AZAllen
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| 12 Jan 2011 10:23 PM |
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Lets try again on this topic and try to keep it simple and on the topic.
As I remember, Northeast Bass didn't like Banjo Minnows--Fishfearme loves them.
So feel free to chime in, I will add my choices later.
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t_mcginnis72
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| 13 Jan 2011 08:31 AM |
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I love Zoom products, but the Fluke is by far my least liked lure, never caught a thing on them. |
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YellowBear
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| 13 Jan 2011 09:16 AM |
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I tried the Flying lure at one time, never did replace them.
The Banjo Minnow would be next on my list of worst lures.
I don't have any love lost for the bomber baits. |
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slipperybob
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| 13 Jan 2011 10:47 AM |
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I assume it's for lures that you would still use but very low on the totem pole and just collecting dirt or has basically become dead weight in the tackle box. LOL's I already know which lures I would never buy again.
So that would put most of my Rapala balsa lures there and various Storm lures. I still use them after all I carried them out to the fishing spot. |
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duckman
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| 13 Jan 2011 05:40 PM |
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besides the banjo lures i would say jig and pig or plastic. i have used and very fond of many kinds of jig fishing but have never caught anything using jig and pig or with plastic trailers i love tube jigs maribou jigs and jig heads tipped with minnows or leeches. i texas rig and carolina rig but cannot get the hang of the jig and pig so i end up not liking that lure very much i continue to ntry it occasionally but usually get frustrated and switch to something else |
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jwandzel1
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| 14 Jan 2011 06:25 PM |
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I agree on the banjo minnows and frogs. Have tied them numerous times and never had a bite on one. Also they may work in Canada but I've never caught a fish on a daredevil. There are many others I will not use again but the names don't come to mind at this time. |
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rjstreets
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| 15 Jan 2011 10:50 AM |
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My least liked lures are the ones that don't catch fish that day. Spoons in general, never had much luck with them, one bluegill total. Cranks like the Rapala and the Rebel wee craw series. Other than that everything else for is in the timing I use it. |
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mr2105
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| 15 Jan 2011 08:12 PM |
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Never caught anything on my Rapala lures. It's sad, cause they cost me the most money to purchase. |
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jtaylor23
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| 15 Jan 2011 08:58 PM |
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I really don't care for the banjo minnows.. never had any luck with them......My go to lures are crankbaits i love them and catch alot of fish on them.......JOHN |
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fisherfanatic
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| 17 Jan 2011 12:12 PM |
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Posted By mr2105 on 15 Jan 2011 09:12 PM
Never caught anything on my Rapala lures. It's sad, cause they cost me the most money to purchase. That's odd, I've been using them for years and they've worked really well for me. Which ones do you use? |
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walleye hunter
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| 17 Jan 2011 05:47 PM |
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The Banjo Minnows least favorite had them gave them away like new not one hit. Rapala Husky Jerk, Original Floating Lure, Down Deep Husky Jerk, Tail Dancer, X-Rap, Deep Tail Dancer, and Troll To Minnow are some of my favorite along with Reef Runners.
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fisherfanatic
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| 18 Jan 2011 03:34 PM |
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Posted By walleye hunter on 17 Jan 2011 06:47 PM
The Banjo Minnows least favorite had them gave them away like new not one hit. Rapala Husky Jerk, Original Floating Lure, Down Deep Husky Jerk, Tail Dancer, X-Rap, Deep Tail Dancer, and Troll To Minnow are some of my favorite along with Reef Runners.
Tony My favorite Rapalas are the DT Series and the Original Floating and Jointed Rapala. My least favorite Rapala is the Deep Diver. For some reason, all the Deep Divers I've ever owned have deteriorated within a month. The most common problem is the lip separating from the lure when you cast.  |
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AZAllen
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| 19 Jan 2011 02:19 PM |
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I've had a lot of luck on trout with dardevles on trout although I have a similar lure with great action with which I have never caught a fish. I've never caught a fish on a standard Rapala or similar lures (missed a nice trout once) but have had good luck on bass with shad raps. |
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traseley
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| 20 Jan 2011 05:37 PM |
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Best catfish bait hands down is chicken liver. Nothing else has ever worked for me. |
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fisherfanatic
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| 20 Jan 2011 06:01 PM |
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Posted By traseley on 20 Jan 2011 06:37 PM
Best catfish bait hands down is chicken liver. Nothing else has ever worked for me. Have you tried cheese stuffed hot dogs? They work great! |
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traseley
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| 22 Jan 2011 07:01 AM |
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Can't say I have. It seems like it would be difficult to keep it on the hook. |
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K-rap
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| 07 Mar 2011 05:14 AM |
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My least liked lures are spinnerbaits, just never had much success with them. Can't think of one specific lure that I think is the worst. I have a lot that have never caught anything, but I figured I just haven't used them enough.
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Captain Quantum
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| 08 Mar 2011 02:16 AM |
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Posted By K-rap on 07 Mar 2011 06:14 AM
My least liked lures are spinnerbaits, just never had much success with them. Can't think of one specific lure that I think is the worst. I have a lot that have never caught anything, but I figured I just haven't used them enough.
I too, have had little success with spinnerbaits. I have a vast assortment of them in a variety of colors and have used them in a myriad of situations but have yet to hook more than a few measly bass with them! And once, after many unsuccessful casts using a spinnerbait, I switched to a swimbait for ONE cast, BOOM! A big ol' smallmouth! |
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Captain Quantum
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| 08 Mar 2011 02:22 AM |
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This may be very controversial, but here goes. I know Rapala makes some incredible lures, but in my opinion, a lot of them don't work! They just don't produce! When you look at them in your hand you think, "Man! The fish will love this!" But out on the water, many of them just don't produce. I have often found myself switching to other lure brands and THEN hooking up! I love you Rapala. I do. Your lures are amazing. But not all of them. |
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rjstreets
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| 11 Mar 2011 07:46 AM |
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Rapala has certain lures they know are the best they sell. The original floater, shad rap and husky jerk have saved the company. The risto rap, minnow rap and any of the prop type topwaters are all bad. Ran across an old Snag Less Craw, never caught a thing except a tree. |
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