Pit Boss Problems

[largemouth01]

I do not like them, i feel they are too tough for even good hooks and the action is not that great, just my opinion though, Good Luck!

[boostr]

You have to remember that this would be a more suttle bait, like Skeet Reese mentioned in that YouTube clip. The appendages don't flap as violently as a Structure Bug would. Maybe the fish you throwing the Pit Boss to want something more aggressive, like a SK Structure Bug, or a Rage Craw/ Chunk. Personally I use both the Boss, and the Bug. Just depends  what  they are in the mood for.  Just a thought to consider. 

[dcmclassic]

I used to pitch/flip them into heavy cover a lot and really loved them. I use the Zoom Z Hog more now mostly just because it lasts a little longer with a 5/0 straight shank flipping hook.  But overall I think the pit boss is great, it works really well on a local highly pressured muddy water lake.  

[IntroC]

Yeah there are always different ways to use lures but I use the pit boss for what it was designed for, flipping and pitching. At the time its the only bait I use for this method. I used to use beavers but the fact that they have no action always put me off a bit. The pit boss fit the bill perfectly. I love the action they have on the fall. Since switching to the pit boss I actuall find myself doing more flipping and pitching. Its an excellent bait for that application.

[S. Sass]

 

4" Pit Boss in Vampire Orange here T-Rigged 4/0 punch hook with cheap Jewel Bait Hole Punch Punch Skirt in Missouri Craw color has been good to me. Weird weather we have been having I have had to hit them on the nose with it practically fish it slow slow slow lift n let drop seems to work. I do like the Green Pumpkin and I have used several white and blue colored ones called Molten Craw. Heck of a deal on them at TW right now like $1.75 a pack. 

[HoosierHawgs]

Saw the Jr size today and they look like they might be good weightless for wading for smallmouths. I kinda want to try them rigged backwards without weight like that Cover Craw video.

[Airman4754]

On 12/16/2015 at 8:00 PM, Chance Brown said:

I only use them when when flipping or punching but they are my second most productive braver behind the Fishog beaver

Same. Have yet to find anything that competes with them punching. They don't hang up at all falling through the weeds or pads and have a ton of action under the canopy. 

Tackle Warehouse just had them for half price which is almost free. I ordered a bunch. 

[S. Sass]

2 hours ago, Mosster47 said:

Same. Have yet to find anything that competes with them punching. They don't hang up at all falling through the weeds or pads and have a ton of action under the canopy. 

Tackle Warehouse just had them for half price which is almost free. I ordered a bunch. 

I did the same I just reordered some of my more go to colors even some I wasnt low on. Ill share with friends at that price. 

[Scorchx1245]

Love this bait, black and blue, green pumpkin with purple place 

[FrogFreak]

Pit Bosses don't work and you shouldn't order them on TW....... especially in the colors I want.

[desmobob]

On December 27, 2015 at 5:00 PM, HoosierHawgs said:

Saw the Jr size today and they look like they might be good weightless for wading for smallmouths. I kinda want to try them rigged backwards without weight like that Cover Craw video.

 

+1.  I just ordered a bunch of packs of the little ones.

Tight lines,

Bob

[lecisnith]

I've caught fish on them every way I have tried so far.  I have caught them on a stand-up shaky head jig, Texas rig, weighted swimbait  hooks, and when used as a jig trailer, all in green pumpkin. And I suck at bass fishing.  Keep at it, use them around a lot of cover.

[bowhunter63]

Try the smaller ones on a Rage Rig ,Works great around rocks,Smallie killer

[Indiana Bass1]

On Friday, December 18, 2015 at 11:48 AM, HoosierHawgs said:

Are you throwing them like a typical Texas Rigged worm or are you flipping then into cover?

Sorry just came across your question. I use the pit boss for both, it is an awesome pitchin' bait or just dragging it on the bottom like a craw dad. Something I came across this last year was I started catching some fish on it when reeling it back in. It has some awesome action to it when swimming. The end of the tail seems to split open after a few fish and it makes it hard to keep on the hook. So I will bite off the bad section and rehook it and it's ready for action. Hope this helps. Oh by the way any color is good as long as it is GREEN PUMPKIN!!

[boostr]

On 12/27/2015 at 5:00 PM, HoosierHawgs said:

Saw the Jr size today and they look like they might be good weightless for wading for smallmouths. I kinda want to try them rigged backwards without weight like that Cover Craw video.

They are  great as jig trailers,  used them in the spring for a smaller presentation,  and they couldn't leave their lips off  of them. 

[Bluebasser86]

On 12/27/2015 at 4:00 PM, HoosierHawgs said:

Saw the Jr size today and they look like they might be good weightless for wading for smallmouths. I kinda want to try them rigged backwards without weight like that Cover Craw video.

I fished them on a 1/16oz jighead for smallmouth and did very well.