Lures: Overpriced dog vs. undervalued gem

hookset on 3 · 05-27-09, 01:15 AM

What lure with the big price tag that continues to disappoint?

Versus

What lure or brand of lures has you thinkin' this is the best Bass catching magnet for the money I've ever used?

stevomac59 · 05-27-09, 01:17 AM

I haven't spent that much on a lure... but when I was younger and more naive, I bought those walking worm things for like 15 bucks... never worked.

As for the bass catching magnet- Bill Lewis Rattltraps

cassidyta · 05-27-09, 02:23 AM

Well, I have spent the money on some of th ehigher end lures. I will say that the only one that disappointed me was the lucky craft swim bait.
When it comes to swim baits, I think it is all about managing expectations. Swimbaits are great, but fish won't jump into the boat to get it. SuperMat said it best when he said that he fishes swimbaits hoping for 7 bites.

On best baits for the buck, the bomber cranks found in the walmart isle are the best for their price that I know of.

WTL · 05-27-09, 05:05 AM

Man have I ever caught a lot of bass on walmart special $1 spinnerbaits. The newer ones arent as good as the older ones though.

I really cant give a good example of a lure that I have bought that is an expensive bust cause I tend to avoid risky purchases - not to mention the fact that I am such an amazing fishermen I never get skunked on anything.

Bucket · 05-27-09, 05:21 AM

OF COURSE I'M AN EXCELLENT DRIVER

BigBassin144 · 05-27-09, 09:32 AM

Ok... I must've missed something.

anyways, I've never really payed a lot for a lure and been dissappointed in it, but one lures that's not even worth the price is the YUM dancin' eel.

As for a lure I'd pay twice as much as it costs now to have is Bandit crankbaits. Especially the 100 series in bluegill. I wouldn't like paying 10 bucks for one, but I would. Although I think one of the things that makes bandits so great is they're affordable price tag.

BB

rrw4258 · 05-27-09, 03:15 PM

I have spent the money on a couple Lucky Craft baits, but i have just as much confidence in Bandits, Strike Kings, and Rapalas, and alot of time i can buy 2, 3, or even 4 of those lower priced baits for the price of 1 lucky craft... imho they are not worth the extra money... it is all a matter of opinion.

Ryan

bamabassman · 05-27-09, 04:11 PM

most expensive for me that i ain't all impressed with? exclaiper (spelling?) best buy for the buck, zoom plastics. love them lizards.

zooker · 05-27-09, 05:09 PM

biggest disapointment was the lucky craft live pointer..

bandit 100 is the bait worth it's weight in gold..

zooker

286pro · 05-27-09, 07:39 PM

i told you not to buy that live pointer zook

hookset on 3 · 05-27-09, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevomac59

I haven't spent that much on a lure... but when I was younger and more naive, I bought those walking worm things for like 15 bucks... never worked.

As for the bass catching magnet- Bill Lewis Rattltraps

Stevo, I hear those Rattletraps from up here in R.I.

hookset on 3 · 05-27-09, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cassidyta

Well, I have spent the money on some of th ehigher end lures. I will say that the only one that disappointed me was the lucky craft swim bait.
When it comes to swim baits, I think it is all about managing expectations. Swimbaits are great, but fish won't jump into the boat to get it. SuperMat said it best when he said that he fishes swimbaits hoping for 7 bites.

On best baits for the buck, the bomber cranks found in the walmart isle are the best for their price that I know of.

Cass, I haven't even bought my first L.C. let alone their swimbait!

hookset on 3 · 05-27-09, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rrw4258

I have spent the money on a couple Lucky Craft baits, but i have just as much confidence in Bandits, Strike Kings, and Rapalas, and alot of time i can buy 2, 3, or even 4 of those lower priced baits for the price of 1 lucky craft... imho they are not worth the extra money... it is all a matter of opinion.

Ryan

I swear these Lucky Craft's have now morphed into a living,breathing organism!!
Almost every thread about lures ,has at least a passing reference to these baits.

