Census-How many of you use Megastrike Fishing Products-WHY /WHY NOT 2024

Bobby Uhrig reply :

This is a serious question and we want honest feedback. We want to know how many of you Bass Resource members use our products and please answer honestly -We also want to know if you do not use them and if not why not- Is it that you tried them and didnt like them-didnt have them at your local store ect .-all honest input . We are taking a census from all of the websites we work with and we are evavualting the dats. thank you Bobby@Megastrike- Please no wise *** answers

J Francho reply :

Megastrike is a must have on unscented plastics, hollow frogs, and big hard and soft swimbaits (as a hooking lube) for me. Cavitron is pretty much the only buzzbait I use.

SoFlaBassAddict reply :

I use Megastrike a bunch. Mostly I use it to lube up a bait to make it come through grass easier. I have landed fish on Megastriked plastics that didn't even have the hook in them before. They were just clamped down to the bait.

SPEEDBEAD. reply :

I use Megastrike with different applications for different reasons.

1. On swimbaits, especially the large soft plastic baits, it helps the bait slide through grass as well as out of the fish's mouth on a hookset.

2. On jigs and slow moving baits, I feel the addition of Megastrike gives the fish something natural to "taste" when they pick it up. I put it on ALL my jig trailers and Tx rigged worms.

3. The biggest help that Megastrike gives ME is confidence that I am doing another thing right. If you do enough things right, success will follow.

Anyone who has ever fished with me will tell you that Megastrike has a permanent spot in my boat. There is always one bottle on the deck somewhere and at least two more in the front pouch of the tackle bag. Between Megastrike and JJ's (when I need some color, too) I don't use any other scent products.

Wayne

fishfordollars reply :

Honesty, i have never used them. To be perfectly honest i was at BPS in Pearland Texas last thursday and was going to try some but I could not find it on the shelf. i have always used Bang (Craw) and have had good luck with it. It just hit me to try your product but could not find it. i went ahead and purchased the Bang. SOOO I cannot commit either way as to whether it is any better than the rest.

FYI, I am not looking for a handout. if you can tell me anywhere in the houston area to get it I will try it the next time.

Jack

Hammer 4 reply :

Megastrike on my soft swimbaits, and all plastic's.

The scent on the swimbaits, helps slide through weeds, and I feel makes the bait easier for LMB to hold onto. It keeps my plastic's and soft baits soft, and adds a tad more action on some of them. Oh I use it on any baits with skirts too.

Bobby Uhrig reply :

I would like to reiterate that we are trying to find out why anglers dont use them-Keep them coming.

jdw174 reply :

I've never seen any of your products in any of the local tackleshops. I do use the Cavitron BB though.

airborne_angler reply :

I use MegaStrike attractant and find it builds confidence for me. If I dont have it with me,or cant find it in my tackle bag,my confidence goes way down.

I just recently got a bag of the Megastrike Stick baits but havent tried it yet,im working on using up my other stickbaits first.

shootermcbob reply :

megastrike for soft plastics...one tube lasts a long time.

Also, I use cavitron buzzbaits.

Have not tried your new spinnerbaits, only because I have not seen them in the local stores or the cabelas I visit.

Come to think of it, I have not seen either the cavitron buzzbaits, or your spinnerbaits at Cabelas?

NateFollmer reply :

Ok I'll be your 'don't use it' response

I have never used a MegaStrike product. Honestly, it is only because I usually buy my products at stores and none of the stores around here carry any MegaStrike products. I do buy online, but only from the companies I am involved with (Field/Pro Staff).

I was never a big scent user, so I never really had an interest in using the scent. Could I change my mind? Probably, but every time I go to buy any scent, I always think it could be money better spent on a lure or more hooks etc...

As far as the jigs, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, etc... Again, no one carries them in my area.

The soft plastics line - They just came out and I haven't got a chance to really look at them yet.

Don't know if I was much help, but there's my answer

Quillback reply :

I don't use it, I'm not convinced scents make a difference.

SPEEDBEAD. reply :

I don't use the Cavitron because I can't get it in a 1/2 oz version and I also can't get one with a clacker on it. Personally, I prefer both those characteristics in a buzzbait.

I have used the Shake E2 jigs with some success, but I find Tru Tungsten jigheads smaller and less obtrusive to fish. The less unnatural feeling things a fish feels, the better.

I am partial to Booyah Baby boo jigs based solely on their head design. I feel it comes through "things" better.

There ya go.

Wayne

Nibbles reply :

I don't use the stuff in the tube because I haven't gotten to the point where I feel like I need it yet. I will probably look more into it once I start losing bass because they are nibbling on my baits and not hitting them. Currently, I've only ever lost bass after feeling a tap on the line due to shoddy leader-tying on my part or just not keeping enough tension on the line.

If I were fishing in a tournament and my partner offered me some, I sure as heck wouldn't say no though. I'm sure there is something to the product that makes bass hold on to the bait longer.

I haven't gotten around to trying the new injected plastics yet. Probably because I blew a couple hundred bucks on a couple of TD Fuegos priced too low to pass up. My bait monkey is satisfied... for now. ;D

I'll probably check tackle warehouse out for them in a week or so. I love their free shipping.

Stasher1 reply :

I have a Cavitron buzzbait, but have only used it once with no success. It's most likely my fault, though, not the lure's.

