Tony Christian Posted October 17, 2022 Posted October 17, 2022 What are some time tried lures or lure designs that still work but no one really throws anymore. Like a hula popper or a jitterbug. 1 Quote
Super User WRB Posted October 17, 2022 Super User Posted October 17, 2022 Weedless spoons like Johnson Silver Minnow has been replaced by Hollow body frogs and soft plastic Toads. Prop lures like Smithwick Devil Hoarse are regionally popular. Storm Chug Bug. Bomber 6A & 7A series and metal lip 300 series. Arbogast metal lip Mud Bug. Norman DD14 & 22. Jig n Pig; hair jig w/ pork trailer. Tom 11 Quote
Tony Christian Posted October 17, 2022 Author Posted October 17, 2022 1 hour ago, WRB said: Weedless spoons like Johnson Silver Minnow has been replaced by Hollow body frogs and soft plastic Toads. Prop lures like Smithwick Devil Hoarse are regionally popular. Storm Chug Bug. Bomber 6A & 7A series and metal lip 300 series. Arbogast metal lip Mud Bug. Norman DD14 & 22. Jig n Pig; hair jig w/ pork trailer. Tom The problem with the prop bait was that it was replaced by a whopper plopper. What no one realizes is that the whopper plopper will die off after some time, but the prop bait has a more natural noise that won't throw off fish. 4 Quote
Super User Munkin Posted October 17, 2022 Super User Posted October 17, 2022 2 hours ago, Tony Christian said: The problem with the prop bait was that it was replaced by a whopper plopper. What no one realizes is that the whopper plopper will die off after some time, but the prop bait has a more natural noise that won't throw off fish. My issue with the whopper plopper is the tiniest piece of grass stops it from spinning. Heddon torpedo I can be dragging a whole oak tree on the rear hook and the prop still spins. Allen 3 1 1 Quote
JackstrawIII Posted October 17, 2022 Posted October 17, 2022 51 minutes ago, Munkin said: Heddon torpedo I can be dragging a whole oak tree on the rear hook and the prop still spins. That torpedo looks great. I’ll have to try it! Quote
PourMyOwn Posted October 17, 2022 Posted October 17, 2022 6 minutes ago, JackstrawIII said: That torpedo looks great. I’ll have to try it! Torpedos are amazing- if you look around the Denny Brauer signature Torpedo is the one (or 40) to have. Put good hooks on it, and make sure the hardware is secure. I lost a 6 pounder due to the front hook holder pulling out. I glue them in now. The originals are worth owning too, smallmouth love them. 2 Quote
Super User DitchPanda Posted October 18, 2022 Super User Posted October 18, 2022 How about rebel pop r? I catch the s$&% out of them on it with everybody talking bout ricos,mega basses and yellow magics. 8 Quote
The Bassman Posted October 18, 2022 Posted October 18, 2022 7 hours ago, DitchPanda said: How about rebel pop r? I catch the s$&% out of them on it with everybody talking bout ricos,mega basses and yellow magics. The 1/8th oz version has caught a lot of fish for me, even a channel cat. Quote
Super User scaleface Posted October 18, 2022 Super User Posted October 18, 2022 Manns Jelly Worm is a classic worm that even won a couple of classics . 4 Quote
Super User Catt Posted October 18, 2022 Super User Posted October 18, 2022 Mr Twister Phenom Worm Alphabet Baits, the original Square Bills Mann's Jelly Worm Hildebrandt Snagless Sally 5 Quote
MAN Posted October 18, 2022 Posted October 18, 2022 All of them still work. Except the helicopter lure...that one never worked to begin with 2 Quote
Tony Christian Posted October 18, 2022 Author Posted October 18, 2022 13 hours ago, DitchPanda said: How about rebel pop r? I catch the s$&% out of them on it with everybody talking bout ricos,mega basses and yellow magics. The pop-r's are in a class of their own. The wee craw was quite a lure, too. 1 Quote
Super User FishTank Posted October 18, 2022 Super User Posted October 18, 2022 A Beatle Spin. I don't use it often but when I do it produces..... lots of Bluegill. 2 1 Quote
river-rat Posted October 19, 2022 Posted October 19, 2022 Johnson Silver Minnow (with a trailer) Hildebrandt Snagless Sally (always with an Uncle Josh Pork Frog) Bagley Balsa B's (those made when Jim Bagley still owned the company) Fliptail Worms Smithwick Devil's Horse Heddon Baby Torpedo Johnny Rattler and the Hubs Chub Rattalur topwater baits 2 Quote
Super User Catt Posted October 19, 2022 Super User Posted October 19, 2022 20 hours ago, FishTank said: A Beatle Spin. I don't use it often but when I do it produces..... lots of Bluegill. When momma wants a fish fry that's what I throw! 6 1 Quote
Tackleholic Posted October 19, 2022 Posted October 19, 2022 On 10/17/2022 at 9:38 PM, DitchPanda said: How about rebel pop r? I catch the s$&% out of them on it with everybody talking bout ricos,mega basses and yellow magics. I still use it too. Quote
Super User bowhunter63 Posted October 19, 2022 Super User Posted October 19, 2022 Rebel Crawdad Crankbait for a long time now. 2 Quote
Friggs Posted October 20, 2022 Posted October 20, 2022 The Rapala original floating, Countdown, & jointed. Mepp's Aglia. Any size or color. But my favorite for bass is a number 3 with a gold blade and brown or plain tail or a black fury with orange dots. But they stopped the orange for some reason so I would go with red now. But they all work. 1 Quote
VTFan Posted October 20, 2022 Posted October 20, 2022 Yes to all of the above. I've recently gone back to the Mepp's Aglia and Mann's Jelly worms. I still have a Jitterbug and a couple Torpedo's in my tacklebox that I use from time to time. Time tested and proven. Quote
Super User Munkin Posted October 23, 2022 Super User Posted October 23, 2022 Not sure how popular they still are but a white Roostertail spinner will catch just about anything that swims in this state. Allen 1 Quote
NittyGrittyBoy Posted October 23, 2022 Posted October 23, 2022 I throw a Devilshorse and a bomber 6A almost every time I get on the water. Who said they quit working? 2 Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted October 23, 2022 Super User Posted October 23, 2022 I still break out the Humpback Rebel from time to time. 1 Quote
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