Havoc Pit Boss

[TxHawgs]

I'm behind the times and need to order soft plastics. Came across the Pit Boss on TW. What's the norm 3" maybe 4" if u want a big profile for jig trailers? And the 4" and 5" for flippin as a t-rig? Do a lot of u use the 5" to flip or is it just too big? And can u tell me what sz hook your using w each. Thanks guys, appreciate it.

[Airman4754]

I use the 5" for everything. Cut down the body as needed. I run from a 2/0 EWG to a 5/0 heavy punching hook. 

[S. Sass]

I use the Pit Boss for a little bit of everything jig trailers, spinner bait trailers, and t-rig mainly. And they have plenty of color choices making it a great bait. 

I just purchase the 4" (you get 8 to a bag vs 5 to a bag of 5") as they seem to fit more the profile I find to work for me most often. A 3/0 EWG works nice for me T-Rig but you could use a 2/0 I just like having more hook to be able to come through. A 4/0 will work as well but I don't think is really necessary. You can also use a weighted swimbait style hook for T-Rig them if you like. I saw mention somewhere about making sure to put the lighter side down if you are using the 2 color ones like the Molting Craw. That may or may not make a difference but it made sense so I went with it. 

I will cut them down if using on a smaller bait as a trailer also. I cant say I have used any of the 5" and I don't really remember ever wishing I had purchased the larger size. I might actually try some 5" ones some time now that we are talking about it.  

Just a few months ago you missed TW had the Pit Boss for like $1.89 that is when I resupplied.   

I see others like them as well. 

 

[Bluebasser86]

2/0 EWG for the 3"

4/0 EWG for the 4"

6/0 EWG for the 5"

I mainly use the 4" for T rigging, but the 5" is not at all too big. First fish I caught flipping the 5" was a smallmouth in fact, so a big largemouth will have no problems. 

The 5" would be huge on a jig though. I'd think a whole 4" would probably be better. Would be a lot of plastic to deal with on a hookset with the 5"

The 3" is a great finesse bait or for smallmouth. 

[iceintheveins]

I have only used the 4" model but it's my go to flippin/pitchin soft plastic. I rig it with a 3/0 EWG.

[ww2farmer]

I use both the 3" + 4" ones. I texas rig, power shotting, shakey head, and use them as jig trailers. For a trailer I bite them off at about the 3rd rib down from the head, and for T-rigging, I use a 3/0 ewg hook for the 3", a 4/0 ewg hook for the 4", and a 5/0" straight shank flipping hook for the 4" when I am punching with it and using a  big sinker. (otherwise for "normal" flipping" I use and ewg hook).

[kickerfish1]

The 4 inch is about the only size I use on a Texas rig or jig trailer.

[Mike L]

I haven't use them much as I have been stocking up on RI Sweet Beavers as the heavy matt, punching season is starting to take off down here. I get locked into certain baits for certain technique's too much.

A few months ago my boater was useing a Pit Boss in some weird color and pulling fish out, while I was useing the Beaver and just bareing keeping up with him. I didn't think too much of it as it's allways the bane of an co angler when flipping heavy cover behind a boater who's clipping alone a weed line or circling a matt. If he's any good you really don't have much of chance. Anyway, I asked what he was useing and he threw me one and said "here try this"  

I did. It didn't increase my hit ratio but I can see why they are so popular on here. The rib's are the key. They displace water in such a way that if you use them to get a faster fall they actually caused bubbles to appear as it fell! Not so much with a slower fall but when crashing down they did. Very surprised at that. 

I don't think the color mattered much because we where both getting hit at the fall or after just one pop. Anyway, I found a spot for them in my bag. 

 

Mike 

 

[TxHawgs]

Thanks guys, as always very helpful in my decision making. Gonna start w the 4" mainly and just grab a cpl bags of the 5" in my favorite colors.

[roadwarrior]

You might want to substitute a few bags with the Rage Tail Structure Bug.

 

[BassThumb]

5 hours ago, roadwarrior said:

You might want to substitute a few bags with the Rage Tail Structure Bug.

They're good baits, but it's a shame they cost twice as much as the comparable 4" Pit Boss. 

[Hurricane]

Was going to grab a bunch of the reaction innovatios sweet beavers, but now i think i am going pit boss...

[kickerfish1]

On 5/2/2016 at 6:03 PM, BassThumb said:

They're good baits, but it's a shame they cost twice as much as the comparable 4" Pit Boss. 

You are paying for the clamshell packaging, coffee scent, and premium plastics that is heavier. To me it is worth it.

[trick worms]

The 4 inch is a great bait, I even use it for bed fishing

[S. Sass]

FYI Berkley had many colors of these on sale for $1.83 - $2.62 a package on their website and the Papa Pit Boss 5" version.