I live about 15 miles from the Atlanta BPS, so that's where I typically buy my lures and terminal tackle. Once or twice a year I order from TW, or ***, but that's just to replenish my stock of things that BPS doesn't carry.

While I'm sure your products are well made, if they're not on the shelf at my local BPS, they'll probably never find their way into my tackle bag.

The only scents I've ever used are the Yum ones in the spray bottle, and they didn't seem to make a difference so I stopped using them after a couple trips. I honestly haven't felt the need to try any others.

ww2farmer reply :

I use your scent and like it. I tried your Evoulution jigs and did not care for them. If you want an honest opinion...........I did not like the way they came through the weedy, and/or wood cover I fish. Also no rattle band. There are times I like to fish a jig with a rattle, and times I don't, but I want the opition to add/remove them. I have a lot of confidence in the jigs I fish, and yours just didn't do it for me.

roadwarrior reply :

I first started using MegaStrike on GYCB soft plastics.

The combination dramatically changed my fishing world.

Part of the success attributed to this product is lubrication.

Another is that fish generally hold the bait longer.

After fishing the 3/8 oz Cavitron (black on black) I threw my

other buzzbaits away. The lure makes a unique chirping sound,

produces an impressive bubble wake and comes up on plane

almost immediately. The Cavitron can be fished at any speed,

but really shines with a sloooooooow retrieve.

Shake2 jig heads and Evolution II jigs are designed to consistantly

hold the trailer in a "stand up" position. Bobby has replaced

the original bait holder with a spiral wire on the New Pro Series

that works beautifully.

The new Strike Back spinnerbait features a jointed head which

allows the tail section of the bait to swing freely, 180*. All

components are top notch.

I have not fished all of the MegaStrike soft plastics, but the

MegaBug is awesome! Perfect for flipping (weighted or weightless),

T-rigged or C-rigged. This bait has already become a big producer

for me.

Availability? Direct, TW or a number of other retailers.

8-)

Lund Explorer reply :

Quite simply, because you don't market anything I use a lot of.

A normal day of fishing for me starts with topwater and then gravitates towards throwing T-Rigs, Jigs(for worms, or tubes), and a dropshot rig. Also most of my soft plastics are power baits, which seem to work fine without having to add anything else.

Spinnerbaits and Jig-n-Pig type lures work, but we have so many of those darn pike around here, I shy away from throwing things I don't want to have bitten off. Now that I see that you're adding a soft plastics line, I'm sure I'll be interested in trying some out next spring.

So for me right now, I guess the bait monkey has had me pointed at my old standbys. Heck, I didn't really start fishing a senko type bait until just last year.

One last thing. I have visited your website several times, just like the rest of the sponsors here. Your products seem like quality stuff, and you've gotten good reviews from many here, it just doesn't fit my needs right now.

Good Luck!

Bobby Uhrig reply :

This is the responses I wanted to hear. I want to know-Keep it comming. this is how we learn--I want all of the criticisms also.This is how we build a better company for the consumer.

airborne_angler reply :

The only place I have seen Megastrike products (Attractant/Cavitron Buzzbaits) is at Sportsmans Warehouse.

fishfordollars reply :

If I can't see it and put my hands on it I'm probably not going to buy it. 90% of my tackle purchases are impulse decisions.

brushhoggin reply :

i will always have a tube for lubrication purposes. it makes a huge difference for me and i couldn't fish without it. i don't use it as an attractant however.

Primus reply :

I have not used any of your products to date.

Fish Attractant- I've always used Smelly Jelly prior to my becoming aware of your product, I've always been satisfied with it and never thought about trying anything else. I have seen it locally at tackle shops in our area.

I actually do have 1 or 2 Cavitron buzzbaits that I've barely used due to the fact that I've gotten away from buzzbaits the last couple of years. This is likely due the fact that I fish mostly clear water and I'm more confident throwing lures like the Zoom Horney Toad or wake cranks. I will break out the buzzbaits on occasion if working muddy or stained water. That said I know buzzbaits will work on occasion in clear water I just got of the habit of using them as much as once did.

Spinnerbaits- A few years ago I tried the S.O.B. Mini Me Spinnerbaits and that was it for me. It became my bread & butter spinnerbait because I could order the blades in any size that I want, I like the weight on the hook design and I'm a big fan of how they bend the wire making the spinnerbait more compact for the clearwater lakes that I fish. I have used the Rattlehead spinnerbaits for night fishing because I think that he extra noise is an asset at night. Also, Spinnerbaits have lost some of my on the water time due to baits like the R.I. Skinny Dipper, Pro Swimbaits hollow body, swimjigs and again to the skinny water cranks that I'm now so fond of. Crankbaits have become my go to the last couple of years and I try to use them in as many situations as I can. Regarding your spinnerbait I'm confident that your strike back system has merit but I rarely lose a fish on spinnerbits as it is so it wasn't a big selling point to me, also your bait has the full wire frame which I don't use very much anymore and it's likely that the blades are going to bigger than what I usually fish with so I would have to change them out to my liking. (My favorite combo is a tandem # 4 Willow/ # 2 Colorado) and sometimes a single # 4 or 4-1/2 Willow or single Colorado for Night fishing.

