rowyourboat Posted October 9, 2019 Posted October 9, 2019 Has anyone tried these yet? Looks like a fish catcher to me. Any opinions on the bait? Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted October 9, 2019 Global Moderator Posted October 9, 2019 I haven't yet but I will be getting some for cold water cranking at the power plant this winter. They just came out last month so haven't had a chance to pick any up to test yet. Quote
Super User Deleted account Posted October 9, 2019 Super User Posted October 9, 2019 I'm going to Poe's a question to you guys, what exactly is "balsa-like thumping action"? 1 Quote
Super User Sam Posted January 20, 2020 Super User Posted January 20, 2020 On 10/9/2019 at 11:19 AM, BassWhole! said: I'm going to Poe's a question to you guys, what exactly is "balsa-like thumping action"? Balsa baits are silent (no inside ball bearings) and will shake side to side as you move them through the water. This produces the "thump-thump" sound you mentioned. It is like shaking your hands fast which would create a sound wave that the bass will pick up in water. Balsa baits can be thinner than plastic baits and have a powerful movement in the water creating the vibrations you are seeking to entice the bass. David Fritts' Frittside crankbaits are made of plastic but it has properties that match balsa and create a strong vibration. Are they better than our Rat-L-Traps and standard crankbaits with or without the small ball bearings? No idea. It is up to you to get a few and give them a try. Let us know what you find out. Quote
HazeRVA Posted January 20, 2020 Posted January 20, 2020 Sure looked good at the demo I watched the the Richmond Fishing Expo this past weekend. Quote
schplurg Posted January 20, 2020 Posted January 20, 2020 Cool two new threads on new crankbaits with cool sales jargon So balso creates different vibrations than plastic? 3 hours ago, Sam said: Balsa baits are silent (no inside ball bearings) and will shake side to side as you move them through the water. This produces the "thump-thump" sound you mentioned. It is like shaking your hands fast which would create a sound wave that the bass will pick up in water. Balsa baits can be thinner than plastic baits and have a powerful movement in the water creating the vibrations you are seeking to entice the bass. David Fritts' Frittside crankbaits are made of plastic but it has properties that match balsa and create a strong vibration. Are they better than our Rat-L-Traps and standard crankbaits with or without the small ball bearings? No idea. It is up to you to get a few and give them a try. Let us know what you find out. Says they are balsa on the BPS site, not plastic. David Fritts keeps the pressure on sulking bass with the Berkley® Frittside Crankbait, a flat-sided balsa plug with a tight, silent wiggle. Anyways, so a claim is made that balsa creates different vibrations than plastic. Do bass prefer the balsa vibrations? Once it is clear-coated I doubt there would be any difference. Fish must be really smart. Hmm not sure which gimmick I like better, this one or Matt and Tim's "weight transfer system" crank with "aggressive hunting ability" Just having a little fun today. I've only been fishing a couple years but I've never seen so much hype and BS with products as I do in this industry. Quote
Super User Sam Posted January 20, 2020 Super User Posted January 20, 2020 1 hour ago, schplurg said: Cool two new threads on new crankbaits with cool sales jargon So balso creates different vibrations than plastic? Says they are balsa on the BPS site, not plastic. David Fritts keeps the pressure on sulking bass with the Berkley® Frittside Crankbait, a flat-sided balsa plug with a tight, silent wiggle. Anyways, so a claim is made that balsa creates different vibrations than plastic. Do bass prefer the balsa vibrations? Once it is clear-coated I doubt there would be any difference. Fish must be really smart. Hmm not sure which gimmick I like better, this one or Matt and Tim's "weight transfer system" crank with "aggressive hunting ability" Just having a little fun today. I've only been fishing a couple years but I've never seen so much hype and BS with products as I do in this industry. I may be incorrect. Fritts showed us the bait and what Berkley did to make it work like balsa this past weekend. If it is balsa I stand corrected. Thanks for the correction. I plan to get some so I will find out, soon. Here is what was penned about this Frittside crankbait: Developed in collaboration with renowned crankbait angler David Fritts, the Berkley Frittside Crankbait is a new take on a classic design responsible for countless tournament wins across the country. Delivering proven balsa actions with the durability and casting performance of a plastic bait, the Frittside is a key bait for tough conditions when fish are sluggish or heavily pressured. The information does state the crankbait is balsa on the BPS web site. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted January 21, 2020 Global Moderator Posted January 21, 2020 I've fished mine a bit, although the crankbait bite has been lackluster at best. They do have a strong vibration and cast excellent. 1 Quote
