weird crankbaits

[rolltide]

Has anybody tried any of these insect imitating crankbaits? What time of the year do you like to throw them?

[Avalonjohn44]

When the bugs are out.

[Terry_]

  Big article about those things in bassmaster magazine a few months ago. They say late spring during a mayfly hatch. I have'nt yet seen a mayfly as big as these cranks so I have not yet tried it. But hey, if it's in bassmaster magazine there might be something there. Maybe I'll try one this coming spring.

[rolltide]

That's where I got the idea to ask the question. Also, do bream usually eat mayflies before bass can get to them?

[Terry_]

 With all the other types of forage available, and given the size of a mayfly, I can't understand why a mature bass would exert the energy needed to feed on the little guys. To answer your question, if both a bass and a bream took an interest in the same mayfly, my money is on the bass!!

[FD.]

I read that too and can't wait to try them.

[.dsaavedra.]

bluegills target the smaller stuff...mayflies, ants, beetles, juvinile hoppers, damsel flies.

bass get the big stuff...dragonflies, locusts, adult hoppers. their favorite summertime topwater snak is a dragonfly...thats coming from a fly fisherman

[fatmanslim247]

I used to use a little grasshopper crankbait when I was younger at small ponds.  I loved them I caught more bass on those then I have on any single bait.

[Sam]

I have not had any success with these "bug" imitations.

I guess I like the regular old crankbaits that are out there.

May give them another chance this spring.

[Sam]

And guys, speaking about weird crankbaits...

www.luresandstuff.com/page/page/301876.htm

Give some of these babies a try and let us know how you do.

[.dsaavedra.]

was just checkin out those novelty fishin lures and this one looks like it will actually work! http://www.luresandstuff.com/catalog/item/381057/101228.htm

[Sam]

You and your dad can give it a try!!!!!

[rfrazier]

was just checkin out those novelty fishin lures and this one looks like it will actually work! http://www.luresandstuff.com/catalog/item/381057/101228.htm

I think my cat has that toy! Ill throw a hook on it.

[.dsaavedra.]

you all have seen the bettencourt rodent right? well all that is is just a furball...and i know that mice are one of the common prey of bass...so i dont see why that "cat toy" wouldnt work lol!

[LCpointerKILLA]

What's that weird japanese crankbait that someone showed on a thread like a month ago, it has sort-of a spinnerbait skirt in the middle of it?

[.dsaavedra.]

gcpm, im not sure what bait youre reffering to, but here are some very very VERY strange japanese cranks:L

all of those are made by the same company and they are just plain stupid looking.....not worth the $40 they cost!!!

[guitarkid]

i could make that for half of that probably. and i thought lucky craft jerk baits were expensive.