Topwater Bait, OH MY

doc · 01-08-09, 01:39 PM

Was cruising around tackle warehouse looking at topwater baits. I found one I thought I would like, sort of like a jitterbug but a bit longer. I clicked the add to cart button and nearly fell slap out. The bait is a Vagabond Moon Walk, and retails for $68.99. I could'nt decide what color so I ordered 1 of each

. NO, not really, I just could not believe the price tag on this topwater bait. I thought I was crazy for paying 20-30 for some lucky crafts or the spro, and tru tungsten swim baits.

This is by far the most expensive topwater lure I've ever seen, and that got me to wondering. Aside from bait kits, what is the most expensive SINGLE TOP-WATER lure on the market. I have to say this one has to be close to the top.

here is the link
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descpageVTWB-VMW48.html

I definatly think this one was designed to catch fishermen, seeing as how I would think a jitterbug would do the same thing.

woody · 01-08-09, 02:06 PM

No Way!!!

I'm not biting!!!

rrw4258 · 01-08-09, 02:09 PM

Looks like a variation of a jitterbug... The paintjobs were sweet! But definetly not worth $60+!

Ryan

JB · 01-08-09, 02:21 PM

bet ol zookers got 3 of em

dtyukody · 01-08-09, 02:22 PM

Oh Ma Gaud!!!! I've GOT to have one!! Guys, forget the price....think of it this way.....it's the prom dress or tux you've always wanted!!

LOL

supermat · 01-08-09, 02:37 PM

The most expensive topwaters i know of are the original castaic hardbaits. They regularly run in the 400-700 dollar range but this one will do...
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descp...RAGO-JRTB.html
I'll say this for it, they WORK!

Lilmoosecountry · 01-08-09, 04:58 PM

It's not the bait that so exspensive. It the cost of getting a bait from japan that's not distributed to the US. Oversea's shipping & tariff charges. I collect allot of japenese lures. I don't use many them because they are so rare & hard to get over here. I baught a Deps silent killer in Albino trout. that was 49.00. A jackal Bros. 180 switchback for 35.00. I do plan on using these. But will be holding on to the boxes.

Lilmoosecountry · 01-08-09, 06:20 PM

Here is what i got my eye locked on to next. http://cgi.ebay.com/Imakatsu-Big-Woo...742.m153.l1262

Marty · 01-08-09, 08:56 PM

Heh heh, I imagine I could come up with a few choice words fishing with that and getting a pike biteoff.

abu4600 · 01-08-09, 08:59 PM

Ill bet they sell a ton of them anyway regardless of price. Ill stay with the original jitterbug.

The Doc · 01-08-09, 10:05 PM

My wife got me a Custom Lures Unlimited Sabre Frog. It was $40. It's pictured in the center. It is similar to a jitterbug. The picture does not do this bait justice, btw. I don't know if I'd ever purchase one myself, but I do like it alot. I'll use it this summer sometime.

The Doc · 01-08-09, 10:09 PM

BTW, you can get a bait just like the moonwalker from custom lures unlimited for a lot less, and you can order it custom painted however you like.

http://www.customluresunlimited.com/j_fusion

cassidyta · 01-08-09, 10:29 PM

Well,

I can't really say a whole lot about these baits being way too expensive. I own 5 of the Rago baits. Not the $300 models, but I have spent over $100 on a single one. I won a couple of others in a charity poker event.
BTW...if you are looking into the big 10+ inch swimbaits this site is a good one for them
http://www.outdoorproshop.com/Rago-Baits-s/539.htm

If you are looking for one that won't break the bank, here are some 9 inch baits for $20-$30.

http://www.mattlures.com/woodwaker.htm

Lancer6 · 01-09-09, 12:57 PM

Maybe I missed something but nowhere did I see the "vitals" for that "MoonBat...errrr...Walk" JitterBug knockoff...weight, length, etc, and I've never seen a Largemouth colored like THEIR version.
Besides, at that price you'd have to cast it on 120 lb test in order to not lose it and everyone knows a Curado won't hold much of that.

L6

doc · 01-09-09, 03:04 PM

I knew there were some expensive swimbaits on the market. I was just blown away by the regularity of that 68$ topwater bait, that looks just the same as a jitterbug.

Lilmoosecountry · 01-09-09, 05:40 PM

When you collect japanese baits like l do. The first thing you notice is the quality. Many are hand carved not by some machine. That cost money. Second is there are tackle shops in japan that have back rooms Or special trays of limited production stuff. They don't let just anybody buy the stuff. Mostly Americans & Pro japanese bass fishermen. The one thing i notice the most about japanese bass fishermen. They really study the fish in away americans don't. The Japanese are the second biggest market in the world when it comes to bass fishing. Here are a few links. http://www.arcadiareef.com/infoA.html and http://www.attic.ne.jp/ and http://www.palms.co.jp/ and http://www.bassday.co.jp/catalog/cat_0.html and http://www.dowluck.com/index.html I could go on & on. I love the stuff.

