Are Expensive Lures Worth The Money? 2024
Sea Salt reply :
Hey guys! Sometimes I go on bass fishing websites like TW or walk into a bass pro and I see all these lures that are priced at $15 dollars and over and I always think its kinda insane how these are priced, considering you always run the risk of losing it. So are these expensive lures running at $15-25 worth the money? Thanks in advance and best of luck -Glenn W.
ColdSVT reply :
Yes they are...and no they arent...
Depends on you if they are worth it
Matthew2000 reply :
Here we go.
Big C reply :
Generally yes. For example I bought a soft plast swimbait from Castaic for like $15, it isn't great I should have just spent the extra to get a Hudd. But on the flip side you can buy a $50 lure and it be trash. I would feel safe dropping a dime on any Japanese domestic lure, they are always focused on craftsmanship.
RanndomUndead reply :
If you make 100 grand a year and have money out the wahzoo to kill, sure.
If you make 10 grand a year...well...Hah...hah...hahahaha, "Thats what you call a marketing scam, you couldnt catch last years christmas tree with that thing"
Cgrinder reply :
Sometimes!
Jrob78 reply :
Only you can really answer that question. To me, yes they are.
Lacustrine reply :
http://www.bassresource.com/hank-parker-fishing/expensive-lures.html
Bank4Bass reply :
Lucky craft jerkbaits are worth every penny
Ratherbfishing reply :
When I was young, anything higher than a beetle spin or rooster tail was pricey. Now, I can (and do) pay more but if the price of a lure is going to prevent me from throwing it, than no, it isn't worth it. But if someone else wants to throw them, more power to them.
hatrix reply :
It all depends on the lure and what type it is. Generally there is a reason alme stuff costs so much money. It just matters how bad you want it or how into fishing you really are.
bigturtle reply :
Chances are, if you are asking that question, it means you are afraid to lose them. If thats the case, they are not worth it for you.
kickerfish1 reply :
If you have to ask yourself that question the short answer is probably not.
GoTakeANap reply :
to me its worth it.
Umair Faizuddin reply :
I always ask these couple of questions before I buy any lure in general:
1. What do I need the lure for?
2. What are the weather/water conditions?
3. What have others said about the lure?
4. When does it go on sale?
I don't have money to spend like water like some other lucky people may have but when I buy something, I make sure it is durable and i will be able to use it without it wearing out. So to answer your question, if it's a "must have" and other people you know say it works good, then you can buy it. Don't let them steal your money by making professionals tricking you into using "the perfect lure". A lot of the time, a $3-4 lure will catch you your personal best! Take it from me, the other day I used a Zoom Super Fluke which was under $5 at Walmart on sale and comes in an 8 pack I believe (I can't remember the exact amount), and comes in a variety of colors. I caught an 8 pound Large Mouth Bass! Yes some of the expensive ones work, but there is no harm being a baller on a budget! 
dday07 reply :
i have had a few higher priced lures in the past...i make decent money but can't buy lots of these lures...was too paranoid throwing them in tight spots...seen one guy who had a $150.00 trout lure and hooked into a nice bass that wrapped it and lost the lure..he just bought it...to me,that's just crazy
Sea Salt reply :
Ok, I guess Ill have to buy one to see if its actually worth it and if I like it. If I do then I will probably be able to justify the price...Thanks for all the responses guys 
Mothercanucker reply :
Most of the companies like Jackall, Megabass, Duo and Lucky Craft for example put in a lot more time, effort and money testing and refining the action and looks of their baits. Maybe it's my sense of entitlement talking but why would I want an inferior looking, moving or less researched and refined bait? I want and deserve every little advantage I can get to improve and maximize my hookups on the water.
Maxximus Redneckus reply :
Not to me i been catching fish all my life with the same stuff no need to change,never ever have i been fishing and thought to myself "i shoulda bought that 20$ lure" my mindset is having fun and catching fish.if im wondering about expensive lures then i must be missing the whole point about life in general not just fishing
Bluebasser86 reply :
If you're concerned about a $15 bait being too expensive don't even bother looking at swimbaits 
To me there are certain high priced baits that are worth it, jerkbaits are a prime example. They're a very visual bait that is typically fished in clear to stained water that the fish is really going to get a good look at. Baits with good finish and details are going to help get extra bites. I'm less sold on the expensive cranks and wire baits, although you do typically get much better components, because they fish don't get as good of look at them and the action of them is less lifelike anyways.
