DFrench97 Posted November 22, 2014 Posted November 22, 2014 I'm looking to order some more hard baits and stumbled across the Daiwa DB minnow. Good looking bait for $7. Has anyone used this bait and is it a good bait? Also is the Baker Lures Suspending Jerk Bait a good bait for $7 also? Thanks Quote
primetime Posted November 22, 2014 Posted November 22, 2014 I have a few of the DB minnows, but I have never really used them much....I have never really been impressed with team Daiwa or Daiwa lures in gerneral, but they do make an arched floating minnow that is good if fish are feeding on small baitfish, casts far, only 2.5" but is the only lure I have ever tied on and was impressed with. I have tried all the minnows and would say they are ok, I just would rather go with others, but for $7 try it out, The lures do what they say, paint chips off but that is good news for a jerkbait, that means it is catching fish.... I have heard the baker cranks are good from someone on this forum, and they look good, so I would give them a try. For $7 grab one of the new Evolve jerkbaits, I have heard good things about their new line of lures, and for the price they look awesome. I mainly throw suspending Rogues, Pro Long Tim Horton Long A's are probably my favorite for windy days, and I like the Spro Mcstick and a few house brands, but Smithwick, Bomber, Luck E stirke, Spro, Pointers, are probably the most popular besides the ITO 110, I will never pay that for a jerkbait and not sure I am good enough to notice any difference than from the Luck E strike once I change out the hooks.....It looks almost the same maybe it does some tricks or suspends better, but I just can't afford that money for one lure, I am careless and take high risks when casting, I have lost some nice stuff by being in a rush to cast... 1 Quote
Super User Montanaro Posted November 22, 2014 Super User Posted November 22, 2014 I have 2 of them. Haven't used them much but they do their job. 1 Quote
KritterGitter Posted November 22, 2014 Posted November 22, 2014 I have 1/2 dozen of the Baker lures, its a versatile bait with some good natural colors. It suspends well with good action, you can also crank it along (nice hunting action) and have it suspend, instead of twitching it along like a traditional jerkbait. 1 Quote
KritterGitter Posted November 22, 2014 Posted November 22, 2014 I should also add, My most used JB is the LC pointer 78sp, if ya look around they can be had for only a couple bucks more. Ill switch it up in the winter a lil bit when it comes to brands, rogue, spro etc. but on days with a tough bite is on the LC always produces. 2 Quote
DFrench97 Posted November 22, 2014 Author Posted November 22, 2014 I have a few of the DB minnows, but I have never really used them much....I have never really been impressed with team Daiwa or Daiwa lures in gerneral, but they do make an arched floating minnow that is good if fish are feeding on small baitfish, casts far, only 2.5" but is the only lure I have ever tied on and was impressed with. I have tried all the minnows and would say they are ok, I just would rather go with others, but for $7 try it out, The lures do what they say, paint chips off but that is good news for a jerkbait, that means it is catching fish.... I have heard the baker cranks are good from someone on this forum, and they look good, so I would give them a try. For $7 grab one of the new Evolve jerkbaits, I have heard good things about their new line of lures, and for the price they look awesome. I mainly throw suspending Rogues, Pro Long Tim Horton Long A's are probably my favorite for windy days, and I like the Spro Mcstick and a few house brands, but Smithwick, Bomber, Luck E stirke, Spro, Pointers, are probably the most popular besides the ITO 110, I will never pay that for a jerkbait and not sure I am good enough to notice any difference than from the Luck E strike once I change out the hooks.....It looks almost the same maybe it does some tricks or suspends better, but I just can't afford that money for one lure, I am careless and take high risks when casting, I have lost some nice stuff by being in a rush to cast... Thanks! Those Evolves look sweet! Quote
primetime Posted November 23, 2014 Posted November 23, 2014 Thanks! Those Evolves look sweet! Ya, The Evolves do look awesome and I have heard they are good lures as well, they have always made good soft baits and baits that are different than other companies, so I was happy to see them come out with a line of hardbaits. The 78 lc pointer is one that I am going to use more this year myself as someone else pointed out, I keep hearing about the 78 size being the best cold water jerkbait for alot of people, and lucky craft pricing is not overly high in my opinion as you get good value for what they charge. I test all my lures in a pool or clear pond where I live, and modify some with tail feathers etc. and the Lucky craft pointers always look awesome right out of the box so I never modify them at all. I am afraid to add any dressed trebles or change a hook because that action when they suspend is very impressive. 78 is small but they do cast far as they are a top quality bait, I am intrigued by the baker lures as well, especially the suspending squarebill they make, that looks interesting, I love shallow suspenders here in Florida all year long. Quote
Super User Angry John Posted November 24, 2014 Super User Posted November 24, 2014 I use the lucky strike jerk baits and have the lucky craft baits as well. The both work well but i will not be spendy enough for the MB lures. The DUO jerkbaits are as good or better. Quote
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