, 2013 Posted August 13, 2013 They are a great bait for sure. I always have green pumpkin and junebug loaded in my tackle box. Quote
Hyrule Bass Posted August 13, 2013 Posted August 13, 2013 so i ended up hitting a pond like i mentioned earlier in this thread. the bass loved the pit boss. they were tearing them up. i missed a couple hooksets early with them, then i slowed down a bit before setting the hook and started catching. i like this bait... Quote
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