Jigs - I saw the jigs at a tackle shop when they first came out, the design didn't look like it would come through weeds as cleanly as the designs I typically fish and I also wasn't impressed with the way the skirts were laid out.

Soft Plastics- I used to try a lot of the different soft plastics that came out and would often buy different brands that offer a certain design and ultimately settle on one brand. As an example I use the Yamamoto Senko as my go to stickworm, occasionally using a Yum Dinger when I want a slower fall or using the 3" size on a small jighead. I'm sure there are other brands out there that will probably work but I've simplified to these 2 choices and would be reluctant to try another brand. I've also given away a lot of soft baits the last year or so because I've found the baits and brands, colors that I'm confident in and I'm trying to simplify that aspect of my fishing. That said I'm open to trying a new soft plastic shape design but not someone else's version of a Baby Brush Hog/ Senko etc unless I can be convinced that it's superior to what I'm using and not another " me too " bait. Regarding the Megastrike soft baits I'm not familiar with them, I see them listed on your webpage but couldn't find any descriptions and pictures.

Shane J reply :

I use the Mega Strike attractant, and have been very happy with it. I feel it definitely improves my hookup percentage, but don't use it as an "attractant". Other than that, I do own 4 or 5 Cavitrons, that I also ordered from TW along with the tubes of MS. I like the buzzbaits, but hardly ever use them, and will probably never try out the soft baits, jigs, or spinnerbaits, because I have tons of that stuff, and since they are not sold in any local stores, I wouldn't be inclined to order them. I think you have good products and fair pricing, but poor availability is killing a lot of potential sales.

roadwarrior reply :

MegaBug:

http://www.***.com/Megastrike_Mega_Bug_8pk/descpage-MEGABUG.html

YeahSure reply :

1/2 Oz Cavitron please?

Nice_Bass reply :

I pretty much have all my confidence in powerbait, I do like the pro shake e2, I always have one rigged up, with a powerbait shake worm...

Anyhow, tried the MS tube, does help bringing frogs over slop as lube, and while I let the fish hold on for a second prior to setting the hook, i believe that it works and does not get spit as quick.

I think availability is low unless you are looking for it. Not for the impulse buyer. (at least in my neck of the woods)

Also, and I may get slayed for this, but anything with Ronald Martin on it turns me away, not sure why, just a feeling i get.

bmadd reply :

The only products I have are the Cavitron buzzbaits. I have a 1/4 oz and a 3/8 oz model. They have barely seen any action because of the lack of distance I can achieve casting them. I like the distance I can get with buzz frogs and/or Sammy type baits compared to the cavitrons so I often fish those instead. I think offering a 1/2 oz model Cavitron would change that.

The head design of your jigs has kept me away from them. I like a sleek jig head as I'm often hitting my targets pretty fast and not allowing my jig to soak very long, therefor no need for the stand up feature.

Vinny Chase reply :

I use megastrike scent with confidence...dont really know if it catches more fish but it does make them hold on longer. I also love the shake2 jig heads!

J Francho reply :

LMAO, who is Ronald Martin?

scbassin reply :

I do not use any of your products. The products that I am using now I am happy with & see no reason to change.

MALTESE FALCON reply :

I don't fish soft plastics alot, but when I do, I use Megastrike. I feel it masks my scent, and the fish holds the bait a little longer.

Falcon

repper reply :

I still have some of your original Megastrike that I use some, but the newer version is just too stinky for me. You said be honest, and honestly I use mostly Hotsauce, but I still do use some of the older version of your Megastrike. I do not care for the jig heads, too bulky, but I still use them in rocky areas, wish they had a rattle option though. I've caught plenty of fish on them though. I like the buzzbaits, but a 1/2 oz version would be nice. My son, who I almost always go fishing with, gags when I give him a good whiff of your newer version of the Megastrike!

bilgerat reply :

I grabbed a tube of Megastrike at Dick's, as I had a gift card to burn. I never used any scents at all but figured yours may as well be the first based on the mostly positive reviews.

To be honest, I can't really say it works or doesn't at this point in time. The bite overall has been tough for me this year, between the heat and my work schedule. The lubrication factor alone is a nice plus, I just have not got into enough of a consistent plastic bite to see if it produces more or not. We still have a couple of months to go here until freeze up, so I'll give it a fair shot until the end.

5bass reply :

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LMAO, who is Ronald Martin?

A dude I used to work with. We called him Ronnie. ;D

Revo_Carrot Stix reply :

I use Cavitron buzzbaits - only based on the reviews I've read in BR forum. A couple weeks ago, I had a big order with TW and threw in 2 Cavitrons and had decent success. Usually, if I'm going to try something different or new, it's off the shelf at my local BPS or Cabela's and it's usually an impulse purchase. Megastrike products are hard if not impossible to find on store shelves. I do like my Cavitron (Black/Black) enough to start buying different colors. But again, it won't be until I reach my $50 no shipping level at TW.

I've been to your site numerous times, but for me - it's especially hard to feel, smell, and buy soft plastics without getting my hands on it first, know what I mean?

Megastrike scent intrigues me...but I'm leary thanks to the barely-used jars and sprays from Smelly Jelly and Gulp.

I do think it's very cool that you are soliciting feedback from BR members. That goes a long way in my book to possibly try some other products.

