I wonder what percentage of tackle purchases are linked to this site?

[primetime]

I actually stopped logging into this site for a good year, then have logged back in here and there when I want to get some info on a technique etc....Reason I stopped for a year reading all the tackle threads, is because It was legit causing me to spend way too much money on Tackle and whenever I had time to kill, I would stop off to just "Browse" tackle shops and walk out with a bag full of stuff I read about on here.

 

I promised myself I would not do that this time around, I already have way too much tackle because I love collecting stuff, maybe a hoarder, but Fishing lures have always been a "Hobby" when younger, but I have to admit, I am easily influenced to buy new stuff, I never fall for advertising hidden inside magazine articles (Lying to myself) or Fishing shows on TV pushing a bait (with a few exceptions) but I am already guilty of getting back into a chatterbait obsession now in past week after all the talk which I know is legit. 

 

So I go out and get more half ounce models, Have always walked by the Jackhammer $20 models on the shelves and just shook my head...But I now own a Jackhammer I will be afraid to throw in heavy cover, picked up a bunch of micro, all sizes, needed more darker blades and copper, then the BPS model looked good and boom....Now I need new trailers....Which I guess....Is likely not unique to me....Or maybe it is, at least i don't bet on football games or fights much anymore so I can rationalize tackle purchases since fishing is healthy.

 

Sometimes I think buying new lures is just as fun as fishing them. So the Bait Monkey is no joke....But not logging in didn't help all that much, I just ended up buying stuff that nobody else used for good reason apparently....I would imagine Strike King early on after the Rage tails came out, had a large percentage of sales directly linked to this site....Not sure why more bait companies do not advertise on here. Strike king really seemed to find the formula, and also produce killer baits.....Aldo doubt I would have ever thrown the Ned Rig, Roboworms, and all the GYB baits if not for this site.....And they are baits I feel I would be at a disadvantage if I didn't have them. I probably should start throwing the Norman Fat boy more often since I grabbed 4 of them a few years ago....

 

In summary to my thesis.....I have already started to get better with the Chatterbait just testing them out in different ponds and experimenting...Never realized that they legit catch bigger fish. Not only bigger fish, but they almost rip the rod out of your hands on most strikes....Any suggestions for some of your favorite non standard trailers?????

[TnRiver46]

I just use whatever worm is ripped up and laying on the floor of the boat. I feel the chattering is more important than the trailer 

[jr231]

I see alot of talk about paddle tails. 

 

 

I like a menace or a kalins grub. 

[Spankey]

I like using Zoom 4” curly tail worms as trailers. Cut body length to what I need. I do not throw huge buzzbaits, spinnerbaits or jigs but the smaller sizes I do use, this worm works out great. 

[bait__Monkey]

u nEEd dem olD Stile baYtz

 

https://mybaitshop.com/

[Choporoz]

3 hours ago, primetime said:

...I would imagine Strike King early on after the Rage tails came out, had a large percentage of sales directly linked to this site....Not sure why more bait companies do not advertise on here. Strike king really seemed to find the formula, and also produce killer baits.....

Seems strange to some of us that live here on BR, but ....funny thing....not everyone who fishes for bass is on here.  I know, I know...can't be true.....but MAYBE one out of every 20 bass fishermen that I have mentioned BR to....recognized it.

3 hours ago, primetime said:

Any suggestions for some of your favorite non standard trailers?????

I've tried a number of different trailers.  I now use just two: White Rage Bugs.....and non-White Rage Bugs

 

I'm not convinced I ever have to go back to trying anything different

[RB 77]

If anything, the realization that the BaIt MoNkEy is alive and thriving via the "BMVSG" thread has helped me take a good hard look in the mirror and help curb my purchasing habits. Don't get it twisted though, I know he is out there still biding his time... lurking... waiting...

[ike8120]

Since I was just getting back into fishing the majority of my purchases were based on input from the members on this site.

[primetime]

5 hours ago, Choporoz said:

Seems strange to some of us that live here on BR, but ....funny thing....not everyone who fishes for bass is on here.  I know, I know...can't be true.....but MAYBE one out of every 20 bass fishermen that I have mentioned BR to....recognized it.

I've tried a number of different trailers.  I now use just two: White Rage Bugs.....and non-White Rage Bugs

 

I'm not convinced I ever have to go back to trying anything different

So Far I have been using the rage Menace, Bug, and a cut down 4" Culprit ribbon tail or Zoom like someone mentioned. I have also been doing well on the lighter ones with a little finesse worm or 3" MR. Twister grub....I know flukes and swimbaits rigged upside down are popular but maybe I need to fish them differently that way, its a ton of thump and swinging...The weight of the lure, and maybe I am crazy but the different models ride higher or lower, track straighter than others...So I guess there really is a difference between Regular, Elite, project....Then I have some customs I been using for years I bought from a member on here that have worked well, but I am planning a trip to a good lake on Sunday and hopefully I can put a good morning together and maybe get some fish over 5lbs be nice.....

 

I have chartruese rage bugs that work well....They were blemished supposed to be a laminate but are all chart and translucent, actually work well...THe lake Fork Magic swimmer has done well for me, but I am a big believer in showing fish something completely different looking sometimes works better.....I guess you only have so many soft baits, maybe I will try a tube...

[A-Jay]

 There are several different trailers that 'work', I use 3 only and there really isn’t any rhyme or reason to what I hang on the back as these all catch fish for me.  

