Which lures?

[Bass n Bows]

I know this a really lame thread but the bait monkey is killing me and I have a 20 dollar bill that is burning a hole in my pocket.  I have never done any type of flipping, but I have been practicing in my backyard and I really think I could get into it this season.  Should I buy a bunch of flipping jigs? If so what is a good flipping jig? I have heard good things about SK but was wondering about Jungle Jigs since they have them on sail at the Gander near my house.  What about KaRu jigs?  I have never done much crankin so I was thinking about getting a few new crankbaits to broaden my collection.  I really want to try some Mattlures baby bass.  Are the Spro frogs pretty good?  I know this is a long boring post but I am looking to blow my 2007 season out of the water and be really successful this year, plus a have a boat now so I am really excited!  Let me know what you guys think.

[carySE406]

I voted for some jigs because when you look at the big names on the professional circuit, all of them are very in tune with a jig.  I remember in an old bassmaster that about half of the elite series events were won on some type of bass jig.  Also, the jig can produce a year round bite and are very versitile, so I would go with a jig.  And if you want check out the super brush version of these jigs: http://www.pjlures.com/liljigs.htm.  Really affordable and look great.

[.dsaavedra.]

dude its totally up to you.

without any kind of explanation of your fishing style or lakes or anything we really cant help.

but i voted cranks cuz i love me some rapalas

[garry77]

I voted for soft plastics.You can get a bigger variety and more bang for your buck(20 in this case)You can flip a trigged plastic the same as a jig.But really in the end it's up to what works for you.Buy what you have confidence in or something you'd like to get confidence if you're well stocked on your confidence baits.

[Bass n Bows]

Well the places that I fish don't have a ton of band structure.  Alot of slop and some deep rock structure.  I know it sounds simple but my confidence lure is a hula grup rigged on a 1/4 oz. standup jighead. Other than that I am pretty good at fishing with my x-raps and floater, and I also do pretty good with buzzbaits and Spooks.

[MN Basser]

I voted Jigs. I think they are one of the most versitle baits out there. They catch fish too!

[Bass n Bows]

I meant to put bank structure, I *** all you guys who get to fish standing timber!  I'm in Norther Illinois so there isn't a ton of great fishing around here that I know of.  Just a small 200 acre lake that is 2 minutes from house. :'(

[BassFishingMachine]

I voted for jigs, jigs are very versatile and I think its a good idea to master them. They also produce alot of quality fish. A few Jigs I'd recommend are Booyah Jigs, Terminator Jigs, and if you want to go with cheap jigs that still catch fish, then strike king.

[Speedy]

I meant to put bank structure, I *** all you guys who get to fish standing timber! I'm in Norther Illinois so there isn't a ton of great fishing around here that I know of. :'(

i know what you mean

[Fish Chris]

I was going to check 'swimbait', but Huds are $35......

Fish

[Branuss04]

I was going to check 'swimbait', but Huds are $35......

Fish

+1. Save up and get it.  Or maybe try the 6" for $25

[Big-O]

Experience level should be your judge. Soft plastics more bang for the buck,  but small jigs and then use tail sections of your used soft plastics will carry you a bit further down the lake

[Bass n Bows]

I voted for jigs, jigs are very versatile and I think its a good idea to master them. They also produce alot of quality fish. A few Jigs I'd recommend are Booyah Jigs, Terminator Jigs, and if you want to go with cheap jigs that still catch fish, then strike king.

Right now I have no preference on jigs, but I would like to know why you think Strike Kings are cheap jigs?  I just find it weird because I have heard good things about them.  So you think Booyah's are the best?  Maybe I will get several brands and try them out.  Right now at the local sporting goods store all the Strike King stuff is 20% off.

[Ky_Lake_Dude]

the Strike King Denny Brauer Pro-Model Jigs are my #1 flippin jigs

[Catt]

Plastics are the most versatile by far  

Fast, Slow, or Dead Sticking

Surface, Mid-Depth, or Bottom

Worms, Craws, Creatures, Frogs & Jerk Baits

Texas Rigged, Carolina Rig, Drop Shop, Wacky Rig, Mojo Rig, & Weightless

The only limitation is your imagination  

[GitRDoneIke23]

I voted for frogs. I have had a TON of succes with frogs. But if you're looking to expand your arsenal, I'd go with some jigs. I need to work on my jigging too.

Good Luck!!

8-)

[jrhennecke]

the Strike King Denny Brauer Pro-Model Jigs are my #1 flippin jigs

X2

[Bass n Bows]

Well Flippin jigs it is.  What is a good size and color to use.  Do you change sizes with seasonal patterns?  I fish clear to slightly murky water.  What is a better trailer a chunk or a crawdad, I was thinking about using the Chiggercraw or the Strike King chunk.

[dougw82]

I would go with RatlTraps and suspending jerk baits they are killer this time of year.

[Terry_]

Plastics are the most versatile by far

Fast, Slow, or Dead Sticking

Surface, Mid-Depth, or Bottom

Worms, Craws, Creatures, Frogs & Jerk Baits

Texas Rigged, Carolina Rig, Drop Shop, Wacky Rig, Mojo Rig, & Weightless

The only limitation is your imagination

 That would have been my answer Catt if only I could have said it as good as you did. After flipping soft plastics of all kinds for years I found that the switch to flipping jigs was pretty simple. Fifty percent of my flipping is still done with plastics. It is very affordable and productive to have a variety of plastics for every situation.

[Big-O]

I like the Strike Hing elite model jig the best cause the hook is bigger. The Rage chunks and craws are great trailers. Decent color selection too and I understand that they are coming out with new colors as well.

[Avalonjohn44]

Go to Walmart and buy 1 Bandit footloose 1 Bandit 100, 1 Bandit 200, and 1 bandit 300.  4 cranks for under $20, 4 different depth ranges,  they are great baits, and you'll have enough left over for a soda and candy bar up at the register...