Super User senile1 Posted January 4, 2012 Super User Posted January 4, 2012 I haven't used all of the Rage Tail baits but the craw is a must have for me, whether t-rigging or trailing it on a jig. Different strokes for different folks. Quote
Skeet22 Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Its all about what you have confidence in.. For me thats zoom super speed craws,super hogs, and brush hogs. The new Z Hog is an awesome little punching bait also. No doubt the rage line catches fish but I beleive its alot of hype driven by marketing which hey its good buisness I just cant bite on it when I have success and confidence in a bait that cost 2 bucks a bag less. I do love the coffee smell though I can't lie about that.. No disrespect here intended. Big O seems like a really cool dude who works hard and plays hard. Kind of like the RES..You think if KVD was using an XR50 he would have any less success? Dont think so, he may not even need to change the hooks. With all that said I almost bit on a bag of Watermelon Meat rage craws just b/c that color was intruiging but could not do it. Quote
Brand0n Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 ive caught one on a watermelon red rage craw and a few good ones using rage chunks as swim jig trailers this past summer Quote
Jason Penn Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 I know everyone has their favorite brands of soft plastics and some are cheaper than Rage Tail Baits. So what's the big deal? Try them for yourself and see. Let's start with just one bag of Rage Tail Craws in any color you like. Rig them as a jig trailer or "naked" on a 1/4 ounce 4/0 weighted hook or simply T-rigged. I look forward to the response, especially from those that have never tried the Craw! send me a couple of bags, i'll be happy to try them! Quote
Missouribassman95 Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Picked up two packages last weekend at BPS. Can't wait to use them! Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 5, 2012 Author Super User Posted January 5, 2012 Its all about what you have confidence in.. For me thats zoom super speed craws,super hogs, and brush hogs. The new Z Hog is an awesome little punching bait also. No doubt the rage line catches fish but I beleive its alot of hype driven by marketing which hey its good buisness I just cant bite on it when I have success and confidence in a bait that cost 2 bucks a bag less. I do love the coffee smell though I can't lie about that.. No disrespect here intended. Big O seems like a really cool dude who works hard and plays hard. Kind of like the RES..You think if KVD was using an XR50 he would have any less success? Dont think so, he may not even need to change the hooks. With all that said I almost bit on a bag of Watermelon Meat rage craws just b/c that color was intruiging but could not do it. Perfect... Spend two bucks and see what you think, there's really no down side. Quote
Super User Nitrofreak Posted January 5, 2012 Super User Posted January 5, 2012 I have a question about baits in general. You say Rage, She says Zoom, He says Berkley, Out of all of the manufactures these days how is it determined who is the best of the best? What testing is done to prove the bait is what it says it is? You want us to take a challenge? OK I will give you a scenario, I am fishing on a lake this weekend that has a nuke plant, filling in for a guy's partner that can not make it, from what I have learned the water is usually dark color, greenish/brown, fishing depth's will be 8 to 25 feet, water temp avg. 64 degrees, I will be fishing the side of the lake I have never fished before and if I use rage I will be fishing with a bait I have never used before, I am expected to perform well, is that not enough pressure for you? lol. I know what I use works, now what are you going to tell me differently that will convince me to use your baits and how? Quote
Super User Lund Explorer Posted January 5, 2012 Super User Posted January 5, 2012 Hey RW, is it OK if we use'em Rage Rigged too... Kinda like this! www.ragetail.com Since you showing that rigging off at last year's road trip, I've found this to be my favorite way to fish a Rage Craw. I'll still use it for shallower water next year but I'm thinking of trying them deeper on a Jika Rig. Has anyone tried them on one of these rigs? Results? Quote
Ima Bass Ninja Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 I have a question about baits in general. You say Rage, She says Zoom, He says Berkley, Out of all of the manufactures these days how is it determined who is the best of the best? The user has to determine what works best for them. it will be different from person to person. What testing is done to prove the bait is what it says it is? Again its up to the user to decide whats best for them. All the maufacturer does is state the mechanical aspects of a certain product. Rage craws give off a great deal of vibration.. Its works great for some applications but Its not always what is needed to get bit. But you the user must decide if its right for you. You want us to take a challenge Yes he does OK I will give you a scenario, I am fishing on a lake this weekend that has a nuke plant, filling in for a guy's partner that can not make it, from what I have learned the water is usually dark color, greenish/brown, fishing depth's will be 8 to 25 feet, water temp avg. 64 degrees, I will be fishing the side of the lake I have never fished before and if I use rage I will be fishing with a bait I have never used before, I am expected to perform well, is that not enough pressure for you? I would suggest using your confidence bait in this secenario since you are obligated to perform and then on a recreational outing give the rage craws a try. You would be able to decide wheter you like em or not. If you don't like them then you're out $5 no big deal. If you do then you have a new weapon in your aresenal. I know what I use works, now what are you going to tell me differently that will convince me to use your baits and how? You will never know unless you try. