SOFTBAITS; WHATS NEW & FAVORITES

[Mark Gross]

Softbaits its no secret that there is 10,000 differant products out there, but how many of them are really effective ? I 'm sure some of them work better than others. I know that the more complex designs make more noise or commotion in the water as opposed to a bait like senko's that only have to fall through the water to atrack fish with its movement.

Plastic organic scents garlic,anise,salt, my grandfather use to keep black licorice in his tackle box fifty years ago. I don't know if it worked or not but it sure did get my attention !

O.K. I'm getting off track,whats the favorites that are working for you guys and in what water conditions.

 

[Texas Transplant]

Really like the action of flukes, by Zoom. They are a staple. Clear to somewhat stained water.



I will be using Senko's for the first time this year. Haven't broken them out as yet, but it won't be too much longer.



I don't like the new XXX baits at all. That may change (still want to give one a shot on a c-rig though).



All time favorite soft plastic bait is a pumpkinseed zoom trick worm (6"). That worm seems to bring a fish to the boat when nothing else will.



I am using Garlic or Crawdad flavored Kick-N-Bass now on all my plastics. Thick and messy, but by putting some in a zip lock sandwhich bag (make sure it's a good quality one), you can put the bait in (rigged), and really apply it well.



Tex

 

[Donnie Matney]

Here in KY there is a semi-local bait company called Snoozers that make a great tube. If you can find it it's called Road Kill Camo. Right now they are behind in production and my local shop doesn't know when they will have any. Also Cabin Creek Holigram tube is a good one that I have been using. And here is a wierd one...The Manns dragon finesse worm in the watermelon (kudzu) is awesome. I smoked a bunch a guys in a tournament in TN a couple years ago on these. I was the only one with a limit on day 1. I could have quit then and still would of had enough weight to win 1st.



Donnie

 

[Jr. Dunn]

Bought some of the new xxx baits but haven't tried them yet.

The Lake Fork ring fry in chartruese is probably my favorite. Tx rig & flip them just like you would a jig or use #4 or #5 hook and no weight and fish 'em in the 1-4' water ...slow. Has been a killer bait here for me!

 

[Kraig Clement]

I have 3 trays of soft baits I use most often:

1)Zoom Flukes... all shades of green

2)Zoom Tubes.... Same colors

3)Zoom Baby Brush Hogs Same colors

I guess I would call these my confidence baits.. they are all so versitile.. and I can usualy catch some bass in almost any condition on one of the three... I have other soft baits, but these are my favorites... I dip them in yellow dye and hit them with bang spray for my best results...

Kraig

 

[Al Greco]

I like zoom products especially the centipeds, trick worm and brush hogs. My favorite floating worm color is pink. The french fry and brush hog colors I like are green pumpkin, pumkinseed or junebug.

 

[Travis Smith]

I bought some 3x for my dad and i but havent had a chance to use them. If it would just warm up.....





T.S.

 

[David Kohler]

I also have to cast a vote for Charlie Case's baits. As Tim said they are loaded with salt - the fish seem to hold on a lot longer than with other plastics giving you enough time to set the hook.



Those of you that like to use Senko's should try his "magic stiks". They are a LOT more durable than senkos. And the same for his "sinkin' salty shads" - those that like the Zoom superflukes will absolutely love them.



Give them a whirl - many people in the Northeast swear by them!

 

[Mark Kurtzner]

My favs are ritebite tubes (I use them all the time flippin or draggin) Roboworm drop-shot, shakin worms & zipper worms & mostly the 3 & 4" senko's & a 4"ring worm. Thats about all the plastic 's I throw. I love the ritebite colors check out there site at www.schubertslures.com there tubes are awsome. Mark

 

[Kevin Barbieri]

STORM Wild Eye Swim baits. Try em. Built in weight, easy to cast, great action.

 

[Rob LaMoy]

Yes.... LOL Plastic baits are too open ended. You can't confine youself to just a few. I use grubs, tubes, worms, crawdads, senkos, lizards, brush hogs, flukes, plain old worms, and freak baits in all different colors and sizes depending on what the conditions are. Plastics are more or less cheap so it helps to have a vast selection of ones you have some level of confidence in. That way, no matter what the fish or lake throw you, you're prepared.

 

[James D.]

zoom brush hogs and flukes and lizards and tubes. anything green or blue with chartruese.



jd