Poorest performing bait you have used? - Page 3

Rodman_Rob · 07-17-06, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rodman_Rob

hmmm, tough to say, I've had a lot of baits that had a good action, just didn't manage to catch fish, so I can't really say they didn't perform, fish just weren't i nthe mood, I've also had a lot of baits that had horrible action but still managed to catch fish. I had a lucky craft live pointer with HORRIBLE action, I've still managed to catch fish with it. although spinnerbaits have almost always been a waste of my time.

I think somebody is slacking with the pics.

fishing_sniper · 07-21-06, 01:12 AM

half the time the worst bait i ever try is the one i think will workfirst thing
the worst bait i ever used produced fish but sucked n every other term was them dang biodegradable worms w/e they was called i got a free sampler pack and they dry out and get hard and stuff buuh but they caught a few fish.. but not worth the money and work to keep em soft
second worst was a strike king double buzz 2 blade buzz bait caught alota fish and some big ones but every fish i had to retune it and somtimes when i jus decideded to come untuned the blades would get stuck on each other or one would bend lower than the other pushing the other blade outa the water and such it was the most anoying bait to keep running true.

adamgambill · 07-22-06, 01:05 PM

I agree, buy lures that catch fish not fishermen. Has anybody had luck with the Kinami(yammamoto) Nories Bug. Hate to down anything gary makes but I must be fishin it wrong.

bassking22 · 07-23-06, 12:39 AM

Yeah I just will never use that lure for that area of that lake in that weather etc. but yeah the day before he caught more than me, and was saying stuff bought me so that day I had to just bring it down on him

bassnman30 · 07-23-06, 11:47 AM

Crankbaits aren't allways the same. I.e. The same model, type,color,weight,etc.. Will not always produce as well as other cranks in the same category. I personally had a Bomber Green Craw that was perhaps the best crankbait that I had ever used. Seemed like it caught fish (some good fish) better than other cranks that were the same. Since then I lost the bait and have bought several more. None are the same, sure they catch fish but not nearly the amount or quality. Crankbaits (various types that won't produce) is my least favorite. Sorry, no specific answer.

HOG Ranger · 07-23-06, 12:23 PM

I am ashamed to admit that I fell for the Chatterbait hype, haven't had a hit on that thing yet.

bassthumb32 · 07-24-06, 12:33 PM

Ive Been Killing Them On A Chatterbait. Ok Not Killing Them. But Theyve Been Working For Me.

Snake2715 · 07-24-06, 12:46 PM

Well over the weekend I tried the horney toad and thats not going to fall into this category!!

Also I had a follower on my chatterbait but I had to stop casting due to week hookup every cast. I will have to use it at a different spot and see what I get.

Wishing2BFishing · 07-24-06, 03:55 PM

Snake,
You posted an interesting thread.

I have this lure that was given to me as a gift. It has two breasts and a hook. I know that the lure is just for novelty purposes but I would love to catch a fish on it. Anyway, I suppose that this would be my worst lure since it serves no purpose and I can't bring myself to throw it out (the two breasts just sit in my tackle box). Something about the breasts just keeps me from getting rid of the damn thing.

Regarding the Heddon Torpedos, I have had some luck with them. However, the props seems to get out of wack once you catch a couple fish (or snags) on them. Once the props get out of wack, the lure stops making that cool zeeeeeeeez sound.

John Cullum · 07-25-06, 12:25 AM

My best flippin bait is on the worst baits list??

I love the Norries Bug. I flip and pitch with them all the time and have done very well doing so.

I fish them with a Florida rigged weight (screw in type) a Mustad offset and Megastrike scent. Fish them the same as you would a jig or a texas rigged worm. Stay with it they work no doubt.

My worst bait would have to be a Megabait craw-crankbait I bought a few years back. Could never get it tuned correctly and it never boated a fsih for me. But the color scheme on the bait was awesome so I kept using it over and over again. What a waste of money and time.

texasnitro · 07-25-06, 01:03 AM

id have to say the strike king cranks also. They ring on the lip coroded the 3rd time i used it and it just doesnt run true.

I have dissagree about the tiny torpedo not being a good bait. Here in Texas it is a great little bait to use and produces alot of nice bass for me.

senko · 07-25-06, 03:03 PM

the torpedo is a great bait for river smallies.

DonnieDarko · 07-25-06, 07:50 PM

I agree with you on the jitterbug. I've never gotten anything on it either.

Fish2win · 08-01-06, 02:02 PM

Dances Ell !!!!, Fish2win

Captmikestarrett · 08-03-06, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DonnieDarko

I agree with you on the jitterbug. I've never gotten anything on it either.

Fish it after dark and your mind will change on that..