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 5, 2012 Author Super User Posted January 5, 2012 I have a question about baits in general. You say Rage, She says Zoom, He says Berkley, Out of all of the manufactures these days how is it determined who is the best of the best? What testing is done to prove the bait is what it says it is? You want us to take a challenge? OK I will give you a scenario, I am fishing on a lake this weekend that has a nuke plant, filling in for a guy's partner that can not make it, from what I have learned the water is usually dark color, greenish/brown, fishing depth's will be 8 to 25 feet, water temp avg. 64 degrees, I will be fishing the side of the lake I have never fished before and if I use rage I will be fishing with a bait I have never used before, I am expected to perform well, is that not enough pressure for you? I know what I use works, now what are you going to tell me differently that will convince me to use your baits and how? Well, they are not "my baits", just baits I use. I'll be specific: The Rage Tail Craw has a subtle quiver even when it seems to be stilll. The "action" makes the bait appear to be alive when you are not working the Craw. Although there are many ways to rig the plastic, I suggest simply substituting the Rage Craw for whatever jig trailer you are currently using. See if it makes a difference for you, it has for me. Quote
Super User senile1 Posted January 5, 2012 Super User Posted January 5, 2012 Its all about what you have confidence in.. For me thats zoom super speed craws,super hogs, and brush hogs. The new Z Hog is an awesome little punching bait also. No doubt the rage line catches fish but I beleive its alot of hype driven by marketing which hey its good buisness I just cant bite on it when I have success and confidence in a bait that cost 2 bucks a bag less. I do love the coffee smell though I can't lie about that.. No disrespect here intended. Big O seems like a really cool dude who works hard and plays hard. Kind of like the RES..You think if KVD was using an XR50 he would have any less success? Dont think so, he may not even need to change the hooks. With all that said I almost bit on a bag of Watermelon Meat rage craws just b/c that color was intruiging but could not do it. Give those craws a nice effort and let us know how they work for you. I agree there is a lot of hype for Rage Tail baits, and in quite a few cases there is good reason. I'm not saying you think this, but I hope that the assumption isn't that most people who use them and like them do so because of the hype. Being one who is put off by joining the bandwagon just to be on it, I waited quite some time before I ever tried them. I was very pleasantly surprised when I did. It is normal that different people will find different baits that work best for them based on confidence, the subtle differences in how each of us moves a particular bait, one's zodiac sign, etc. Occasionally a bait comes along that seems to work for most people. Maybe we should see some more challenges on here to use other baits that anglers feel are the cat's meow. I won't be offended. If someone challenges me to use a bait and I discover that it helps me catch more and bigger fish, it will be worth it. Quote
Mckinney24v Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 I've fished most of the Rage Tail line and have been thoroughly impressed. The only problem I seem to have is when to put on one type of trailer over the other. For instance when would using a rage chunk be better than a rage craw or lobster and vice versa? Quote
Super User Nitrofreak Posted January 5, 2012 Super User Posted January 5, 2012 Ninja, Roadwarrior, There is no doubt that Strike King makes some of the best stuff on the market, and some of their jigs and skirt colors are second to none, shucks I still have jigs of theirs that are over 3 years old and the hook is still as sharp now as it was when it was new. Ninja, You have made the most sence with your answer " It's up to the user to decide what is best for them ". Roadwarrior, You have got to be one of the best advice producers on this site and I have learned a lot listening to you and then taking your advice to the water and becoming a more successful angler. I know these are not "your baits", but you are asking everyone to go out and buy this product and compare it to what they already own. As you have stated "Let's start with just one bag of rage tail craws of any color you like" to me this is like saying this product is SO GREAT that it does not matter what color you choose, at any given time it's going to catch fish!!! Somehow I do not think this is the point that you are trying to make but for me this is the way it seems to be comming across and possibly to others as well. Quote
JerseyBassAddiction Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 I think the space monkey rules the roost here! T-riggged flippin draggin buzzin. Those little arms make the difference.just a little bit bigger profile for those bigger fish. Monkies blow the doors off craws around here. problem is I think I bought them all out here and now Im out. Have to buy some bulk lots Quote
Super User slonezp Posted January 6, 2012 Super User Posted January 6, 2012 Haven't tried the craws, yet. I haven't caught anything on the Rage Hawg. The Annoconda only catches walleye so it is not a bass bait. I am in need of trailers and will pick up a pack or two just to appease RW Quote
TourPT Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 Have not had no where near as good of luck with the Rage Craw as I do the Netbait Paca Craw, but the Space Monkey and the 10" Anaconda rock. Just wish the Anaconda held up better, I go threw them like crazy around here. The action and that Plum color is, as KVD would say, Money In The Bank Baby! Just ordered up some more Rage Craws the other day though, for i am not giving up on them yet and also ordered some of the Rage Toads to try out this up coming season. Haven't tried the craws, yet. I haven't caught anything on the Rage Hawg. The Annoconda only catches walleye so it is not a bass bait. I am in need of trailers and will pick up a pack or two just to appease RW HUH! Don't tell the bass around here that, They love the 10" Anaconda! Quote
