hundred dollar lures

[MAC]

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]

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]

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

[gone fishin]

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??

[RoyL]

here's a link to a site that carry's alot of swim baits.
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/swimbaits.html

I'll post some home pics of a few tomorrow. I'm not staying at home tonight. i think most guys here in the NE are looking for a bass over 10lbs or 10lbs. you could count the number of recorded Largemouths 10 or better on your hands in the last 50 years from MA. So a fish of that size is just like catching a striper over 60. Crazy industry if you ask me.

[BigFish]

Hardly an expert Don...just tinkering with some success. I did just finish a couple I made especially for throwing into the ditch! They should imitate herring perfectly...we shall see! I never have had much luck in the Canal, so I guess if I can hook up on these then I must be doing something right.

[stripercrazy]

I think bill's got the 13th largest bass caught in mass.10 pounds, long pond. those guys target big bass 5 plus pounds.big baits big fish. they get then too.ed