The Tru-Tunsten 4" swimbait.

keithdog · 03-29-09, 01:24 PM

I was enjoying handing over my wallet to BPS yesterday and took some time to check out the new Tru Tunsten Tru Life 4 inch swimbaits. While I was very impressed with what I saw in this bait, I felt the size of the trebles might be questionable. They looked a little undersized to me. So I'm currious if anyone in here has yet used this new lure and whether if so, did the hook size seem to be an issue for you?

Bassboss · 03-29-09, 01:41 PM

The BBZ-1 4" shad has a huge hook, only one though. Any ways, Swimbait kid has one, I'm sure he could help you out. Also him and Aiken fish together, s he may be able to too!

Good luck!

cassidyta · 03-29-09, 03:45 PM

I left the stock treble hook in place on mine without any issues. Most swimbaits are so deep back in the mouth that the hook size is not too big of a deal. I don't like to mess with swimbait hooks for fear of changing the action.

keithdog · 03-29-09, 03:58 PM

Thats a very good point cass about changing the action. Hadn't thought of that.

Panthrosan · 03-29-09, 04:37 PM

Posted these pictures over on BassBoss's thread on which swimbait to get thread but might as well show them off over here too

I had no problem with the trebel hooks in landing this 4+ pounder the other day, even got him with both trebels, one on the top and one on bottom. Long story short, the trebels on there do the job.

IS300n8 · 03-29-09, 07:14 PM

I have one of the fast sinks.. I havent caught anything on it but I couldnt believe how true this bait runs.. With both weights i can cast it a mile and burn it back as fast as I can and it wont turn on its side.. I cant wait till the water warms up a little more so i can catch some fish on it

Bassboss · 03-29-09, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Panthrosan

Posted these pictures over on BassBoss's thread on which swimbait to get thread but might as well show them off over here too

I had no problem with the trebel hooks in landing this 4+ pounder the other day, even got him with both trebels, one on the top and one on bottom. Long story short, the trebels on there do the job.

Hey panth, their's no pic in eighth of the treads?

Panthrosan · 03-29-09, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Bassboss

Hey panth, their's no pic in eighth of the treads?

???

MississippiBoy · 03-29-09, 11:00 PM

Maybe he was trying to say "There's no pic in either of the threads..."

Except I see the pics just fine.

Bassboss · 03-30-09, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Panthrosan

???

Sorry, Ya that's what I meant Mississippi!

So you can see it ah! Hey panth, what sever did you use to get the pic on? Photobucket, flicker, what? My dad's fire wall may block the sever and that's why I can't see it!

doc · 03-30-09, 11:20 AM

I have a couple complaints about the tru tungsten 4 inch.

1. My son lost 1/2 of the body to one when the rod came out mid cast, thankfully it floated to the top. I cut a new rod out of a clothes hanger no problem, but both tungsten balls were lost, and there is no where to just get the rod or small tungsten balls.

2. I made a bad cast and had one bounce off of a tree, when It came back it had a broken tail section. I know we all have those days when we smash a crankbait or whatever, but it seemed really brittle to me.

3. still havn't caught a fish on one, but waiting paitently for the right time.

Love of the Sport · 03-30-09, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by doc

I have a couple complaints about the tru tungsten 4 inch.

1. My son lost 1/2 of the body to one when the rod came out mid cast, thankfully it floated to the top. I cut a new rod out of a clothes hanger no problem, but both tungsten balls were lost, and there is no where to just get the rod or small tungsten balls.

2. I made a bad cast and had one bounce off of a tree, when It came back it had a broken tail section. I know we all have those days when we smash a crankbait or whatever, but it seemed really brittle to me.

3. still havn't caught a fish on one, but waiting paitently for the right time.

here you go.
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descp...TUNG-TTSK.html

doc · 03-30-09, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Love of the Sport

here you go.
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descp...TUNG-TTSK.html

appreciate that, guess I wasn't looking in the right spot

Love of the Sport · 03-30-09, 02:39 PM

You're welcome.

Panthrosan · 03-30-09, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bassboss

Sorry, Ya that's what I meant Mississippi!

So you can see it ah! Hey panth, what sever did you use to get the pic on? Photobucket, flicker, what? My dad's fire wall may block the sever and that's why I can't see it!

I use imageshack which I think a few servers block access too because too many people host pr0n on there(not myself of course unless you are talking about gun and fish pr0n) I used to use Photobucket but they got their panties in a bunch when I posted pictures of my firearms collection so I ditched them.

Bassboss · 03-30-09, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Panthrosan

I use imageshack which I think a few servers block access too because too many people host pr0n on there(not myself of course unless you are talking about gun and fish pr0n) I used to use Photobucket but they got their panties in a bunch when I posted pictures of my firearms collection so I ditched them.

Yup! That's it! My dad blocks imageshack.

ow well!

fishin spro · 03-30-09, 06:41 PM

how much are they? i am thinkin about gettin one this paycheck.(sorry about hijackin ur thread)

Panthrosan · 03-30-09, 06:47 PM

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descp...NG-TTMISS.html They were on sale for $15.99 but they are back up to $19.99. If you order from tacklewarehouse and it is over $50 it is free shipping so stock up on some extra things and save some money in the long run. They have some Shimano baitcaster reels in their liquidation section I'm eying for my next paycheck.

