bstephenson1225 Posted July 27, 2015 Posted July 27, 2015 If you plan on drop shotting I recommend the 6" roboworms. I just started using them and I am sold! Just caught 7 LMB on a lake that I am lucky to get away with 1 or 2. Someone turned me onto them and was the best advice I've taken on baits yet. Quote
Balshy Fishing Posted July 27, 2015 Author Posted July 27, 2015 Stephenson, what colors? I heard Aaron's Dawn of whatever and SXE Shad are good. Thanks Ben, I'll look into speed worms! Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted July 27, 2015 Global Moderator Posted July 27, 2015 Also, any suggestions on colors for the Keitech Swimbait? Electric shad is hands down my favorite. Quote
Super User deep Posted July 27, 2015 Super User Posted July 27, 2015 Stephenson, what colors? I heard Aaron's Dawn of whatever and SXE Shad are good. Thanks Ben, I'll look into speed worms!  Do you mean Aaron's magic, or maybe you mean morning dawn?  You should try at least a few of these:  swim and pitching jigs RI skinny dippers Rage Tail DB craws Yamamoto DT grubs Scroungers Flukes Lake fork magic shad Upton customs straight tail worms DT hula grub  Try some hardbaits too  Flashminnow Regular Pointer Staysees Aruku shads Xcalibur rattletraps Arashi squarebills  Maybe some topwaters as well? I love the Sammy and the Gunfish. Cavitron buzzbaits too.  That should keep the bass busy for a while. Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted July 27, 2015 Super User Posted July 27, 2015 I want your problem. Â Getting a TW shopping cart to $50 has not been a challenge....unless its the third time in a week, maybe. 2 Quote
Balshy Fishing Posted July 27, 2015 Author Posted July 27, 2015 Electric shad is hands down my favorite. How do I determine what size to pick? Which is a producer for you guys? Quote
Super User deep Posted July 27, 2015 Super User Posted July 27, 2015 I want your problem. Â Getting a TW shopping cart to $50 has not been a challenge....unless its the third time in a week, maybe. Â So many baits, and so little time to fish them. Â I bought an RM negotiator the other day, because- you know- they were in stock at last chance, and frankly, you don't get a chance to buy them at retail all the time. Â A triple trout is on the way too. Â Maybe I need another big bait rod and a reel too, and like 12 more hours in a day. We'll see. 1 Quote
Balshy Fishing Posted July 27, 2015 Author Posted July 27, 2015 I want your problem.  Getting a TW shopping cart to $50 has not been a challenge....unless its the third time in a week, maybe.  I just don't have all the money i'd like to keep bulking up my supply. I've bought worms and cavitrons from TW but I need more!  Thanks guys. You're helping out big time! Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted July 27, 2015 Super User Posted July 27, 2015 You've been on here quite a while. I imagine you read most (or a lot) of the threads. What have you learned? I am doubtful that any of us can help you all too much without knowing an awful lot about you, your water, your bass, etc. Even then, we won't be more help than you can help yourself, I don't think.  Take what you've learned reading about all of our experiences, make a list of what you already have...and then a list of think might/should work in your water. Keep a wishlist handy and modify it constantly so that when you do have the $$, you know what you 'need', instead of what we want or instead of just making an impulse buy.  I personally think you may be stressing too much about color variety instead of presentation focus (and variety.)   You might buy every one of Roboworm's 850 different colors, but if the bass want a crankbait today (and you don't have one along) and not a worm....well.....you just might be settling for catching bluegill today. 1 Quote
Balshy Fishing Posted July 27, 2015 Author Posted July 27, 2015 You've been on here quite a while. I imagine you read most (or a lot) of the threads. What have you learned? I am doubtful that any of us can help you all too much without knowing an awful lot about you, your water, your bass, etc. Even then, we won't be more help than you can help yourself, I don't think.  Take what you've learned reading about all of our experiences, make a list of what you already have...and then a list of think might/should work in your water. Keep a wishlist handy and modify it constantly so that when you do have the $$, you know what you 'need', instead of what we want or instead of just making an impulse buy.  I personally think you may be stressing too much about color variety instead of presentation focus (and variety.)   