.ghoti. reply :
There are three main aspects to this discussion. If the high price is due to quality hardware and construction, then the bait may very well be worth the cost of admission. A bait that tracks well, hits the depth it should, doesn't break the first time you bang it off a rock, has hooks that don't need to be replaced and sports a durable finish is a worthy investment.
If quality control is what's driving the price higher, well that can be a good thing as well. I don't mind at all paying extra for a bait I know will perform, right out of the box. In reality the cost of manufacturing the rejects, and the QC process itself is factored into the cost of the good baits that make it out the door. I have no problem with that.
On a different note, if what you're paying for is an expensive, multi- step, detailed, lifelike finish, I'm not interested. Fish do not have the neurological capability to process to amount of data required to "see" that level of detail. I'm not saying those baits won't catch fish. I'm saying the bait needs to be more than a pretty face to stay in my box.
Mothercanucker reply :
On 4/19/2015 at 1:31 PM, Maxximus Redneckus said:Not to me i been catching fish all my life with the same stuff no need to change,never ever have i been fishing and thought to myself "i shoulda bought that 20$ lure" my mindset is having fun and catching fish.if im wondering about expensive lures then i must be missing the whole point about life in general not just fishing
Different perspectives I guess. There has been a few times where I start stressing cause I'm about to get skunked (you obviously don't put pressure on yourself like I do or ever fish tournaments) and have saved the trip by catching monsters on "expensive baits". Once you save your day by hooking your PB at the end of the day on one you'd change your mind. lol Then again I fish high pressured, gin clear, fast moving water for smallmouth bass and it requires a lot more finesse and unique presentations than flipping for largies in stained water in local ponds...
scaleface reply :
Not for me. I still cringe everytime I bounce a Bagley's off a bridge piling .
Dredd reply :
The question is whats it worth to you.
Over at the saltwater fishing forums, plugs go upwards of $40-$100 a piece. They generally fall into 2 categories: 1) guys who want lures not being made anymore because of sentimental value (e.g. childhood lure), or 2) retired guys cashing out their 401k's and have some money to play with. Not tens of thousands but several hundred so they bid up those handmade plugs. These lures are priced not according to what it costs the manufacturer, but how fat one's 401k is.
Some lures are indeed worth the high prices when you consider what it costs to manufacture them. But then that's bc demand isn't as great and the manufactures can't achieve economies of scale.
RanndomUndead reply :
On 4/19/2015 at 10:28 AM, Sea Salt said:Ok, I guess Ill have to buy one to see if its actually worth it and if I like it. If I do then I will probably be able to justify the price...Thanks for all the responses guys
Remember that it doesnt always come down to the lure....sometimes its the line, sometimes its a stick......Other times, you realize you never finished tying the palomar as you watch 20 dollars fly 100 ft in 40 ft of water
EvanT123 reply :
I'd say they are worth it when they catch fish and aren't when they don't. 
Heron reply :
Nope. Not worth it.
The size range of the average fish that I pull out of this water most often, on any given day, under any conditions, is 14"-16." The average PB I can expect to catch here is 5-6lbs. The single greatest fish I can hope to ever catch here, after hell freezes over, and after pigs fly...is probably about 8lbs.
None of these fish, are worth a $20 bait. But that's just me.
retiredbosn reply :
We all started fishing for the fun of it, the challenge of fishing, to spend time with a mentor, etc. I sometimes wonder if I wasn't more at ease, enjoyed the sport more, when I was touting a $30 combo and using 4 inch curly tails for everything! I now buy my line in bulk, spend too much money and typically fish alone. Still having fun, still catching fish, but a skunk haunts me. When I get to the point that it's no longer fun I will sell out and find another hobby. Buying quality lures, reels, rods, boats whatever, adds to the pleasure for some others are still evolving and finding their angling niche. My first baitcaster cost about 40 bucks, I got rid of it when it cost me what would have been my pb at the time. The reel flexed, gears disengaged slack line and fish was gone! Now I wouldn't dream of throwing my money away like that. So the cost of equipment has increased as my skill set and desire to catch bigger fish have increased.
