Berkley Havoc Baits 2024
papajoe222 reply :
Received a pkg. of Pit Boss baits today as part of my club renewal pkg. and was wondering what you guys think of the Havoc baits in general. I've used their Power baits and wasn't impressed enough to switch over to them. I like the fact that these baits appear to be tougher than other beaver style baits I've tried and they are molded with a grove on the top side for more hook exposure while still remaining weedless. When it comes to soft plastics I've learned not to go by appearances when making a purchase decision.
Experienced reviews would be appreciated.
deep reply :
I liked them (Pit Boss) for punching applications. I haven't tried Havoc baits (also fished the Devil's Spear while punching) for any other sort of fishing. I have my favorite baits for T-rigging and jig trailers, and they're made by SK Rage/ Reaction Innovations/ GYCB.
Frog Turds reply :
i love the pit boss & devil spear...i use the pit boss as a jig trailer alot & punchin and the devil spear i use exclusively for punchin...
JellyMan reply :
Havoc baits are great! The Pit Boss is one of my 3 go to plastics! Insane action.
eyedabassman reply :
OK,how come I can't find the Devils spear in any of my stores! I was thinking they stopped making it.I wanted to get some for my swim jigs!
ww2farmer reply :
I liked the ones I tried first (grass pig, devil spear, slop craw) enough to add a few more to try this year. I added the pit boss, craw fatty, rocket craw, bottom hopper, and sick fish. The ones I tried all produced well, and at $2.99 a pack I am not out a lot if I don't like any of the new to me ones I am trying this year.
mnbassman23 reply :
Havoc line up is my favorite. I have had a lot of success on them and the prices are great.
Pit boss and the craw fatty are my favorite pitching baits out there. I've caught some real pigs on the craw fatty. Also did decent with the rocket craw last year as well.
Subwoofer and grass pig are great as a swim jig trailer. Subwoofer is my number 1 producer on a swim jig.
Devil spear is great for punching.
Juice worm produced for me last spring. I never got around to buying more and kinda forgot about them until your post.
The only one I didn't like was the slop craw, for some reason I just didn't get much for bites on it. I also did so-so with the Wide Load but probably won't buy anymore.
lmbfisherman reply :
It's my favorite for flipping/pitching. They are great, it worked so well that I decided to try out the bottom hoppers for this season. If they continue to produce I think I have my favorite line.
rockchalk06 reply :
Same here. The subwoofer matches 3 of my favorite Flip n Swim's from NSCB to a T!On 4/7/2013 at 10:13 AM, mnbassman23 said:Subwoofer and grass pig are great as a swim jig trailer. Subwoofer is my number 1 producer on a swim jig.
Bluebasser86 reply :
The Pit Boss, Craw Fatty, Sick Fish, Deuce, Rocket Craw, Grass Pig, Juice Worm, all great baits. Haven't caught anything on a Devil's Spear, even on my "practice lakes".
paul. reply :
one of the best lines of plastics out there right now imo. I've loved everything havoc that I've thrown. while other soft plastic companies are claiming "innovation" ripping off pre-existing designs and charging an arm and a leg for it, Berkley havoc is producing some creative, rock solid baits that catch bass for under 3 bucks per pack. that's the kind of innovation I like.
bassh8er reply :
Caught 8 bass on the 4" Sick Fish today Nd it is still going strong
Diggy reply :
On 4/7/2013 at 12:47 PM, bassh8er said:Caught 8 bass on the 4" Sick Fish today Nd it is still going strong
Im on ten and it hasnt even shown any sign of slowing down yet. If I buy a bottle of mendit they may last forever
gnobsaz reply :
I just bought a couple packages of sick fish... they look great but I don't quite know how to rig them. I got both sizes- nose hook the small one and swimbait hook the bigger one?
iceintheveins reply :
They are fantastic lures. The pit boss is one of my very favorite creature baits and catches me tons of fish.
slonezp reply :
Another vote for Pit Boss
Diggy reply :
On 4/8/2013 at 2:36 AM, gnobsaz said:I just bought a couple packages of sick fish... they look great but I don't quite know how to rig them. I got both sizes- nose hook the small one and swimbait hook the bigger one?