Joel · 01-10-09, 08:17 PM

You sure that isn't a typo? The price is nuts. For topwaters just get yourself some Super Spook jrs and a few Poppers. Enough said.

MississippiBoy · 01-10-09, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joel

You sure that isn't a typo? The price is nuts. For topwaters just get yourself some Super Spook jrs and a few Poppers. Enough said.

+1

This post is too short...

Rodman_Rob · 01-11-09, 09:32 PM

that's a nice bait. prolly has a real nice action in the water with the longer body. maybe I'll put it on my christmas list next year.

woody · 01-11-09, 09:38 PM

$68 topwater bait, that's when I tell the bait monkey TO TAKE A HIKE!!!

Rodman_Rob · 01-11-09, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woody

$68 topwater bait, that's when I tell the bait monkey TO TAKE A HIKE!!!

then your monkey puts his head down and sheds a tear, before you realize what's happening you're on http://www.tacklewarehouse.com with your American Express (the card with no credit limit).

woody · 01-11-09, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodman_Rob

then your monkey puts his head down and sheds a tear, before you realize what's happening you're on http://www.tacklewarehouse.com with your American Express (the card with no credit limit).

Nice try Rob, but it didn't work! I know that old monkey is a master of diguise. hahahahaha

Rodman_Rob · 01-11-09, 11:09 PM

that wasn't me. I didn't make that post. I swear it. It must have been your monkey.

woody · 01-11-09, 11:28 PM

LOL
You see, the bait monkey will make you say and do things without you even knowing about it.

Rodman_Rob · 01-11-09, 11:31 PM

hey it wasn't my monkey that said anything. I didn't spend anything at tacklewarehouse tonight.

I did find an awsome deal at allamericantackle.com on the new US Reels.

01-08-09, 01:39 PM	#1
doc BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,134	Topwater Bait, OH MY Was cruising around tackle warehouse looking at topwater baits. I found one I thought I would like, sort of like a jitterbug but a bit longer. I clicked the add to cart button and nearly fell slap out. The bait is a Vagabond Moon Walk, and retails for $68.99. I could'nt decide what color so I ordered 1 of each . NO, not really, I just could not believe the price tag on this topwater bait. I thought I was crazy for paying 20-30 for some lucky crafts or the spro, and tru tungsten swim baits. This is by far the most expensive topwater lure I've ever seen, and that got me to wondering. Aside from bait kits, what is the most expensive SINGLE TOP-WATER lure on the market. I have to say this one has to be close to the top. here is the link http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descpageVTWB-VMW48.html I definatly think this one was designed to catch fishermen, seeing as how I would think a jitterbug would do the same thing.

01-08-09, 02:09 PM	#3
rrw4258 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 2,338	Looks like a variation of a jitterbug... The paintjobs were sweet! But definetly not worth $60+! Ryan __________________ Never Give Up!

01-08-09, 02:22 PM	#5
dtyukody BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 38	Oh Ma Gaud!!!! I've GOT to have one!! Guys, forget the price....think of it this way.....it's the prom dress or tux you've always wanted!! LOL __________________ dtyukody Toledo, OH & Angola, IN

01-08-09, 04:58 PM	#7
Lilmoosecountry BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,322	It's not the bait that so exspensive. It the cost of getting a bait from japan that's not distributed to the US. Oversea's shipping & tariff charges. I collect allot of japenese lures. I don't use many them because they are so rare & hard to get over here. I baught a Deps silent killer in Albino trout. that was 49.00. A jackal Bros. 180 switchback for 35.00. I do plan on using these. But will be holding on to the boxes. __________________ Live everyday as if it was your last & check your ego at the door!!! God is watching.

01-08-09, 06:20 PM	#8
Lilmoosecountry BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,322	Here is what i got my eye locked on to next. http://cgi.ebay.com/Imakatsu-Big-Woo...742.m153.l1262 __________________ Live everyday as if it was your last & check your ego at the door!!! God is watching.

01-08-09, 02:06 PM	#2
woody BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jonesville, Indiana Posts: 3,597	No Way!!! I'm not biting!!!

01-08-09, 02:21 PM	#4
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	bet ol zookers got 3 of em

01-08-09, 02:37 PM	#6
supermat BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 51	The most expensive topwaters i know of are the original castaic hardbaits. They regularly run in the 400-700 dollar range but this one will do... http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descp...RAGO-JRTB.html I'll say this for it, they WORK!

