Renegade Posted February 12, 2021 Posted February 12, 2021 Hello was wondering if someone knows where I can find a particular crankbait. The crankbait is known as a Renegade Dancing crank. To my knowledge they were carried by Walmart and imported from China by a company here in the US known as Laker FISHING Tackle. They were sold for $1.97 and came in a variety of colors my favorites being the silver black and silver blue back. There are a few other colors a watermelon, red craw and a matte fire tiger. Here in Idaho these lures work phenomenally when it comes to trout fishing. I find them on eBay on occasion. I’m always on the search. Cotton cordell did a similar design in which I believe they also have discontinued. I picked a few up I’m just not sure how they run yet or if their colors will attract. I’m sure they will be ok. I am wondering if anyone has some or even knows if someone is making something similar. I’ve picked up a few like Duckett, Megabass and 6th sense curve 55 but I just don’t feel they are the same and definitely aren’t for price wise either. Now I get renegade is discontinued but I still think the $8-10 plus shipping or even less isn’t bad compared to $12-30 anyway if you know anything I’m all ears thank you Quote
Jaderose Posted February 12, 2021 Posted February 12, 2021 How big were they? Have you tried a Yo-Zuri Snap Bean? Quote
Renegade Posted February 12, 2021 Author Posted February 12, 2021 They are about 2 3/4 to 3” in overall length they are much bigger than the Yo Zuri snap beans and I just picked some up to fish smaller creeks so I can’t say how good they are yet. I do know however Creme makes something similar in size and it is very popular in creeks here. Hoping for the same on the snap beans. I haven’t fished with the matte fire tiger, holographic red craw or the watermelon color yet. However the silver blue back and silver black back have been slayers here. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted February 13, 2021 Global Moderator Posted February 13, 2021 I find them fairly often but I don't think I have any right now. Quote
Renegade Posted February 13, 2021 Author Posted February 13, 2021 @Bluebasser86 if you do find them I wouldn’t mind snagging them from you. Definitely looking for the silver blue or silver black in particular. Have you ever tried them? We picked up over 300 of them back when they were $1.97 and sometimes even less at the time we didn’t even tune them and would just toss them. Lost well over half in the river and never ran any with a snap nor fluorocarbon. Which is my plan this year with the few I picked up. We also would soak them in a bait mate max fish attractant also sold at Walmart. I have a feeling doin the same and running 12 lb fluorocarbon and a snap will give us a better advantage over are early years of inexperience. Quote
Rpratt Posted February 13, 2021 Posted February 13, 2021 You could call Laker Fishing. They are out of Camdenton MO. It's basically an Eagle Claw warehouse/distribution center. I deliver there from time to time and I am always curious what's on the truck. Quote
Renegade Posted February 13, 2021 Author Posted February 13, 2021 @Rpratt Hey there. My dad had called them back in 2011 and I called them back in December of this last year. The guy told me that multiple people call a year and have since they discontinued it. He couldn’t give me anymore information on them or even if they were ever going to bring them back. I’ve searched up and down. It’s a really unique design that for whatever reason didn’t survive and hasn’t gained the respect and fandom it deserves. It is very deadly for trout and no doubt for bass as well. The hooks are my only complain not because they are eagle claw but because they are to big. So I’ve swapped most of mine out with size 6 mustad trebles. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted February 13, 2021 Global Moderator Posted February 13, 2021 7 hours ago, Renegade said: @Bluebasser86 if you do find them I wouldn’t mind snagging them from you. Definitely looking for the silver blue or silver black in particular. Have you ever tried them? We picked up over 300 of them back when they were $1.97 and sometimes even less at the time we didn’t even tune them and would just toss them. Lost well over half in the river and never ran any with a snap nor fluorocarbon. Which is my plan this year with the few I picked up. We also would soak them in a bait mate max fish attractant also sold at Walmart. I have a feeling doin the same and running 12 lb fluorocarbon and a snap will give us a better advantage over are early years of inexperience. No I haven't ever used one. It seems like whenever I find them it's always the yellowish/olive one with the spots. They kind of look like a wiggle wart when I first see them until I see the popeyes. Quote
Super User scaleface Posted February 13, 2021 Super User Posted February 13, 2021 I think I have one some place that I found . Dont know what color it is . I'll try to locate it later . Quote
Super User Munkin Posted February 13, 2021 Super User Posted February 13, 2021 Check Ollies if you have one? I have seen them there in the past. Alixpress would be another good place to check. Allen Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted February 15, 2021 Global Moderator Posted February 15, 2021 Just saw a box with at least 2 for sale on Bass Baits Buy and Sell on Facebook. Looked like a red craw and firetiger maybe? Quote
Renegade Posted February 15, 2021 Author Posted February 15, 2021 Is it still available? Link possibly? Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted February 16, 2021 Global Moderator Posted February 16, 2021 13 hours ago, Renegade said: Is it still available? Link possibly? They're in a lot that I doubt the seller will split but it's quite a few baits for a decent price. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1520337194915514/permalink/2972346336381252/?sale_post_id=2972346336381252 Quote
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