Muad Dib Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 spooks for me and beaver style baits. but anyone that wants to unload some lures send them this wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy . and raul put me in your will ;D t Quote
Sfritr Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 Somebody once told me that fishing and bassboats are like throwing money at a hole in the water......... But, its SSSOOOOOOOOOOOOOO FFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUNNNNNN!!!!!! Its my drug of choice Quote
Super User Crestliner2008 Posted June 16, 2009 Super User Posted June 16, 2009 I think what this comes down to is a matter of evolving our fishing preferences and techniques, to suit our style of fishing and the waters we frequent most often. For the past 1/2 doz. years now, I've been focusing on catching larger smallmouth bass on off-shore structures, with drop shotting, tubes, Senkos and topwaters as my main arsenal. I have tons of spinnerbaits, crankbaits, jigs and what-all, that I've bought over the years. But I only use 4 rods and a small percentage of the tackle I own. I still enjoy trying new lures and techiques; but I sure do love catching a 4 lb. smallies on a drop shot! Quote
Blue Streak Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 Rage Tail baits. ;D Don't shoot!! I am just kidding. I would have to live to be 500 and fish every day to use everything I have. Can't help it, I really believe I will use them someday. Quote
basswitch Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 I think all you guys need to have a garage sale, and make sure to PM me the addresses:P I try hard to use most of my stuff, or at least switch things up and try something new on each trip but plastics really seem to work the best for me, and I'm more confident throwing them because they don't cost me 5 or 6 bucks each. And I'm sure that has alot to do with my success rate. Yesterday I tried my Storm Chug Bug (which I love) and as loud as that little sucker is, you'd think it'd work great, but I've only had one blowup on it ever. And then out in the deeper water, I threw on a steel leader and a deep running Rapala crank but didn't get anything except a little more practice with my baitcaster. I have cranks that I'm SURE are gonna catch me a nice fish someday, but for now, plastic is where it's at. Quote
DINK WHISPERER Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 I think all you guys need to have a garage sale, and make sure to PM me the addresses:P I try hard to use most of my stuff, or at least switch things up and try something new on each trip but plastics really seem to work the best for me, and I'm more confident throwing them because they don't cost me 5 or 6 bucks each. And I'm sure that has alot to do with my success rate. Yesterday I tried my Storm Chug Bug (which I love) and as loud as that little sucker is, you'd think it'd work great, but I've only had one blowup on it ever. And then out in the deeper water, I threw on a steel leader and a deep running Rapala crank but didn't get anything except a little more practice with my baitcaster. I have cranks that I'm SURE are gonna catch me a nice fish someday, but for now, plastic is where it's at. My wife had a garage sale a couple months back and i made almost $200 on just spare lures! I still have a room full of gear that i don't use though, LOL!!!! ;D Quote
coontreer Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 I have a tub full of probably 100 different packs of lizards, and I haven't thrown a lizard in probably 2 years :-/ Quote
Calcutta Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 I never use those fancy modern swimbaits. I also never use buzzbaits. I hate them. Quote
Super User Hammer 4 Posted June 17, 2009 Super User Posted June 17, 2009 I don't have that many lures ect..Most of the time, I'll throw everything in my tacklebag..My twintail hula grubs get thrown the least. Quote
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted June 17, 2009 Super User Posted June 17, 2009 Im having a tailgate sale this weekend im selling LOTS of plastics and spinnerbaits. I have no use for um take up space. Im more a abu garcia collector.some things im selling have been with me 15 yrs weird thing is i have 400+ crankbaits that i never use but seem to not want to sell um. BTW Dave ill be at the market Quote
mrlitetackle Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 the only one's i consistantly dont use would be rattle traps...... never use'em, i kinda just dont like em... even though i own about a dozen of the darn things...... heck i even toss beetle spins alot, and believe it or not... have caught some noteworthy bass on them! Quote
BenoBreath Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 From more than 800 cranks I have I say that I fish with 50 in the best case.From more than 200 spinnerbaits I fish with 10 From maybe a good couple thousand senkos I 've fished with maybe 3 packs. And the list may go on. But better having and not needing than needing and not having. Raul: GOOD POINT! Couldn't have said it better ! BB Quote