You might buy every one of Roboworm's 850 different colors, but if the bass want a crankbait today (and you don't have one along) and not a worm....well.....you just might be settling for catching bluegill today. I've realized that lately, in all honesty.  My arsenal has way more plastics than hard baits and I stress about it sometimes because I don't spend more money on cranks and things of that nature.  in my box currently is,  Topwater -Hedon Pop'n Image Jr -Super Spook Jr -Rapala Skitter Pop -Sebile Outdoors Flat Belly Walker -Cheap Bass Pro Popper -Cavitron Buzzbait White -Cavitron Buzzbait Black -Spro Bronzeye Shad -Booya Pad Crasher   Crankbaits -KVD 1.5 Crank -Xcalibur XCS100 Crank -KVD 1.0 Crank -Live Target Baitball  Other -Rapala X-Rap Subwalk 09 -Rat-L Trap  Plastics -Zoom Horny Toad -Rage Frogs -Senkos -Stanley Sidewinder Worms -Zoom Trick Worms -Rage Craws -Rage Structure Bugs -Flukes -Biospawn Villecraw -Zman Sawtail Worms  That's pretty much what I got! Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted July 27, 2015 Super User Posted July 27, 2015 I know I suggested I have no business telling you what to buy.....BUT.....I can't resist.....not one spinnerbait, swim jig, chatterbait, or scrounger? 1 Quote
Balshy Fishing Posted July 27, 2015 Author Posted July 27, 2015 I'll be honest, I've never heard of a scrounger until about two days ago. I never really had success with spinner baits and I had two Z-Man chatterbaits but lost 'em.  I have a couple VMC Rugby Head's in my possession.  Here's where the suggestions come into play! haha. I have no idea about which are the most successful swim jigs, chatters or spinners.  I'm stumped here.  I'm glad we're talking this out and my lack of certain lures caused you to question! Quote
Super User deep Posted July 27, 2015 Super User Posted July 27, 2015 You need jerkbaits and jigs and swim jigs. No really, you do.  Medium and DD cranks, T and C-rig supplies as well.  How about punching some of those pads instead of just fishing frogs on top of them? Quote
Balshy Fishing Posted July 27, 2015 Author Posted July 27, 2015 You need jerkbaits and jigs and swim jigs. No really, you do.  Medium and DD cranks, T and C-rig supplies as well.  How about punching some of those pads instead of just fishing frogs on top of them? See, can you punch with spinning gear? I've never known.  I just have no idea what kinda' things to look for when I'm getting jerk baits and GOOD jigs and GOOD swim jigs.  Also, I plan on getting some T & C-Rig stuff but I need to figure what I need exactly for my stuff.  10# mono on a MF, braid & 12# leader of FLuoro on a M & 15# braid on a MH. Quote
stkbassn Posted July 27, 2015 Posted July 27, 2015 So, I need some help from everybody.  I'm about to place the biggest Tackle Warehouse order yet, I'm gonna' take advantage of this 50.00 & over cheap shipping deal.  I want to order some good worms, a frog or two and a good crank. Any suggestions on things you guys always order would be great.  I'm looking at getting some dropshotting hooks as well as some good dropshot worms.  MOST IMPORTANTLY, ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR TEXAS RIG WEIGHTS as well as good sinkers?  Any help would be great guys. I've never purchased roboworms or any of that stuff before so i'm looking forward to getting with these quality lures!  Pay the $5.00 2nd day air shipping, you won't be sorry. If you accept the free shipping you can expect 5 business days of waiting. I never do the free shipping when I can pay $5.00 and get it in two days. 1 Quote
Balshy Fishing Posted July 27, 2015 Author Posted July 27, 2015 Pay the $5.00 2nd day air shipping, you won't be sorry. If you accept the free shipping you can expect 5 business days of waiting. I never do the free shipping when I can pay $5.00 and get it in two days. Oh that's the biggest reason i'm putting in an order worth more than 27.00 haha  I just love these discounts. I have a 5.00 off coupon from Fishound but I want more! haha Quote
stkbassn Posted July 27, 2015 Posted July 27, 2015 Oh that's the biggest reason i'm putting in an order worth more than 27.00 haha  I just love these discounts. I have a 5.00 off coupon from Fishound but I want more! haha You have the right idea for sure! Enjoy the baits sir! Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted July 27, 2015 Super User Posted July 27, 2015 Pay the $5.00 2nd day air shipping, you won't be sorry. If you accept the free shipping you can expect 5 business days of waiting. I never do the free shipping when I can pay $5.00 and get it in two days. I would be sorry. Shipping charges are the bane of interwebs shopping. ANYTIME you can get free shipping for same unit cost, you're shopping smart. Patience is a virtue....a thrifty one at that. 1 Quote
