hundred dollar lures - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

BigFish · 05-01-2005, 09:57 AM

If anyone in New England believes they are going to catch a largemouth anywhere near 22+ pounds then they should instead take the $100.00 and invest it in a good therapy session!

<Get back on the couch fool!

Young Salt · 05-01-2005, 10:17 AM

I could somewhat understand it if was designed to catch giant tuna or sharks. something huge or complicated and expensive to make, designed to catch giant fish, but for a freshwater bass - you've got to be kidding.
Like salty said it is a hype article, trying to sell folks the new 'silver bullet' of fishing. (have you seen the infomercial with the lure that has a blinking light?

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why couldn't someone just use saltwater plugs if that's what they wanted to do?

BigFish · 05-01-2005, 10:19 AM

Bingo!

basswipe · 05-01-2005, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Young Salt

why couldn't someone just use saltwater plugs if that's what they wanted to do?

When I lived in south TX people used many of the same plugs we use in the surf for the freshwater stripers and hybrids.Needless to say many a striper fisherman down there also caught huge largemouths on their striper plugs.

Mike P · 05-01-2005, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by BigFish

If anyone in New England believes they are going to catch a largemouth anywhere near 22+ pounds then they should instead take the $100.00 and invest it in a good therapy session!

<Get back on the couch fool!

Or on rehab

Put down that pipe, son

RoyL · 05-01-2005, 05:07 PM

Okay you guys your going to let me have it, I know. I have many of the Cali swimbaits used for Largemouth bass. I got into them three years ago after trying Surf plugs with great success. They don't come cheap, but neither do todays surf plugs. In the North East the world record will never be broken, but out west the fish of a life time is possible. These guys who make these plugs are making a killing on the trophy hunter. If someone was to ever catch the next world record bass he or she would be a millionare over night. So to these crazy bass nuts $40 or even $100 is nothing for an edge to bring them closer to that fish. I'm not saying that the whole thing is right. I'm just saying that these guys have started a trend on the west coast and it's starting to catch on here in the east. Many of my trophy largemouths do come on swim baits and I am one of the few to blame for starting the use of swim baits here in the east coast. They do work. yes some are outrageous in price, but more resonable ones do catch fish and the rago rat is an amazing fish catcher. I think that if some of you plug makers got into some of the trout patterns and rat like lures you could make a killing here in the east. Billy Q is one of the top trophy bass fisherman around and his nowledge of such baits is great. he has also caught on the the new trend. So if any one wants to see some of these cali wooden baits just let me know. I have many even the 3:16, and I already know I need help...lol

MAC · 05-01-2005, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RoyL

Okay you guys your going to let me have it, I know. I have many of the Cali swimbaits used for Largemouth bass. I got into them three years ago after trying Surf plugs with great success. They don't come cheap, but neither do todays surf plugs. In the North East the world record will never be broken, but out west the fish of a life time is possible. These guys who make these plugs are making a killing on the trophy hunter. If someone was to ever catch the next world record bass he or she would be a millionare over night. So to these crazy bass nuts $40 or even $100 is nothing for an edge to bring them closer to that fish. I'm not saying that the whole thing is right. I'm just saying that these guys have started a trend on the west coast and it's starting to catch on here in the east. Many of my trophy largemouths do come on swim baits and I am one of the few to blame for starting the use of swim baits here in the east coast. They do work. yes some are outrageous in price, but more resonable ones do catch fish and the rago rat is an amazing fish catcher. I think that if some of you plug makers got into some of the trout patterns and rat like lures you could make a killing here in the east. Billy Q is one of the top trophy bass fisherman around and his nowledge of such baits is great. he has also caught on the the new trend. So if any one wants to see some of these cali wooden baits just let me know. I have many even the 3:16, and I already know I need help...lol

I agree on the next world record largemouth being worth huge dinero. A world record striper would pale moneywise in comparison.

As a majority surf fisherman are on the frugal side. Where as Bass fisherman (especially the tournament guys) spend a lot more on average. And there are alot more of them than us saltwater types. Bass Pro Shop would probably pay a million for the fish if it were kept alive to put it in their tank. Think of what a traffic draw a fish like that would bring to them. Then all the endorsements from the big names. Yes a very competitive game with alot of players.

BigFish · 05-01-2005, 06:11 PM

I, for one, would like to see some pics of these plugs Roy...if you could.

My point was simply, if some cheesehead buys these and thinks if he takes them to Long Pond in Plymouth and thinks a monster 23 pounder is there for the taking...he needs his head examined. I do think they might be worth while in places like Florida, California and New Mexico where the large are more than likely living.

gone fishin · 05-01-2005, 07:42 PM

I think we should sell our stuff in California -- check out the pic's of the rat and mouse.

gone fishin · 05-01-2005, 07:45 PM

Larry - you are the jointed expert here - how about making a couple for fishing the ditch.

I once heard that the bass actually come right out of the water to chase the rats along the canal!! I sure have seen some big ones there also. Perhaps it's true??