Maxximus Redneckus reply :
Exactly my pb was 10-4 the yr after that it was 9-4 both caught in farm ponds,with so many sticks and logs, stumps no way i woulda thrown any hardbait in this its all about plastics .in this kind of perspective a 300$ bait is worthless but a 75cent plastic worm or lizard brings home the bacon,i fish water that cant be fished with hardbaits 98% of the time and if i fished tourneys thats pretty much all i could make money on,big bodys of water aint my virtue bbut then again i can fish the potomac without any probs finding or catchingOn 4/19/2015 at 8:57 PM, Mothercanucker said:Different perspectives I guess. There has been a few times where I start stressing cause I'm about to get skunked (you obviously don't put pressure on yourself like I do or ever fish tournaments) and have saved the trip by catching monsters on "expensive baits". Once you save your day by hooking your PB at the end of the day on one you'd change your mind. lol Then again I fish high pressured, gin clear, fast moving water for smallmouth bass and it requires a lot more finesse and unique presentations than flipping for largies in stained water in local ponds...
Trucking 98 reply :
Spending a little more,always helps me.if your not losing lures,your not fishing
primetime reply :
If you think they are then they are, if you think they are not then they are not....If you are not sure why a lure is so expensive, then I would say don't buy it, if you are just a casual topwater fisherman, then I would say the Zara Spook or Skitter walk will work as well as the Sammy, but if you love to fish topwater, sometimes a certain color or profile gives you more confidence and then it is worth it....If I was fishing super clear water all the time I would probably be more picky when it comes to lures, but since I am not, I tend to fish the same lures most guys throw....the One's that are in Bass Pro and Dicks etc.
stkbassn reply :
The answers you seek are only known by the bait monkey. Seek him out and he will help to guide you down the path to enlightenment.
robster80 reply :
to me its worth it. i like nice things. but hav plenty of thr cheap stuff too
Lacustrine reply :
We got my brother a Yo Zuri jerk bait (and tons of other lures) that is usually $13 which is expensive in my book, but it was on sale plus a tax 10% sale was going so I got it cheaper. It caught a several fish today. That being said worms caught the same amount.
RoLo reply :
Are Expensive Lures Worth the Money?
NO!
Unless I want it, then YES!
Roger
primetime reply :
If you believe that they work better than they will, if you are not on fish, you can throw all the expensive lures you want and you will get shut out....Line, Casting Accuracy, cadence, sound, color, depth, and finding active fish or understanding when to throw what lure are more important in my opinion.
$20 for a popper is insane to me, poppers can only do so much, most are pretty much the same, the American lures are also catching up in quality but I personally spend more money on vintage lures than I do new models.
If you fish in lakes with Gar, no, they are not worth it in my opinion unless you can afford it....The Sammy is a nice lure, lots of nice colors and sizes, but I have a box full of walkers I would all say are just as good and same with all types of lures.....Spending crazy money on a swim bait and to me it is over $15 is not needed personally as I do fine with a Spro or Sebile, and my Reaction Strikes work well also, they make a few of the higher dollar ones people use anyhow.
wuchr20 reply :
Depends on what you buy. For the most part yes. There may be a copy that looks exactly like it but cost half as much as the original but there might be some slight difference that determines whether the fish decides to bite.
JoePhish reply :
The bait I've caught the most fish on so far this year is a $3 jerk bait I got on closeout a few years ago on TW. I don't even know the name of it.
Meanwhile, my Livingstons are doing squat. Lost one a few weeks ago and felt butthurt.
Lost a Rapala DT6 this week. Didn't feel that bad.
dam0007 reply :
On 4/19/2015 at 7:48 AM, Sea Salt said:Hey guys! Sometimes I go on bass fishing websites like TW or walk into a bass pro and I see all these lures that are priced at $15 dollars and over and I always think its kinda insane how these are priced, considering you always run the risk of losing it. So are these expensive lures running at $15-25 worth the money? Thanks in advance and best of luck -Glenn W.
I felt the same early on. Some lures like the Lucky Craft Sammy just perform great right out the box. So it's give and take. Then again I'll use RC STX over Ito 110s.
primetime reply :
Ask yourself this question....I just had this debate with a few guys while I was at the local fishing shop...How many Pro Tournaments have been one on the High Priced lures? Besides the Megabass Ito Jerkbaits and Suspending Jerkbaits, I am not aware of many tournaments won on anything besides crankbaits priced in normal ranges, Spinnerbaits, Pradco lures which I would guess have won the most money on tour with Bagley's, Rapala being the other's...
