Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted January 19, 2016 Global Moderator Posted January 19, 2016 15 minutes ago, Robert Riley said: Banjo Minnow anyone? I caught a lot of fish on a Banjo Minnow Quote
Robert Riley Posted January 19, 2016 Posted January 19, 2016 I remember made fun of our friend who bought one. Pretty sure he outfished us that day. Quote
Super User Catt Posted January 19, 2016 Super User Posted January 19, 2016 On January 15, 2016 at 4:16 PM, *Hootie said: 1982 Bassmaster magazine. Hootie Flip it over & they had a bait casting rod where the line ran under the rod! 2 Quote
Super User Sam Posted January 19, 2016 Super User Posted January 19, 2016 I received as a Christmas gift many, many years ago the book, Fishing Tips and Tricks. The publication has over 300 "guide-tested" tips. It also has many of today's techniques shown that we use all the time, such as the wacky rig. The book was published in 1990 by Creative Publishing International, 18705 Lake Drive East, Chanhassen, MN 55317. 800.328.3895 www.creativepub.com I have no ide if this company is still around but you may find a copy of the book on Amazon or eBay. Quote
Super User Catt Posted January 19, 2016 Super User Posted January 19, 2016 Why can we no longer delete post? Quote
Super User scaleface Posted January 19, 2016 Super User Posted January 19, 2016 Kevlar rods didnt last long . Dont know how well they worked . I think they were made by Shakespeare . Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted January 19, 2016 Super User Posted January 19, 2016 Here ya' go guys. How's this for a gimmick. Needless to say, it didn't go over too well. Hootie 1 Quote
Evan K Posted January 19, 2016 Posted January 19, 2016 3 hours ago, Sam said: I received as a Christmas gift many, many years ago the book, Fishing Tips and Tricks. The publication has over 300 "guide-tested" tips. It also has many of today's techniques shown that we use all the time, such as the wacky rig. The book was published in 1990 by Creative Publishing International, 18705 Lake Drive East, Chanhassen, MN 55317. 800.328.3895 www.creativepub.com I have no ide if this company is still around but you may find a copy of the book on Amazon or eBay. I have this book as well. Not a bad book for browsing on a bored winter evening. 1 Quote
BaitMonkey1984 Posted January 19, 2016 Posted January 19, 2016 5 hours ago, Robert Riley said: Banjo Minnow anyone? I do not know why there is constant hating on this lure. My grandpa had the entire kit. Some long time ago he gave me a couple holdovers. They were the larger ones, est. 5", in a chartreuse color and with the nose weight and nose hooked. Those baits flat out caught fish by twitching the bait and letting it fall. I have tried looking everywhere for this particular size and color but keep coming up goose eggs. If anyone has these, and hate them - send them my way. I will show you all the fat girls those things can catch. Quote
Super User WIGuide Posted January 19, 2016 Super User Posted January 19, 2016 The flying lure was one. I had a topwater bait that when you popped it, it'd pull a string making the tail of it move up and down much like a child's toy. Not sure what that one was called but it was a gimmick. The vampire spinnerbait by Manns. I think they had one called the undulator as well with a segmented blade. I know there are plenty more, but I'm having problems coming up with them off the top of my head. 1 Quote
Robeng Posted January 19, 2016 Posted January 19, 2016 Love the Rocket Rod. Looks great for gag gift and a few beers. 1 Quote
Steveo-1969 Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 I can't believe no one has mentioned the Pocket Fisherman yet!! Quote
greywalls Posted January 23, 2016 Posted January 23, 2016 How about the electronic crankbaits that purportedly emit baitfish sounds? Similarly, how about the LED lighted lures that "catch fish in low-light conditions"? Someone already mentioned the Color-C-Lector -- man, that brings back memories... As a teen I wanted one SO badly when they came out. Also already mentioned: the Banjo Minnow. Yes, it's probably a somewhat of a decent soft plastic, but, man oh man, did that company overdo its TV marketing! Flying Lure -- it glides backwards beneath docks where the "hawgs live!" Helicopter Lure -- money-back guaranteed... to twist your line into a mess. Gator Bait -- synthetic fish attractant... The Bionic Minnow... Quote
a1712 Posted January 23, 2016 Posted January 23, 2016 2 hours ago, greywalls said: How about the electronic crankbaits that purportedly emit baitfish sounds? Similarly, how about the LED lighted lures that "catch fish in low-light conditions"? I wouldn't call a lure that helped win the Classic a Gimmick. Brian. 1 Quote
