Weld's Largemouth Posted January 2, 2015 Posted January 2, 2015 Hey, lately i've been checking out some of these jointed swimbaits on Amazon. Really nice paints jobs and attention to detail, and the reviews say the action is pretty good as well. Has anybody ever used these? http://www.amazon.com/4-Seg-Hard-Sinking-Swimbait-HS4X387/dp/B008WWDNZM/ref=sr_1_3_m?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1420211713&sr=1-3 Quote
Super User deaknh03 Posted January 2, 2015 Super User Posted January 2, 2015 tried them..decent enough for the money but the joints will break, just a matter of when. 1 Quote
Weld's Largemouth Posted January 2, 2015 Author Posted January 2, 2015 tried them..decent enough for the money but the joints will break, just a matter of when. I was thinking about using them for stripers and bluefish, you think the joints are that weak? Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted January 2, 2015 Super User Posted January 2, 2015 It's either a copy or version of an ABT Banshee that isn't branded. They sink quickly. They have a decent swim to them. 1 Quote
Weld's Largemouth Posted January 2, 2015 Author Posted January 2, 2015 It's either a copy or version of an ABT Banshee that isn't branded. They sink quickly. They have a decent swim to them. Do they hold up well? Quote
Weld's Largemouth Posted January 2, 2015 Author Posted January 2, 2015 Nope. That's a shame... with those steel hinges you think they would hmm? Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted January 2, 2015 Super User Posted January 2, 2015 Stripers and blues will put a hurting on that bait. 1 Quote
IAY Posted January 2, 2015 Posted January 2, 2015 That's a shame... with those steel hinges you think they would hmm? It's still worth it to try imo. You will see if swimbait fishing is your thing, before spending the big bucks. 1 Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted January 2, 2015 Super User Posted January 2, 2015 If you are going to use a jointed lure for stripers, Bomber Long A jointed are about 8 bucks at Walmart and they are durable, I use them for snook and tarpon. Bluefish have very strong jaws, diamond jigs and spoons is all that's really needed to catch them. 1 Quote
Super User deaknh03 Posted January 2, 2015 Super User Posted January 2, 2015 Stripers and blues will put a hurting on that bait. Quickly..like first fish. 1 Quote
a1712 Posted January 2, 2015 Posted January 2, 2015 Stripers and blues will put a hurting on that bait. How about the Hawg in your avatar? Brian. Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted January 2, 2015 Super User Posted January 2, 2015 How about the Hawg in your avatar? Brian. LOL, that ol' girl would give most baits a run for their money. 2 Quote
TorqueConverter Posted January 2, 2015 Posted January 2, 2015 Not to hijack the thread but has anyone gone the Reaction Strike Revolution shad route? Are they junk too? Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted January 3, 2015 Global Moderator Posted January 3, 2015 Those baits cast terrible too. Quote
Weld's Largemouth Posted January 3, 2015 Author Posted January 3, 2015 Those baits cast terrible too. How so? They weigh a good amount, plenty for casting Quote
a1712 Posted January 3, 2015 Posted January 3, 2015 How so? They weigh a good amount, plenty for casting It's like casting a frisbee. They catch a huge amount of air, best to just toss them instead of trying to cast them. Brian. Quote
Weld's Largemouth Posted January 3, 2015 Author Posted January 3, 2015 It's like casting a frisbee. They catch a huge amount of air, best to just toss them instead of trying to cast them. Brian. Okay thanks Quote
a1712 Posted January 3, 2015 Posted January 3, 2015 Not a good choice of words. By toss, I meant a side arm lob type cast, they cast fairly well that way. They do look good swimming. Brian. 1 Quote
Weld's Largemouth Posted January 3, 2015 Author Posted January 3, 2015 Not a good choice of words. By toss, I meant a side arm lob type cast, they cast fairly well that way. They do look good swimming. Brian.So you've used them? In your experience, how well do those joints hold up? Quote
a1712 Posted January 3, 2015 Posted January 3, 2015 Caught a lot of fish on them but nothing big enough to check durability. I take a friends 14 year old Grandson with me, he ain't throwing a Tripple Trout or Dep's. They do catch fish, just haven't caught anything large. They're inexpensive also, bought him a pile of them, he tends to lose baits. Brian. Quote
Super User gardnerjigman Posted January 3, 2015 Super User Posted January 3, 2015 I have some of the latter mentioned ones. Got them in a lot of other stuff I bought on here. Joints look pretty cheap but I'm gonna give them a try. Will be awhile though... Hard water haunts my neighborhood... Quote
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