Take a lure like the Yellow Magic Popper....Made in China, Painted in Japan, and sold out of Lake Fork and marked up a few 1000% percent. (Source-Tackle Retailer, In-Fisherman, Field and Stream......
Many of the lures I see people talking about as being the best are actually Reaction Strike lures which means that they do not have any special triggers built in and are essentially OEM lures, and I fish the Reaction Strike lures like the Lipless Lv Cranks, wakes and other lures since In know they are also in the line of more expensive lures...Some of the $60 Swiimbaits that guys use are often on Overstock for half price and link up directly to the Reaction Strike Website yet why pay $60 for a swimbait when the identical version is half price....My point is basically this...I work hard for my money and I enjoy buying lures and I will admit to buying many over priced lures simply because I loved the way it looked, but most of the time they sit in my box and I end up realizing that they are nothing special, although Confidence is what matters, and if you can afford expensive lures and they work for you, and you are convinced that another brand would not work, then heck yea, stay with the $30 Pencil walker. If you think the Buckeye Wake up is better than the Red Fin (and it may be,it does have some original features designed in, than you should spend the extra money because on every cast you will be questioning the Red Fin and wish you have the Wake Up...That is the best example I can give, I fish with a partner who will not throw the Red Fin, only the Wake up and for him he would lose all confidence even if I am catching more fish...And I keep telling him, slow down, it is not the lure, wake baits are all about speed, but I am sure somebody else could beat us both with a Matzuo wake bait if they figure out a better speed....
I would think that Jigs and Flipping baits and buzzbaits and Spinnerbaits, cranks and lipless cranks, softbaits are where the money is one for the most part...I would be better served buying a book on bass fishing for $20 than a Rico $1.77 per 100 popper direct from China, and yes, the moq is only a 100 and they are rico's, and that means I could probably get them for $150 shipped EMS 5 day.
einscodek reply :
On 4/19/2015 at 7:48 AM, Sea Salt said:Hey guys! Sometimes I go on bass fishing websites like TW or walk into a bass pro and I see all these lures that are priced at $15 dollars and over and I always think its kinda insane how these are priced, considering you always run the risk of losing it. So are these expensive lures running at $15-25 worth the money? Thanks in advance and best of luck -Glenn W.
A few are .. most are not for the average fisherman.
If you have a diversified tacklebox full of baits there is something in there which depending on condition & situation will be the best bait for catching the fish and the kind of fish you are after. Its yer job to figure out which..how to work it..where to work it. There are no magic lures. Its nearly all fisherman skill in my book.
the reel ess reply :
I try to draw the line at $10. The most expensive lures I have is a Spro Frog and a Rapala floating minnow. But then I'm a $40 rod guy too. I have one Falcon rod that I bought 2nd hand for $50 and almost never use and a bunch of Lightning Rods that I love.
Maxximus Redneckus reply :
Its the Indian not the arrow,my 30 cent plastic can catch fish as well as a 100$ lure AND do it with more consistency then a more exspensive lure ,WHY cause ill throw it a lot more places then a exspensive lure.
SirSnookalot reply :
I can see some of these swimbaits costing quite a bit more to manufacture, but not so much when it comes a fairly standard jerkbait. I've had plenty of inexpensive lures that move great and caught lots of fish, granted the hooks and split rings aren't the best quality. My "better" lures get hook and split ring placement too. Some of my banged up, chipped and cracked lures are just as productive as NIB. From the manufacturing standpoint parts bought in volume from inexpensive to expensive lures isn't that great. I hope no one thinks a $15 lure costs 5 times as much to make as a $3.00 lure, but the fishing public seems to think the more spent the better the catch.
I don't catch too many 10# bass, but I catch a ton of fish way larger than that. Most of them are caught on a $5.00 spoon, $3.00 bucktail or jerkshad (fluke) on a jig head. I happen to be one of those retired guys that can spend pretty much what I ever I want my equipment. Would I spend $20 or more to catch sub 10# fish, do I appear to be out of mind?