greywalls Posted January 23, 2016 Posted January 23, 2016 1 hour ago, a1712 said: I wouldn't call a lure that helped win the Classic a Gimmick. Brian. C'mon... You can't say that with a straight face, can you? Maybe the color and trueness of the crankbait, or the luck of an experienced angler, had something to do with it? Or, maybe... We've figured out how to embed into a crankbait an intelligent chip that computes in real-time all physiological information from largemouth bass weighing in excess of 6lbs w/in a 10' perimeter of the lure and presents accordingly a biological stimuli lab-proven to elicit predatory responses from each of the largest and most proximate bass? Still a gimmick, IMHO. 1 Quote
a1712 Posted January 23, 2016 Posted January 23, 2016 29 minutes ago, greywalls said: 29 minutes ago, greywalls said: C'mon... You can't say that with a straight face, can you? Maybe the color and trueness of the crankbait, or the luck of an experienced angler, had something to do with it? Or, maybe... We've figured out how to embed into a crankbait an intelligent chip that computes in real-time all physiological information from largemouth bass weighing in excess of 6lbs w/in a 10' perimeter of the lure and presents accordingly a biological stimuli lab-proven to elicit predatory responses from each of the largest and most proximate bass? Still a gimmick, IMHO. C'mon... You can't say that with a straight face, can you? Maybe the color and trueness of the crankbait, or the luck of an experienced angler, had something to do with it? Or, maybe... We've figured out how to embed into a crankbait an intelligent chip that computes in real-time all physiological information from largemouth bass weighing in excess of 6lbs w/in a 10' perimeter of the lure and presents accordingly a biological stimuli lab-proven to elicit predatory responses from each of the largest and most proximate bass? Still a gimmick, IMHO. Randy Howell won the 2014 Classic with the help of a Livingston lure. I typed this with a straight face. Brian. Quote
greywalls Posted January 23, 2016 Posted January 23, 2016 Just now, a1712 said: Randy Howell won the 2014 Classic with the help of a Livingston lure. I typed this with a straight face. Brian. I know. I'd like to think that Randy's success was more specific to his judgement and angling skills and his selection of a crankbait that ran true at his desired depth and presented his desired coloration than it was owing to a microchip inside the crankbait. I don't at all mean to argue. I think Livingston makes fine crankbaits. They were not the first to market electronics inside crankbaits, though -- and my generalization wasn't targeted at them. Quote
IAY Posted January 23, 2016 Posted January 23, 2016 1 minute ago, greywalls said: I know. I'd like to think that Randy's success was more specific to his judgement and angling skills and his selection of a crankbait that ran true at his desired depth and presented his desired coloration than it was owing to a microchip inside the crankbait. I don't at all mean to argue. I think Livingston makes fine crankbaits. They were not the first to market electronics inside crankbaits, though -- and my generalization wasn't targeted at them. Fish sees a blur of colors when they see a crankbait being cranked near them. Randy caught a limit using DT-6, but switched to the Livingston to cull the fish. If the sound system doesn't matter, then he would have caught the same fish with DT-6 no? Quality of movement between the Rappala and Livingston may be different but you don't have enough of a case to say that the sound doesn't matter. Quote
greywalls Posted January 23, 2016 Posted January 23, 2016 Okay, I'm sold. Just now put $500 on my AMEX. Can't wait for Spring! Quote
IAY Posted January 23, 2016 Posted January 23, 2016 5 minutes ago, greywalls said: Okay, I'm sold. Just now put $500 on my AMEX. Can't wait for Spring! No one is trying to sell you anything. I think its wrong to blatantly call it gimmick. Quote
greywalls Posted January 23, 2016 Posted January 23, 2016 Wasn't joking, and I no longer think it's a gimmick... Worth a shot, and I'm excited to try 'em. Quote
IAY Posted January 23, 2016 Posted January 23, 2016 20 minutes ago, greywalls said: Wasn't joking, and I no longer think it's a gimmick... Worth a shot, and I'm excited to try 'em. Cool man, I think you will do really well with them! Do give us a report after you try a couple . Quote
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