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Sports Category => Outdoors & Recreational Hobbies => Topic started by: VillainousHero on April 13, 2019, 01:30:18 AM

Title: New lure to try
Post by: VillainousHero on April 13, 2019, 01:30:18 AM
As always, there's only so much lures in similarity.  It's just that, that similarity but yet subtle difference that makes it look all sparkly like jewelry that you have to try.

I'm on the hunt and looking... >:D
Title: Re: New lure to try
Post by: Reporter on April 22, 2019, 07:49:43 AM
Do fish bite on new fashions?

I have always been curious about that.

My to-go lures have always been live baits, especially minnows. I hardly buy artificial lures.
Title: Re: New lure to try
Post by: Mr_Mechanic on April 23, 2019, 11:06:48 AM
I guess depending on what you fish.  I only target bass, so all my lures are artificial lures.  Not saying that you can't use live lures for bass.
Title: Re: New lure to try
Post by: VillainousHero on May 08, 2019, 06:22:27 AM
I sure like using poppers and seeing how they spit water differently or make the plomb sound.  Even artificial lures sits on the water differently like if they're leveled or tail down at 45 degrees more or less.  Some you cast and they fly like a dart, others spin and tumble in the air.

Just how a fish hits artificial lures is like a profoundness to the evasive thought of why did it bite it?
Title: Re: New lure to try
Post by: Reporter on May 23, 2019, 09:52:41 AM
I've found that bass love live frogs, live leeches, and live crawlers. But I'm not too fond of holding those. Frogs, ok, but the other two wiggly kinds? Scary.

I have a few sets of artificial soft frogs whose feet beat a lot on floating back. Bass lov'em!

I guess depending on what you fish.  I only target bass, so all my lures are artificial lures.  Not saying that you can't use live lures for bass.
Title: Re: New lure to try
Post by: Reporter on May 23, 2019, 09:53:58 AM
It's hard to find a bait that is heavy enough to cast far out but light enough to float on top water.

I sure like using poppers and seeing how they spit water differently or make the plomb sound.  Even artificial lures sits on the water differently like if they're leveled or tail down at 45 degrees more or less.  Some you cast and they fly like a dart, others spin and tumble in the air.

Just how a fish hits artificial lures is like a profoundness to the evasive thought of why did it bite it?
Title: Re: New lure to try
Post by: VillainousHero on May 25, 2019, 08:04:31 PM
It's hard to find a bait that is heavy enough to cast far out but light enough to float on top water.

How far do you need to cast?  Most of my 1/4 oz poppers I can cast about 35 yards on a baitcasting rod.  I might get 40 yards on spinning rod with like set up.  Most times I only need 20 to 25 yards cast distance.
Title: Re: New lure to try
Post by: Reporter on June 16, 2019, 11:45:45 PM
10 to 15  yards work very well for me.

If you had a leech on hook with a tiny split, it doesn't fly far on the 8# line.

How far do you need to cast?  Most of my 1/4 oz poppers I can cast about 35 yards on a baitcasting rod.  I might get 40 yards on spinning rod with like set up.  Most times I only need 20 to 25 yards cast distance.
Title: Re: New lure to try
Post by: VillainousHero on June 17, 2019, 02:44:33 AM
10 to 15  yards work very well for me.

If you had a leech on hook with a tiny split, it doesn't fly far on the 8# line.

Yes that's right.  Often times fish that are biting don't need to be very far away either.

Sometimes I need the distance because everything up closer to shoreline is full of snags.
Title: Re: New lure to try
Post by: Reporter on June 17, 2019, 06:53:48 AM
Always full of snags if you cast onto shore and then drag the bait down to imitate frogs and bugs falling into the water.

I'm looking for a totally weedless bait so it could be used at shorelines.

Yes that's right.  Often times fish that are biting don't need to be very far away either.

Sometimes I need the distance because everything up closer to shoreline is full of snags.
Title: Re: New lure to try
Post by: VillainousHero on June 18, 2019, 03:51:52 AM
Always full of snags if you cast onto shore and then drag the bait down to imitate frogs and bugs falling into the water.

I'm looking for a totally weedless bait so it could be used at shorelines.

Have you seen weed guard hooks?  Often times bass jigs have a weed guard on them.
Title: Re: New lure to try
Post by: Reporter on June 19, 2019, 05:53:28 PM
I got those hooks from Banjo one time. Not good enough for me.

