Super User OkobojiEagle Posted October 30, 2010 Super User Posted October 30, 2010 Berkley Power bait is number 1 for me.... What is that written across the front of your shirt??? I can't quite read it because of that large bass hanging in front of you!!! steve ;D Quote
Juggernoob Posted November 1, 2010 Posted November 1, 2010 What is that written across the front of your shirt??? I can't quite read it because of that large bass hanging in front of you!!! steve ;D What you can't see is the tattoo on the bass that reads "Berkley Power bait is number 1 for me". Quote
Super User Fishes in trees Posted November 2, 2010 Super User Posted November 2, 2010 Yes, one soft plastic brand is better than any other. The caveat is the brand varies from day to day and you never have any advance info about which brand that will be. I've given this question alot of thought. The best solution is to purchase as many different brands and styles of soft plastics as you can. Then on a day when you are privileged enough to actually go fishing, only take as many different soft plastics as will reasonably fit into the boat. Quote
farmpond1 Posted November 3, 2010 Posted November 3, 2010 Berkley Power bait is number 1 for me.... I agree. I was fishing with a good buddy and I knew that powerbaits were picking up lots of bass (from a previous trip). He experiemented by trying "non-powerbait" equivalents and scarcely picked up a fish. Then he switched and began catching fish. Also, when the bass aren't aggressively hitting and you have to watch the line for movement or feel the weight of the bass on the other end, I believe the bass hold on to powerbaits longer so the hookset "window" is longer. I'm convinced they work better than the average soft plastic. Quote
The Bassinator Posted November 3, 2010 Posted November 3, 2010 I like Zoom because they offer plastic baits at a good price and I don't have to tell you that they catch fish. I could buy Ragetails or GYCB or even some type of custom handpours but it just seems to me that if I'm getting bit and I can save some money why change? Then again I havent tried other plastics so I can't really compare but right now I like Zoom Quote
evrgladesbasser Posted November 3, 2010 Posted November 3, 2010 Many baits look alike but perform differently. IMO there is no substitution for the original senko. Rage tail craws are by far and away the best I have ever used. When it comes to trick worms, nothing matches the action of the zoom. So is one better than another, Yes. However what I perceive to be the best will differ from others based on preference, fishing style, and a variety of other reasons. Quote
scrutch Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 There are differences in density, buoyancy, and action. Find what makes you happy and use it. I also think David P has a good point. On busy lakes the bass see every lure known to man numerous times. Less common hand-pours may be the ticket to more fish on these pressured lakes. IMHO this is key to setting yourself apart from the crowd. I think throwing something new on pressured waters can be a huge factor, among many other small factors, that you have to get right in order to catch fish. I recently "introduced" a Rage Tail Space Monkey to a 10 acre private lake that I fish exclusively with 10 other guys. I arrived one day last week to find four of them already there. They'd been there for four hours and were almost skunked (2 dinks). All these guys fish this lake frequently and I would consider two of the four of them to be more skilled fishermen than me. It didn't take me long to figure out that this was a day that would require a slow presentation and I switched to a t-rigged RT Space Monkey. I was there just about one hour and had 4 fish with the largest being 5.5 lbs. I'm convinced it was the "new" presentation that day as all four guys told me they'd never used any Rage Tail products before...that's since changed I'm sure. I'm considering getting some hand pours from someone, or pouring my own someday soon to add to my arsenal. Quote
scrutch Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 What is that written across the front of your shirt??? I can't quite read it because of that large bass hanging in front of you!!! steve ;D What you can't see is the tattoo on the bass that reads "Berkley Power bait is number 1 for me". ;D ;D I'd never get a Berkley tattoo, especially on my "bass"! Quote
philsoreel Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 Yes! Yes! Mine are the best! Call 1-800-RIP-OFFF and leave bank account number. We call back in six to twenty-two months. Wait by phone. This is a joke. Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 Not all plastics are the same. You will have to find the one that fits your fishing style the best. Typically the more action a bait gives the softer and less durable the bait will be. Quote
Super User David P Posted November 15, 2010 Super User Posted November 15, 2010 There are differences in density, buoyancy, and action. Find what makes you happy and use it. I also think David P has a good point. On busy lakes the bass see every lure known to man numerous times. Less common hand-pours may be the ticket to more fish on these pressured lakes. Exactly, out here on some clear water lakes, I have personally seen the advantages. I've fished Dichoso Baits custom pours behind guys on the front of the boat fishing different baits, and they far out performed a handful of mass produced baits. Might not make a difference EVERYWHERE, but sure does give that added confidence. Quote
Primus Posted November 15, 2010 Posted November 15, 2010 What are some of your favorite profiles out of Dichoso baits if you don't mind me asking ? Quote
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