What to buy for Nephew? He Loves Big Swimbaits.

[gobig]

On 10/11/2017 at 2:18 PM, DINK WHISPERER said:

I was referring more to the really high end stuff. Like Hinkle's and 3:16 baits that aren't mass-produced. I don't know very many people that actually throw them! Well unless they bought them used at a good price. The most expensive baits I throw are the Bull Shad and the nez rat. The rest I purchased with no intentions of throwing whatsoever. They just seem like such masterpieces to me that I had to have them. I know for the most part I will make my money back or even more when I decide I don't want them sitting around anymore. That doesn't apply to just baits though, I have some reels that I have just as collectors items too. Both of them are always a hot topic when people come over to the house.

Every one of my Hinkle's and 3:16 baits have hit the water and will continue to. 

On 10/13/2017 at 6:18 PM, BassB8Caster said:

I was a big fan of the keitechs. A good value for what they are and the action they have. Last weekend changed my opinion.  I fish them on twist loc hooks so i can fish them through cover. Twice in a row i caught 3.5lb fish. Both times hook was right through the side of its mouth (where it should be) and the bait was no where to be found. It ripped off the loc and probably fell to the bittom of the pond. Now there is a good chance a fish eats it and possibly dies from future complications. I dont like that. So now keitechs will only go on a jig head. Im ordering a couple savage gear swimbaits to replace the keitech when they are gone (the bigger ones....ill continue to use the smaller ones as trailers). 

Because bass don't eat senkos that fall on the bottom.

On 10/8/2017 at 9:49 AM, WRB said:

Butch Brown Thumper tail is a new 10" soft swimbait and works good, not expensive so get a few different colors.

Tom

 

I like Tom's idea.

[primetime]

Thanks for all the replies. I put in an order and naturally spent more money than I should have because obviously I needed to get some stuff for myself.

 

I took Tom's advice and picked up different colors & those Butch Brown big swimbaits/ and a few similar looking Hudds that were only $10. All were priced better than I expected. Also grabbed some Big Hammer 7" & 9" Sledge Hammers since we all fish Sluggo's for fresh and salt, and that Tail on the bigger Hammers looks awesome. I used to use the 3-5" but figure the bigger ones have to work good, I didn't realize they made a big version for a weedless hook as well.

 

I also splurged for a pack of the Trash Fish which I have always wanted to do, I hope he doesn't mind that the pack of 2 only comes with 1 bait.

 

I also ordered the 7" Optimum swimbaits which were only $4.99. That swimbait has always been on my list of baits I wanted to try so I figured now was a good time. 

 

I wanted to buy swimbaits you don't see in the store. I know the big Keitechs will work great, and luckily all the stores are now carrying them. I also figured grabbing a pack of Megabass Baits would be a good buy since Megabass has that special name & I was surprised to see they were not really high priced. The Spark shad in 5" is not a small bait & matched with the recommended Jigheads I am sure they will catch fish.

 

 

[MassYak85]

On 10/13/2017 at 9:18 PM, BassB8Caster said:

I was a big fan of the keitechs. A good value for what they are and the action they have. Last weekend changed my opinion.  I fish them on twist loc hooks so i can fish them through cover. Twice in a row i caught 3.5lb fish. Both times hook was right through the side of its mouth (where it should be) and the bait was no where to be found. It ripped off the loc and probably fell to the bittom of the pond. Now there is a good chance a fish eats it and possibly dies from future complications. I dont like that. So now keitechs will only go on a jig head. Im ordering a couple savage gear swimbaits to replace the keitech when they are gone (the bigger ones....ill continue to use the smaller ones as trailers). 

What twistlocks are you using? I've never had a keitech get ripped completely off during a bite. 

[BassB8Caster]

5 hours ago, MassYak85 said:

What twistlocks are you using? I've never had a keitech get ripped completely off during a bite. 

Honestly i dont remember. I have had them a while. I think they are either owner or mustad. Thats what i usually buy. Those 2 times were the first times ive had that happen. 

[MassYak85]

3 hours ago, BassB8Caster said:

Honestly i dont remember. I have had them a while. I think they are either owner or mustad. Thats what i usually buy. Those 2 times were the first times ive had that happen. 

I'm just asking because I've noticed the smaller twist locks will tear out easier. I usually replace the stock ones with either a M or L owner twistlock. 

[BassB8Caster]

8 hours ago, MassYak85 said:

I'm just asking because I've noticed the smaller twist locks will tear out easier. I usually replace the stock ones with either a M or L owner twistlock. 

They are the smaller ones. The hold up better with smaller swimbaits. Ill try getting some bigger twist locks before giving up on the keitech! Thanks for the tip!