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RE:"New" Swimbaits for 2009
Yep, gotta go 2X or 3X
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RE:"New" Swimbaits for 2009
Here is my quick take. Definitely change out the split rings to Owners. With the 7" Triple Trout, I prefer the ST-36's for smallmouth and I like to upgrade to the ST-41 2X hooks for largemouth.
Throwing the TT on the XC705 may be a little more work than throwing the bait with a 7'6"-8' "swimbait rod". However, you will love how this rod has a little give, allowing the fish to eat it a little better. Plus, it keeps hard fighting smallies pinned. This rod is so versatile that it will be appropriate for a variety of other techniques.
Throwing the TT on the XC705 may be a little more work than throwing the bait with a 7'6"-8' "swimbait rod". However, you will love how this rod has a little give, allowing the fish to eat it a little better. Plus, it keeps hard fighting smallies pinned. This rod is so versatile that it will be appropriate for a variety of other techniques.
RE:"New" Swimbaits for 2009
We've bent some 36s before is all, so just based on personal exp. I just don't think its worth downsizing to it from the 41s unless weight is an issue but we also never really go after smalls much so Tag's input is infinitely valuable if that is your game. (well, it is for largies as well but wateva lol)SPARKY101 wrote:Hay bpm what up on bending?Are these hooks a little on the weak side?Also is this bait a swivle type lie to lure bait or can i just tie dierectly to it..not can i should i?
Its not that the 36s are "weak", but that some fish are stronger... But a lot of guys do it up with gammies and VMCs and do just fine - I'd just prefer never to have to think about the hook going out on me (and ive heard some 41s bending out from some guys before as well!) and would hate to see someone else suffer the same fate. Actually Ive bent a smaller size st-41 before as well now that i think back but the fish didnt come off. the only complaint I've really seen about the owners are from people who don't like the nickel black finish but that can be easily remedied with some paint.
The stock hooks are just plain bad though so any gammie or owner you throw on there should be a lot better.
I tie direct to the TT most of the time but I have used a split ring on the bait before as well. Never use that clip that came with the bait - it is just for packaging purposes unless scott changed that up at some point.
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RE:"New" Swimbaits for 2009
x2 on tying directly to the Triple Trout. Forgot to include that in my last post.
RE:"New" Swimbaits for 2009
Just got my order from KGM..shopped locally..and i cant wait to get some pigs on these!!!.Look very good especially the rainbow trout one and kokanee..perch be my back up,but they look great also..Have not cast 1 yet it will be this weekend hope they run tru ....i removed from package hung straight but if all else fail i read that a boiling water trip will help wit a qwik dip and pull..Thanks TW
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RE:"New" Swimbaits for 2009
Man, those are some beautiful colors, Sparky..... :thumleft:
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RE:"New" Swimbaits for 2009
Hey whats the "TW" stand for on them labels Tag?....ahhh never mind, I think I know :thumright
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RE:"New" Swimbaits for 2009
Gonna use the Revenge Heads on those Sparky? I used them late last season,..they swim very nicely,..I have yet 2 land one on them,..didn't get a chance 2 throw enough,..but they are PROVEN,..thanks TW,..LOL!
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RE:"New" Swimbaits for 2009
BB That is a big :thumleft: :thumright
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RE:"New" Swimbaits for 2009
I wouldn't call this a "New" Swimbait,..but I seen it on Ebay so I bought it 4 some giggles,..I am a firm believer on getting "What-U-Pay-4" but I coudn't resist,..It's made by "Akita-Lures" and it looked like it might work,..not sure how they swim or anything about them but will toss them soon,..so what the hey,..anyone seen these B4? They make different types with various ROF'S,..this one os the FS Perch 6",..LMK!
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RE:"New" Swimbaits for 2009
tagwatson360 wrote:Man, those are some beautiful colors, Sparky..... :thumleft:
They really are Since they are named after you Tag.......................LOL
(P.S. got a couple of them too!!!!)
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RE:"New" Swimbaits for 2009
BassinBomber wrote:I wouldn't call this a "New" Swimbait,..but I seen it on Ebay so I bought it 4 some giggles,..I am a firm believer on getting "What-U-Pay-4" but I coudn't resist,..It's made by "Akita-Lures" and it looked like it might work,..not sure how they swim or anything about them but will toss them soon,..so what the hey,..anyone seen these B4? They make different types with various ROF'S,..this one os the FS Perch 6",..LMK!
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Not saying they are horrible, but Reaction Strike quality comes to mind...:batman:
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RE:"New" Swimbaits for 2009
Right,..I wasn't expecting 2 much from these,..guess you can say I was bored,..I do allot of online shopping,..even if they don't produce it dosen't matter,..the price was right,..one never knows though,..LOL,.."ALL-LURES-CATCH-FISH"!SONNN wrote:BassinBomber wrote:I wouldn't call this a "New" Swimbait,..but I seen it on Ebay so I bought it 4 some giggles,..I am a firm believer on getting "What-U-Pay-4" but I coudn't resist,..It's made by "Akita-Lures" and it looked like it might work,..not sure how they swim or anything about them but will toss them soon,..so what the hey,..anyone seen these B4? They make different types with various ROF'S,..this one os the FS Perch 6",..LMK!
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Not saying they are horrible, but Reaction Strike quality comes to mind...:batman:
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"Passion-4-Bassin"
RE:"New" Swimbaits for 2009
I have one BB. They have a little weird swim to them, only 2 piece so thats expected. I'm sure they will work when others won't for whatever reasons.
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RE:"New" Swimbaits for 2009
Nice Chris,..thanks for the word on them,..who knows,..I might get a couple more!ChrisB wrote:I have one BB. They have a little weird swim to them, only 2 piece so thats expected. I'm sure they will work when others won't for whatever reasons.
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RE:"New" Swimbaits for 2009
im the rep for reaction strike in bc and i really dont think the quality of them are that bad to be honset tommorow will be the first time i ahve thrown one so we will see how they last
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RE:"New" Swimbaits for 2009
Cool noxcape,..I just bought and 8.5" Perch Pattern form Akita,..ROF 7' every 10 seconds,..if you guys are interested here's the site,..www.tackleindustries.com
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RE:"New" Swimbaits for 2009
You are repping a company and you haven't thrown the baits yet ?noxcape wrote:
im the rep for reaction strike in bc and i really dont think the quality of them are that bad to be honset tommorow will be the first time i ahve thrown one so we will see how they last
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RE:"New" Swimbaits for 2009
Anyone ever try them roboswims they had on TW..Just seen them looks like 5" only...They look cool...maby dropshot them:cheers:
RE:"New" Swimbaits for 2009
throw them yesterday i jsut joined the company as a rep if you have even seen the suply of bas sfishing takle in bc you would know why i ahv enever thrown them lol there is no where to get swimbaits here well there wasnt untill now