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best lure for 2011?

11K views 70 replies 23 participants last post by  dillon basser  
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So every year it seems like there is a hot lure for the year that all the pro's swear by. I believe this past year the clackin rap was pretty popular, so what do you guys think is gonna be the hot one this year? Personally, I know it depends whether it's pre spawn or post spawn as to what you through; but I never go wrong with a senko.
 
#7 ·
Uh oh, I see the bait monkey on here now too!
Oh he's everywhere!! :D I just scored some sweeeeeeeeeet jerkbaits from Japan.

Here's my prediction for hardbaits - the KVD Strike King HC Square Bill Silent cranks. Kind of a knock off of certain wide body baits from Japan that are super effective, and KVD is starting to rack up wins with them. This is the year they go crazy like Red Eye shads a few years ago.
 
#8 ·
Oh he's everywhere!! :D I just scored some sweeeeeeeeeet jerkbaits from Japan.

Here's my prediction for hardbaits - the KVD Strike King HC Square Bill Silent cranks. Kind of a knock off of certain wide body baits from Japan that are super effective, and KVD is starting to rack up wins with them. This is the year they go crazy like Red Eye shads a few years ago.
You're right about the bait monkey being everywhere,haven't met anyone that's ever been able to outrun him:D.

I'd have to agree with you on those KVD silent cranks,I've been looking at them. Especially seeing how most bass aren't used to a silent crank coming through their area. KVD could rack up wins and sell that product even if it was just a paper clip with glitter and a willow leaf blade.
 
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Here's my prediction for hardbaits - the KVD Strike King HC Square Bill Silent cranks. Kind of a knock off of certain wide body baits from Japan that are super effective, and KVD is starting to rack up wins with them. This is the year they go crazy like Red Eye shads a few years ago.[/QUOTE]

Since I was an extra good boy this year I should have a couple of those HC cranks by Saturday:D They do look really good, and the finish looks to be really tough.
 
#10 ·
See, this is what makes me so mad....I just cleaned out all my old lures, plastics, etc, and gave them away or pitched them, then organized everything. I have everything I own in a Bass member bag and in 2 small clear boxes, then I have a small tub in the basement with extras. Now you guys are FORCING me to buy this stuff because you have used it and like it. Since I use the Japanese plastics and know how good they are, I know you can't be lying about the hardbaits.....Man,....now I'm just upset:):):)LOL
 
#11 ·
All I can say is thanks guys. In the 80's thru 90's I bought everything that came along. Now I still find stuff that never seen the water. I have not bought much other than terminal tackle since. So with your reviews of products it narrows down what a person needs to realy consider when spending on a limited budget. Filling all the open spots in my tackel box does not fill limits.
 
#12 ·
All I can say is thanks guys. In the 80's thru 90's I bought everything that came along. Now I still find stuff that never seen the water. I have not bought much other than terminal tackle since. So with your reviews of products it narrows down what a person needs to realy consider when spending on a limited budget. Filling all the open spots in my tackel box does not fill limits.
Go over to the Tackle Forum and check out some of the Japanese baits...if you already haven't:) It's kinda like the Automotive industry, the Japanese bait companies are ahead of the US industry in quality and engineering (they really take their fishing seriously) and the US companies are coming on strong. The fishermen are getting some very nice bait choices:):):)
 
#13 ·
Every year there's seemingly a ton of "hot and new" lures to come out and only one maybe seem to catch on. I don't think it'll be a "hot lure" that takes over the scene on 2011 but some sorta new technique that's out there but hasn't gained much popularity yet.
 
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Every year there's seemingly a ton of "hot and new" lures to come out and only one maybe seem to catch on. I don't think it'll be a "hot lure" that takes over the scene on 2011 but some sorta new technique that's out there but hasn't gained much popularity yet.
The last/newest Bass magazine had some of the "Hot" new techniques that the Japanese fishmen use and now they are catchin' on with the US Bass anglers....I'm too old and can't remember what they were:)
 
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"There's a sucker born every minute" is a phrase often credited to P. T. Barnum (1810–1891), an American showman. It is generally taken to mean that there will always be many gullible people in the world. LOL! Especially fishermen.................................................................................................................................................................. View attachment 39702
The thing that "hooks" you is some of these new baits work extremely well...so you try a few more...then you get some "duds"...then you miss a few good ones...so hopefully we can help each other miss out on the duds instead of all of us buying them:):):)
 
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The thing that "hooks" you is some of these new baits work extremely well...so you try a few more...then you get some "duds"...then you miss a few good ones...so hopefully we can help each other miss out on the duds instead of all of us buying them:):):)
Without trying new baits, here's a list of techniques you'd miss out on the past few years:

drop-shot
shakey head
wacky rig
wacky jig head

And we all know those don't work...especially for those you don't try. ;)
 
#20 ·
I have to admit that there are a couple of those I did not think would work....until I tried them:):):)
Put me on that list too,I thought the wacky rig was just that. Once I finally used that set up boy did I have some fun. Now the wacky rig will be on one of my rods whenever I go out. Still haven't tried the shakey head set up yet but probably will give it a go this up coming year.
 
#21 ·
Put me on that list too,I thought the wacky rig was just that. Once I finally used that set up boy did I have some fun. Now the wacky rig will be on one of my rods whenever I go out. Still haven't tried the shakey head set up yet but probably will give it a go this up coming year.
Shaky head was my main tactic this year. I just had to force myself to put the T-Rig down and commit to the shaky head. One hell of a technique!
 
#22 ·
Shaky head was my main tactic this year. I just had to force myself to put the T-Rig down and commit to the shaky head. One hell of a technique!
You know, I think it is really hard for people to slow things down and finesse fish, we are such a fast paced society and we try to fish the same way. Everyone is "burning baits" all year long and speed reeling cranks and spinners, I know since I've slowed down I have caught more and nicer fish, that goes for Bass, WB, Crappie, and Walleye. They can't seem to pass up a slow moving, dying, or distressed bait:):):)
 
#23 ·
Intimidator said:
I have to admit that there are a couple of those I did not think would work....until I tried them
spfldbassguy said:
Put me on that list too,I thought the wacky rig was just that. Once I finally used that set up boy did I have some fun. Now the wacky rig will be on one of my rods whenever I go out. Still haven't tried the shakey head set up yet but probably will give it a go this up coming year.
I've discovered that an open mind is a beautiful thing when fishing. Is is a great feeling when you pull in a fish on a new bait or technique that you didn't know would work. It is a confidence builder!

I agree Latrobe - that is the best way to learn a new idea. Commit to it, deal with not catching as many fish sometimes, but once you learn it you have another confident tool that you can use. That really helps on hard days when everything you "know" goes out the window. You've learned how to learn!!
 
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You know, I think it is really hard for people to slow things down and finesse fish, we are such a fast paced society and we try to fish the same way. Everyone is "burning baits" all year long and speed reeling cranks and spinners, I know since I've slowed down I have caught more and nicer fish, that goes for Bass, WB, Crappie, and Walleye. They can't seem to pass up a slow moving, dying, or distressed bait:):):)
I was a topwater guy until probably about 3 yrs. ago when I went to stonewall jackson lake with some buddies from school during pre spawn, and I really got hooked into finese fishing now. Topwater is more action, but finesse fishing is a skill. I increased my odds of catching fish ever since I started to slow things down.
 
#26 ·
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They run slower than a Strike King Tri Wing buzzbait? So far that's the one I've found to be able to run almost at a snails pace if needed. I might have to give the Warrior line a look now.