Capt Mike

07-21-06, 01:12 AM	#52
fishing_sniper BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Natchez, Mississippi Posts: 231	half the time the worst bait i ever try is the one i think will workfirst thing the worst bait i ever used produced fish but sucked n every other term was them dang biodegradable worms w/e they was called i got a free sampler pack and they dry out and get hard and stuff buuh but they caught a few fish.. but not worth the money and work to keep em soft second worst was a strike king double buzz 2 blade buzz bait caught alota fish and some big ones but every fish i had to retune it and somtimes when i jus decideded to come untuned the blades would get stuck on each other or one would bend lower than the other pushing the other blade outa the water and such it was the most anoying bait to keep running true. __________________ Ahhh america were else can u get huntin/fishin license, beer a shotgun and or rifle with ammo goto love the local wally world

07-22-06, 01:05 PM	#53
adamgambill BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Columbia, TX Posts: 375	I agree, buy lures that catch fish not fishermen. Has anybody had luck with the Kinami(yammamoto) Nories Bug. Hate to down anything gary makes but I must be fishin it wrong. __________________ Anyone who has a problem with getting a truck dirty shoul trade for a Volkswagon and a pair of panties.

07-23-06, 12:39 AM	#54
bassking22 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 630	Yeah I just will never use that lure for that area of that lake in that weather etc. but yeah the day before he caught more than me, and was saying stuff bought me so that day I had to just bring it down on him __________________ Does anyone know of a fishing addictions program? Cause I need one.

07-23-06, 11:47 AM	#55
bassnman30 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lexington,NC-Worlds best BBQ. Posts: 1,945	Crankbaits aren't allways the same. I.e. The same model, type,color,weight,etc.. Will not always produce as well as other cranks in the same category. I personally had a Bomber Green Craw that was perhaps the best crankbait that I had ever used. Seemed like it caught fish (some good fish) better than other cranks that were the same. Since then I lost the bait and have bought several more. None are the same, sure they catch fish but not nearly the amount or quality. Crankbaits (various types that won't produce) is my least favorite. Sorry, no specific answer. __________________ Lexington,NC.

07-24-06, 12:33 PM	#57
bassthumb32 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Fort Loudon, PA Posts: 682	Ive Been Killing Them On A Chatterbait. Ok Not Killing Them. But Theyve Been Working For Me. __________________ MY LIFETIME GOAL IS TO KEEP AT LEAST A SMALL CASE OF BASSTHUMB FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE.

07-23-06, 12:23 PM	#56
HOG Ranger BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 306	I am ashamed to admit that I fell for the Chatterbait hype, haven't had a hit on that thing yet.

07-24-06, 12:46 PM	#58
Snake2715 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mid Michigan Posts: 249	Well over the weekend I tried the horney toad and thats not going to fall into this category!! Also I had a follower on my chatterbait but I had to stop casting due to week hookup every cast. I will have to use it at a different spot and see what I get. __________________ -Josh Last edited by Snake2715; 07-24-06 at 04:27 PM.

07-24-06, 03:55 PM	#59
Wishing2BFishing BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Morgantown, Pa Posts: 1,254	Snake, You posted an interesting thread. I have this lure that was given to me as a gift. It has two breasts and a hook. I know that the lure is just for novelty purposes but I would love to catch a fish on it. Anyway, I suppose that this would be my worst lure since it serves no purpose and I can't bring myself to throw it out (the two breasts just sit in my tackle box). Something about the breasts just keeps me from getting rid of the damn thing. Regarding the Heddon Torpedos, I have had some luck with them. However, the props seems to get out of wack once you catch a couple fish (or snags) on them. Once the props get out of wack, the lure stops making that cool zeeeeeeeez sound.

07-25-06, 12:25 AM	#60
John Cullum BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3	My best flippin bait is on the worst baits list?? I love the Norries Bug. I flip and pitch with them all the time and have done very well doing so. I fish them with a Florida rigged weight (screw in type) a Mustad offset and Megastrike scent. Fish them the same as you would a jig or a texas rigged worm. Stay with it they work no doubt. My worst bait would have to be a Megabait craw-crankbait I bought a few years back. Could never get it tuned correctly and it never boated a fsih for me. But the color scheme on the bait was awesome so I kept using it over and over again. What a waste of money and time.

07-25-06, 01:03 AM	#61
texasnitro BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: houston texas Posts: 129	id have to say the strike king cranks also. They ring on the lip coroded the 3rd time i used it and it just doesnt run true. I have dissagree about the tiny torpedo not being a good bait. Here in Texas it is a great little bait to use and produces alot of nice bass for me.

07-25-06, 03:03 PM	#62
senko BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Manteca,Ca. Posts: 826	the torpedo is a great bait for river smallies. __________________ Manteca High Freshman Football V.O.L. Champions 2007 "Pain is Temporary, Pride is Forever."

07-25-06, 07:50 PM	#63
DonnieDarko BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York Posts: 17	I agree with you on the jitterbug. I've never gotten anything on it either. __________________ Rapala Lures

08-01-06, 02:02 PM	#64
Fish2win BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Norris Tennessee Posts: 469	Dances Ell !!!!, Fish2win __________________ Norris Tennessee set the hook! They dont have hands.

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