Heron reply :
On 4/26/2015 at 4:13 PM, SirSnookalot said:...Would I spend $20 or more to catch sub 10# fish, do I appear to be out of mind?
Agreed,
The size of the fish, for me, is an important factor in my tackle-buying, and represents the return on my investment.
but that's just me.
SirSnookalot reply :
Gotta say this is only a "legend" as I've never seen it done. Have been told many years ago billfish were caught trolling a white rag and a hook.
Heron reply :
On 4/26/2015 at 10:18 PM, SirSnookalot said:Gotta say this is only a "legend" as I've never seen it done. Have been told many years ago billfish were caught trolling a white rag and a hook.
I can believe it. That's certainly not a far stretch of the imagination.
Jaderose reply :
Does a $100k workshop filled with the most advanced woodworking tools automatically turn you into a master craftsman? No.....it means you're a fool with too much money. It makes a master craftsman more efficient. IMHO, it's the same way with fishing tackle. I'm an avid hobby fisherman. I, like anyone else, drool over $800 reels and $400 swimbaits but I don't buy them. Can I afford them? Sure, if I really wanted them but I don't. I'm not in a good part of the country for them and they would be like bringing a howitzer to a boxing match. Wrong tool. Not to mention I fish in some pretty gnarly places and I lose a lot of tackle. I put my money in tackle and equipment that is APPROPRIATE to the type of fishing I do. I have some stuff that only gets used when I go up into Minnesota and fish for Northerns. It doesn't get used in Missouri because it's expensive (to me) and isn't appropriate here. Right tools for the job at hand and for the skill of the technician. I'm an "ok to decent" bass fisherman. I have decent equipment. My terminal tackle, line, plastics, jigs etc are generally very good. THAT is where I get the most for my money. Just my .02
p.s. I used to work for Caterpillar calibrating electronic equipment. We would get O-scopes in for calibration that I knew were $50 -60k. I'd call the owner to ask a question and the answer I would inevitably get was "we just use it to look for a trace". In other words, they needed a lightbulb with 2 leads on it. They GIVE those away at some electrical supply stores or you could make one in about 30 seconds. Right tool for the job at hand
jbsoonerfan reply :
Porche / Ford Fiesta
Big Green Egg / Komodo
Yeti / Igloo
Bass Mafia Bait coffin / Plano
Costa's / Strike King
All of these products essentially do the same thing and I could do this all day, but I think you get the point. The only person who can determine the "worth" of something is the consumer who will be using said product.
Big C reply :
On 4/23/2015 at 12:48 PM, RoLo said:Are Expensive Lures Worth the Money?
NO!
Unless I want it, then YES!
Roger
ROLO said YOLO
ColdSVT reply :
On 4/26/2015 at 10:18 PM, SirSnookalot said:Gotta say this is only a "legend" as I've never seen it done. Have been told many years ago billfish were caught trolling a white rag and a hook.
I used to take pink straws and run 20# ande mono down em and tie is to a treble...caught cuda, spanish macks, king macks and a few dolphin that way...i only did it to prove a point lol
ColdSVT reply :
On 5/23/2015 at 11:14 PM, jbsoonerfan said:Porche / Ford Fiesta
Big Green Egg / Komodo
Yeti / Igloo
Bass Mafia Bait coffin / Plano
Costa's / Strike King
All of these products essentially do the same thing and I could do this all day, but I think you get the point. The only person who can determine the "worth" of something is the consumer who will be using said product.
Agreed...but you cant put porche in the dame phrase as ford fiesta...you cannot do it. Sure they get you where you are going but the porche does it waaaay more fun and it is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay faster in its element which is the track.
Both are however unreliable unlike my curado e lol
3li reply :
Well, I bought a Howeller DMC for $17 and so far, I haven't caught a single fish with it. But Senkos are pretty expensive, yet they get the job done. Just read reviews of you are going to sdecide to buy an expensive lure.
SirSnookalot reply :
On 5/24/2015 at 5:44 AM, ColdSVT said:I used to take pink straws and run 20# ande mono down em and tie is to a treble...caught cuda, spanish macks, king macks and a few dolphin that way...i only did it to prove a point lol
The cuda and mackerel do hit swivels instead of the lure, not at all uncommon. Attaching a hook to a swivel will produce one of those fish, certainly not as well as a bona fide lure. I mis ordered a bag of swivels, I got silver instead black, all I could do was throw them in the garbage, silver swivel is too much risk of a cut off.
