Live Target Bait Ball Series

[Crawbug]

Has anyone had a chance to try these baits on The Rock? Live Target Bait Ball series by Koppers Fishing and Tackle Corp. Made an impulse buy today...Seems like a really smart new crankbait concept. Can't wait to throw it into shad balls. Could have an advantage like the A-rig without all the fatigue. The threadfin size and paint is impressive. This one is shallow (3 - 4ft)...They had deep divers and a jerbait presentation as well. $15.99 at Dick's right now...Buy 1 get 1 half off.

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[Quillback]

I don't have one, but it looks like it should work.

[gitnby]

looks like it has some sturdy hooks and hardware?

[Crawbug]

Thanks Carpsucker! I'll post a review after the holiday. We'll be fishing out of Needle's Eye in Shell Knob Thursday through Sunday. Getting up early each day to beat the holiday crazies!

[Quillback]

Cool, hope you get into them, and looking forward to hearing how you do.

[merc1997 Bo]

it is a crankbait, and if you are fishing the right depth, the right depth, and in front of some fish, there will be times that you will catch some fish on it. i seriously doubt, that bass perceive that as a group of shad, but just whatever the main color is.

just mho.

bo

[5bites]

Wasn't the jerkbait version of these a hot item this winter?

[Crawbug]

Thanks Bo...That's definitely one of the concerns I have as well. I'm hoping casting it through bait balls with a stop-and-go retrieve will trigger a bite. I rarely buy plastic cranks anymore. I prefer balsa. This thing just looked so cool...It hooked me from the rack! Hopin it hooks a biggun too...

[abkeenan]

it is a crankbait, and if you are fishing the right depth, the right depth, and in front of some fish, there will be times that you will catch some fish on it. i seriously doubt, that bass perceive that as a group of shad, but just whatever the main color is.

just mho.

bo

This is what I believe as well. A crank is being run by their face I highly doubt they see that as a bait ball. I bought one of the jerk baits in the winter and threw it probably 4 casts and didn't like the feel or look of it and put my old McStick standby on. Probably should give it another shot but the more I use the McStick the more I like it and think I should just stop testing anything else and use it 100% of the time.

[Crawbug]

Somehow this thread started comparing apples to oranges. I love McSticks too ...Blue Bandit and Chrome Shad have both produced for me in winter. But for this time of year..I think this crankbait looks good for sight fishing the early morning shad chase. Honestly, almost anything white with a hook on it catches spots when your lucky enough to be there or follow the birds. I'm hoping this can more accurately match the size of actual TR shad the bass are feeding on...They are tiny. Casting a tiny bait sucks...Thought this might be fun to try as it seems heavy enough to cast a long way. I'll admit I'm a bit of a sucker when it comes to trying new baits...I guess for me it's part of the fun. Feels pretty solid..I'll give an honest review of the lure after I fish it.