MattinOK reply :

I do like to see before I buy like most people. The lack of non-online dealers is my biggest gripe. I will be replacing most of my spinner baits with Strike Backs. If you ever come out with a Colorado bladed spinner bait, I will replace ALL of my spinner baits for Strike Backs.

Lucky Craft Man reply :

What I use:

Cavitron Buzzbaits - Have been using these buzzbaits for a while. Found these to be the best buzzbait at slow retrieval speeds.

E^2 Jigs - Haven't fished these much, but do like the concept.

What I don't use:

MegaStrike Fish Attractant - Not quite sold on attractants and if I were, I don't like the squeeze tube application process. Seems like I would have a mess in the boat with that stuff.

E^2 Shakyhead - Have had so much success with my Picasso Shaky Jighead that I don't feel a need to change.

Strikeback Spinnerbait - Just saw it on the website. May entertain using one, but haven't yet.

Soft Plastics - I haven't used any soft plastics yet from Megastrike. Would entertain it if they were more available.

hitchhiker reply :

Being that I'm more a crankbaiter, I have never used Megastrike. I haven't seen it stocked locally, and although I do order a lot of tackle online, it's usually stuff that I am looking to refill and replace, rather than try new stuff that I have never seen.

I do have a lot of power baits, and smelly jelly left, and my hands stink enough when I use it/them. Like others, I'm not sure taht makes scent makes a real difference or not, but maybe when I have to replenish, my scent stock, I'll give it a try.

Gangley reply :

MegaStrike Fish Attractant

I don't like pastes, too messy. If it came in a bottle to dip, I would be more apt or prone to purchase it.

Shake E2 jig.

First off, I think its a great concept and have considered purchasing some on multiple occasions, but most of my jig fishing doesn't call for a stand up jig head. A lot of my fishing occurs in grass and matted weeds, and I am hesitant to purchase them because the head design doesn't look conducive to that type of jigging. If I fished more open locations, I wouldn't hesitate to purchase some as they appear to be constructed of quality materials, and that means A LOT to me.

Plastics

I have a full supply of ZOOM and Berkley products that I have confidence in. Because I have confidence in some specific products from those companies already, I am not likely to spend too much time and money trying other products, especially ones that I cant see or touch in the stores before hand.

In conclusion, I look at your lineup and I see quality, which means a lot to me. However, the design applications of your jigs differ from what I would be using them for, and therefore I have not invested into them. I don't like the thought of messing with paste, and I am already confident and productive with different lines of soft plastics.

I wish you the best with your lineups though.

Avalonjohn44 reply :

I love Cavitron Buzz baits, and honestly thought they had one in half ounce as well as one with a clacker. I'll have to recheck them tonight when I get home. I have about a dozen in different colors.

I would like to try out the scent, but I am leary of the tube. I have the tendency to leave things in my car on a hot day, and don't really want to find a burst megastrike tube in the back seat. Can't imagine how long the stink would last...

Wayne P. reply :

The only one of your products I have used is the Attractant and after using about 1/2 of the tube in all weather conditons, I threw it away. I don't like the waxy carrier especially when the weather is cold and the hands-on application. Other products handle better and offer the qualities I require if I need to add a slippery coating on my baits. The scent itself is a non-issue and is just snake oil no matter whose product is touted.

As far as the baits, I see them as no better or worse that other brands I use, so I have no reason to use them. However, I am glad that you offer those to give anglers a varied choice.

My lure opinion is based on 50+ years of fishing mostly for bass.

My scent opinion is based on my own tests under actual fishing conditions of several commercial "scents/attractants" and substances supposedly that repel bass (gasoline, DEET, sunscreen, cigarette tar, etc). WD-40 was included in my tests.

Additional note: anyone that promotes a Helicoptor lure can't be taken seriously.

fourbizz reply :

I dont use any Megastrike products anymore.

Dan: reply :

I don't use megastrike scents because I am not convinced scents make a noticeable difference. Like others, I use oil based scents as a lubricant when fishing in grass. I don't use megastrike for that use because I have found alternatives that come in aerosol forms that are easier and cleaner to use.

I don't use the jigs or jigheads because frankly the jigheads are MUCH too large for me. I need and choose jigs with the most compact head I can find.

firefightn15 reply :

Cavitrons are the bomb, but as stated, 1/2 oz. would be nice.

As MattinOK said, if the Strike Backs were available with single #5 Colorado blades I would be all in!

rboat reply :

I use the original megastrike. I do not like the new stinky version. I beg you to go back to the original formula or sell both versions. It works. Fish hold longer and it is a great lube for weeds and hooking up soft swimbaits.

I have a Cavitron, but have not used it enough to give an opinion.

Hooligan reply :

Love the Cavitron, not real fond of the shakey heads and jigs. I've popped the jigs apart in the rocks quite often. The durability of the skirts is something that I've also had a problem with. I think the biggest thing that deters me from coming back for the jigs is that it is near $2 more per jig that I've not had the greatest durability with.

Don't get me wrong, they catch fish and typically they fish well. If I were putting money on the line in tournaments on a more regular basis, I might have a different opinion. Yet, when it comes down to it, I've not had any problems with the jigs I regularly fish, and don't feel bad about the $2 I spend on one, either.