Back to the question, are expensive lures worth the money? For me the answer is simple, if they catch fish they're worth the money, if no better then they aren't worth it. Why do I buy a more expensive lure, just for variation. I actually catch way more fish on a $2.50 bucktail and $5.00 spoon, actually one of my favorites is a Luhr Jensen 1 oz cast champ, $2.99
robster80 reply :
today i took out a lucky craft gunfish and the academy h20 version the pistol minnow. the more expensive gunfish was easier to walk and gave that bloop sound whereas the pistol minnow at least to me was a little harder to walk and didnt cause quite the same disturbance as the more expensive lure. just my 2 cents. im sure the h20 will catch fish well but when i pick up another bait like this itll be the LC
ColdSVT reply :
On 5/24/2015 at 2:24 PM, SirSnookalot said:The cuda and mackerel do hit swivels instead of the lure, not at all uncommon. Attaching a hook to a swivel will produce one of those fish, certainly not as well as a bona fide lure. I mis ordered a bag of swivels, I got silver instead black, all I could do was throw them in the garbage, silver swivel is too much risk of a cut off.
Back to the question, are expensive lures worth the money? For me the answer is simple, if they catch fish they're worth the money, if no better then they aren't worth it. Why do I buy a more expensive lure, just for variation. I actually catch way more fish on a $2.50 bucktail and $5.00 spoon, actually one of my favorites is a Luhr Jensen 1 oz cast champ, $2.99
Oh i agree! Lol
I was a huge mirrolure fan in the saltwater flats days...i still have a pile of mirrodines, shedogs and the like
Great lures
Now that i am back in the north i have tons of stuff that costs way too much but i like em and thats whats counts
fisherrw reply :
You really need to do research. I've found expensive top waters are worth it because you don't loss top waters. I've been buying some lc jerk baits and those are probably worth it.
SirSnookalot reply :
On 5/25/2015 at 9:33 AM, ColdSVT said:Oh i agree! Lol
I was a huge mirrolure fan in the saltwater flats days...i still have a pile of mirrodines, shedogs and the like
Great lures
Now that i am back in the north i have tons of stuff that costs way too much but i like em and thats whats counts
Both the Mirrorlure poppa dog and catch 2000 do nothing but catch fish any place I use them. I buy them at Walmart, the price is somewhere about 7-8 bucks, not expensive in comparison to to others. I have never had a top water lure that's as durable and well made. I don't often use the dog for bass simply because it's nearly an ounce and I like lighter tackle. The poppa dog is my go to saltwater topwater, if it can withstand (which it does) bluefish, jacks, ladyfish and so many other species, it's doubtful a bass is going to do any damage to it.
Taking it a step further I can buy a fairly inexpensive saltwater bomber jerkbait and use it equally as well for bass. Jumping up in size just a tad a Bomber windcheaters come 3/4 oz and one about 2 oz and 6" long, saltwater grade and built like a tank, a bass will jump all over it and they're about 8 bucks.
I'll use a more expensive lure like a Shimano waxwing 15-20 bucks, it's just to have fun with some thing else. They do not catch any more fish nor do that last any longer. When a person fishes and catches 7 days a week, I would think they would have a pretty good handle on where to put their money.
hatrix reply :
On 5/24/2015 at 5:46 AM, ColdSVT said:Agreed...but you cant put porche in the dame phrase as ford fiesta...you cannot do it. Sure they get you where you are going but the porche does it waaaay more fun and it is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay faster in its element which is the track.
Both are however unreliable unlike my curado e lol
You know there are other models of a fiesta? Really I am referring to EU rally versions and they are not cheap. A ford fiesta also set the indoor speed record but that fiesta is a rally version and over 100k easy. I would take the fiesta over almost any porche.
Sam reply :
When reviewing baits to purchase they all look the same from the outside with differences that may or may not attract you into purchasing them.
The research and development of any one specific bait adds to the cost plus the bait's action is very important so you have to take that into consideration.
I have caught my eight pound ladies on a Bandit 200 crank bait.
I have also thrown a very expensive crankbait time after time and never gotten a hit.
