Favorite "Skinny dipper?"

Bassboss · 08-10-11, 11:20 AM

Fall's getting pretty close here, days are getting shorter, and temps are getting cooler and regularly getting into the lower 50's at night. As soon as the extensive grass mats here on the lake die down a little, I plan I tossing some spinnerbaits and "skinny dipper" type baits.

Berkley Havoc Grass Pig looks like a nice bait, for a great price, but does it work well? The tail end looks kinda stiff. I was also looking at the Big Bite Bait Cane Thumper, Gambler Big EZ (does it have a hook slot?), Zoom Swimmin Fluke, and of course the original skinny dipper. I've used the Swim Stik-O-Worm from BPS and really liked it. unfortunately there's no bass pro's in wisconsin and the online shipping prices SUCK.

Also what's your favorite way to rig em?

WaffleJaw · 08-10-11, 11:52 AM

I use a lot of the Cane Thumpers and the Zoom's...The Cane Thumpers are my favorite,and they do have a hook slot on top...The tilapia has been my best producer as far as color in TX.
I prefer rigging them on a 3/0 weighted flashy swimmer hook..Although the willow blade it junk and falls off after a fish or two....Apparently the reviews echo my experience.
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Owner...age-OFSCP.html
But Ill probably re-add a new willow leaf with my own engineering.

But they really got nailed during pre and post spawn.

3dkicker · 08-10-11, 04:44 PM

And here I thought we'd be talking about old girlfriends and Ol' Man Thompson's pond....

Sexy shad is the color and weightless 4/0 EWG is typically how I use them. I've caught bass on the Big Dipper in white trash as well.

Bassboss · 08-10-11, 05:24 PM

Thanks for the input guys. I assume you're talking about the RI skinny dipper Smitty?

3dkicker · 08-11-11, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bassboss

Thanks for the input guys. I assume you're talking about the RI skinny dipper Smitty?

Yep. Bass Assassin has their version out but haven't thrown one yet to make a comparison. Might do that this weekend. Depends on where I fish and what type of bite I get.

Bassboss · 08-11-11, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 3dkicker

Yep. Bass Assassin has their version out but haven't thrown one yet to make a comparison. Might do that this weekend. Depends on where I fish and what type of bite I get.

Never seen those BA Die Dappers, they look interesting.

Hopefully I'll be able to get to gander this weekend and check out their selection.. how ever I'm in no real hurry.. Fall's a ways away.

I was also wondering what you guys think of texas rigging them with a pegged weight rather then a swimbait hook. I've heard you get more wobble outa the bait.

bassboogieman · 08-13-11, 05:26 PM

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Favorite "Skinny dipper?"

Well it certainly wouldn't be NoFearEngineer.

Not that I'm skinny, but Bryce is a BIG dude.

The Bateman · 08-15-11, 03:55 PM

I have used the Reaction Innovation "Skinny Dipper" frequently in the spring with great results on big, bedding bass. But I find them pretty expensive. My local tackle store carries Bitters bait version "Naked Swimmer". https://www.bittersbaitandtackle.com/naked-swimmer.html.
I actually like these better because, like all their baits, they are made with salt and pork. The bass seem to hold on longer. And their prices are very good.

bamabassman · 08-15-11, 05:15 PM

<<<married my favorite skinny dipper. lol!

Bassboss · 08-15-11, 06:39 PM

Those neked swimmers looks awesome bateman, I'll have to give em a shot, very good price in dead.

Oh yeah, thanks for all jokes too!

Jrob78 · 08-16-11, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by The Bateman

I have used the Reaction Innovation "Skinny Dipper" frequently in the spring with great results on big, bedding bass. But I find them pretty expensive. My local tackle store carries Bitters bait version "Naked Swimmer". https://www.bittersbaitandtackle.com/naked-swimmer.html.
I actually like these better because, like all their baits, they are made with salt and pork. The bass seem to hold on longer. And their prices are very good.

They have a ton of colors too. I might have to order some stuff from them.

Bassboss · 08-16-11, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Jrob78

They have a ton of colors too. I might have to order some stuff from them.

In deed, all they're stuff looks good... prices are gonna hard to beat too!

bassboogieman · 08-16-11, 07:05 AM

LOTS of colors, and reasonalbe. May have to try some of those bitters bait swimmers. I just bought a couple bags of Yamamoto swim senko's, which are a similiar style bait, for 8.99 for 10 (vs 5 pc for these, still a $4 savings). Gary is beginning to price himself out of my business, while his baits are very good the competition is rapidily overtaking him especially in affordability. Good selection of other baits also, thanks for the link!