there are some rigging vids on youtube "sick fish". I use a 4/0 swimbait hook in the 4 inch, someone else said 5/0 works better for them
bassh8er reply :
On 4/8/2013 at 10:15 AM, Diggy said:there are some rigging vids on youtube "sick fish". I use a 4/0 swimbait hook in the 4 inch, someone else said 5/0 works better for them
I'm with Diggy and love the 4". I initially bought the smaller version but think the 4" will be my favorite. This bait is DURABE. Not only after catching fish, but after missing a strike or hitting a stick, the bait doesn't have to be adjusted.
Jake P reply :
Havoc baits are awesome! I am a rage craw kinda guy, BUT I do also like the rocket craw. The pit boss is my absolute favorite beaver style bait. I believe it has more action than just about any beaver type bait on the market. A close second fav of mine is the SK Rodent.
Subwoofer is an awesome swim jig trailer and I have also had successs with them fishing it like a Zoom Fluke in some ponds. For the budget angler, they definitely have their place. You cant beat 2.99$!!
Diggy reply :
On 4/8/2013 at 11:06 AM, bassh8er said:I'm with Diggy and love the 4". I initially bought the smaller version but think the 4" will be my favorite. This bait is DURABLE. Not only after catching fish, but after missing a strike or hitting a stick, the bait doesn't have to be adjusted.
x10.. I attempted to skip mine today under a boardwalk, hit some dock pilings at 100mph quite a few times and the bait is still together like nothing happened.
Felix77 reply :
My favorite is the Subwoofer. Swim it on top for a top water bait. Add weight and swim it for suspended fish. Add to a scrounger or swim jig. Fun lure to fish with.
SissySticks reply :
On 4/7/2013 at 12:15 PM, dr. reelgood said:while other soft plastic companies are claiming "innovation" ripping off pre-existing designs and charging an arm and a leg for it, Berkley havoc is producing some creative, rock solid baits that catch bass for under 3 bucks per pack. that's the kind of innovation I like.
Just in the interest of fairness, and seriously not wanting to start an argument here at all, but some of the new Berkley Havoc baits are neither creative, nor in the view of some, ethical. The Beat Shad is a pretty obvious copy of a Keitech Swing Impact, and the Sick Fish is a pretty obvious copy of a Little Creeper All American Trash Fish. My understanding is that the owner of LIttle Creeper was compensated for his design, but I don't know about Keitech. This debate has been well documented elsewhere and I don't intend to cause a flame fest here because, bottom line, buy what you like and can afford and have fun fishing, but I just thought I should point out that while the Berkley baits are good baits that definitely catch fish, they aren't ALL original designs.
FloridaBassDude reply :
Havoc baits are the dominant brand on baits I have in my tackle bag! The Pit Boss is killer, recently tried the Wide Load with lots of success. The Juice Worm and Grass Pig are also good baits.
paul. reply :
On 4/8/2013 at 9:39 PM, SissySticks said:Just in the interest of fairness, and seriously not wanting to start an argument here at all, but some of the new Berkley Havoc baits are neither creative, nor in the view of some, ethical. The Beat Shad is a pretty obvious copy of a Keitech Swing Impact, and the Sick Fish is a pretty obvious copy of a Little Creeper All American Trash Fish. My understanding is that the owner of LIttle Creeper was compensated for his design, but I don't know about Keitech. This debate has been well documented elsewhere and I don't intend to cause a flame fest here because, bottom line, buy what you like and can afford and have fun fishing, but I just thought I should point out that while the Berkley baits are good baits that definitely catch fish, they aren't ALL original designs.
all good man. and you are right. I don't think any soft plastic company can claim all original designs. and I am certainly not brand loyal. the thing I like most about the havoc line is that they have really pushed the envelope on price point for quality, fish catching soft plastics. to me that's the biggest thing they've got going for them. you can literally buy two packs of havoc for only a buck more than what one pack of other brands cost. if you can catch just as many fish and save a couple of bucks in the process, that's win-win in my book.
of course when saving money REALLY matters, creme plastics are good and only cost $1.99 per pack.
