Super User Jimzee Posted November 3, 2007 Super User Posted November 3, 2007 No one needs these expensive baits, it's all an ego trip. I'm pretty sure I've never bought an expensive crankbait to boost my ego - but it's alright if you want to generalize. JMHO.... Fishing is an art. Luremaking is an art. Reel making is an art. Rodmaking.... Boat building..... etc.etc.etc. Some people would like to elevate one art form over the another, or dismiss one, or devalue any form of the sport that doesn't interest them. So you don't think that expensive crankbait is worth $20? Well, for you, it isn't.......but I know that behind that crankbait is an artisan who has likely spent years developing his skills, thousands of hours testing, and takes his passion for design seriously (visit tackleunderground.com some time). I appreciate the art - - and I don't mind supporting it. It's just another part of fishing that I get a kick out of. You do not NEED to have expensive gear. Here's a news flash - NEED HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH IT. You don't even NEED to fish - - but the sport, and the gear involved (for many) are all just part of the enjoyment of the activity. There's no need to put down somebody because they like high-end equipment, or vice versa. I'm glad there are enough people who are interested in the high-end market to keep it going.......because even though I may not be able to afford, or even want it - I'm glad that artists are given an opportunity to push the level of design and precision forward. Excellent! Dan +1 8-) +2 Quote
Guest avid Posted November 3, 2007 Posted November 3, 2007 Stringjam speaks with much wisdom. I would also like to add that in my 30 or so years of bass fishing, it has been my observation that the guys who DON'T buy expensive stuff are much more hostile to the guys who do than the other way around. Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted November 3, 2007 Posted November 3, 2007 Non-conformist here. and I ain't hostile, I get a kick out of it I have bought expensive lures but as art for my home (the clubhouse) Tirig, you could make a pretty cool lampshade Quote
Super User Alpster Posted November 3, 2007 Super User Posted November 3, 2007 Stringjam pretty much nailed it. For a lot of us, fishing is more than just fishing. The whole fishing environment is a satisfying experience. The fellowship of a fishing buddy, planning, preparing, shopping, tuning and getting everything ready for "THE TRIP". A new personal best, a boat load of dinks or skunked, there will be a great story to tell and an important lesson learned, no matter what. If a nice fish on a fancy lure is your story, I want to hear about it. If you catch one with a bare hook on a cane pole, I'm still listening. Bait snob or not, it's all about the experience and the story. JMHO Ronnie Quote
Super User T-rig Posted November 3, 2007 Super User Posted November 3, 2007 Non-conformist here. and I ain't hostile, I get a kick out of itI have bought expensive lures but as art for my home (the clubhouse) Tirig, you could make a pretty cool lampshade Make a lampshade? No way, cranks like these have "eat me" written all over them. ;D ;D How can you not like cranks like that. I'm far from beeing rich, but I just prefer high end lures and they are soooo sexy!!!! ;D ;D Quote
Super User Micro Posted November 3, 2007 Super User Posted November 3, 2007 Stringjam speaks with much wisdom.I would also like to add that in my 30 or so years of bass fishing, it has been my observation that the guys who DON'T buy expensive stuff are much more hostile to the guys who do than the other way around. Hostility flows uphill, condesendence flows down hill. Neither one are pretty. Quote
Big_Bass_Rock Posted November 3, 2007 Posted November 3, 2007 I don't buy expensive lures, but don't have any problem with those that do. If you can afford to spend 20 bucks on a crankbait then go ahead, its your money. I don't have a large amount of tackle compared to most of you guys, but I'm sure I would be in the hundreds of dollars range if I added it all up. I only have about 15 or 20 crankbaits/poppers type hard lures, and they're all under 5 or 6 dollars each. I've been guilty of buying the cheap spinners too (5 pack for 5 bucks) instead of the name brand Mepps or others for 3 - 4 dollars each. Both catch fish for me. Also another reason I buy cheap lures is I take my younger brother fishing, or other little kids, or girls, and they snag and lose lures left and right. So I tie on the cheap lures for them and if I have something a little more expensive I keep it hidden . I don't mind if they lose 10 crappie jigs, I paid 1.25 for all 10, and they're one of the easiest lures to catch fish on in my experience. But when someone loses a $5 crankbait I just bought, I get a bit ticked off. When I make more money I'm sure i'll probably buy more expensive gear, cuz thats just how it goes I guess. Quote
Super User Munkin Posted November 3, 2007 Author Super User Posted November 3, 2007 Man 6 pages Like others have said my baits I carry range from $.99 dollar bin to $35. I will use any bait that works but in the last couple of years with companies outsourcing overseas the quality have gone down. Bandit use to be my favorite crank and whil I still use them the new ones suck. Yes I would rather pay $15 for a bait that runs correct than 3 $5 lure that cannot be tuned. Since my time on the water is valuable I do not want to spend all day trying to tune baits. Price does not equate fish catching ability? I have some Megabass Visions that do not catch anything but grass! I also have a SK wild shiner I found for $.99 that is missing half the paint from catching fish. Since I carry 3 lure retrievers I hardly ever lose any baits anyway. This year I have found more lures than I have lost. My TM head breaks more lures than I ever lose :-[. Allen Quote