Hookset

hookset on 3 · 05-27-09, 09:08 PM

Bama, I agree with you on Zoom baits. I have never heard a negative thing about their lures or the Company.
Ok tell me, is the new Magnum Finesse worm having a little identity crisis. I mean you're either a small subtle finesse lure or you're built for bear, Magnum. I grew up huntin' and when a bullet said [B]Magnum[B] there was nothin finesse about that shotgun shell!That thing kicked!

JRL · 05-27-09, 09:35 PM

Storm 6" bunker colored swimbait = Gem

Yozuri rattle trap = for the lose!

bamabassman · 05-27-09, 09:40 PM

haven't tried the magnum finesse yet hookset. i'll look at them next trip i take to wally world.

BigBassin144 · 05-27-09, 10:58 PM

Sounds a bit oxymoronic. ya know, like "Jumbo Shrimp". Or "Sweet and Sour Sauce" Or my personal favorite "Common Sense"

the sad part is, you all know it's true.

BB

Raul · 05-28-09, 01:24 PM

Any lure you have that doesn´t touch the water or has never produced is overpriced regardless of the price tag.

Any lure that sees action and catches fish on a regular basis is underpriced regardless of the price tag.

jcw1503 · 05-28-09, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevomac59

I haven't spent that much on a lure... but when I was younger and more naive, I bought those walking worm things for like 15 bucks... never worked.

They got me too. Piece of crap. Biggest waste of money!!!

Jim80 · 05-28-09, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WTL

not to mention the fact that I am such an amazing fishermen I never get skunked on anything.

Uh oh , your avatar might have to be a big head floating around soon lol , love yum plastics dingers for the most part and will take one of them anyday over a senko

jim

BigBassin144 · 05-28-09, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raul

Any lure you have that doesn´t touch the water or has never produced is overpriced regardless of the price tag.

Any lure that sees action and catches fish on a regular basis is underpriced regardless of the price tag.

That's a good point Raul. I guess I'd have to agree there.

BB

brushhog · 05-28-09, 09:27 PM

I've never spent much on anything, but I've washed out on any swimbait I've ever tried...

best bang for the buck - cheap Gander mountain spinnerbaits, catch fish and don't care what happens to them!

3dkicker · 05-29-09, 09:42 PM

Lucky Craft Pointer 78 was the biggest waste of money......so far

Best baits for the money
Kaotic brand chatterbait
L.C. RC 2.5
Rebel Pop R - P-70 Zell model Baby Bass
Any Zoom creature bait in green pumpkin
Yum Craw Pappi and Netbait Paca craws

BassinID · 05-29-09, 11:31 PM

Those berkley baits, I don't remember what they were called, but they were like half spoon, half grub were my biggest bomb. On the flip side I would pay a lot more for original culprit worms.

bassinbob · 05-29-09, 11:38 PM

LC pointer. Though it was on sale for 1/4 off. Bought a Matt's bluegill but haven't tried it out too much yet.
Best bang for me are the Horny Toads.

05-27-09, 01:15 AM	#1
hookset on 3 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North Kingstown, R.I. Posts: 135	Lures: Overpriced dog vs. undervalued gem What lure with the big price tag that continues to disappoint? Versus What lure or brand of lures has you thinkin' this is the best Bass catching magnet for the money I've ever used? __________________ All you have to be, is a little smarter than the Bass

05-27-09, 01:17 AM	#2
stevomac59 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 455	I haven't spent that much on a lure... but when I was younger and more naive, I bought those walking worm things for like 15 bucks... never worked. As for the bass catching magnet- Bill Lewis Rattltraps __________________ stevomac59 Always strapped...with a rod

05-27-09, 02:23 AM	#3
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	Well, I have spent the money on some of th ehigher end lures. I will say that the only one that disappointed me was the lucky craft swim bait. When it comes to swim baits, I think it is all about managing expectations. Swimbaits are great, but fish won't jump into the boat to get it. SuperMat said it best when he said that he fishes swimbaits hoping for 7 bites. On best baits for the buck, the bomber cranks found in the walmart isle are the best for their price that I know of. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

05-27-09, 05:05 AM	#4
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	Man have I ever caught a lot of bass on walmart special $1 spinnerbaits. The newer ones arent as good as the older ones though. I really cant give a good example of a lure that I have bought that is an expensive bust cause I tend to avoid risky purchases - not to mention the fact that I am such an amazing fishermen I never get skunked on anything. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