Bassboss · 03-30-09, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by fishin spro

how much are they? i am thinkin about gettin one this paycheck.(sorry about hijackin ur thread)

Ya, of you get 50$ + than you get free shipping. If you have enough cash, I would get a spro, and a TT, than mabe a spinnerbait or two, all together you should have 50$ or more, so you'll qualify for free shipping. Any way, that what I would do!

btw the spro 4" and the TT 4" are both 20$, also the spro 4" is really 4 1/2"

good luck!

fishin spro · 03-30-09, 07:50 PM

this pay check, i will probably get 2 of 1 and 1 of the other...need some swimbaits anyways....might pick up a few plastic ones also...i want to try the shadilicous ones.
thanks for the info fellas

aikenyounggun · 03-30-09, 08:30 PM

yeah i have swimbaitkids and they have a GREAT action... im gonna buy one and maybe a BBZ when i get the money...... i think your rod might of come off if you changed the balls and didnt put it back together right... just a thought

BigBassin144 · 03-31-09, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by aikenyounggun

yeah i have swimbaitkids and they have a GREAT action... im gonna buy one and maybe a BBZ when i get the money...... i think your rod might of come off if you changed the balls and didnt put it back together right... just a thought

I'm sorry this just isn't right. I know I'm not the first person to think this either.

BB

The Doc · 04-05-09, 05:56 PM

hehehe. Aiken's new nickname is: cantgetright, from the movie Life. "Dunno boss, the boy just cant get right!"

Jim80 · 04-05-09, 06:00 PM

wow i can't believe I missed that the first time around good catch BB lol

03-29-09, 01:24 PM	#1
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	The Tru-Tunsten 4" swimbait. I was enjoying handing over my wallet to BPS yesterday and took some time to check out the new Tru Tunsten Tru Life 4 inch swimbaits. While I was very impressed with what I saw in this bait, I felt the size of the trebles might be questionable. They looked a little undersized to me. So I'm currious if anyone in here has yet used this new lure and whether if so, did the hook size seem to be an issue for you?

03-29-09, 01:41 PM	#2
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	The BBZ-1 4" shad has a huge hook, only one though. Any ways, Swimbait kid has one, I'm sure he could help you out. Also him and Aiken fish together, s he may be able to too! Good luck! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

03-29-09, 03:45 PM	#3
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	I left the stock treble hook in place on mine without any issues. Most swimbaits are so deep back in the mouth that the hook size is not too big of a deal. I don't like to mess with swimbait hooks for fear of changing the action. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

03-29-09, 11:00 PM	#9
MississippiBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ridgeland MS Posts: 3,923	Maybe he was trying to say "There's no pic in either of the threads..." Except I see the pics just fine. __________________ I smell smoke, and I hear sirens. Do you think that's a problem?

03-30-09, 06:41 PM	#17
fishin spro BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: sumter county lip ripper Posts: 500	how much are they? i am thinkin about gettin one this paycheck.(sorry about hijackin ur thread) __________________ Total Bass of '10: 54 Big Bass of '09: 5.2lbs

03-29-09, 03:58 PM	#4
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	Thats a very good point cass about changing the action. Hadn't thought of that.

03-29-09, 04:37 PM	#5
Panthrosan BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rockville, Maryland Posts: 106	Posted these pictures over on BassBoss's thread on which swimbait to get thread but might as well show them off over here too I had no problem with the trebel hooks in landing this 4+ pounder the other day, even got him with both trebels, one on the top and one on bottom. Long story short, the trebels on there do the job.

03-29-09, 07:14 PM	#6
IS300n8 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tolland, Ct Posts: 65	I have one of the fast sinks.. I havent caught anything on it but I couldnt believe how true this bait runs.. With both weights i can cast it a mile and burn it back as fast as I can and it wont turn on its side.. I cant wait till the water warms up a little more so i can catch some fish on it

03-30-09, 11:20 AM	#11
doc BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,134	I have a couple complaints about the tru tungsten 4 inch. 1. My son lost 1/2 of the body to one when the rod came out mid cast, thankfully it floated to the top. I cut a new rod out of a clothes hanger no problem, but both tungsten balls were lost, and there is no where to just get the rod or small tungsten balls. 2. I made a bad cast and had one bounce off of a tree, when It came back it had a broken tail section. I know we all have those days when we smash a crankbait or whatever, but it seemed really brittle to me. 3. still havn't caught a fish on one, but waiting paitently for the right time.

03-30-09, 02:39 PM	#14
Love of the Sport BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Baton Rouge Louisiana Posts: 236	You're welcome.

03-30-09, 06:47 PM	#18
Panthrosan BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rockville, Maryland Posts: 106	http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descp...NG-TTMISS.html They were on sale for $15.99 but they are back up to $19.99. If you order from tacklewarehouse and it is over $50 it is free shipping so stock up on some extra things and save some money in the long run. They have some Shimano baitcaster reels in their liquidation section I'm eying for my next paycheck.

03-30-09, 07:50 PM	#20
fishin spro BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: sumter county lip ripper Posts: 500	this pay check, i will probably get 2 of 1 and 1 of the other...need some swimbaits anyways....might pick up a few plastic ones also...i want to try the shadilicous ones. thanks for the info fellas __________________ Total Bass of '10: 54 Big Bass of '09: 5.2lbs

03-30-09, 08:30 PM	#21
aikenyounggun BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: aiken, SC Posts: 2,051	yeah i have swimbaitkids and they have a GREAT action... im gonna buy one and maybe a BBZ when i get the money...... i think your rod might of come off if you changed the balls and didnt put it back together right... just a thought __________________ <>< Rather be Fishing ><>

04-05-09, 05:56 PM	#23
The Doc BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ft. Bragg, NC Posts: 270	hehehe. Aiken's new nickname is: cantgetright, from the movie Life. "Dunno boss, the boy just cant get right!" __________________ In the absence of orders, find something and kill it. Unk, 82nd ABN WWII

04-05-09, 06:00 PM	#24
Jim80 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Thomaston CT Posts: 3,862	wow i can't believe I missed that the first time around good catch BB lol __________________ In memory of Zooker 1/11/73-7/2/2010. You will be sorely missed and never forgotten.

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