Primus reply :
I like fishing the Pit Boss, productive bait. I do find it ironic that Berkely which has done more to promote scented plastics as a difference maker in catching fish is having a lot of success with the Havoc line which to the best of my knowledge are unscented & unsalted. It seems obvious to me that action & profile seem to be more important to the fish than a special scent formula. That said I do apply a little smelly jelly on the bait just in case and to mask my human scent.
mjseverson24 reply :
Havoc is my favorite lineup of baits. I use the smash tube, craw fatty, slop craw and pit boss. all of these have produced for my very well, the rest of the line up is good too but these are standouts to me. especially for 2.99. I also like that they do not have a sent I usually use yum F2 in crawfish anyway.
Mitch
roadwarrior reply :
On 4/9/2013 at 11:07 AM, dr. reelgood said:all good man. and you are right. I don't think any soft plastic company can claim all original designs. and I am certainly not brand loyal. the thing I like most about the havoc line is that they have really pushed the envelope on price point for quality, fish catching soft plastics. to me that's the biggest thing they've got going for them. you can literally buy two packs of havoc for only a buck more than what one pack of other brands cost. if you can catch just as many fish and save a couple of bucks in the process, that's win-win in my book.
of course when saving money REALLY matters, creme plastics are good and only cost $1.99 per pack.
Well, I have a better deal for you...
Someone gave me a box full of Havoc baits which I will never fish.
Send me a PM with your address and I will send them to you at no
charge.
deaknh03 reply :
On 4/10/2013 at 3:44 AM, roadwarrior said:Well, I have a better deal for you...
Someone gave me a box full of Havoc baits which I will never fish.
Send me a PM with your address and I will send them to you at no
charge.
Every once in a while you do something that makes me smile and renews some faith in humanity, thanks.
paul. reply :
On 4/10/2013 at 3:44 AM, roadwarrior said:Well, I have a better deal for you...
Someone gave me a box full of Havoc baits which I will never fish.
Send me a PM with your address and I will send them to you at no
charge.
or you could send 'em to Reel American Heroes Foundation. Just a thought.
CPBassFishing reply :
I can think of a lot of companies with all original designs. Ex. Powerteam Lures, Evolve Fishing, Xcite Baits....just a few off the top of my head.On 4/9/2013 at 11:07 AM, dr. reelgood said:all good man. and you are right. I don't think any soft plastic company can claim all original designs. and I am certainly not brand loyal. the thing I like most about the havoc line is that they have really pushed the envelope on price point for quality, fish catching soft plastics. to me that's the biggest thing they've got going for them. you can literally buy two packs of havoc for only a buck more than what one pack of other brands cost. if you can catch just as many fish and save a couple of bucks in the process, that's win-win in my book.
of course when saving money REALLY matters, creme plastics are good and only cost $1.99 per pack.
Opinion on havoc.
You get what you pay for, and havoc baits sacrifice quality for price. I don't think there is a single pit boss I haven't had to boil to get the tails to run properly. I also think that they are more durable than most soft plastics and I use them when fish are really biting a beaver to save cash.
deaknh03 reply :
On 4/10/2013 at 4:28 AM, dr. reelgood said:or you could send 'em to Reel American Heroes Foundation. Just a thought.
Usually a " thank you" would precede anything else you would say.
Jake P reply :
Well, if he won't take them,I gladly will!
paul. reply :
On 4/10/2013 at 5:31 AM, deaknh03 said:Usually a " thank you" would precede anything else you would say.
thank you for your deep and meaningful contribution to this thread.
thank you for providing this wonderful etiquette lesson free of charge. i'll use the money I saved to buy some more havoc baits.
deaknh03 reply :
On 4/10/2013 at 7:47 AM, dr. reelgood said:thank you for your deep and meaningful contribution to this thread.
thank you for providing this wonderful etiquette lesson free of charge. i'll use the money I saved to buy some more havoc baits.
Roadwarrior should send you a box of turds.