Have you seen weed guard hooks?  Often times bass jigs have a weed guard on them.
Title: Re: New lure to try
Post by: Toua on July 19, 2019, 05:10:00 PM
whopper plopper O0 O0
Title: Re: New lure to try
Post by: Reporter on July 22, 2019, 07:46:45 PM
I know how to create weed guard baits now. Just use a bead on the spot that connects to the base of the hook and hide the hook tip on the bait's body. Weeds will part on the way back.
Title: Re: New lure to try
Post by: VillainousHero on November 13, 2019, 02:03:23 AM
Ice fishing is around the corner.

New lures to try this year.  Yes it's meant to catch fishermen not fishes, but still fun to try.

lipless crankbaits
13 Fishing Micro Magic Man.  1.5" and 1" version
Kender's K-Rip. Size 25mm, 19mm, and 15mm
Yo Zuri Rattl'N Vibe Mini size 40mm

The 13 Fishing Micro Magic Man are the best looking ones with the best details and attention to details.  I will be using it side by side against last year's Z-Viber 1" and 1.5" lures.
Title: Re: New lure to try
Post by: VillainousHero on March 17, 2021, 09:22:39 PM
New lure to try this year is:

Major Craft Jigpara Spin 5/8 oz.

6th Sense Hyperjerk Finesse jerkbait 3/8 oz.

LiveTarget Mullet Popper 1/2 oz.
Title: Re: New lure to try
Post by: VillainousHero on March 23, 2021, 09:28:51 PM
Gonna try this lure this year too...Rapala X-Rap Twitchin Minnow

(https://scheels.scene7.com/is/image/Scheels/02267727289?wid=300&hei=300&qlt=60)
Title: Re: New lure to try
Post by: VillainousHero on March 23, 2021, 09:31:45 PM
Lucky Craft Lightning Pointer 98XR

(https://scheels.scene7.com/is/image/Scheels/84240691052?wid=300&hei=300&qlt=60)

Apparently Scheels is selling this for $10.  This Lucky Craft lure are usually over $15 so couldn't hurt to try a one or two.
Title: Re: New lure to try
Post by: VillainousHero on April 13, 2021, 05:07:18 AM
Major Craft Jigpara Spin 3/8 oz.  new release.  I want to try it!  It looks like a very nice lure for the white bass.

(https://img.tacklewarehouse.com/cache/150/MCJPMS-GSD-1.jpg)


Major Craft Jigpara Blade bait also looks like a really good lure to try too.

(https://img.tacklewarehouse.com/cache/150/MCJPB-SLS-1.jpg)

If I order it, it will probably get here too late.  Hmmmm.
Title: Re: New lure to try
Post by: walley on April 13, 2021, 07:32:41 AM
I like to use these sometime. https://www.firstfishonline.com/nekid-ball-jigz/ (https://www.firstfishonline.com/nekid-ball-jigz/)
Title: Re: New lure to try
Post by: VillainousHero on April 16, 2021, 12:01:17 AM
I like to use these sometime. https://www.firstfishonline.com/nekid-ball-jigz/ (https://www.firstfishonline.com/nekid-ball-jigz/)

It's almost just like a sinker head only.
Title: Re: New lure to try
Post by: walley on April 16, 2021, 05:24:03 AM
The way you use it is to just bounce it back towards you. The ball moves the dirt around has it bounces and fish can see the skirt end moving around as it bounces back towards you.
Title: Re: New lure to try
Post by: VillainousHero on April 18, 2021, 12:42:59 AM
That is interesting, almost like a short Carolina Rig technique.
Title: Re: New lure to try
Post by: VillainousHero on November 29, 2021, 11:36:26 PM
New lure to try:

Savage gear line through baitfish spoon.

(https://savagegear-americas.com/wp-content/uploads/linethrubaitfishspoon-white-1-150x150.jpg)

Is it going to spoon or is it just going to be dead weight?

Title: Re: New lure to try
Post by: VillainousHero on April 13, 2022, 11:39:28 AM
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2113/5683/products/SZ-CN_200x200.png?v=1635176296)

Acme Stub-Z. 

