JigNBig Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 just buy H20 lures and you wont have that problem! Quote
djmax22 Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 Kevin Vandam has won over $3million fishing with $4-$5 strike King cranks. He also changes out the hooks to shorter shank and I he had a few custom Blue Back Herring paint jobs for one of the tournys last year. You might at buy a Sk for $4-5, but you will spend a couple more bucks putting quality hooks on them. Quote
Bass Dude Posted January 16, 2009 Author Posted January 16, 2009 I get really tired of people that concern themselves with how others spend their money. I wasn't concerning myself with you all were spending your money. I was wondering why I do, and was looking for answers!! ;D Quote
Super User Bassin_Fin@tic Posted January 16, 2009 Super User Posted January 16, 2009 It's just nice to own nice stuff when you can afford it. Quote
Primus Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 I'm fortunate enough to already own more tackle than I can could ever use in a lifetime. I would reccomend to anyone that's new to the sport or has limited funds to spend on fishing to stock up on Rapala'a, Bombers, Strike King etc. all these companies offer nice selections and they will catch a lot of fish. That said there are times when 15$ premium cranks will give you an edge in certain situations, it's just another tool in the box. Though there are exceptions most of these baits come with premium hooks, weight transfer systems for longer cast and more realistic finishes. Sometimes it makes a diffrence, sometimes it don't. I rely on a lot of crankbaits and topwaters through the season. Some of my best baits are Rapala DT series, Shad Raps, Wiggle Warts etc. standard 5$-8$ baits. However there are times when my best bait on a given day will be the Lucky Craft RC series, Pointers etc. and other premium $ 15 baits and on those days I'm sure glad they are in the box. One bait that I'm very high on is the Sebile Flatt shad a very unique lipless bait and I've smoked a few of my buddies (some very competent tournament fisherman) when they were throwing regular trap baits. I'm convinced on those occasions the fish were turned off by the rattles. That doesn't mean that the Flatt Shad is always the best selection but it was on those days, another time it might be a $6 Strike King Red Eye Shad. Are the premium baits worth it? I wouldn't say they are essential but there are times it will give you an edge. The great thing about this board is if your considering an unfamilar bait it is likely a few of our posters have already tried it and you can consider there input before you buy. Quote
DEbassman17 Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 Kevin Vandam has won over $3million fishing with $4-$5 strike King cranks. He also changes out the hooks to shorter shank and I he had a few custom Blue Back Herring paint jobs for one of the tournys last year. You might at buy a Sk for $4-5, but you will spend a couple more bucks putting quality hooks on them. That "custom" blue back herring paint job was a aurora black lucky craft crank, when the camera view went to his rod deck for a split second i saw it rigged on his crankbait rod. Quote
Calcutta Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 When I was a bank fisherman I lost so many crank baits I only bought cheap ones.After I got a boat and a lure retriever, I rarely lose lures.As for your original question, I dont always burn my crankbaits. I f the water temp is cooler, I crank,pause,crank,pause. The fish do get to see the fancy paint on my crankbaits sometimes. Quote
LAO162 Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 Since I fish from the bank, I typically lose two to three baits every time out (often due to operator error ) The thought of losing a bait is not the only consideration for me. Restocking my tackle is another consideration. I may not have the disposable cash or immediate access to premium baits to replace lost baits before my next outing. i.e. I can usually find my Rapala or Strike King locally. Quote
fathom Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 i don't put things in categories such as expensive/inexpensive...i put things in categories such as what works/what don't. if it works, it's worth it. if it don't, it ain't. Quote
ThomasL Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 I for one have a fair share of megabass griffons now,most being bought overseas and also a bit of money on older bagleys and rebels that are no longer made or made the way the use to be and run.One thing most don't think about even with the upwards amount on lures fish do get "use"to seeing certain baits and something different may make a difference in your catch rate,bass can be as picky as a mountain trout in inches of water at times,also agree with Raul some of these baits just have a different action than others and i have to agree the finishes on say megabass might not be seen as much by the bass but if i have more confidence in the looks and actions of the bait i might just fish it longer than changing out every 30 minutes to a hour if i have no bites. Quote
Super User islandbass Posted January 19, 2009 Super User Posted January 19, 2009 Very interesting subject. I too have a soft spot for cranks and the highest price to date for me are a couple of lucky crafts. However, hold on to your wallets folks. Just when you and I thought $25 was steep for crank, the gate is wide open: http://www.tackletour.com/reviewise2009.html Feast and drool, or feast and weep. ;D Quote
Super User fishinfiend Posted January 20, 2009 Super User Posted January 20, 2009 I want a hoochimama ;D Those things look sweet!! Quote
BassChaser57 Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 The bait Monkey has bit hard with LC baits also but I began to wonder??? Is it the clubs that make Tiger Woods such a great golfer or is it skill? It seems to me that skill includes knowledge of the lake, weather conditions, fishing patterns in use, physical fishing skill, and of course lure selection but lure selection is only one link in the chain. 8-) Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 20, 2009 Super User Posted January 20, 2009 The bait Monkey has bit hard with LC baits also but I began to wonder???Is it the clubs that make Tiger Woods such a great golfer or is it skill? It seems to me that skill includes knowledge of the lake, weather conditions, fishing patterns in use, physical fishing skill, and of course lure selection but lure selection is only one link in the chain. 8-) Top of the line equipment will not make a poor fisherman good, but it will make a good fisherman better. Except for other pros on tour, Tiger Woods could probably beat any other golfer with nothing more than a 7 iron or a putter. That doesn't make either of those clubs the best choice for others golfers. 8-) Quote
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