01-08-09, 08:56 PM	#9
Marty BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,580	Heh heh, I imagine I could come up with a few choice words fishing with that and getting a pike biteoff. __________________ Meeting expenses is easy...they're EVERYWHERE The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits Rochester, NY

01-08-09, 08:59 PM	#10
abu4600 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brandon Mississippi Posts: 480	Ill bet they sell a ton of them anyway regardless of price. Ill stay with the original jitterbug.

01-08-09, 10:05 PM	#11
The Doc BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ft. Bragg, NC Posts: 270	My wife got me a Custom Lures Unlimited Sabre Frog. It was $40. It's pictured in the center. It is similar to a jitterbug. The picture does not do this bait justice, btw. I don't know if I'd ever purchase one myself, but I do like it alot. I'll use it this summer sometime. __________________ In the absence of orders, find something and kill it. Unk, 82nd ABN WWII

01-08-09, 10:09 PM	#12
The Doc BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ft. Bragg, NC Posts: 270	BTW, you can get a bait just like the moonwalker from custom lures unlimited for a lot less, and you can order it custom painted however you like. http://www.customluresunlimited.com/j_fusion __________________ In the absence of orders, find something and kill it. Unk, 82nd ABN WWII

01-08-09, 10:29 PM	#13
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	Well, I can't really say a whole lot about these baits being way too expensive. I own 5 of the Rago baits. Not the $300 models, but I have spent over $100 on a single one. I won a couple of others in a charity poker event. BTW...if you are looking into the big 10+ inch swimbaits this site is a good one for them http://www.outdoorproshop.com/Rago-Baits-s/539.htm If you are looking for one that won't break the bank, here are some 9 inch baits for $20-$30. http://www.mattlures.com/woodwaker.htm __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

01-09-09, 12:57 PM	#14
Lancer6 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 734	Maybe I missed something but nowhere did I see the "vitals" for that "MoonBat...errrr...Walk" JitterBug knockoff...weight, length, etc, and I've never seen a Largemouth colored like THEIR version. Besides, at that price you'd have to cast it on 120 lb test in order to not lose it and everyone knows a Curado won't hold much of that. L6

01-09-09, 03:04 PM	#15
doc BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,134	I knew there were some expensive swimbaits on the market. I was just blown away by the regularity of that 68$ topwater bait, that looks just the same as a jitterbug.

01-09-09, 05:40 PM	#16
Lilmoosecountry BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,322	When you collect japanese baits like l do. The first thing you notice is the quality. Many are hand carved not by some machine. That cost money. Second is there are tackle shops in japan that have back rooms Or special trays of limited production stuff. They don't let just anybody buy the stuff. Mostly Americans & Pro japanese bass fishermen. The one thing i notice the most about japanese bass fishermen. They really study the fish in away americans don't. The Japanese are the second biggest market in the world when it comes to bass fishing. Here are a few links. http://www.arcadiareef.com/infoA.html and http://www.attic.ne.jp/ and http://www.palms.co.jp/ and http://www.bassday.co.jp/catalog/cat_0.html and http://www.dowluck.com/index.html I could go on & on. I love the stuff. __________________ Live everyday as if it was your last & check your ego at the door!!! God is watching. Last edited by Lilmoosecountry; 01-09-09 at 05:48 PM.

01-10-09, 08:17 PM	#17
Joel BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Suffolk County, NY Posts: 542	You sure that isn't a typo? The price is nuts. For topwaters just get yourself some Super Spook jrs and a few Poppers. Enough said. __________________ Joel 1st you have to find 'em

01-11-09, 09:32 PM	#19
Rodman_Rob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ocala, FL. 1/2 hour southwest of Rodman Posts: 1,702	that's a nice bait. prolly has a real nice action in the water with the longer body. maybe I'll put it on my christmas list next year. __________________ Lizardsrule may not be able to drive a boat, but he can sure put you on the fish!

01-11-09, 09:38 PM	#20
woody BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jonesville, Indiana Posts: 3,597	$68 topwater bait, that's when I tell the bait monkey TO TAKE A HIKE!!!

01-11-09, 11:09 PM	#23
Rodman_Rob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ocala, FL. 1/2 hour southwest of Rodman Posts: 1,702	that wasn't me. I didn't make that post. I swear it. It must have been your monkey. __________________ Lizardsrule may not be able to drive a boat, but he can sure put you on the fish!

01-11-09, 11:28 PM	#24
woody BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jonesville, Indiana Posts: 3,597	LOL You see, the bait monkey will make you say and do things without you even knowing about it.

01-11-09, 11:31 PM	#25
Rodman_Rob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ocala, FL. 1/2 hour southwest of Rodman Posts: 1,702	hey it wasn't my monkey that said anything. I didn't spend anything at tacklewarehouse tonight. I did find an awsome deal at allamericantackle.com on the new US Reels. __________________ Lizardsrule may not be able to drive a boat, but he can sure put you on the fish!

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