Savage Gear Duck and Rat

[Jim Sutter]

Saw the above, two fishing lures at Dick's Sporting Goods Store in Greensburg, PA. How good are they and how do you fish them?

[BuzzHudson19c]

The best way to fish the duck is don't.

[Jim Sutter]

BuzzHudson19c,

After looking at this lure, That's what I thought. Stay away from it.

[BuzzHudson19c]

7 hours ago, Jim Sutter said:

BuzzHudson19c,

After looking at this lure, That's what I thought. Stay away from it.

 

It just has terrible hook placement. The trailer hook helps, but it's still pretty bad. I fell for it, bought one and it was a waste of money. There are plenty of baits that do what the duck tries to do much better.

 

The rat however does look pretty legit. I haven't picked one up, but a few buddies have them and catch fish pretty consistently.

[Brett's_daddy]

I have 2 of the ducks in black and wood duck coloration. I've tried them out a couple of times each but they didn't get bit. I haven't completely given up on them and maybe they will be a better Spring bait as that is when baby ducks normally hatch but they have definitely fallen out of my rotation for now. As for a rat bait, I would definitely go with the Spro BBZ-1...that does get bit!!!

[Primus]

I caught a few on the Duck this spring, no problems with hoOk-ups though I recommend straight braid when fishing . Not sure it will be a permanent mainstay in my tackle rotation but it does catch fish . 

[Bluebasser86]

Fish the duck just like a whopper plopper. The rat I just fish like any other rat/wake bait, cast it out and reel it in slow. 

[Jim Sutter]

Thanks everyone for your input.