Balshy Fishing Posted July 27, 2015 Author Posted July 27, 2015 Well, any suggestions on t-rig stuff and c-rig stuff based on my setups? haha  I know I can read general rules but reading you guys give answers based on my setups is so much more helpful. Quote
blckshirt98 Posted July 27, 2015 Posted July 27, 2015 I'll add some stuff to the list - Â Havoc Pit Boss - one of the best trailers out there and can used as a normal craw bait for punching/flipping t-rig/etc. Â Also pretty cheap so you can get a mix of colors. Â Yum Sharpshooter - I dropshot 80% of the time and have tried almost every eye catching dropshot plastic out there. Â Yum hit a grand slam with their three new dropshot baits (the Sharpshooter along with the Warning Shot and Kill Shot) in terms of bang for the buck. Â I like the Sharpshooter the best followed by the Warning Shot. Â Note though that hte Warning Shot and Killshot are fairly large/bulky for dropshot baits, but the Sharpshooter is perfect for nose hooking on a #4 or #6 hook. Â The Gamakatsu Split Shot/Drop Shot hooks are nice, I use those and also the Pro Packs of Owner Mosquitos. Â The Strike King cranks are good bang for the buck! Â For jigs I like to get jigs that are tied with twine/string, as opposed to the rubber/silicone bands. Â The rubber/silicone bands can tear/get brittle over time. Â Bass Patrol, TNT, and Skinny Bear are all jigs that are tied instead of banded. Quote
stkbassn Posted July 27, 2015 Posted July 27, 2015 I would be sorry. Shipping charges are the bane of interwebs shopping. ANYTIME you can get free shipping for same unit cost, you're shopping smart. Patience is a virtue....a thrifty one at that. Trust me, I know guys that have that philosophy but when I can get my gear in 2 days rather than wait a week or 5 business days and sometimes a weekend on top of it, it's less than the cost of a beer or a dollar a day...I always say "well, that's just one less beer at the pool hall " but then I drink as much as normally would. LOL. Not much thrift or patience I'm afraid. I'm working on it. Quote
Super User deep Posted July 27, 2015 Super User Posted July 27, 2015 See, can you punch with spinning gear? I've never known.  I just have no idea what kinda' things to look for when I'm getting jerk baits and GOOD jigs and GOOD swim jigs.  Also, I plan on getting some T & C-Rig stuff but I need to figure what I need exactly for my stuff.  10# mono on a MF, braid & 12# leader of FLuoro on a M & 15# braid on a MH.  Probably not. Sorry I forgot the deal about spinning gear.  Jerkbaits: One shallow, one medium, one deep. Flashminnow, Pointer SP/ Pointer MR, Staysee (don't buy the slow-sinking one) in whatever colors catch your fancy (respectively). They all work. Jigs: Arkie head, light wire casting style hook, will work for a wide variety of cover. Brown-green. Rage craw. Swim jigs: 1/4 oz northern style. whatever color you like. Little dipper/ Skinny dipper/ 3.8 inch Keitech.  T-rig: 1/4 oz brass and glass, no pegging. 2/0 to 3/0 light wire hook. your favorite worm. C-rig: same weights, hooks, and worms, except you put a bobber stop a foot to a foot and a half above your hook. Quote
Balshy Fishing Posted July 27, 2015 Author Posted July 27, 2015 Thank you guys!  The more input the merrier! Quote
Big C Posted July 28, 2015 Posted July 28, 2015 I would be sorry. Shipping charges are the bane of interwebs shopping. ANYTIME you can get free shipping for same unit cost, you're shopping smart. Patience is a virtue....a thrifty one at that.  I'm with you on this one $5 may not seem like alot, but think about it this way. If you make a minimum of 10 orders per year (which is very very conservative for many people). That's another $50 order you're losing out on. That's a equivalent to a Slammer, an I Slide, 2 Hudds, almost an Ayuroid, 10 packs of Senkos, half-way to a nice rod or reel, 5 River2Sea Spittin' Wa's, almost 10 Cavitron buzzbaits, 2 spools of Power Pro, 5 BOSS Alabama Rigs, a Jerry Rago Alpha Rat, or 10 Strike King Silent Red Eye Shads.  (Yes, I had to check all the prices above on TW.) Quote
Balshy Fishing Posted July 28, 2015 Author Posted July 28, 2015 I'm debating on buying some line as well. Â I have the 15# PowerPo right now in Moss Green but I feel like I should upgrade that for my MH. Â I'm not 100%Â Quote
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