weezy109 Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 Who's the fool? I have only lost two or three high dollar hard baits in a decade. On the other side of the coin, I've caught well over 300 5lb+ bass during those ten years. Did the quality and performance of these lures have anything to do with it? Fish what you like, but don't diss some of the best names in the industry. No one gave them their reputation, it has been earned over time. I don't agree, They work, sure, but people see those big dollar signs and think wow this must be the shiznit. Then throw them 5 to 1 more times compared to a cheaper crank and all of a sudden wow these things catch more fish. I haven't found them to be special in any way. 1
NoBassPro Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 The important thing to remember is you just aren't serious about fishing unless you buy at least $500 combos and spend $20lure 1
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 9, 2012 Super User Posted January 9, 2012 I don't agree, They work, sure, but people see those big dollar signs and think wow this must be the shiznit. Then throw them 5 to 1 more times compared to a cheaper crank and all of a sudden wow these things catch more fish. I haven't found them to be special in any way. Like I said, "Who's the fool?"
NCbassmaster4Life Posted January 9, 2012 Author Posted January 9, 2012 The important thing to remember is you just aren't serious about fishing unless you buy at least $500 combos and spend $20lure Disagree...if you can't afford them don't buy them...serious fisherman fish year round...and we all know what works for us, we are not all the same otherwise this would be a boring forum.
weezy109 Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 Like I said, "Who's the fool?" fools as in the slang version. You know, fools, cats, dudes, whatever. If you have confidence in something and can consistently produce then i guess its worth it for you, but it angers me that we end up having to pay outrageous prices to wrap Skeet Reese's truck and boat for him. Its maddening
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 9, 2012 Super User Posted January 9, 2012 Nobody said you need to buy anything. I don't buy anything if I consider that the price is outrageous.
JigMe Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 The important thing to remember is you just aren't serious about fishing unless you buy at least $500 combos and spend $20lure Says who? My brother spends at least few hundred a year on fishing gears, but he goes out less than ten times a year. Money has nothing to do with this...
NCbassmaster4Life Posted January 9, 2012 Author Posted January 9, 2012 Says who? My brother spends at least few hundred a year on fishing gears, but he goes out less than ten times a year. Money has nothing to do with this... Maybe you need to read the title again to this topic..lol
weezy109 Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 Nobody said you need to buy anything. I don't buy anything if I consider that the price is outrageous. You don't find it outrageous that they came out of nowhere, sponsor a bunch of pros and started selling crankbatis for 5 times what other companys are selling their stuff for? Japan is notorious for charging way too much for everything driving up prices around the world in the process. 1
JigMe Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 Maybe you need to read the title again to this topic..lol I was referring to the comment "you aren't serious about fishing unless u spent 500 or more on a combo"
weezy109 Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 Guys im pretty sure the comment about the 500 dollar combo was sarcasm!!!!!!!!!!!!
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 9, 2012 Super User Posted January 9, 2012 You don't find it outrageous that they came out of nowhere, sponsor a bunch of pros and started selling crankbatis for 5 times what other companys are selling their stuff for? Japan is notorious for charging way too much for everything driving up prices around the world in the process. Are you kidding? No one drives prices unless someone is buying their product. The Japanese offered a superior product that was, and is, very productive. Buying a lure is subjective, but there is absolutely no obligation. As I stated before, the reputation has been earned.
Super User deep Posted January 9, 2012 Super User Posted January 9, 2012 Are you kidding? That cracked me up.. Thanks for the laugh. P.S. I thought you said "drunk", not kidding.
Super User J Francho Posted January 9, 2012 Super User Posted January 9, 2012 Don't buy then. And don't complain that you got beat by money. I hear this same story by the donators after the weigh in every weekend.
weezy109 Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 Are you kidding? No one drives prices unless someone is buying their product. The Japanese offered a superior product that was, and is, very productive. Buying a lure is subjective, but there is absolutely no obligation. As I stated before, the reputation has been earned. I'm sayin they bought their reputation. I really don't see those japanese guys consistently beating the bomber, strike king guys either sooooo
weezy109 Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 Don't buy then. And don't complain that you got beat by money. I hear this same story by the donators after the weigh in every weekend. So it ain't skill its you bag full o big money baits that wins huh?
Super User deep Posted January 9, 2012 Super User Posted January 9, 2012 Keep at it folks. Who says only the swimbait forums have the drama? :P 1
JigMe Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 You don't find it outrageous that they came out of nowhere, sponsor a bunch of pros and started selling crankbatis for 5 times what other companys are selling their stuff for? Japan is notorious for charging way too much for everything driving up prices around the world in the process. Seriously, I like to use LC because it works. Do I want to pay 15 bucks for a lure? Definitely not! But I catch more bass on LC, so I'll keep buying them.
weezy109 Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 LOL I don't get why everyone gets mad and starts personal attacks, I have a problem with the buisness practice of hype and have fallen victim many times. Like I said if you can afford to throw those things and lose em then have at it but I can't do it.
Super User J Francho Posted January 9, 2012 Super User Posted January 9, 2012 So it ain't skill its you bag full o big money baits that wins huh? If I can pay the entry fee, and beat you, does it really matter what I paid for my baits? 1
Bigbarge50 Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 So what if we take this a more positive way..... What is the best and worst "expensive" lure you have bought or have heard bad things about...... My best- LC pointer........ think well worth the money. Highly recomend. My worst- The Jackall SK-Pop Grande....... 14.99 and I think a chug bug, pop R, and hula popper are simply vastyly superior.
Super User J Francho Posted January 9, 2012 Super User Posted January 9, 2012 LOL I don't get why everyone gets mad and starts personal attacks, I have a problem with the buisness practice of hype and have fallen victim many times. Like I said if you can afford to throw those things and lose em then have at it but I can't do it. Then stop hitting the quote button. That makes it personal. 2
Super User J Francho Posted January 9, 2012 Super User Posted January 9, 2012 So what if we take this a more positive way..... What is the best and worst "expensive" lure you have bought or have heard bad things about...... My best- LC pointer........ think well worth the money. Highly recomend. My worst- The Jackall SK-Pop Grande....... 14.99 and I think a chug bug, pop R, and hula popper are simply vastyly superior. Worst lure: Rapala anything. Been ripped by them my entire life, yet I still use them. Best lure: Lucky Craft Sammy 115. Best 12.99 I ever spent. I retire Sammys that have too many catches now.
JIGFISHERMAN. Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 Are you kidding? No one drives prices unless someone is buying their product. The Japanese offered a superior product that was, and is, very productive. Buying a lure is subjective, but there is absolutely no obligation. As I stated before, the reputation has been earned. Not buying it. There is a large percentag of tackle buyers who assume things are super duper because of the high price. If what you say are true, why are lures priced so high when first introduced. How was that reputation earned? Weezy is spot on. This stuff was introduced for big $$, people drank the koolaid, and now a S/K crank that sold for 2.99, sells for 6.99 I won't buy from those companies for that very reason
Packard Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 Says who? My brother spends at least few hundred a year on fishing gears, but he goes out less than ten times a year. Money has nothing to do with this... He was obviously joking.....
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