SCangler91 Posted March 13, 2014 Posted March 13, 2014 Just recently picked up a job working in a fishing department so I was hoping to read up on some of the stuff we have. I've traditionally been a soft-plastics guy for the majority of my fishing days, but I have more fishing time on my hands and have the luxury of working in a store with literally thousands of baits at my fingertips. I'm just wanting to increase my product knowledge and know stuff to read up on or play with in the store. Feel free to share stuff not considered mainstream or popular because there is plenty of stuff on the pegs I've never even heard of. If you'd like you can also share why or why you're not a fan of a specific lure. Thanks guys. Quote
Super User Jar11591 Posted March 13, 2014 Super User Posted March 13, 2014 My favorite jerkbait is a Matzuo Phantom Minnow. It's really cheap, but it darts around better than any other jerkbait I've used. It sells for like $2.29 or something. I don't see Matzuos in stores a lot though. For crankbaits, my favorite is the Rapala DT-6, and i didn't just jump on the DT-6 bandwagon. It has always been my favorite. Been killin smallies on the DT-6 for years. Quote
Missourifishin Posted March 13, 2014 Posted March 13, 2014 I'm also a fan of Rapala's DT series of lures. I like their CRR-5 squarebills too. I also like Strike King's KVD 1.5 and 2.5 squarebills. I'm relatively new to jerkbaits, but I like Smithwick Rogues and Rapala HJ-8's. Quote
NathanW Posted March 13, 2014 Posted March 13, 2014 DT-4 and DT-6's are a great small profile bait. A go-to lure for shallow fishing in the spring. Bait is smaller in the spring so this profile is a good choice For the rest of the year I like Strike King Pro Model 5, 4, 3xd, 5xd's best for medium profile diving baits. The difference between the 4 and the 5 is the diving plane. The 4 doesnt dive as hard or deep and has a wider wobble. It is a good choice when the water is stained and the fish are in that 3-6' range. DT-10 and better are popular but I dont use em. They have a slightly tighter wobble and also have some wiggle which people find value in but they dont dive hard at all when compared to other lures of that profile. To me the benefits of being able to work more strike zone is top priority and if they want a more subtle bait Ill change color or give them a silent option. Quote
gobig Posted March 13, 2014 Posted March 13, 2014 Lipless- LV500 Square bill- speedtrap Mid range- Deep Little N Deep- DD-22 Extra deep- 10xd Quote
SCangler91 Posted March 13, 2014 Author Posted March 13, 2014 Any Cotton Cordell users on here? 2 Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted March 13, 2014 Super User Posted March 13, 2014 Xcalibur for me. Xcs 100's, Xr25, 50 and 75's 1 Quote
jdw174 Posted March 13, 2014 Posted March 13, 2014 I'm kinda partial to Strike King/Bandit/Bomber lures. They seem to catch fish, and don't cost the rights to your first-born to own one. 1 Quote
ak47soulja22 Posted March 13, 2014 Posted March 13, 2014 2 years ago I was introduced to Bandit crankbaits the 100, 200 series and square bill. They are a great product, they stay true in the waddle (lol),I have caught 100's of fish with them over the 2 years. Also, they catch bluegills and catfish, and I'm sure other types too. I also like the deep diving kvd models too. Quote
tbone1993 Posted March 13, 2014 Posted March 13, 2014 I always have a strike king tied on. Tournament day the spro gets put on. Quote
SpencerLittle Posted March 13, 2014 Posted March 13, 2014 There are so many good ones out there it's almost hard the pick. I'm a big strike king guy by nature and really like the kvd series and the xd's. Recently I've picked up some spro's and I really think I'll end up transitioning a big portion of my tackle to them. Don't mean to throw yet another bait in the mix but any of the dt series rapala baits are fish catching machines as well. Lipless I like te red eye shad, spro's lipless, and the Excaliburs. Quote
