Super User Bankbeater Posted January 30, 2014 Super User Posted January 30, 2014 It depends on the time of year and where I am fishing. In the summer I tend to do better on chrome w/ blue back. In the spring natural craw colors seem to work best. In the fall it is the big 3/4 ounce rat-l-trap in shiner color that I use the most. I like the Cordell Super spots for the chrome, and rat-l-traps for the craw and shiner colors. Quote
JT Bagwell Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 I think the Lucky Craft LV500 Max in Aurora Black is my favorite. I use several different LV sizes but I think that one is my favorite. The LV500 Max is a bigger 3/4 ounce lipless crank bait. Quote
Super User Ratherbfishing Posted January 30, 2014 Super User Posted January 30, 2014 For sheer sound, it's hard to beat a Cordell Super-spot. Quote
jhoffman Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 Does anyone make a suspending version? Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted January 30, 2014 Super User Posted January 30, 2014 Does anyone make a suspending version? Sebile make an oil filled, suspending lipless bait called a Flatt Shad. As a result of the design, it sinks slowly to 3 feet or so and then suspends. I have a few but can't report that they have been world beaters. A-Jay 1 Quote
dday07 Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 XCalibur Xr50 for shallow fishing and RES for deeper water fishing(has a better sink) Quote
Dr. Watson Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 SPRO Arku shad in "Old Glory," I say this is my favorite lipless crankbait, but then again it is my only lipless crank bait. lol Quote
Super User CWB Posted January 31, 2014 Super User Posted January 31, 2014 XR50 One Knocker in Foxy Shad and Bleeding Bream (discontinued). Far outfishes any other rattlebait I own, which are slowly dwindling. Quote
Primus Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Xcalibur XR rattle baits - Good, tough finishes, good hooks out of the box. And I like the Xcaliber rattle baits because they seem to have more resistance on the retrieve than most other lipless baits. It helps to keep them higher in the water column and still allows you to get away with a heavier model for absolute BOMBING casts. 'Stick to the 5/8 oz. or 1/2 oz. sizes unless you are wanting them to get deep, fast'. I also think the IMA Rock N' Vibes look the best, but have not used them yet... I hope they catch as good as they look... The colors I selected: Another bait that is causing a big stir on an Ohio dedicated fishing forum is SmartTackle's Flitterbait-2's. (Voted flat out best bait of 2013 for one of the guys) In his opinion, nothing else he owns even came close to the productivity he got out of this lure. I picked up a complete set. You should replace the 'clip-on' size 6 hooks. I opted for some red extra wide gap Owner Stinger's size 6 hooks... And size 2 split-rings... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsaboC7SE6U He is throwing a Flitterbait-2 here... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smwAqLOakPA Talonman, I ordered a few of the Flitterbaits to try this year. Thanks for bringing this bait to my attention. 1 Quote
Grantman83 Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Xcalibur x75 in their version of sexy shad chrome. That bad boy is a beast. I really like their one knockers as well Quote
ColdSVT Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Does anyone make a suspending version? Mirrorlure makes multiple saltwater suspending lipless twitchbaits.nthe mirrodine being my favorite I wish they would make fresh water versions. Im gonna have to try them out in feesh water this year since i have several from when i lived in tampa 1 Quote
jhoffman Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Mirrorlure makes multiple saltwater suspending lipless twitchbaits.nthe mirrodine being my favorite I wish they would make fresh water versions. Im gonna have to try them out in feesh water this year since i have several from when i lived in tampa Drop me a line when you give it a shot Quote
ColdSVT Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Drop me a line when you give it a shot I will...especially for a fellow PA angler! I live in tioga county Quote
ColdSVT Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Heck youre strait north of me Yessir! I know belfonte. Bowled there several times back in the 90s. Won states there as a youth bowler Quote
Talonman Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Talonman, I ordered a few of the Flitterbaits to try this year. Thanks for bringing this bait to my attention. No problem... Quote
Stlbob Posted January 31, 2014 Author Posted January 31, 2014 dont have but i am going to get a few suspending lipless.. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 31, 2014 Super User Posted January 31, 2014 dont have but i am going to get a few suspending lipless.. You probably have enough lures to get by. I think you should devote all of your fishing money to the new rod, Quote
zachb34 Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 I'll be different here I like the Yo-Zuri rattlin vibe Quote
Stlbob Posted January 31, 2014 Author Posted January 31, 2014 RW...you have a good point...lmao... Quote
Super User MCS Posted January 31, 2014 Super User Posted January 31, 2014 Had this home made brand called jig fish in fl gator blue/orange that I loved until I broke it because I caught 2 fish at once, thing caught fish anywhere I threw it. My main brand is Xcalibur Xr50 in blue chrome orange, pumpkin seed, longear, and foxy lady 1 Quote
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted February 1, 2014 Super User Posted February 1, 2014 Thing about these so many diff brands all work as long as they are silver blue back and firetiger ..no fav for me i own 6 diff brands but use rat l traps more so .dont limit yourself to one brand Quote
Super User Goose52 Posted February 2, 2014 Super User Posted February 2, 2014 Thing about these so many diff brands all work as long as they are silver blue back and firetiger ..no fav for me i own 6 diff brands but use rat l traps more so .dont limit yourself to one brand There's a lot of truth to that. My PB LMB was caught on a blue over chrome Academy H2O Express lipless crank ! Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted February 2, 2014 Super User Posted February 2, 2014 Had this home made brand called jig fish in fl gator blue/orange that I loved until I broke it because I caught 2 fish at once, thing caught fish anywhere I threw it. My main brand is Xcalibur Xr50 in blue chrome orange, pumpkin seed, longear, and foxy lady I see what you just did there, perhaps you need a new one? I'm on the jazz! LOL 1 Quote
Chris186 Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 Good old Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap, 1/2oz in Red Crawfish. I have caught more fish on that bait than all my other lipless and lipped cranks combined. Quote
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