Big-O Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 I've fished most of the Rage Tail line and have been thoroughly impressed. The only problem I seem to have is when to put on one type of trailer over the other. For instance when would using a rage chunk be better than a rage craw or lobster and vice versa? The RageChunk is most commonly used for short profile jig set up's. The Craw provides you with an opportunity to fish it as is or use it when you're needing a longer jig trailer profile and/or pinch it to desired length. The Lobster is a bigger profile than the Craw giving even more bulk and or length. The Baby Rage Craw is the smallest of them and very well suited for finesse techniques, smaller jigs etc. As for the comments and questions on the difference in Rage Tail Baits and others... The Rage Shad and Rage Toad represent the loudest and most aggressive soft plastic top water baits that have ever been designed. The Craw family of Rage Tails represent the most action at the slowest fall rates or with least amount of retrieve speeds or rod tip movement on the market, regardless of water temps. The Eeliminator is the first bait of it's kind as well, with a seductive side to side motion and can be fished as a top water presentation or C rig. The Anaconda is also very different than any other Big Worm as it also has tremendous action at minimum retrieve or rod tip movement. The list goes on like the Space Monkey and the Smokin Rooster that were primarily designed for Super Action as flipping and pitching baits bet they too are versatile for a variety of presentations... All this to say, I didn't design Rage Tail products to be like others... I designed them to be the best that they could be in their specific use areas. Also I apologize that these products are a bit higher than some others on the market... Patenting designs, providing intense quality and packaging, demanding correctness and that they are American made etc., is definitely not the cheapest way to take products to market. Many others copy innovative ideas as close as they can, produce overseas or at the cheapest manufacturer, then throw it in a bag for a lesser price. I can't nor will I do that... I'd rather do things better, to make sure that when you spend your money on my baits, they are as close to perfect as they can be and you know that you've received the very BEST product and my very best effort. BTW, I didn't design these baits to sell, I designed them to catch more and bigger fish... for myself, my clients and my friends. When the Strike King folks met me, they promised to allow me to produce the products with the highest level of quality demands that I feel are necessary... SO WE DO Just in case some of you haven't had the opportunity to actually see some of the Rage Tail Baits in action, below is a link to several of the action videos... They are the bottom three on our Youtube Channel http://www.youtube.c...ailLures/videos www.ragetail.com 2 Quote
Super User SoFlaBassAddict Posted January 6, 2012 Super User Posted January 6, 2012 long post Great post, Steve. For those of you who haven't tried them, give a pack a shot. You may be surprised. I use them not only because they catch fish, but because the designer is a guy who stands behind his product. I can't remember a time when I've sent him a message and he hasn't gotten back to me about something. Whether its related to his lures or fishing in general. Hard to ask for more than that. Quote
Red Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 I caught one today on a jig and Rage Craw!! They are my favorite craw baits, I don't even carry any others in my box now. The rig Big O showed with the weighted hook has proven excellent for me. I don't even bother using a normal t-rig anymore when I am flippin. I actually rig all my flippin baits like this now, including worms and Grande Bass Rattlesnakes. I only use the craws and I pinch off the first segment when used on a jig. Like SoFlaBassAddict says, the designer stands behind his stuff, I had the opportuniy to meet Big O last summer and he is a heck of a guy, I hope someday we can meet again on the lake!! Quote
614-Bass Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 Love my rage craws and chunks but my favorite of the rage tail lineup are the space monkeys they did most of the work for me this year this spring and into summer. Also you cant forget the rage toad its about the best toad on the market hands down. Quote
tnbassfisher Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 One of the things that I love about the Rage Tails is that they are so versatile. I wouldn't mind taking a few out one day and trying them each of the different recommended ways that are on the instructions that are sent with them. Quote
tstone Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 The DSG here has a 20% off sale going on, so I picked up two packs of Rage Craws. Might as well give it a shot. Quote
Super User grimlin Posted January 6, 2012 Super User Posted January 6, 2012 One lure I'm really looking forward to try for the 2012 season is that new rage grub. Quote
Big-O Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 One lure I'm really looking forward to try for the 2012 season is that new rage grub. Grimlin, I hope you like it too! I think you're speaking of the 4" single Tail... I have another Grub/ trailer coming out soon that will get a tremendous amount of attention this year as well... Can't mention or show it at present, but it won't be long and just like our other RT's... I'ts not just a different look, but the action is RIGHT!!! Big O www.ragetail.com 1 Quote
Jason Penn Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 Grimlin, I hope you like it too! I think you're speaking of the 4" single Tail... I have another Grub/ trailer coming out soon that will get a tremendous amount of attention this year as well... Can't mention or show it at present, but it won't be long and just like our other RT's... I'ts not just a different look, but the action is RIGHT!!! Big O www.ragetail.com i'm assuming it's a twin tail? i was looking at sk's online catalog this morning and realized they probably have the most extensive line-up of any bait company. you could fill up your boat with products just from strike king and have everything you need. the only things i seen sk doesn't have is a 4" twin tail grub and a walking bait. i would imagine there will be a new kvd walker available in the next year or so! Quote
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