ProCraft Joe reply :

I have tried the Megastrike scent, evolution stand up heads and the jigs. The scent I feel I do better with Bang or JJ's garlic, The jigheads worked well in open water but I fish thick nasty brush and they hung up too bad. The jigs were good but for the money I can make my own. I'm sure you guys make the perfect products for some people but they just aren't for me. If you were to make a cheaper version of the Owner Sledhead jig heads I'd be all over them.

Tom H. reply :

I can honestly say that I have never used any of your products. Due to the simple fact that I had never heard of them until I started visiting this site.

MSAJAA reply :

If I had one piece of advice it would be make your online store more user friendly. It is really difficult to use / view products.

Bobby Uhrig reply :

Guys -All of the opinions are being recorded and addresses. Please keep them coming.

Syppy reply :

I bought and have been playing around with one tube of the attractant based on the endorsements I've seen here on bassresource, and it seems to do pretty good (I'm not totally sold on the smelly working for fish, but I would give it a try).

Other than that most of not using any of the other products is that I don't see/hear of them. No tackle places where I impulse buy baits have I seen them stocked, and I'm not really an online tackle buyer. For me, seeing and "touching" them is kinda important before I go trying to get them into my tackle box.

Nice_Bass reply :

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LMAO, who is Ronald Martin?

Could not just read into bad typing huh?

David Rangel reply :

I don't use any megastrike product, basically 'cause down here I don't know if there's a distributor of those products !!!!

David

Big Bait Fishing reply :

i don't use any Megastrike products. as for your Megastrike scent , i don't use it , smelled it once and wasn't impressed by the smell , tried Pro Cure and will use nothing else . Pro Cure has many different scents that have a certain applications . if Megastrike would make different scents (trout , crawfish , shad ,etc..) and had the actual smell and taste of said scents i would consider using it , but as it is , Pro cure is , to me , the best scent out on the market !!!!

Catt reply :

Why I do not use Megastrike products!

"If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you always got"

I'm happy with the results of the products I currently use

Boogey Man reply :

Megastrike is the only attractant I use now. No spraying, no dipping, no mess. Do I believe any attractant will cause a bass to swim over and eat it? No, but I use it because I believe it makes the bass hang on to the lure a little longer giving me more time for the hookset.

Cavitron buzzbait are great as well. The only problem I had was if I don't get them on top quickly they tend to dive the first six to eight inches on the retrieve. I bent the head down just a little and problem solved.

The Evo II and Shakey heads are good. The only drawbacks are the design of the heads tend to hang up more around cover and bigger rocks. I suppose it's a trade off for the lure standing in an upright position. I tend to use them more in open water/slicker bottoms.

Overall, good products Bobby

OneUp reply :

I'll have to give some of the attractant a try the next time I place an order with ***...

SirSnookalot reply :

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i don't use any Megastrike products. as for your Megastrike scent , i don't use it , smelled it once and wasn't impressed by the smell

Whether I'm impressed or not is of no value, it's whether the fish is impressed.

I do not use any scent to try and bolster size or numbers and I'm assuming they work. To me it's like an athlete using performance enhancing drugs. There is enough technology out there already for me, better rods and reels, better lines, hooks, better and more realistic looking lures, fish finders and underwater cameras..........how much of an edge does one need?

SPEEDBEAD. reply :

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i don't use any Megastrike products. as for your Megastrike scent , i don't use it , smelled it once and wasn't impressed by the smell

Whether I'm impressed or not is of no value, it's whether the fish is impressed.

I do not use any scent to try and bolster size or numbers and I'm assuming they work. To me it's like an athlete using performance enhancing drugs. There is enough technology out there already for me, better rods and reels, better lines, hooks, better and more realistic looking lures, fish finders and underwater cameras..........how much of an edge does one need?

As many as I can get.

I like to catch fish, period.

PED's? You really went there? ;D

Bobby Uhrig reply :

As fishermen and as fishing tackle manufacturers the last thing we should do is close our minds. I develope products that are different . Maybe too different for some fishermen. There are some fishemen that never change their tactics-techniques or tackle. I find with that is they always seem to have the same results. By opening their minds to different concepts/lures ,they can have a whole arsenal of new techniques and thus different results. Some can be better but some can be worse. The reason again for this post is to ask why arent fishermen using megastrike products.

Catt reply :

As fisherman on certain subjects being close minded is not bad as some pretend, when it comes to reels I like Shimano so in my mind it's closed subject. I highly doubt using a Shimano is in any way limiting my catching.

The unwillingness to use your lures does not mean they are ineffective, it's just means what you offer shows no potential of out preforming what I already use.

senko_77 reply :

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Ronald Martin

No hate at all, but this is the funniest thing I have seen on here in awhile! ;D ;D ;D ;D

J Francho reply :

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Ronald Martin

No hate at all, but this is the funniest thing I have seen on here in awhile! ;D ;D ;D ;D

I might make it my new screen name, just to confuse you.

Bobby Uhrig reply :

As stated, if an angler is not open to try new products and possibly see the subtleties certain baits offer weather Megastrikes or others then how will they ever know if they will out produce what they are currently using. Confidence is one thing I understand but not trying just not to try it is another. Again I am gathering the answers to questions and thats the whole idea of this thread.

SPEEDBEAD. reply :

Hey Catt, he's got a point there.

If you do what you've always done, maybe you'll never know your potential.

There is a new one for you to quote.

