Zoom quality control

[basser27]

Ordered a bunch of baby brush hogs from bass pro. About half the baits are deformed. This is a first for me from zoom 

[jbsoonerfan]

Weird, I have ordered over 40 bags this spring and not a single one has had an issue.

 

When you say deformed, do you mean like the legs or something aren't right or maybe it was that they were stored in a way that caused them to bend in an unusual way and stay that way?

[basser27]

Just now, jbsoonerfan said:

Weird, I have ordered over 40 bags this spring and not a single one has had an issue.

 

When you say deformed, do you mean like the legs or something aren't right or maybe it was that they were stored in a way that caused them to bend in an unusual way and stay that way?

The flappers And body are bent. Im

guessing from being stored that way over time

[jbsoonerfan]

1 minute ago, basser27 said:

The flappers And body are bent. Im

guessing from being stored that way over time

So, not Zoom's fault? Well, that's settled. Time to change the title.

[Cgolf]

That is unless they were put in the bag improperly at Zoom?

 

Only quality control issue I have had with zoom is some baits come dry as a bone, what I prefer, and others have so much oil additive that its like trying to hold onto that water filled practical joke toy that is meant meant not be held lol.

[Wildbillb]

Probably the way BPS had them stored.  You'd be amazed

[Mobasser]

I doubt worry about these baits. I've used all sorts of Zoom stuff over the years. They'll still work

[Cgolf]

Depending on how they are deformed, I have boiled water in a mug and then dipped baits in them briefly to get the bend out. Essentially set them on a paper towel to dry. Works pretty good.

[N Florida Mike]

I got some upside down flukes from them once. The slot that’s on the bottom was on the top.

Theyre my favorite bait company by far though.

[RoLo]

 

I don't doubt the validity of your dissatisfaction for a second.

 

Maybe I'm making excuses for Zoom, but when you look at the bigger picture,

Zoom produces a broader array of soft-plastic favorites than any company that comes to my mind.

 

In the grand scheme, a company so heavily invested in quantity is likely to experience some glitches

in quality control. Overall, I think very highly of Zoom, and their price points enhance my tolerance. 

 

Roger

[Bird]

20 minutes ago, RoLo said:

 

I don't doubt the validity of your dissatisfaction for a second.

 

Maybe I'm making excuses for Zoom, but when you look at the bigger picture,

Zoom produces a broader array of soft-plastic favorites than any company that comes to my mind.

 

In the grand scheme, a company so heavily invested in quantity is likely to experience some glitches

in quality control. In overview, I think quite highly of Zoom, and their price points widen my tolerance. 

 

 

Well said.

I've certainly used more Zoom plastics over the years than any other by a fair margin including Brush hogs.

 

I also believe the OP may have received a " glitch ".

[jbrew73]

I like zoom better than BPS so I’m blaming bps.  

[lo n slo]

start throwing them and see what happens. you could be on to something here. 

[suzuki2903]

Never had a issue with baby brush hogs but the flukes are a different story.. they could really use a better packaging for those so they aren’t bent and smashed.  Boil some water and dip them in and they are straight but that’s not something I should have to be doing.  But they catch fish and I still buy them . 

[DitchPanda]

I've never experienced this with zoom myself and I use a lot of there products. If I had to settle on one soft bait company it may be them. They make my favorite worm, craw  and chatterbait trailer. Plus they have super flukes and a senko knockoff to fill that niche and they also have a lot of cool productive baits I.E brush hogs, centipedes and various big worms. Also mentioned above is price point-I believe they are the best bang for buck too. Last but not least they have my favorite version on sungill and green pumpkin colors I've seen. So I too would be pretty tolerable of some bent baits myself.

[LuckyHandsINC.]

Zoom super fluke is one of my favorite baits. Catch a ton of fish on them every year but I’ve had my fair share of issues with them. They are at the cheaper end of the spectrum as far as baits go I’m sure that plays a role. Personally I’d be fine paying a little more per pack for a more consistent product.

[JLewis134]

Zooms baits often deform and have issues as they are just thrown in a bag and kink up. Boiling solves the issues most of the time. However, the price point is usually much cheaper. Strike King knocked it out of the park with the clam packs which ensures the product stays perfect 

[garroyo130]

Worst I've had is the nipples on the end of the Trick Worms which you have to clip off

[JediAmoeba]

On 5/16/2020 at 1:45 PM, JLewis134 said:

 Strike King knocked it out of the park with the clam packs which ensures the product stays perfect 

To each their own... I hate the clamshell packaging and throw it away when I get it.

[Heartland]

41 minutes ago, JediAmoeba said:

To each their own... I hate the clamshell packaging and throw it away when I get it.

Why do you hate it?

 

[Mobasser]

I never worry about a small deformation on plastics, especially plastic worms. One of my favourites is the Zoom finesse worm, in purple or junebug. The bass seem to like em better after they've been bit a few times, and are ragged looking anyway. In a past thread, lo n slo called them " the old warriors". The ragged beat up worms work well.

 

[JediAmoeba]

7 hours ago, Heartland said:

Why do you hate it?

 

I don't see a need for it - it's a waste.  These are soft plastics and I feel the blister was used mostly for presentation on the sales floor so they can put less in a package and make it.look full.  They have marketed it to fisherman as a way to prevent bending but that wasnt the original intent IMO.

[tander]

9 hours ago, Heartland said:

Why do you hate it?

 

Takes up too much room especially on swim baits.

[primetime]

Only time I have ever noticed a difference in quality for Zoom or any of the other baits made with them, is when there is a clearance sale or liquidation somewhere....I do believe some companies bag their "Slight Blemishes" and sell them cheaper at times....Can't throw all the blemishes in the garbage cause they still catch fish and I usually dont notice much of a difference unless it has a paddle tail. 

[Hammer 4]

Out of the 100's of zoom baits I've bought over the last zillion years, I've had 2 that were slightly deformed, those being 2 super flukes. These were from about 8 years ago, or so. So it's hard for me to complain.