Super User FishTank Posted November 3, 2007 Super User Posted November 3, 2007 Fishing is a hobby/sport. It can be expensive or cheap. It is simply what you make of it. Quote
farmpond1 Posted November 20, 2007 Posted November 20, 2007 Heres my two cents worth: If the price of a bait prevents you from fishing it where the fish are, then you shouldn't use it. If you want to throw your money away, please send some of it my way (or, more appropriately, to a worthwhile charity). Quote
Needemp Posted November 22, 2007 Posted November 22, 2007 If ya don't know how to catch fish, it don't matta how expensive yo' stuff is Quote
Cajun1977 Posted November 23, 2007 Posted November 23, 2007 im not sure why some of you'll keep saying that cheaper lures work just as good.......noone is arguing that point i didnt see one post where someone said expensive lures catch more fish......im just wondering why those who dont have them seem to feel they can make judgements on those who do have high end lures? personally i have a butt load of rapalas and other similiar baits, but i also have a butt load of japanese baits , and to be honest i hardly fish the rapalas just because its a confidence thing with my other lures.....but im not saying they dont catch fish either.......so i guess what im really trying to say ....if you dont have these lures then why would i really care about your oponion on them? Quote
bass109 Posted November 23, 2007 Posted November 23, 2007 I'm not a bait snob like raul, and others but i only try to buy what i need. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted November 23, 2007 Super User Posted November 23, 2007 I'm not a bait snob like raul, and others but i only try to buy what i need. Yeah, right... I'm not either... But I resemble one! : Quote
Tokyo Tony Posted November 23, 2007 Posted November 23, 2007 I think to start, the term "bait snob" is misleading. How about using "bait afficionado", or "one who enjoys fine baits"? Anyway, especially lately, I've been buying a lot of higher-end baits (hi Cabela's in East Hartford), and while there may not be a huge or even noticeable difference in fish-catching ability, I think the main advantage (other than their confidence-giving powers) is that you don't have to tune them as much (or at all). Even comparing the relatively-high-end X-Rap to the LC Pointer, X-Raps do have to be tuned relatively frequently, which is not the case with Pointers. Either way, I like having Pointers (and other baits that look awesome) and just looking at them, especially when that's all I can do over the winter. Also, it seems a little more satisfying catching a good fish on an expensive bait for some reason, maybe because you think to yourself, "Wow - definitely worth the price!" ;D Is that crazy? Maybe. Quote
LCpointerKILLA Posted November 24, 2007 Posted November 24, 2007 I think to start, the term "bait snob" is misleading. How about using "bait afficionado", or "one who enjoys fine baits"? Anyway, especially lately, I've been buying a lot of higher-end baits (hi Cabela's in East Hartford), and while there may not be a huge or even noticeable difference in fish-catching ability, I think the main advantage (other than their confidence-giving powers) is that you don't have to tune them as much (or at all). Even comparing the relatively-high-end X-Rap to the LC Pointer, X-Raps do have to be tuned relatively frequently, which is not the case with Pointers. Either way, I like having Pointers (and other baits that look awesome) and just looking at them, especially when that's all I can do over the winter. Also, it seems a little more satisfying catching a good fish on an expensive bait for some reason, maybe because you think to yourself, "Wow - definitely worth the price!" ;D Is that crazy? Maybe. this is how I feel too, brethren. Quote
sodaksker Posted November 24, 2007 Posted November 24, 2007 I used to think my taste in bass baits were getting expensive. Then I started musky fishing . Wow, there are some great customs on the market. I'll have to post some pics. Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted November 24, 2007 Posted November 24, 2007 Yea,...I have a friend,.....lol....has a beeeautiful boat full of beeeautiful gear and a horde of boxes packed with beeeautiful baits. He sure looks good in a picture, even if he's rarely holding a fish,lol. It's not the car, it's the driver. Pretty baits are nice, I just don't think they are necessary. I'm sure not knockin' them, if I were rich, I would be the same way, but I'm not,....I'm LOW BUDGET and I'm still catchin' fish Quote
Guest muddy Posted November 24, 2007 Posted November 24, 2007 I rather catch cheap bass than expensive baits ;D Quote
Guest avid Posted November 24, 2007 Posted November 24, 2007 I rather catch cheap bass than expensive baits ;D Kinda like the women you used to date I'm not a bait snob like raul, Me neither 8-) Quote
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