Beetlebz Posted September 30, 2018 Posted September 30, 2018 For those unaware, tackle warehouse has started shipping the new ORIGINAL powerbait Generals. I've been waiting on these with baited breath since the max scent version came out. I haven't had a chance to get out on the water with them yet but they look and feel fantastic, just like the original power worm. They smell the same also. Some folks were relieved that the max scent didn't smell, but I love that powerbait odor ? My hopes are that they will be a little more durable than the max scent worms and a little more productive. I found the max scent worms to fall faster than senkos which was nice but it was rare to get more than a couple bass in the boat before I lost the worm. I also found the bite to be more polarized, which is interesting. I would not get a single bite, but then change from June bug to green pumpkin and get walloped. I found with original senkos (and power worms for that matter) you might get a better bite with one color over another but it was never full on or full off. These worms have the traditional powerbait translucent composition so I'm curious to see how it plays out. I'll get back to you guys once ive had them on the water. 2 1 Quote
Super User burrows Posted September 30, 2018 Super User Posted September 30, 2018 Ok so what you’re saying is the general is now available in regular power bait stank? That’s pretty cool was completely unaware of this. ?? Quote
Beetlebz Posted September 30, 2018 Author Posted September 30, 2018 2 hours ago, Burrows said: Ok so what you’re saying is the general is now available in regular power bait stank? That’s pretty cool was completely unaware of this. ?? That's exactly what I'm saying. It's a good day my friend. 1 Quote
Super User NorcalBassin Posted September 30, 2018 Super User Posted September 30, 2018 Even better yet, they're $2 less per pack than the maxscent. I was pretty shocked to see the maxscents cost more per bait than a Senko. Quote
ratherbfishin1 Posted September 30, 2018 Posted September 30, 2018 1 minute ago, NorcalBassin said: Even better yet, they're $2 less per pack than the maxscent. I was pretty shocked to see the maxscents cost more per bait than a Senko. I know! every time I catch a dink and the bait flies off I ask myself if that fish was worth the price and end up mad at myself for wasting a bait of that price on a fish that small. 1 Quote
CrankFate Posted October 1, 2018 Posted October 1, 2018 22 hours ago, Beetlebz said: I love that powerbait odor ? ?♂️ Me too. Quote
Beetlebz Posted October 1, 2018 Author Posted October 1, 2018 4 hours ago, NorcalBassin said: Even better yet, they're $2 less per pack than the maxscent. I was pretty shocked to see the maxscents cost more per bait than a Senko. 4 hours ago, ratherbfishin1 said: I know! every time I catch a dink and the bait flies off I ask myself if that fish was worth the price and end up mad at myself for wasting a bait of that price on a fish that small. That's the primary reason that I was excited for the new baits. I dont mind paying big money for plastics, but not for plastics that fly off everytime I catch a fish. I'm excited to try them, maybe in the morning I'll have time. I'm interested to see if they're 1) more durable than the maxscent, 2) of a similar sink rate and 3) if they're more consistent of a performer. Quote
Super User Munkin Posted October 1, 2018 Super User Posted October 1, 2018 That Jester bait looks like a fish catching machine. Allen 1 Quote
greentrout Posted October 1, 2018 Posted October 1, 2018 This is it...will stick with the original berkley power bait worm...readily available here thru Academy 4.49 13 pk....red shad... each to his own and good fishing... Quote
Beetlebz Posted October 1, 2018 Author Posted October 1, 2018 So I got out with the new original powerbait generals today. The bite was horrible for whatever reason but I spent some time throwing around the new baits. I have to say I'm not super impressed. I caught one fish on them all day and the worm got thrown from the hook before I lipped the fish. They dont seem to be any more durable than the maxscent. They feel stiff and rubbery like the maxscent too. The bonus they are still cheaper ? An interesting observation that I need to explore more. Senkos and maxscent generals, when weightless Texas rigged tend to sink nose first with the bait at about a 45 degree pitch and the tail waggling.... these fall much flatter and of course, slower. They act very similar to the strike king shim e stick. Not the worst thing in the world, but the shim e stick is a bit cheaper. The jury is still out. Quote
Super User Munkin Posted October 1, 2018 Super User Posted October 1, 2018 Regular Power baits seem stiffer to me than most other soft plastics. Depending on what you want this could be a good or bad thing. Allen Quote
Beetlebz Posted October 2, 2018 Author Posted October 2, 2018 3 hours ago, Munkin said: Regular Power baits seem stiffer to me than most other soft plastics. Depending on what you want this could be a good or bad thing. Allen To be clear these baits are dramatically stiffer than even regular power baits. Maybe stiffer isn't the right word, less pliable perhaps. Quote
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