In reality, the bass don't care about the cost of the bait.
If they see it they will eat it if they are hungry or just in a bad mood.
Usually higher costing baits will have a strong promotional ad campaign associated with it.
When was the last time you saw an ad for Bandit lures?
kadas reply :
This!!---great postOn 4/19/2015 at 7:10 PM, .ghoti. said:There are three main aspects to this discussion. If the high price is due to quality hardware and construction, then the bait may very well be worth the cost of admission. A bait that tracks well, hits the depth it should, doesn't break the first time you bang it off a rock, has hooks that don't need to be replaced and sports a durable finish is a worthy investment.
If quality control is what's driving the price higher, well that can be a good thing as well. I don't mind at all paying extra for a bait I know will perform, right out of the box. In reality the cost of manufacturing the rejects, and the QC process itself is factored into the cost of the good baits that make it out the door. I have no problem with that.
On a different note, if what you're paying for is an expensive, multi- step, detailed, lifelike finish, I'm not interested. Fish do not have the neurological capability to process to amount of data required to "see" that level of detail. I'm not saying those baits won't catch fish. I'm saying the bait needs to be more than a pretty face to stay in my box.
Raul reply :
Loosing them ? no self respecting crank bait fisherman will ever go out without his trusty lure retriever.
I haven´t lost a single crank bait underwater in more than 20 years, I have lost a couple hung up on trees because the bait was out of my reach but that´s occasional.
So yeah, I do purchase them 15+ bucks cranks, some are worth every penny, however I do have to mention that most of my cranks are Rapala.
HoosierHawgs reply :
The quality of Yeti's is far better than Igloo, as are the quality of Costa over Strike King... You should probably rethink your statement.On 5/23/2015 at 11:14 PM, jbsoonerfan said:Porche / Ford Fiesta
Big Green Egg / Komodo
Yeti / Igloo
Bass Mafia Bait coffin / Plano
Costa's / Strike King
All of these products essentially do the same thing and I could do this all day, but I think you get the point. The only person who can determine the "worth" of something is the consumer who will be using said product.
jbsoonerfan reply :
On 5/26/2015 at 2:35 AM, jakob1010 said:The quality of Yeti's is far better than Igloo, as are the quality of Costa over Strike King... You should probably rethink your statement.
You got the point. The quality of a Megabass is far better than a Smithwick. Both are lures that will catch fish though. Same as with the coolers, both will keep thongs cold one is just higher quality. So my post made perfect sense.
HoosierHawgs reply :
Well if you're paying for higher quality its worth every penny, every time. I can by 10 igloos and if they all break, I should've just bought the Yeti.On 5/26/2015 at 2:39 AM, jbsoonerfan said:You got the point. The quality of a Megabass is far better than a Smithwick. Both are lures that will catch fish though. Same as with the coolers, both will keep thongs cold one is just higher quality. So my post made perfect sense.
jbsoonerfan reply :
On 5/26/2015 at 2:41 AM, jakob1010 said:Well if you're paying for higher quality its worth every penny, every time. I can by 10 igloos and if they all break, I should've just bought the Yeti.
Why are you quoting me and then saying the exact same thing that I'm saying? Its like you don't understand what I'm saying.
CeeJay reply :
To OP: No.
In my opinion of course, but what do I know?....I've never purchased a $25 lure. 
I don't think I've lost many fish do to uneven paint jobs or pits in the finish of a lure.
ColdSVT reply :
On 5/25/2015 at 9:29 PM, hatrix said:You know there are other models of a fiesta? Really I am referring to EU rally versions and they are not cheap. A ford fiesta also set the indoor speed record but that fiesta is a rally version and over 100k easy. I would take the fiesta over almost any porche.
Yes i do know that lol
EvanT123 reply :
On 5/26/2015 at 2:39 AM, jbsoonerfan said:You got the point. The quality of a Megabass is far better than a Smithwick. Both are lures that will catch fish though. Same as with the coolers, both will keep thongs cold one is just higher quality. So my post made perfect sense.
I just find it funny your auto correct goes to thongs...
jbsoonerfan reply :
On 5/26/2015 at 3:54 AM, EvanT123 said:I just find it funny your auto correct goes to thongs...
Probably just my fat thumbs lol
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