Will it catch fish or will it just be a dead weight?
Title: Re: New lure to try
Post by: VillainousHero on April 13, 2022, 11:42:40 AM
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2504/6250/products/Z-Popper-BABY-BLUEGILL_720x.jpg?v=1625190582)

Eurotackle Z-Popper 1.75" at 1/8th oz weight.
Title: Re: New lure to try
Post by: Mr_Mechanic on April 13, 2022, 01:34:58 PM
not new but i have to say this is my favorite lure.  and i can't wait for top water action.
(https://img.tacklewarehouse.com/watermark/rs.php?path=R2SWPS-BGL-1.jpg&nw=302)
Title: Re: New lure to try
Post by: VillainousHero on April 13, 2022, 02:58:55 PM
I keep telling myself that I should try a Whopper Plopper, but still never got around to it.
Title: Re: New lure to try
Post by: VillainousHero on April 23, 2022, 07:53:35 PM
Why Hmong Peeps are all over the clouser minnow fly and the bucktail jigs this year.  I know it's been getting a stronger following over the past ten years.  So did everyone just give up on curly tails and paddle tail jigs?  Not. 

I see how Northland is offering a lot of that kind of bucktail jigs.
Title: Re: New lure to try
Post by: VillainousHero on May 23, 2022, 04:39:23 AM
I tried the Eurotackle Z-popper and it seems to ride way too low on the water with even the small Spro 10 swivel with size 00 clip.  I wasn't about to cut line and tie direct as I was switching up lures.

Even the Storm Hopper Popper still out performs it, in terms of action and technique. 
Title: Re: New lure to try
Post by: Reporter on June 03, 2022, 10:20:56 AM
This is what I use for whitebass. It works. Just add a hook to the end and voila!

It's heavy for far-reaching fish!

(https://scontent.ffcm1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/285641870_1373944163103815_4358219257333353495_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=fyOeuqyZ8XgAX9Bb5Pz&_nc_ht=scontent.ffcm1-2.fna&oh=00_AT9dStrnYT5aBTz4HfQZBNRvrfSmiLcw3eXZDFTJMlDG6g&oe=62A013DC)
Title: Re: New lure to try
Post by: VillainousHero on October 31, 2023, 03:45:52 AM
Megabass Baby Pop X BFS Popper

(https://img.tacklewarehouse.com/watermark/rs.php?path=MBBPX-BMPL-1.jpg&nw=551)

probably the most expensive lure I would buy.  So just two different ones to try out on order.  Specs are 2" and 3/16th oz. weight. 

It would be just a tad bit smaller than the Owner Gobo Popper and a tad bit bigger than the Eurotackle Z-Popper.  It's gonna be a long wait until spring to try this lure out and still waiting for delivery of it.
Title: Re: New lure to try
Post by: VillainousHero on November 03, 2023, 06:41:32 AM
Eurotackle Spade Blade Spin

(https://scheels.scene7.com/is/image/Scheels/81150403552?wid=300&hei=300&qlt=60)

Quote
The Eurotackle Spade Blade Spin is the hottest ice fishing lure of the season. This lure offers an easy and effective way to catch fish through the ice. Its spade shape and quick-spinning blade make it perfect for targeting different species of fish in low-light conditions. The blade also produces a unique vibration that attracts fish from all directions. Plus, the blade is designed to stay beneath the ice, making it easier to keep your line in the strike zone. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, the Eurotackle Spade Blade Spin is sure to help you catch more fish this season.
Title: Re: New lure to try
Post by: VillainousHero on December 06, 2023, 09:55:43 PM
Shimano BT Spin Bait

(https://img.tacklewarehouse.com/watermark/rs.php?path=SBTTS-WAK-1.jpg&nw=528)

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The Shimano BT Spin Bait is an ultra compact and super versatile tailspin bait that is perfect for mimicking small forage. Molded with a small shad profile body shape and a unique lightweight blade design, the BT Spin Bait produces enticing flash and flutter on the retrieve and the fall to lure fish into biting. It also gives anglers the ability to fish it with a horizontal retrieve in open water or use a lift-and-fall technique for vertical jigging. The perfectly shaped underside enables it to sit stationary when it hits the bottom to mimic a frightened baitfish as well. Covered in Shimano’s Scale Boost technology to add another layer or realism, the Shimano BT Spin Bait can cover the entire water column with outstanding efficiency.