Why don't companies publish more info about certain tackle/ baits?

[radiozephyr]

For example, for hooks they could tell us things like overall length, gap, and wire gauge.

For soft jerkbaits they could tell us things like weight and free fall rate.

For paddle tails they could tell us things like weight and body height.

 

All those metrics would be useful for choosing which bait to throw on a given rod AND what terminal tackle to pair with it. Instead we have to rely on subjective terms like Swing Impact "fat" or "light wire" or "3/0" which can vary a lot between different brands.

 

I mean, wouldn't it be nice if they just made this info readily available?

[Nelson Delaney]

That would take all the fun out of experimenting & learning these things on your own.   
 

also you might buy fewer baits 
 

[detroit1]

Nelson said it all with the last line.

[Valvodinho]

I could also see all that information to be intimidating and confusing to a newer angler,  instead of just saying "go get some 3.8" paddle tails" all those minuscule details could become very overwhelming.

[fin]

Take a look at the VMC catalog. It's got a lot of information in it.

 

There's a lack of standards in the industry, that's for sure. Even the terminology varies depending on who you're talking to. Standards don't just occur naturally, usually there's a trade organization behind them that dealers, manufacturers and retailers pay dues to. I don't know if there's ever been one in the non-commercial fishing industry.

[Fishin Dad]

More info would be very interesting.  I would love it.  I have waaaaay too much tackle that I bought and don’t love.  I know it would still happen, but it would help make a more informed decision.   Good idea

[radiozephyr]

Just now, Fishin Dad said:

More info would be very interesting.  I would love it.  I have waaaaay too much tackle that I bought and don’t love.  I know it would still happen, but it would help make a more informed decision.   Good idea

Same here. I can't tell you how many times I've bought a new bait and then had to buy 2 or 3 different hooks to figure out which one pairs well. Or I'll buy a bait but it's heavier than expected so the entire rig ends up feeling a bit too heavy. Lots of wasted tackle indeed, but I guess part of this is just a consequence of online shopping.

[Fishin Dad]

1 minute ago, radiozephyr said:

Same here. I can't tell you how many times I've bought a new bait and then had to buy 2 or 3 different hooks to figure out which one pairs well. Or I'll buy a bait but it's heavier than expected so the entire rig ends up feeling a bit too heavy. Lots of wasted tackle indeed, but I guess part of this is just a consequence of online shopping.

Yeah, it is even tough at the tackle store without getting it out of the package.   Plus, you would have to take out all the similar ones to compare.  It would be really simple for companies to list basic details to help the consumer.  

[radiozephyr]

1 hour ago, detroit1 said:

Nelson said it all with the last line.

Yeah, I figured as much.

 

Do you think anglers would find it useful if there was a database that contained all of this information? That way you could just search up exactly what you need. For example, say you need a craw style trailer for your finesse jig but you don't want anything too heavy. You could just go to some website and search up 2"-2.5" creature bait weighing between 0.15 and 0.2 oz

[NorthernBasser]

I'd be happy if companies would list the weight of their rods like they do reels. 

[MN Fisher]

26 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said:

I'd be happy if companies would list the weight of their rods like they do reels. 

St Croix use to - but the latest charts on their web-pages have eliminated the weights.

[you]

11 hours ago, radiozephyr said:

Do you think anglers would find it useful if there was a database that contained all of this information?

 

Great idea. Even a wiki would be helpful - imagine each hook model has a page with data (gap size, length, etc) that people upload based on their own measurements. Might have to crowdsource if the manufacturers won't share the info.

[MAN]

Mainly because not many people request that in-depth of info.  If they did, it would become a packaging standard. Also too much info can make your packaging very busy and thus confusing.  IPT wasn't a thing...until it was, and now is commonly a bullet point. 

[WRB]

Hooks site like Barlow’s Tackle publishes wire diameter.

Most soft plastics are listed by length, weight and diameter are not.

ROF rate of fall no standard exists and water temperature affects ROF.

We are all fishing for details?