TopherG reply :

As some of the other posts stated I only buy tackle that I am replacing online. I really like to see and hold what I am getting if I am trying something new. So my question is are there any brick and mortar places to get your products?(Dick's, Gander Mountain, Wal-Mart, BPS, ect.)

Thanks

Chris

Skunked in DR reply :

I use the attractant, mostly as a lube on skirted baits and on unscented soft plastics.

I have tried Cavitron buzzbaits, I like them, but what buzzbait fishing I do I prefer 1/2 oz. As others have already said, if you make a 1/2oz you'll have a customer for life.

Haven't tried the Evo Jigs and shakey heads, they just aren't widely available around here.

Haven't tried the soft plastics yet, but will pick some up when I start my tackle buying over the winter.

Catt reply :

By the same token maybe y'all need to quite being closed minded & try what others are using

Megastrike is not the magic lure company and neither is Rage Tail or any other company for that matter.

What makes fishing so satisfying is that a multitude of products will work an the same day on the same body of water.

Y'all know me I'll gladly match yearly stats with any bodies!

SPEEDBEAD. reply :

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By the same token maybe y'all need to quite being closed minded & try what others are using

You're the one who said he was unwilling to try different things because what you do works. Take your own advice.

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Why I do not use Megastrike products!
"If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you always got"

I'm happy with the results of the products I currently use

Just sayin...

Hammer 4 reply :

I just noticed..........I lost my tube of Megastrike.. >

Oh well, I need to pick up some stuff anyways, I'll grab a new one. 8-)

Bobby Uhrig reply :

That is my whole point of this thread-To learn and change-Evolve or become extict is my saying.. I learned a lot- Anglers want 1/2 oz Cavitrons-ect. Dont worry I am taking it all in . I have used and still use all other brands. I have been around this sport my whole life and there are some things that I felt I needed to chage-I did and I will keep doing it. i didnt want this to become a ticking match like some people make most threads out to be.

SPEEDBEAD. reply :

I drink a lot of water.

I like to pee. What can I say?

J Francho reply :

At some point, something that is part of your "primary arsenal" was something you tried for THE VERY FIRST TIME. I have a pretty set bag of tricks, but trying out some new things keeps it interesting. Good post, Bobby.

roadwarrior reply :

1. 1/2 oz Cavitron...okay

2. More distribution...always working on it

3. Components...no issues

4. Design...it is what it is

5. New products...Bingo! They are out or coming out

6. How 'bout a BR discount to get the ball rolling?

Big Bass Chaser reply :

I use the Megastrike attractant on jigs and unscented plastics, I also use Gulp attractant. I feel Megastrike is good and lasts a long time, Gulp is great and lasts a very short time. So if I am soaking overnight I will use Gulp, however if I am applying it right before I cast, I use Megastrike. I have not used any of your soft plastics, I currently use Berkely, Zoom, Reaction Innovations, and Jackall (because the Flickshake worm is awesome). I generally try new things out where people have good days fishing in similar settings online or from local word of mouth. I have never used your hardbaits either.

Primus reply :

Bobby, I'm impressed that you care enough about your products that your asking for feedback whether positive or negative. I've always used Smelly Jelly because lIke a previous poster said it's all about getting them to hang on a little longer, when I run low on scent I'm going to give Megastrike a shot.

Bobby Uhrig reply :

I just want to hear whats anglers have to say! i will be working all fall and winter on new concept lures and tackle.

Lund Explorer reply :

I'm still interested in your line of soft plastics. However, when I look at your website, it doesn't give a breakdown of sizes, color, etc. Will an update be coming soon? Also, will dealer locator be up and running by then as well?

Just an idea.... What about a sampler? Say one or two of each style, same color. Would amount to maybe 15-20 pieces. Not sure how much of a pain it would be for packaging, but I'd pay to see all of them up close and personal.

By now, you should be feeling a slight tap, tap, tap....Set the Hook! ;D

zero reply :

i did use and i have caught like 3 fish less than unscented or yum or coffee scents

i wonder why?

but in stained and really murky that when megastrike shines for me

i stopped using in clear water/4feet of visibility

bigtimfish reply :

I do not use megastrike. The reason is because the products are not available at my local stores. If megastrike were available in Academy and Gander Mtn I would use it all of the time. Especially the mega bug.

shawnmc reply :

I use Megastrike on already unscented plastics. A black Cavitron buzzbait has been my go to fish catcher this summer. Dicks Sporting Goods somewhat close to me used to carry them but I did not see any the last two times I was in there. Thats ok because most of my shopping is done at Tackle Warehouse and just today I recieved two more Cavitrons.

Bobby Uhrig reply :

This is all great data- Its great to hear the good comments but more importantly I want to hear the other types of input.These are potential customers we are not reaching and I want to know why. So if we can accommodate their needs and wants -we can capture more market share. We also want to work on any negative features of our products. Thank you

Catt reply :

Bobby in both of your thread's you refer to anglers being close minded simply because they do not want to use his products. This is the exact reason I'll not use your products nor will I ever suggest them to some one else.

In both threads you state "I develop products that are different . Maybe too different for some fishermen.". Bobby dude outside of your attractant I see nothing new and innovating.

I received dozen of PMs from others who feel the same but don't want the confrontation but I'll gladly stand for what I believe right or wrong.