repper Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 i've got several large swimbaits that i very rarely throw because they are just too much work to fish with. but i try to use most all my other stuff. i prettymuch junk fish every time i go out, unless i'm sure i know exactly what the big girls are chewing. i start with several different types of topwaters until the sun is too bright and then i start trying to find the depth their at with a rattletrap or shallow running crank. and i just work deeper and deeper until i find um! Quote
avid Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 I've got a ton of lures that haven't been used in years. I now carry one utility tray that has about 30 hardbaits in it, and a soft bag with a dozen or so bags of soft plastics in it. If I loose or damage a lure, I go to the reserves. I'm catching as many fish as ever. Quote
Super User Raul Posted June 17, 2009 Super User Posted June 17, 2009 I think all you guys need to have a garage sale Over my dead body. Quote
cato Posted June 17, 2009 Author Posted June 17, 2009 Senkos...believe it or not. I get a pack or two every year....I'm trying,but i always get skunked when i fish just senkos.I don't know what's wrong with me...... You aren't alone. We ought form a support group for unsuccessful Senko fishermen. I'll be glad to join this group! Quote
Super User Raul Posted June 17, 2009 Super User Posted June 17, 2009 Senkos...believe it or not. I get a pack or two every year....I'm trying,but i always get skunked when i fish just senkos.I don't know what's wrong with me...... You aren't alone. We ought form a support group for unsuccessful Senko fishermen. There should be another group: group of fishermen who don 't fish senkos cuz ........ I don 't get what 's all the fuzz about :-?. I don 't catch more fish with senkos than what I catch with other baits. Quote
moby bass Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 "Hi, My name is Jim, and I'm a tackleholic." (All) "Hi, Jim" Quote
farmpond1 Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 "Hi, My name is Jim, and I'm a tackleholic."(All) "Hi, Jim" "I admit that I am powerless over the baitmonkey and my life has become unmanageable." --as has my tacklebox. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted June 17, 2009 Super User Posted June 17, 2009 There should be another group: group of fishermen who don 't fish senkos cuz ........ I don 't get what 's all the fuzz about :-?.I don 't catch more fish with senkos than what I catch with other baits. Now, how would you know that, Raul? You rarely (never) fish them! The key to both Senkos and Fat Ika is fishing them in relatively shallow water. That means 12' or less for me. Most guys fish shallow, so the Senko is their go-to bait. If there is a bass in the zip code, there is a good chance she will strike this lure. Surprisingly, I'm kinda off the bandwagon. This has nothing to do with the effectiveness of the Senko or Fat Ika, I have just starting fishing other lures more often. However, for everyone that's having a hard time, I still recommend these two baits over all others. 8-) Quote
Mottfia Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 haha I guess I have to join the crowd that doesn't get into senkos much. Mottfia Quote
bladerunner808 Posted June 21, 2009 Posted June 21, 2009 Definitely put me down for spinnerbaits. I use them the "proper way" and time of year and size and color and even blade style depending on conditions - still nothing. What a waste of my time. Bass DO NOT come looking for these things. NEVER HAD A NIP on one in 30 years of fishing. Same goes for buzzbaits. Fished them last night at sundown at a spot where I have been SLAYING bass for the last 8 weeks... nothing - not even a swirl. Senkos and topwaters (spook type baits) are my 2 go-to baits. I ALWAYS START topwater and shallow and work down from there. If walk-the-dog style baits aren't doing it. I go to Senko style baits and catch bass by that point - never had a need to go down to crankbaits - although I have some beauties ready for any depth. Quote
Super User cart7t Posted June 21, 2009 Super User Posted June 21, 2009 I'm getting ready to do a tackle purge myself. Way too much stuff I never use that just uses up space. Quote
Super User bilgerat Posted June 21, 2009 Super User Posted June 21, 2009 Jigs. I fish light tackle mosly, I don't have a use for them. Crankbaits. I never really used them much. I'll hold on to the ones I have for the occasional deep sand pit. Spinnerbaits. I've caught fish on these, it's just not something I feel I must have. If I had the discipline, I could get by with 7" worms, 5" Tiki Sticks, 3/0 Tru Turn hooks, a few topwaters and 1/8 oz. ballhead jigs with some 1.5" to 3" grubs. I could fit it all in my pockets. Yeah, just keep telling yourself that............. : Quote
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