05-27-09, 05:21 AM	#5
Bucket BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Belle River, Louisiana Posts: 18	Huh! OF COURSE I'M AN EXCELLENT DRIVER

05-27-09, 09:32 AM	#6
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Ok... I must've missed something. anyways, I've never really payed a lot for a lure and been dissappointed in it, but one lures that's not even worth the price is the YUM dancin' eel. As for a lure I'd pay twice as much as it costs now to have is Bandit crankbaits. Especially the 100 series in bluegill. I wouldn't like paying 10 bucks for one, but I would. Although I think one of the things that makes bandits so great is they're affordable price tag. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

05-27-09, 03:15 PM	#7
rrw4258 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 2,338	I have spent the money on a couple Lucky Craft baits, but i have just as much confidence in Bandits, Strike Kings, and Rapalas, and alot of time i can buy 2, 3, or even 4 of those lower priced baits for the price of 1 lucky craft... imho they are not worth the extra money... it is all a matter of opinion. Ryan __________________ Never Give Up!

05-27-09, 04:11 PM	#8
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	most expensive for me that i ain't all impressed with? exclaiper (spelling?) best buy for the buck, zoom plastics. love them lizards. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

05-27-09, 05:09 PM	#9
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	biggest disapointment was the lucky craft live pointer.. bandit 100 is the bait worth it's weight in gold.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

05-27-09, 07:39 PM	#10
286pro BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: farmer, nc Posts: 11	i told you not to buy that live pointer zook __________________ Here to keep Zook honest...

05-27-09, 09:08 PM	#14
hookset on 3 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North Kingstown, R.I. Posts: 135	Bama, I agree with you on Zoom baits. I have never heard a negative thing about their lures or the Company. Ok tell me, is the new Magnum Finesse worm having a little identity crisis. I mean you're either a small subtle finesse lure or you're built for bear, Magnum. I grew up huntin' and when a bullet said [B]Magnum[B] there was nothin finesse about that shotgun shell!That thing kicked! __________________ All you have to be, is a little smarter than the Bass

05-27-09, 09:35 PM	#15
JRL BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Posts: 265	Storm 6" bunker colored swimbait = Gem Yozuri rattle trap = for the lose! __________________ Jason

05-27-09, 09:40 PM	#16
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	haven't tried the magnum finesse yet hookset. i'll look at them next trip i take to wally world. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

05-27-09, 10:58 PM	#17
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Sounds a bit oxymoronic. ya know, like "Jumbo Shrimp". Or "Sweet and Sour Sauce" Or my personal favorite "Common Sense" the sad part is, you all know it's true. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

05-28-09, 01:24 PM	#18
Raul BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,030	Any lure you have that doesn´t touch the water or has never produced is overpriced regardless of the price tag. Any lure that sees action and catches fish on a regular basis is underpriced regardless of the price tag.

05-28-09, 09:27 PM	#22
brushhog BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Whitesboro, NY Posts: 1,222	I've never spent much on anything, but I've washed out on any swimbait I've ever tried... best bang for the buck - cheap Gander mountain spinnerbaits, catch fish and don't care what happens to them! __________________ 3/4 of the Earth's surface is water and 1/4 is land. Clearly god wants me to fish, not mow the lawn.

05-29-09, 09:42 PM	#23
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	Lucky Craft Pointer 78 was the biggest waste of money......so far Best baits for the money Kaotic brand chatterbait L.C. RC 2.5 Rebel Pop R - P-70 Zell model Baby Bass Any Zoom creature bait in green pumpkin Yum Craw Pappi and Netbait Paca craws __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

05-29-09, 11:31 PM	#24
BassinID BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Too far from largemouth, Idaho Posts: 672	Those berkley baits, I don't remember what they were called, but they were like half spoon, half grub were my biggest bomb. On the flip side I would pay a lot more for original culprit worms.

05-29-09, 11:38 PM	#25
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	LC pointer. Though it was on sale for 1/4 off. Bought a Matt's bluegill but haven't tried it out too much yet. Best bang for me are the Horny Toads. __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

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