Fish Murderer 71 Posted March 13, 2014 Posted March 13, 2014 kvd 6xd, spro aruku, for deep waters kvd 5xd, spro for midds smithwick rogue for shallow and just about every color of the rainbow for squarebill - never quite know what the fish favor so have to be flexible... Quote
fadetoblack21 Posted March 13, 2014 Posted March 13, 2014 Xcalibur for lipless and square bills. When the budget is tight I'll purchase H20 xpress lipless and square bills. For mid to deep cranks I prefer the Bomber fat free shad baits. Smithwick rogues for jerkbaits. Quote
tholmes Posted March 13, 2014 Posted March 13, 2014 I'm kinda partial to Strike King/Bandit/Bomber lures. They seem to catch fish, and don't cost the rights to your first-born to own one. These thee, along with Norman make up the majority of my crankbaits. Very effective and reasonably priced. Tom Quote
RAMBLER Posted March 13, 2014 Posted March 13, 2014 Strike King Red Eye Shad, KVD 1.5 and 2.5 squarebill, Rapala floating minnow and Zara Spook. Quote
Mike2841 Posted March 13, 2014 Posted March 13, 2014 I really like the original Zara spook and rebel mag pop-r Quote
SCangler91 Posted March 13, 2014 Author Posted March 13, 2014 Thanks for all the feedback fellas Quote
jhoffman Posted March 13, 2014 Posted March 13, 2014 Shallow - kvd 2.5 Mid Depth - DT10 Deep - Little John DD Lipless - Red Eye Shad Jerkbait - xrap Top - LC Sammy Quote
FrogFreak Posted March 14, 2014 Posted March 14, 2014 Bomber Model As, Rapalas DT series, Husky Jerks, Strike King Spittin Kings (poppers) and spooks. Quote
Super User iceintheveins Posted March 16, 2014 Super User Posted March 16, 2014 Any Cotton Cordell users on here? Yep, the CC super spot is still my favorite or second favorite lipless behind the SK red eye shad. Quote
Super User iceintheveins Posted March 16, 2014 Super User Posted March 16, 2014 Shallow Cranks - Rapala DT4, SK KVD Squarebill, Excalibur Squarebill, Norman Mad N, Norman Fat Boy, Bomber Square A, Rapala Shad Rap #5 Medium Cranks - Rapala DT6, Rapala Shad Rap #7, Storm Wiggle Wart, Bomber Model 6A, Bandit 200, Bomber Fat Free Fry Deep Cranks - SK XD 3, SK XD 5, SK XD 6, Bomber Fat Free Shad and Fat free shad jr, Rebel Deep Wee R, Bandit 300, Spro Little John DD and Baby Little John DD, ABT Lures Mini X2, Damiki DC 300 Lipless - Cordell Super Spot, SK Red Eye Shad, BPS rattle shad, Rat L trap, clackin' rap Jerkbait - LC pointer, dynamic lures j spec, dynamic lures travado, Rapala X rap, Husky Jerk, Smithwick Suspending Rogue Jr. Popper - Rapala Skitterpop, Heddon Pop N Image Jr, Storm Rattlin' Chug Bug Walking Bait - Super spook Jr, Zara Spook, Heddon Spit N King, Rapala Skitterwalk, Zara puppy Prop Bait - Rapala Skitterprop, CC Crazy Shad, Rapala X Rap Prop, Heddon Torpedo, Smithwick Devil's Horse Quote
Super User tomustang Posted March 16, 2014 Super User Posted March 16, 2014 Just recently picked up a job working in a fishing department so I was hoping to read up on some of the stuff we have. I've traditionally been a soft-plastics guy for the majority of my fishing days, but I have more fishing time on my hands and have the luxury of working in a store with literally thousands of baits at my fingertips. I'm just wanting to increase my product knowledge and know stuff to read up on or play with in the store. Feel free to share stuff not considered mainstream or popular because there is plenty of stuff on the pegs I've never even heard of. If you'd like you can also share why or why you're not a fan of a specific lure. Thanks guys. Lucky craft for anyone willing to spend over $10 on a lure, strike king KVD/Pro models for anyone who wants under $10 Quote
bmlum415 Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 Squarebill- river2sea biggie poppa Jerkbait- megabass vision 110 Topwater- river2sea whopper plopper 130( for lmb) heddon super spook( for spotted bass) Quote
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