JERRY RAGO'S TOOL

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 11:41 am

OMG. WHAT A SWIMBAIT..........WHAT IS THE WEIGHT OF THIS 13" STUD BAIT.........HOW HARD IS IT TO FISH ?? THIS LOOKS LIKE THE PREMIUM, KING OF THEM ALL !

sTony · Post by **sTony** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 11:52 am

The Tool weighs 13.5oz. a review of the bait is available online at:

http://www.calfishing.com/reviews/trout_plugs/rago_tool

Photo courtesy of calfishing.com

sTony

DanO · Post by **DanO** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 12:17 pm

Hey Phil,

It is an amazing bait, originally designed as a deastick lure, but it will wake the surface effectively. it also retails for around $300

For a more versatile and affordable Rago, check out the 8" Raptor Hardbait at tackle Warehouse.com $75

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descpage ... JRRHB.html#

DanO

sTony · Post by **sTony** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 12:27 pm

Many of the Jerry Rago baits, including the Tool, are available online at Tacklewarehouse.com:

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/catpage-SWMJRAGO.html

sTony

mac (Doyle McEwen) · Post by **mac (Doyle McEwen)** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 12:28 pm

Over 3/4 of a pound, you would have to use salt water gear to chunk it.This swimbait thing is getting just a tad out of touch with reality, $300 for one lure..Sorry, but catching a huge bass just isn't that important to me..

mac

MIKE TREMONT · Post by **MIKE TREMONT** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 4:30 pm

I'm with you Mac! Besides they are beautiful baits and fish it for awhile and the hooks scrape the paint off and you no longer have a flawless piece of art. I would like to have one and display it as such, but I couldn't bring myself to throw it.

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 6:22 pm

WERE GOING TO PURCHASE ONE JUST TO HANG ON THE WALL WITH ALL THE OTHERS WE HAVE ACCUMULATED OVER THE PAST 20 YEARS , INCLUDING THE MISTER TWISTER SASSY SHAD. REMEMBER THAT ANYONE. TO ME THATS WERE IT STARTED FOR US ..

THANKS ALL

JIGS

DanO · Post by **DanO** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 8:20 am

Hey Phil,

Give me a call on my cell,

I can put you in touch with Rago; since you are a dealer.

DanO

(916) 412-5232

BigJeff · Post by **BigJeff** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 9:39 am

I've got 2 of the raptors. I have only fished it one time out. The bait has excellent action although I am concerned about the tail breaking off of the thing from slapping the water too hard.