flyingmonkie Posted January 22, 2020 Posted January 22, 2020 On 10/9/2019 at 10:19 AM, BassWhole! said: I'm going to Poe's a question to you guys... I see what you did there... Quote
Super User WRB Posted January 22, 2020 Super User Posted January 22, 2020 23 minutes ago, flyingmonkie said: I see what you did there... Poe's Super Cedar crankbaits. Rapala original minnow is balsa, Bagley's original B's crankbaits were balsa, young's Big O was balsa. Balsa is very light weight high flotation wood used for model airplanes but soft requiring a wire frame for hook hangers and diving bill structure. Lots of plastic crankbaits have tried to duplicate balsa. Tom Quote
Brett's_daddy Posted January 22, 2020 Posted January 22, 2020 Equipped with high quality hardware as well, the Berkley Frittside Crankbait is armed with sticky sharp Berkley Fusion19 treble hooks that provide lightning fast hook penetration, which is crucial for short striking and lethargic fish. Finished with a custom paint job, the Berkley Frittside Crankbait provides proven balsa action with the durability and casting performance of a modern hard plastic crankbait. This is straight from Tacklewarehouse! Quote
Jermination Posted January 22, 2020 Posted January 22, 2020 On 10/8/2019 at 7:01 PM, rowyourboat said: Has anyone tried these yet? Looks like a fish catcher to me. Any opinions on the bait? they straight catch em here in east tn. id pick a few up...RED 1 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted January 22, 2020 Global Moderator Posted January 22, 2020 5 hours ago, Jermination said: they straight catch em here in east tn. id pick a few up...RED Red is one of the main colors I've been throwing them in too. 1 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted January 25, 2020 Global Moderator Posted January 25, 2020 Well, I almost got to love my Frittside bait. Had the shallow running one in Special Red Craw. Caught 3 nice ones, 2 white bass, then got smacked, set the hook and missed the fish but apparently jerked it into a rock or something, because I was minus a bill when it got back to the boat ? RIP Frittsider, it was fun while it lasted. 6 Quote
rowyourboat Posted January 28, 2020 Author Posted January 28, 2020 On 1/25/2020 at 2:19 AM, Bluebasser86 said: Well, I almost got to love my Frittside bait. Had the shallow running one in Special Red Craw. Caught 3 nice ones, 2 white bass, then got smacked, set the hook and missed the fish but apparently jerked it into a rock or something, because I was minus a bill when it got back to the boat ? RIP Frittsider, it was fun while it lasted. What size is that if you don’t mind me asking Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted January 28, 2020 Global Moderator Posted January 28, 2020 3 hours ago, rowyourboat said: What size is that if you don’t mind me asking The #5. I bought 2 more yesterday ao hopefully that one breaking was a fluke. Quote
Super User Munkin Posted January 29, 2020 Super User Posted January 29, 2020 Cut a new lip slot and epoxy a new bill in. Allen Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted January 29, 2020 Global Moderator Posted January 29, 2020 29 minutes ago, Munkin said: Cut a new lip slot and epoxy a new bill in. Allen Would that work very well with a plastic bait? Quote
Comfortably Numb Posted January 29, 2020 Posted January 29, 2020 Better off calling them and they will prob send you one 1 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted January 29, 2020 Global Moderator Posted January 29, 2020 7 minutes ago, Comfortably Numb said: Better off calling them and they will prob send you one I never think to do this with baits for some reason, I just buy a new one, or don't. I have a 110 Duo that started sinking on my second time using it and tried contacting them but got no response. Maybe I'll try Berkley and see what happens. Already bought 2 replacements, but I wouldn't turn down another. Quote
Comfortably Numb Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 Ya I never tried berkley. Strike King sent me two replacements a long while ago. 1 Quote
Hook2Jaw Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 Love me some Berkley hard baits, but, every time I wallop one against the water to clear grass or other debris, the LEFT eye ends up popping off. I feel like they dab a good bit of glue on the right eye and the left gets shafted. #eyeglueequality 2 Quote
NittyGrittyBoy Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 Just cast with your other hand then. 1 1 Quote
Tizi Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 I have never tried these, but have been using the KVD 1.5 Flatside crankbait and it catches fish. Watermellon/red craw, chartreuse perch, and chili craw. 1 Quote
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