GoRavens Posted May 31, 2014 Posted May 31, 2014 anyone use these? likes or dislikes? was going to get some on clearance but went with havoc pit boss instead Quote
Super User CWB Posted May 31, 2014 Super User Posted May 31, 2014 Great little swimbait where bluegill are present. Gills are starting to bed up here now and that means I'll be throwing it around the "minefields". Had great luck last year when the wind stirred up the water around the Gill beds. Bass were alot less spooky and eager to bite. Any new colors due like Baby Bass Big-O? That would be killer. Quote
Koofy Smacker Posted May 31, 2014 Posted May 31, 2014 Pricey and not durable. That being said it has been one of my favorite dock pitching baits for the past 2 years Quote
Super User ww2farmer Posted June 1, 2014 Super User Posted June 1, 2014 anyone use these? likes or dislikes? was going to get some on clearance but went with havoc pit boss instead Good move. Quote
macmichael Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 I like em but like koofy smacker said, not very durable. I've been doing real well at the local pond with them Quote
Big-O Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 You may want to review these rigging illustrations. I only use it 3 basic ways. On a 4 to 5/0 flipping hook flat with the weight pegged for flipping. Also as a swim bait on the 6/0 Moaner hook and trimmed lower fins for clearance of the hook and weight on the belly of the bait. And as a jig trailer both flat and upright for the different profiles They're soft so that the fish will maul it in their mouth and bait will roll up easily on the hook set. Hope that helps! http://www.ragetail.com/news/rigging-info/rigging-diagrams/ 1 Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted June 2, 2014 Super User Posted June 2, 2014 The Shellcracker is effective on its own Rage Rigged, but I like it best as a swim jig trailer. Siebert Outdoors Tournament Widegap is the perfect match: http://www.siebertoutdoors.com/Siebert-Tournament-Widegap-Jig-023.htm Quote
Primus Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 I will add Jika Rig to the list, worked very well for me with a 1/4 oz weight and 4/0 Trokar EWG hook this spring . Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 Its a great bait. If you want to extend the life of the bait use a hook with a coil keeper. For me this drastically improves the life of the bait and other soft baits in stead of using a offset shank worm hook. 1 Quote
The Commodore Posted June 7, 2014 Posted June 7, 2014 Caught I nice 6 lber on a shellcracker rigged to a heavy bluegill swim jig. Not the most durable but it has great action in its tail. Sometimes when I was bringing the bait back to the boat for another cast I thought a fish was swimming up to the boat. The tail on the shellcracker looks very real when moving. Quote
Primus Posted June 7, 2014 Posted June 7, 2014 Caught I nice 6 lber on a shellcracker rigged to a heavy bluegill swim jig. Not the most durable but it has great action in its tail. Sometimes when I was bringing the bait back to the boat for another cast I thought a fish was swimming up to the boat. The tail on the shellcracker looks very real when moving. Good job on the 6lber, looks like you need to update your Personal best in your profile . Quote
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