bassking1976 Posted April 25, 2011 Posted April 25, 2011 Havent quite jumped on the beaver bait band wagon yet bought couple packs here and there so have a few berkley beast, ugly otter, sweet beaver to name a few thinkin bought gettin serious and throwin them more often so gonna buy in quanity so wondering whats everyones favorite bait with so many out there the bait monkey has an eye on the SK rodent but not so sure which way im goin Quote
bassking1976 Posted April 25, 2011 Author Posted April 25, 2011 My wife.. very funny!!!! not the answer i was lookin for but very funny! Quote
pitchin fool Posted April 25, 2011 Posted April 25, 2011 I started using beavers religiously last year and found a few things I like when looking. I like the beavers with more of a claw shape to them compared to the "scissor cut" look. (ex. reaction innov. sweet beaver look) The claws for me gives me confidence in that it still looks like more of a crayfish. I also look for bumps applied to the craws to give them a little extra flutter on their decent. Many companies make them this way, even Gander mountain has their own which I like a lot and you can't beat the price. Also I like a meatier body on the top section. Hope this helps!! Quote
Gangley Posted April 25, 2011 Posted April 25, 2011 I have had exceptional results with the Strike King Rodent. HOWEVER, the appendages are the first thing to go and they go quick. I get one, maybe 2 fish out of them before the smaller appendages are gone. If I feel a hit, set the hook, but nothing is there, I can garuntee you that the Rodent is coming back with one of the "arms" missing. Once that happens, they turn into jig trailers. Quote
Avalonjohn44 Posted April 25, 2011 Posted April 25, 2011 The Sweet Beaver is my favorite, it is hard to match the bait's consistancy... Soft with a lot of salt. I catch more on that than all of my other beaver baits. I especially love the Roadkill color. I know I can catch a fish anywhere with that bait/color. I just got ahold of some SK Rodents, and can't wait to give them a shot this year. They have Kevin Vandam's name on them, so they have to work. Quote
Avalonjohn44 Posted April 25, 2011 Posted April 25, 2011 Just remembered the GYCB Flappin' Hog, which is essentially a beaver bait. If they weren't more expensive and so fragile, they would be my go to beaver bait, even ahead of Reaction Innovations. Quote
Getfished Posted April 25, 2011 Posted April 25, 2011 I used to use Reaction Innovations beavers. Now I use Tightlines UV Beavers. That's what Brent Chapman, Byron Velvick, and Bill Lowen use just to name a few. It works like everyone elses plus it reflects UV light. One more point. Glenn likes for me to say I am a rep for Tightlines UV Lures so I will. I hope this is not considered inappropriate to make this comment. Anyway that's the beaver I use. Quote
Bass_Fanatic Posted April 25, 2011 Posted April 25, 2011 I used to use Reaction Innovations beavers. Now I use Tightlines UV Beavers. That's what Brent Chapman, Byron Velvick, and Bill Lowen use just to name a few. It works like everyone elses plus it reflects UV light. One more point. Glenn likes for me to say I am a rep for Tightlines UV Lures so I will. I hope this is not considered inappropriate to make this comment. Anyway that's the beaver I use. Not inappropriate at all...I plan on trying the UV lures beaver, I just havent found a beaver that I like yet. Quote
Biggsmallmouth Posted April 25, 2011 Posted April 25, 2011 The sweet beaver for me, I think it glides better than most, and its my favorite jig trailer as well!! Real good luck with the smallie beaver on an 1/8 oz bitsy bug when the bite gets tough!! JM Quote
Super User Hooligan Posted April 26, 2011 Super User Posted April 26, 2011 I like a few different baits for different situations. The 4.20 is good for pitching when I want a light, slow fall. If I want a heavier bait looking for a reaction bite I'll toss a Flappin Hog because it moves so much water. I like the UV in stained water. The KVD baits are OK, I wish they were more bulky, though. Quote
Super User .dsaavedra. Posted April 26, 2011 Super User Posted April 26, 2011 My wife.. curse you... i came here to say something to the same effect Quote
Super User grimlin Posted April 26, 2011 Super User Posted April 26, 2011 I actually prefer the ugly otter over the RI sweet beaver.Just personal a preference.They both do work well. 1 Quote
Super User Bassn Blvd Posted April 26, 2011 Super User Posted April 26, 2011 curse you... i came here to say something to the same effect You wouldn't know a beaver if it smacked ya in the face. 1 Quote
collegefishing12 Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 I have to check this thread when my g.f. Is looking away.. She already thinks i would choose a bucket mouth over her.. Now if she see's that I am reading 'my favorite beaver' posts on here.. Quote
Al Wolbach Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 I prefer the ugly otter, a little more action than a sweet beaver...Al Quote
erau618 Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 NetBait B Bug in black and blue. I don't know why, but that seemed to work better then the RI Sweet Beaver last year. Quote
JoePhish Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 NetBait B Bug in black and blue. I don't know why, but that seemed to work better then the RI Sweet Beaver last year. I use both these baits (and in that color especially). They're almost exactly identical. Biggest difference I've found though is that the RI is firmer whereas the NetBait is softer and more flexible. I don't know if I prefer one to the other. I've done well with both. Also, someone mentioned Gander Mt's line of beavers. They're like a hybrid between NetBait's Paca Chunk and B-Bug, having the body of the Bug and the claws of a Paca. They're pretty durable too. (Plus they come with a free hook.) Truth be told, I haven't really met a beaver I didn't like Quote
LVLDVL Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 Power Team Conviction Craw. Takes the best of the traditional beavers and infuses with creature tentacles. The bulbous body is a different profile than the usual ribbed beavers we see. Quote
Bass_Fanatic Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 Not exactly a beaver, but the LFT Hyper Freak is pretty cool and catches fish... Quote
guitarkid Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 I have tried some other beaver styles before, but the only one I have caught anything on is the Berkeley Pit Boss. -gk Quote
Avalonjohn44 Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 Wow, from the comments here, gotta go check out those UV Beavers... Quote
bassking1976 Posted April 26, 2011 Author Posted April 26, 2011 yeah gotta try those UV beavers, and even gonna try gander mtn ones that someone mentioned Quote
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