bass109 Posted October 23, 2007 Posted October 23, 2007 All right guys, here is the positive side of the story. I bought dougs snakes a couple of weeks ago and used it on the first day. Well i caught nothing all day, but liked the lure and still believed that it would work. I tryed the snakes in a different private lake, and caught a five pound largemouth bass. Using this lure i found out the following to be true. Positive 1. Its a time and place lure(it works best in some bodies of water in summer, with cover) 2. Its a big bass lure( dont expect to get numbers of this lure, i have had alot of fish bite the lure but many to small to hook up) 3.It can be rigged different ways(Texas rig, drop shot, or w/o) 4. Can last good number of fish ( material stretches to 3ft) 5. Its original( not that many snake lures on the market) Negative 1. The material doesnt take heat that well. Dont leave the lure out side, it will melt. 2.the cost is around $40.00+ which is not that cheap for lure kit. Conclusion Dougs kit comes with two CDs, one for computer and the other for television. The CD does have good tips. The kit also comes with Dougs custom hooks, which many people like. The hooks aren't cheap, and do work. I am still using it this fall but have not caught anything big yet. I would also suggest using it for spring spawn season next year if you plan on buying the kit. The weather should not effect it that much so it doesnt melt. I rate it 8.00 for catching a good size fish. If you decide to buy it or not, it really depends on you.
slomoe Posted October 23, 2007 Posted October 23, 2007 five pounds? anyway thanks for the report, saw a couple of vids on youtube, It looks like a cool little lure.
Davis Posted October 23, 2007 Posted October 23, 2007 Just can't bring myself to buying those. Even if I did I know that I would rather tie on a big powerworm or something else. Just not a fan of those gimic lures. IMO the fish would probably hit anything when there hitting the snakes.
bass109 Posted October 23, 2007 Author Posted October 23, 2007 pic of dougs CDs, the CDs that doug made is alot better then the vids from youtube.
BassFishingMachine Posted October 23, 2007 Posted October 23, 2007 40 dollars is a bit much for me hah. Why can't he just give me the things in a little bag without all the cds, and pretty box and charge 8 bucks tops?, like the rest of the softbait companies. I guarantee if he did that he'd get alot more sales.
Boett43 Posted October 23, 2007 Posted October 23, 2007 how do you rig it when your using it as a topwater bait and wah t do you think the hook up ratio is gonna be like...
rbrick Posted October 25, 2007 Posted October 25, 2007 Don't care for the snakes but I love the hooks.Just wish I could buy more.The maker (vmc) only sells to businesses and Hannon's company has been unresponsive. Rick Wells Tallahassee
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted October 25, 2007 Super User Posted October 25, 2007 just buy it and see for yourself I think I will pass, thanks. Where is the pic of the 5lb bass you caught? What rod/reel/line setup were you throwing that lure on?
rondef Posted October 25, 2007 Posted October 25, 2007 I bought the kit and in my opinion (just my opinion) the product is not worth the money. The first time you take them out on a hot day in your tackle box they begin to melt, they need to be kept in a cooler on ice if you are out on the water. I never caught anything with them and don't expect to as I am going to be sending mine back for a full refund.
bass109 Posted October 25, 2007 Author Posted October 25, 2007 Where is the pic of the 5lb bass you caught? What rod/reel/line setup were you throwing that lure on? Thats a secret speedbread, or just look in the photo :-?
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted October 25, 2007 Super User Posted October 25, 2007 Ok, I looked in the photo and I dont see anything resembling a 5lb bass. : And I just wanted to know what rod/line/reel you were fishing with. Simple questions.
bass109 Posted October 25, 2007 Author Posted October 25, 2007 speedbead i though you would be experience enough by now to figure out a simple reel and rod combo from the pic. ;D
JCrzy4Bass Posted October 25, 2007 Posted October 25, 2007 Seems like a advertisement thread if you ask me. No offense. Alot of people have had... let's say "not very good luck" with these lures. I'm pretty sure that this is the first pic any of us have seen with a bass actually caught on one. It's my belief that you have to be in an area like Florida or California for these even to stand a chance at catching something. Doug's videos are impressive and he's a great trophy bass hunter, but I think these lures are mostly a gimmick to everyone else. Don't get me wrong they may work in ponds and such that hold large bass, but I'd rather be throwing stuff that I know works.
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted October 25, 2007 Super User Posted October 25, 2007 Bass109, I think anyone with a clue can see that my point has been made. :-X Enjoy your snakes....
bass109 Posted October 25, 2007 Author Posted October 25, 2007 true, but how could you know if it works or not, if you never tryed it out?
SENKOSAM Posted October 25, 2007 Posted October 25, 2007 Negatives: 3x material sticks to pads and is a pain in weeds. 3x is not kind to other plastics and reacts to form a melted mess. Action is not that great since you have to work the lure fast to get any wiggle. CD doesn't show any bass attacking the lure. Why is that? Banjo Minnows are far more productive and also not worth the price. Other topwaters are cheaper, better made and more effective. Positives: Occassionally gets a strike or two. (Kept the hooks, threw out the lures.)
mattm Posted October 25, 2007 Posted October 25, 2007 true Bass, Are you admitting that the fish is not 5lbs? If so why did you try to sell it as such at first? You caught a fish on the snakes. That my friend is more than anyone I have ever came across has accomplished.
JCrzy4Bass Posted October 25, 2007 Posted October 25, 2007 The bass in my avatar is 2.5lbs and the gut looks almost as big and my fish seems almost as long. I'd call that fish at 3-3.5lbs tops. Looking at all the 5lb hogs that Brokejew has caught and that one Avid just posted recently, that fish in the pic on this thread doesn't compare.
bass109 Posted October 25, 2007 Author Posted October 25, 2007 your right. The material is very similar to 3x material. Does melt i normal hot weather. It really shouldnt be mixed with any other plastic but hey it catches fish.
bass109 Posted October 25, 2007 Author Posted October 25, 2007 jcrzy4smlMth if you dont hold a 10lb bass close to the camera then it looks half the weight like a 5lb bass. mattm i am not trying to sell the lure, i gave a review for it. Buying the lure depends all on you. speedbread, what clue :-?
rondef Posted October 25, 2007 Posted October 25, 2007 I disagree, they don't catch fish!!! The material is sub-standard at best and the price is way to high. Having to keep these in a cooler is a major downfall in the design. The heat in virginia exceeds 100 degrees in the summer and even hotter on the water, this is not a good product to have out in that heat. I gave them an honest try multiple times and they don't work in Northern, VA or Maryland. I would rather spend $5 on a pack of 10 swim senkos that I know will catch nice size LMBs. But hey if they work for you more power to you. I will agree that the hooks are the best part of the kit.
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