TourPT reply :

I use the Megastrike attractant every time I go fishing of which is 3 to 4 times a week. Not only does the stuff work IMO, it's also the best bang for the buck for a tube last for months.

KYntucky Warmouth reply :

I have a few cavitrons and a tube of megastrike. I've used the megastrike without luck so far but I don't take it out every time. I've had the same tube for about 1 1/2 years and it's over half full. I don't use alot of scents, I've had the same two bottles of jjs for 2 years. I don't fish the cavitrons much either but I rarely fish a buzzbait. I am interested in the plastics though.

Nice_Bass reply :

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Ronald Martin

No hate at all, but this is the funniest thing I have seen on here in awhile! ;D ;D ;D ;D

I might make it my new screen name, just to confuse you.

Cute, maybe you two should get a room?

SPEEDBEAD. reply :

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Bobby in both of your thread's you refer to anglers being close minded simply because they do not want to use his products. This is the exact reason I'll not use your products nor will I ever suggest them to some one else.

You mean this?

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As fishermen and as fishing tackle manufacturers the last thing we should do is close our minds. I develope products that are different . Maybe too different for some fishermen. There are some fishemen that never change their tactics-techniques or tackle. I find with that is they always seem to have the same results. By opening their minds to different concepts/lures ,they can have a whole arsenal of new techniques and thus different results. Some can be better but some can be worse. The reason again for this post is to ask why arent fishermen using megastrike products.

I don't read it that way at all. I take it as refering to all products. I think the next post in the thread clears that up for you.

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As stated, if an angler is not open to try new products and possibly see the subtleties certain baits offer weather Megastrikes or others then how will they ever know if they will out produce what they are currently using.

Strange to hear you so against change when two years ago you were singing the praises of Gene Larew products exclusively and now its Team Ragetail too. If you never tried a Rage product, you would not know how much you like or dislike them.

All he is saying is how do you know until you try?

You don't.

Catt reply :

"If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always got"

Results for 2010 with non-Megastrike products (all certified weights)

Bass over 5 lbs: 73

Bass over 6 lbs: 53

Bass over 7 lbs: 22

Bass over 8 lbs: 7

Bass over 9 lbs: 3

Bass over 10 lbs. 0

You will become a better angler by first understanding the relationship between bass and their prey.

Second is learning how to identify structure, read structure, and then fish it properly.

Third is by putting one and two together according to daily weather patterns.

SPEEDBEAD, first I've used Gene Larew products for 30+ yrs, secondly I've added RageTail, Rattlehead, NetBait, Jewel's Pro Spider Jig, Buckeye Magnum Series Spot Remover and yes finally some of G-Man's jigs.

Catt close minded sure he is

SPEEDBEAD. reply :

Yeah man, I get it.

You have some of the best numbers, I see that. You win.

I am just curious as to why add all those products while writing off the Megastrike products without trying them?

You have gone out of your way to demonstrate that you are not closed-minded, so I can only surmise that you have some specific reason to not try the products?

Catt reply :

RageTail: the action of this is a product is like no other

Rattlehead: comes cleanly through vegetation like no other

NetBait: again a product with action like no other

Jewel's Pro Spider Jig: was sent to me by another member & as a finesse jig it fits perfectly into my arsenal.

Buckeye Magnum Series Spot Remover: I hate small thin wire hooks on most jig heads this one does not have one.

G-Man's jigs: I'm in the process of evaluating how well these jigs handle thick vegetation

Megastrike: the attractant gets my attention, I might try the buzz bait if it came in 1/2oz, but the others product offer nothing unique or out of the ordinary

roadwarrior reply :

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"If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always got"
Results for 2010 with non-Megastrike products (all certified weights)

Bass over 5 lbs: 73

Bass over 6 lbs: 53

Bass over 7 lbs: 22

Bass over 8 lbs: 7

Bass over 9 lbs: 3

Bass over 10 lbs. 0

Man...dem be sum numbers!

You might have a "slight" lead in most categories,

but we're tied in fish over 10 lbs!

;D ;D ;D ;D

SPEEDBEAD. reply :

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Megastrike: the attractant gets my attention, I might try the buzz bait if it came in 1/2oz, but the others product offer nothing unique or out of the ordinary

Was that so hard? That is the original intent of the thread and it echoes what others have said.

Nowhere before this post did you give any criteria that you may try the product, only alluding to the fact that you WOULDN'T try the products.

Mission accomplished.

J Francho reply :

I'd like an easier cap on Megastrike. Hard to start the threads when your in a hurry, and you DO NOT want to leave it on the deck uncapped.

BadKarma42 reply :

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Megastrike: the attractant gets my attention, I might try the buzz bait if it came in 1/2oz, but the others product offer nothing unique or out of the ordinary

Was that so hard? That is the original intent of the thread and it echoes what others have said.

Nowhere before this post did you give any criteria that you may try the product, only alluding to the fact that you WOULDN'T try the products.

Mission accomplished.

Catt reply :

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Megastrike: the attractant gets my attention, I might try the buzz bait if it came in 1/2oz, but the others product offer nothing unique or out of the ordinary

Was that so hard? That is the original intent of the thread and it echoes what others have said.

Nowhere before this post did you give any criteria that you may try the product, only alluding to the fact that you WOULDN'T try the products.