BradGuenette reply :
On 4/10/2013 at 4:57 AM, CPBassFishing said:I can think of a lot of companies with all original designs. Ex. Powerteam Lures, Evolve Fishing, Xcite Baits....just a few off the top of my head.
Opinion on havoc.
You get what you pay for, and havoc baits sacrifice quality for price. I don't think there is a single pit boss I haven't had to boil to get the tails to run properly. I also think that they are more durable than most soft plastics and I use them when fish are really biting a beaver to save cash.
Power team lures has 2 baits that are in no way their own design.
Take a look at the hammershad/swinging hammer
sure looks to me like Xzones slammer/swammer
CPBassFishing reply :
The hammer shad was designed by JP Derose, and the swinging hammer is a redesigned larger version with a boot tail. The swinging hammer is completely different than the slammer.On 4/10/2013 at 8:44 AM, DirtNasty said:Power team lures has 2 baits that are in no way their own design.
Take a look at the hammershad/swinging hammer
sure looks to me like Xzones slammer/swammer
BradGuenette reply :
On 4/10/2013 at 8:47 AM, CPBassFishing said:The hammer shad was designed by JP Derose, and the swinging hammer is a redesigned larger version with a boot tail. The swinging hammer is completely different than the slammer.
Swammer...http://www.***.com/Xzone_Lures_Swammer_Swimbait_6pk/descpage-XZONESW.html
You cannot say that the new swinging hammer is not similar to it.
CPBassFishing reply :
similar.......yes. my mistake. I thought you meant that they copied the slammer. Well, if similar is a sin I guess most lures would be copies.On 4/10/2013 at 8:50 AM, DirtNasty said:Swammer...http://www.***.com/Xzone_Lures_Swammer_Swimbait_6pk/descpage-XZONESW.html
You cannot say that the new swinging hammer is not similar to it.
ChrisAW reply :
On 4/10/2013 at 4:57 AM, CPBassFishing said:I can think of a lot of companies with all original designs. Ex. Powerteam Lures, Evolve Fishing, Xcite Baits....just a few off the top of my head.
Opinion on havoc.
You get what you pay for, and havoc baits sacrifice quality for price. I don't think there is a single pit boss I haven't had to boil to get the tails to run properly. I also think that they are more durable than most soft plastics and I use them when fish are really biting a beaver to save cash.
You must be a perfectionist about your baits if you have to boil the Pit Boss to get them to "run" right. I could see this to be a problem on big swimbaits, but I have yet to have one not have the same exact action every time I've thrown one. And you are gettting what you pay for. You're just paying more for other others who also include scent/salt. Neither of which have proven to me to make a difference in my fishing.
BradGuenette reply :
Xzone Lures was founded by a Canadian. he was practicing for some upcoming tournaments that best suited a drop shot technique and wanted a bait that might emulate most of the forage in the lakes where the events were being held. The lakes had an abundance of crayfish and goby so a profile that looked and acted like both with an action that could vary depending on conditions was required. This eventually led to the first “Slammer” designs. the “Slammer” has become one of the most dominant baits throughout Southern Ontario. It has been so successful that it’s popularity is quickly catching on all across North America! Xzone baits have been a hit on Erie for years and years. The xzone slammer was one of the first slammer style baits in production. JP is also up north alot, fishing Erie and the Great Lakes. He comes out with with hammershad that is almost identical to the xzone slammer, meaty head, ribbed body, into a slender tail. Now they come out with the swinging hammer, this has been going on for years, one company comes out with something that works and then other make their own take on it, it will never stop.
roadwarrior reply :
On 4/10/2013 at 7:37 AM, Jake P said:Well, if he won't take them,I gladly will!
Send me a PM with your mailing address.
I cleaned up some other boxes last night,
so I will be sending you an assortment of
other stuff, too.
-Kent
Grizzn N Bassin reply :
Great baits craw fatty in black and blue on all my black /blue jigs+ chatter baits. Caught over 20 baas on 1 bait and still had both legs!!
gallowaypt reply :
Don't forget the bottom hoppers. I caught 10 on them at the community pond this evening.
WhiteMike1018 reply :
Pit boss is great hooked into a fish yesterday on it
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