Derek A. Posted June 7, 2015 Posted June 7, 2015 I've been fishing mostly with Sweet Beaver and Pitt boss and I'm still trying to figure out which one I like more. One thing I've noticed is that they have different action in water: beaver glides nice without much action; Pitt boss tail has a lot more action movement. So which one do you prefer? Also, I've been having problem loosing too many fish this year. I've always used 3/0 or 4/0 EWG hooks. But I'm thinking maybe it's time to try different hook for the beaver... Maybe round band offset, or straight shank flipping hook? I'm mostly fishing sparse cover with MH rods and #30 braid. Quote
Ozark_Basser Posted June 7, 2015 Posted June 7, 2015 Pit bosses are a bit cheaper, hold a hook a little better, and for whatever reason, seem to skip better. The appendages don't hold up too well though, and they don't have as many or as cool of colors as RI beavers. For me it's whichever one I'm into at the time. Right now I'm into the pit boss. Quote
long island basser Posted June 7, 2015 Posted June 7, 2015 [quote name="Derek A." post="1786802" timestamp="1433700631. So which one do you prefer? . Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted June 7, 2015 Super User Posted June 7, 2015 Dbomb > Beaver > pit poss for me personally. 3 Quote
Kidflex Posted June 7, 2015 Posted June 7, 2015 What ewg hook are you using. I use the beavers with mustad ultra point mega bite ewg 3/0 & 4/0 hooks with a remarkably high hook up ratio. Perfect hook to skin hook beavers/put boss/d bombs etc. I thought about using some straight shank hooks but at this point don't see the need yet. Quote
War Eagle 44 Posted June 7, 2015 Posted June 7, 2015 Dbomb > Beaver > pit poss for me personally. I agree with this order. D-Bomb's are fantastic. Although I've been trying to find ways to use the Pit Boss more and more lately. Quote
Frenchman83 Posted June 7, 2015 Posted June 7, 2015 Find that I use the pit boss more as a jig trailer and the sweet beaver more when punching. I like the sweet beaver colors better. Quote
BradGuenette Posted June 7, 2015 Posted June 7, 2015 SK Rodents for me, I just love how soft they are. Quote
War Eagle 44 Posted June 7, 2015 Posted June 7, 2015 Find that I use the pit boss more as a jig trailer and the sweet beaver more when punching. I like the sweet beaver colors better. This is what I use the Pit Boss for mostly. It's a pretty good bait for that. Sometimes it's just the right mix of action and bulk. Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted June 7, 2015 Global Moderator Posted June 7, 2015 I only tie on a Beaver for punching or pitching in very heavy slop. The RI Sweet Beaver is the only one I use. Mike 1 Quote
Derek A. Posted June 8, 2015 Author Posted June 8, 2015 What ewg hook are you using. I use the beavers with mustad ultra point mega bite ewg 3/0 & 4/0 hooks with a remarkably high hook up ratio. Perfect hook to skin hook beavers/put boss/d bombs etc. I thought about using some straight shank hooks but at this point don't see the need yet. I've been using Gamakatsu EWG 3/0 or 4/0. It may be just bad luck, but after you loose few good fish you begin to wonder. Quote
Super User Raul Posted June 8, 2015 Super User Posted June 8, 2015 I've been using Gamakatsu EWG 3/0 or 4/0. It may be just bad luck, but after you loose few good fish you begin to wonder. Gammys are good ....... Owners are much much better. Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted June 26, 2015 Super User Posted June 26, 2015 I do agree that the arms on the Pit Boss seem to come off pretty easily. And I also prefer D-Bomb over the Pit Boss as well. However, both work great and are fairly cheap. Quote
DaveT63 Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 I love the RI Beaver. I have yet to catch a fish on the Pot Boss, D Bomb, or the Structure Bug. Quote
Super User ww2farmer Posted June 26, 2015 Super User Posted June 26, 2015 I replaced all my Reaction Innovations beavers with Pit Boss's and haven't looked back. #1, they are cheaper and catch just as many and as quality of fish for me. And #2, when my kids are playing around with my stuff I don't have to try to explain what a "dirty sanchez" or "tramp stamp" is. I am not Mr.Morality, but fishing tackle is one place that I can do without lewd sexual innuendo,and drug references around 6+10 year old kids. As for rigging the Pit Boss's, the skies the limit. My most used method is on a t-rig with a VMC 5/0 ewg heavy duty hook,with anywhere from a 1/4-1oz.tungsten sinker pegged to the nose,or as a jig trailer. I use the Pit Boss Jr.often as well, also t-rigged (3/0 ewg hook),as a jig trailer, and I drop shot it quite a bit. 1 Quote
Shanes7614 Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 I replaced all my Reaction Innovations beavers with Pit Boss's and haven't looked back. #1, they are cheaper and catch just as many and as quality of fish for me. And #2, when my kids are playing around with my stuff I don't have to try to explain what a "dirty sanchez" or "tramp stamp" is. I am not Mr.Morality, but fishing tackle is one place that I can do without lewd sexual innuendo,and drug references around 6+10 year old kids. As for rigging the Pit Boss's, the skies the limit. My most used method is on a t-rig with a VMC 5/0 ewg heavy duty hook,with anywhere from a 1/4-1oz.tungsten sinker pegged to the nose,or as a jig trailer. I use the Pit Boss Jr.often as well, also t-rigged (3/0 ewg hook),as a jig trailer, and I drop shot it quite a bit. You should try the poppa pit boss!!! Quote
Heron Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 Im kind of a sucker for beavers, and flippin baits in general. Here is what I like to play with... Ugly Otter RI Beaver D-Bomb Fuzzy Beaver Biffle Bug Quote
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