The Strike King Rage Bug and Blade Minnow are good but the Yamamota Zako is a solid & consistent producer for me.  I’ve fished paddle tail swimbait style trailers quite a bit in the past and have all but abandoned their use here.  Where a swimbait makes an excellent trailer on swim jigs and spinnerbaits –

It just does not produce for me like the baits mentioned above.  

Even when I turn the tail up, which may folks swear by.

A-Jay

[jr231]

Wow culprit worms ! I don't see these talked about at all. My late grandfather ... This is all he would fish. 1/8oz tx rig culprit worm in red shad or tequila. That's it. Lol. 

 

Actually I think I remember him using some sluggos but he was ALWAYS using a culprit worm. 

 

I'm bout to buy some just for him . Thanks for mentioning these. 

[r83srock]

8 hours ago, Yeajray231 said:

Wow culprit worms ! I don't see these talked about at all. My late grandfather ... This is all he would fish. 1/8oz tx rig culprit worm in red shad or tequila. That's it. Lol. 

 

Actually I think I remember him using some sluggos but he was ALWAYS using a culprit worm. 

 

I'm bout to buy some just for him . Thanks for mentioning these. 

I grew up on culprit and Berkley powerworms in red shad. I think it was a bit like the senko was, back in the day, popular bait and color in its time. 

I pay attention to what people throw on here. I don’t always purchase the same stuff but sometimes I do.

Not too many fishermen around my area know about bass resource. Haven’t been a member long, but have checked the site out since 2006 or so. 

[roadwarrior]

17 hours ago, Choporoz said:

I've tried a number of different trailers.  I now use just two: White Rage Bugs.....and non-White Rage Bugs

 

[frogflogger]

I've not bought any baits because of what I read here - I know there is a big rage bug or something fan base here and other strike king stuff but I try and stay away from the conglomerate baits as much as possible. I've never found it a liability to fish baits that are somewhat off the current popular must haves. But the dredger series has got me using one big co's baits. - 

[scaleface]

With all the whopper plopper talk on here I went out and purchased the berkely version because thats whet the store had . I'm a buzzbait fanatic and use it in and around heavy cover but I'll give the Choppo a try when I'm in less   snag prone waters .

[primetime]

11 hours ago, Yeajray231 said:

Wow culprit worms ! I don't see these talked about at all. My late grandfather ... This is all he would fish. 1/8oz tx rig culprit worm in red shad or tequila. That's it. Lol. 

 

Actually I think I remember him using some sluggos but he was ALWAYS using a culprit worm. 

 

I'm bout to buy some just for him . Thanks for mentioning these. 

The culprit Ribbon Tails have been pretty much my go to worm since I first learned how to catch bass in NY when I was 7-8. 35 years later, they have still been in my bag, or rigged on a rod at all times. I switched to the power worm for a few years when they first came out, but I truly believe they make the best ribbon tails. The colors you mentioned Red Shad and Tequila Shad are still my 2 favorite colors. Culprit has colors and laminates that have a different look, more shine, different tones of purple, red, and all the new colors are great as well. If you fish clear water, the Pumpkinseed translucent culprit worm is dynamite. Pumpkinseed has fallen out of favor since Green Pumpkin, but I use them whenever I find clear water and they are awesome, especially in the Spring....I throw them weightless, light weight, shaky rigs, and I use the 6" for light line, they no longer make the 4" so I just bite a piece off. The 7.5" weightless casts plenty well on a baitcaster, and that is my favorite size all year long. 

 

They also make a few other really good baits that are actually quite popular at least in Florida....The Fat Max Ribbon Tail is great for pitching and swimming over cover....and the Incredicraw is a great alternative to the BB Cricket and brush hog style creatures for punching....There is a reason that Walmart only has a limited tackle selection, and they carry a good stock of culprit worms, and they don't advertise....Dicks has them, BPS has almost an entire row of just culprits...So they clearly still sell plenty.....

 

Get some for sure, Your Father fished them all the time for a reason. There were plenty of competitors back then as well. In the summer when fish have seen every worm, they will often catch fish behind other people.....I think weightless or light weight like you mentioned is the way to go as they have a flat bottom and gliding action and tail is different than other ribbon tails. The worm looks super natural in the water. 

 

And the Sluggo, Still one of my top soft baits, For stripers in saltwater when I go up north, and they seem to get bigger bites than a fluke.....The 4" are awesome little pond baits.

35 minutes ago, scaleface said:

With all the whopper plopper talk on here I went out and purchased the berkely version because thats whet the store had . I'm a buzzbait fanatic and use it in and around heavy cover but I'll give the Choppo a try when I'm in less   snag prone waters .

I picked up a whopper plopper because of this site as well. I ended up getting the big one, in black figuring I would throw it at night. Its kind of heavy to throw on a most of my rods, so since I am limited to only 3-4 rods, I almost never use it. I almost purchased the Berkley Model at BPS the other day....I imagine the Berkley version is plenty good, I was impressed with how good all their new lures look, and the price....I had to buy the double prop bait since it had plastic propellers which is different, and come with really good hooks where the Devils horse and Boy howdy often have lighter hooks that are an issue as I use it on heavier line....

 

I notice you like all the Berkley hardbaits. I picked up a few of the deep cranks after reading your posts...So you have caused me to buy a few crankbaits....

[JediAmoeba]

I have way more tackle than I need...

 

I like Zakos for chatterbait trailers.  Their weight and design is better than any other I have found.