Mission accomplished.

Mission not accomplished I still don't see a 1/2 oz buzz bait so I guess I stuck with Boogerman Racket Buzz.

I've not been on Toledo in 3-4 month, those are weak numbers

Jack (fishfardollars) Yates, Matt Fly, Randall, Steve (Big-O) Parks, George Welcome, Tom Reddington & many other have way better stats than those.

BadKarma42 reply :

Wow, that armistace lasted about 4 seconds.

Its like a tennis match.

SPEEDBEAD. reply :

Right over your head...

Feedback is what the man needed, not your stats.

You gave feedback. You would consider the products if a 1/2oz buzzbait were offered.

Get it now?

:) ;) ;) ;) ;)

Catt reply :

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Right over your head...
Feedback is what the man needed, not your stats.

You gave feedback. You would consider the products if a 1/2oz buzzbait were offered.

Get it now?

:) ;) ;) ;) ;)

The stats are the reason I don't feel the need to switch to Megastrike!

No I would not consider the "products" if a 1/2 oz buzz was offered, I would only consider the buzz only.

SPEEDBEAD. reply :

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Right over your head...
Feedback is what the man needed, not your stats.

You gave feedback. You would consider the products if a 1/2oz buzzbait were offered.

Get it now?

:) ;) ;) ;) ;)

The stats are the reason I don't feel the need to switch to Megastrike!

No I would not consider the "products" if a 1/2 oz buzz was offered, I would only consider the buzz only.

The buzzbait (if it were made) is a PRODUCT. Made by Megastrike.

By asking for feedback as to what people want and/or what might make people try Megastrike product(s), he is looking to potentially provide those things.

What part of this are you not grasping?

;) ;) ;) ;)

J Francho reply :

Epic. I still would like a better cap. Hope that doesn't get lost in the melee.

Catt reply :

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This is a serious question and we want honest feedback. We want to know how many of you Bass Resource members use our products and please answer honestly -We also want to know if you do not use them and if not why not- Is it that you tried them and didnt like them-didnt have them at your local store ect .-all honest input . We are taking a census from all of the websites we work with and we are evavualting the dats. thank you Bobby@Megastrike- Please no wise *** answers

Title of the thread: Census-How many of you use Megastrike Fishing Products-WHY /WHY NOT

I gave a why not!

What part of that are you not grasping?

SPEEDBEAD. reply :

I guess you may never know what might have been...

:) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)

CFFF 1.5 reply :

I use the Cavitron Buzzbait but haven't tried any of your other products. I am contemplating adding Megastrike Scent and and pack of the ShakE2 to my current order on Cabelas but they are out of stock on most of the ShakE2 and I wish they had the screw on head.

grimlin reply :

Jigs don't suit my needs.I'm not a fan of that rocker thing.

Buzzbaits don't get used often by me but the smallies seem to like the 1/8 oz version.

Plastics,never tried them yet...probably will sometimes down the road.

I tend to buy the best products for the lowest price.Megastrike isn't exactly the cheapest things on the market.But if i feel or see they are worth the buy by catching fish I'll look around the cost of a product for the most part.

Bobby Uhrig reply :

Well now it's my turn. Like I said before I didn't want to have this turn into a ticking match and it did and it actually started with the guy who I knew it would start with. . Numbers impressive yes-big deal-you are in a demographic part of the country that produces larger fish- it's all relevant-just like guys in the north catching4-5 and 6 lbrs- A 6 lb fish here are approx 12 years old.That could be equivalent to a 13/14 lbr there. Those are your 8-9-10 lbrs that are on your scale. Oh sorry you didn't have any 10 lbrs. No big deal still impressive.Do I have impressive numbers -you have no idea- I spend 3 to 4 days a week on the water a few hours a day and I have fished with some of the best anglers in the world that I learned from and they me. .-Bass Masters Classic winners-FLW Tour Winners-Bass Anglers of the Year winners and with some great great local anglers. I have "CERTIFIED" more hours hours underwater filming fish than I can "CERTIFY" over 23 years- studied with biologists ,chemists, Ichthyologist ,environmental scientists .As for anything new and innovative- over 20 years ago I was the first to start using amino acids as a component in "fish attractants" In 2006 Best New Hard Bait Award at ICAST for the Evolution jig- That evolved to the EvoII Jig-with a new head design. I believe the first to use fluorocarbon as a weed guard-The next year developing the Shak-E2 that is unlike any other "shakey" head. Cavitron is "possibly" the most recognized buzz bait on the market. The New Strikeback Spinner Bait- -jointed and you have no idea why-even the blades I designed with the candy apple clear paints to let the nickel flash through them is very innovative.. More concept lures than can fit in my office closet. Let me tell you I don't think there are that many tackle companies out there that have done what I have done on my own on a broad spectrum of lures.-Patrick Sebile excluded-Hats Off To him. Use what you are using and at this point I really dont care. The anglers/members on BR have been more than accommodating and I appreciate their input.I just wanted to get feedback -"constructive criticism" is all a part of learning and I am fine with that. This thread turned into exactly what i didnt want it to turn into so I'm done. If I offended any of you with the"close minded" thing I apologize.Thank you all for your input.

roadwarrior reply :

Let's leave it here.

Goodnight Irene.

-Kent a.k.a. roadwarrior

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