BigBassin144 · 08-16-11, 01:48 PM

I've been using the new Havoc Grass Pig a little. You can't beat them for $2.99 a pack!

BB

oglejust · 08-18-11, 12:08 AM

i havent had too much luck on the havoc grass pigs but i did have a nice fish hooked with 1 once but i forgot i was using a barbless hook and lost the fish... i dnt like to talk about it

but i like to use them with a weighted ewg hook over grass.

08-10-11, 11:20 AM	#1
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Favorite "Skinny dipper?" Fall's getting pretty close here, days are getting shorter, and temps are getting cooler and regularly getting into the lower 50's at night. As soon as the extensive grass mats here on the lake die down a little, I plan I tossing some spinnerbaits and "skinny dipper" type baits. Berkley Havoc Grass Pig looks like a nice bait, for a great price, but does it work well? The tail end looks kinda stiff. I was also looking at the Big Bite Bait Cane Thumper, Gambler Big EZ (does it have a hook slot?), Zoom Swimmin Fluke, and of course the original skinny dipper. I've used the Swim Stik-O-Worm from BPS and really liked it. unfortunately there's no bass pro's in wisconsin and the online shipping prices SUCK. Also what's your favorite way to rig em? __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die. Last edited by Bassboss; 08-10-11 at 11:33 AM.

08-10-11, 11:52 AM	#2
WaffleJaw BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas,TX (DFW) Posts: 2,212	I use a lot of the Cane Thumpers and the Zoom's...The Cane Thumpers are my favorite,and they do have a hook slot on top...The tilapia has been my best producer as far as color in TX. I prefer rigging them on a 3/0 weighted flashy swimmer hook..Although the willow blade it junk and falls off after a fish or two....Apparently the reviews echo my experience. http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Owner...age-OFSCP.html But Ill probably re-add a new willow leaf with my own engineering. But they really got nailed during pre and post spawn. __________________ [nelsoncustomrods.com] Last edited by WaffleJaw; 08-10-11 at 12:04 PM.

08-10-11, 04:44 PM	#3
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	And here I thought we'd be talking about old girlfriends and Ol' Man Thompson's pond.... Sexy shad is the color and weightless 4/0 EWG is typically how I use them. I've caught bass on the Big Dipper in white trash as well. __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

08-10-11, 05:24 PM	#4
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Thanks for the input guys. I assume you're talking about the RI skinny dipper Smitty? __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

08-15-11, 03:55 PM	#8
The Bateman BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Brandon, FL Posts: 115	Bitters bait I have used the Reaction Innovation "Skinny Dipper" frequently in the spring with great results on big, bedding bass. But I find them pretty expensive. My local tackle store carries Bitters bait version "Naked Swimmer". https://www.bittersbaitandtackle.com/naked-swimmer.html. I actually like these better because, like all their baits, they are made with salt and pork. The bass seem to hold on longer. And their prices are very good. __________________ Rick

08-15-11, 05:15 PM	#9
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	<<<married my favorite skinny dipper. lol! __________________ so many lures, so little time.

08-15-11, 06:39 PM	#10
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Those neked swimmers looks awesome bateman, I'll have to give em a shot, very good price in dead. Oh yeah, thanks for all jokes too! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

08-16-11, 07:05 AM	#13
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	LOTS of colors, and reasonalbe. May have to try some of those bitters bait swimmers. I just bought a couple bags of Yamamoto swim senko's, which are a similiar style bait, for 8.99 for 10 (vs 5 pc for these, still a $4 savings). Gary is beginning to price himself out of my business, while his baits are very good the competition is rapidily overtaking him especially in affordability. Good selection of other baits also, thanks for the link!

08-16-11, 01:48 PM	#14
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	I've been using the new Havoc Grass Pig a little. You can't beat them for $2.99 a pack! BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

08-18-11, 12:08 AM	#15
oglejust BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Paris, IL Posts: 229	i havent had too much luck on the havoc grass pigs but i did have a nice fish hooked with 1 once but i forgot i was using a barbless hook and lost the fish... i dnt like to talk about it but i like to use them with a weighted ewg hook over grass.

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