Need a New Topwater Bait!
- BassManDan
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Need a New Topwater Bait!
I've been looking towards some new walking topwater baits.
I've narrowed it down to the top 4 choices.
Please reply if you answer "Other" and lemme know
I've narrowed it down to the top 4 choices.
Please reply if you answer "Other" and lemme know
BassManDan - 1997 Stratos 295 Pro Elite
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Re: Need a New Topwater Bait!
TO ME, FOR ME A SPOOK RUNS MORE TRUE AND BETTER THAN A LUCKYCRAFT SAMMY AND YOU CAN BUY 4 FOR THE PRICE OF ONE.ALSO SUPER SPOOK AND BUZZBAIT !!!!!!!!! LUCKYCRAFT IS WAY WAY WAY OVER PRICED FOR WHAT YOU GET AND CAN LOOSE JUST AS FAST AS SAY A BASS PRO SHOPS XPS EXTREME 4" LAZER EYE SLIM DOG FOR SAY $ 3.99 WITH LARGE HOOKS.....
- Otay Michael
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Re: Need a New Topwater Bait!
I guess if I did not own any of them I'd now get the Gunfish. That is because it's supposed to be the best for pressured lakes, which down here in San Diego county I believe that's where the name was coined.
As far as 'other', I think the big wakebaits will now have their time and place too, right?
As far as cost, I'd wish the L/C were less expensive, but if lures outfish others by two, three or four to one, is it that bad? If they catch at the same rate, then it's an obvious choice, but I'm learning that they don't.
BY the way, I had not heard of the XCalibur Jimmy, so thanks, now I know aout it and will have to get one.
As far as 'other', I think the big wakebaits will now have their time and place too, right?
As far as cost, I'd wish the L/C were less expensive, but if lures outfish others by two, three or four to one, is it that bad? If they catch at the same rate, then it's an obvious choice, but I'm learning that they don't.
BY the way, I had not heard of the XCalibur Jimmy, so thanks, now I know aout it and will have to get one.
Otay Michael
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Re: Need a New Topwater Bait!
I'm handicapped and find walking a spook more difficult than walking a sammy. However I get a better hookup percentage on a spook.
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Re: Need a New Topwater Bait!
(Other) I really believe my favorite top water lure is the old tried and true Spook.. Second place would be a frog.. It is just great when something with a big old mouth tries to swallow one of them.. Bill K
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- bruizer343
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Re: Need a New Topwater Bait!
Frog
Lunker punker, 6 or 9
spook
zulu
Lunker punker, 6 or 9
spook
zulu
- StockOption
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Re: Need a New Topwater Bait!
3:16 Wake Bait Jr (Shad, Hitch or Baby Bass pattern)
Lunker Punker
Floating ShellCracker
Lunker Punker
Floating ShellCracker
Kurt
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Re: Need a New Topwater Bait!
what stock said would also be my choices.
if in a live bluegill under a waterballoon wasnt werkin
if in a live bluegill under a waterballoon wasnt werkin
Re: Need a New Topwater Bait!
Black Dog's Lunker Punker
Heddon Super Spook, Magnum Spook, Super Magnum Spook!
Heddon Super Spook, Magnum Spook, Super Magnum Spook!
Re: Need a New Topwater Bait!
Triple Trout 8 in floater, change out stock hooks, tie line direct.
- bassindon69
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Re: Need a New Topwater Bait!
A new top water bait is a 6" Baby Wake by 3:16. It is down sized from the Wake Jr. at 7.5" The floating 1up is new too.
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Re: Need a New Topwater Bait!
Buzzjet JR..
New for sure!!!
New for sure!!!
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Mark
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Mark
Re: Need a New Topwater Bait!
Large Black Jitterbug If you can find them
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- BassManDan
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Re: Need a New Topwater Bait!
Lugnut,
Got one in my box, I rarely throw it, just might have to spend a day with it tied on!
BassManDan
Got one in my box, I rarely throw it, just might have to spend a day with it tied on!
BassManDan
BassManDan - 1997 Stratos 295 Pro Elite
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"In the spirit of akido, sh-sh-sh-shaaa."
-Dale Gribble from TV's "King of the Hill"
"It would be the best of all possible worlds were it not for religion."
- John Adams, 1776
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Re: Need a New Topwater Bait!
As others have posted; I find the 6" Lunker Plunker one of the best big fish top water baits I've tossed. Plus you get outstanding customer service support from Black Dog Lures. Hard to beat.
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Re: Need a New Topwater Bait!
I prefer the Vixen. It is a louder bait than the spook and a little larger profile.
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Re: Need a New Topwater Bait!
You guys are gunna laugh but I picked up a box at the auction for 10 bucks it had about 40 old wooden jitter bugs. Most in the original boxes. Allot of the big ones to. I guess bass havent seen these in a long time and are nailing the heck out of them. Plus they are idiot proof and do the walk the dog thing auto pilot style.
LL
Re: Need a New Topwater Bait!
Wanna sell a few of those Jitterbugs?
I will buy them
Send me a e-mail or call all my info is on westernbass!!
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I will buy them
Send me a e-mail or call all my info is on westernbass!!
I am serious!!!!!
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When in Doubt Set the Hook!!!
Mark
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Mark
Re: Need a New Topwater Bait!
you need a gunfish, sammy and vixen as well as a super spook! they all have their time and place. trust me, get them all!
george
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Re: Need a New Topwater Bait!
sorry hipster my in-laws are antique dealers, I know what there worth. I use allot of antique wood plugs, I think they have a better action than allot of the new stuff.
LL
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Re: Need a New Topwater Bait!
Now what about for smallies?Alot of the baits talked about are more for largies.I do know I like to throw the super spook and the sammy for smallies.Another good smallie bait is the pop-r or simaler brand.For largemouth without a doubt for me is the Buzzbait.I feel it is the best BIG fish top water bait I have ever used.Even in 100 degree weather in mid-day this bait works.GB...Jim
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