Favorite bait for punching mats 2024
Skspacemonkey reply :
What is everyone’s favorite bait for punching mats in clear water during the summer? Thanks
papajoe222 reply :
This will be no surprise to many, but I prefer a big (5in.+) tube. Lube it up with an oil based scent and you can get below the mat with a smaller weight. There’s plenty of action when it hits bottom, or is banged up against the underside of the mat. You can add an internal rattle, or scent ball. In a word versatile.
Bluebasser86 reply :
Pit Boss, Menace, Rodent, Rage Craw.
Catt reply :
Don't really have a "favorite" ????
I cast, flip, pitch, & punch all kinds of plastic.
thinkingredneck reply :
This year I am gonna try AJ's punching rig.
Mike L reply :
On 2/2/2018 at 7:49 PM, Catt said:Don't really have a "favorite" ????
I cast, flip, pitch, & punch all kinds of plastic.
Ditto
This past year I've cycled through a Sweet Beaver, D Bomb, Rage Bug and a BB Cricket the most.
The one I got hit on was the favorite for that outing.
Mike
RyneB reply :
When I'm punching I have 3 baits tied on
#1-Gambler BB Cricket (bowens silver) This is my main bait that gets used most because it flat out gets bit. I have not found a bait that gets in and out of a mat easier. Don't let the small size fool you, big fish will smash it.
#2- Gambler Why Not with a punch skirt. I'll punch this when I need a kicker or working water I feel is holding fish.
#3- D&M punch craw. For when I already have my limit and need a kicker. I don't get as many bites on this bait as the baits above, but the quality seems to be better.
I tend to stick with black and blue or Junebug.
NYWayfarer reply :
My choice would be a Berkley Havoc Pit Boss.
Catt reply :
On 2/2/2018 at 8:56 PM, Mike L said:Ditto
This past year I've cycled through a Sweet Beaver, D Bomb, Rage Bug and a BB Cricket the most.
The one I got hit on was the favorite for that outing.
Mike
My most productive last year casting flipping, pitching, & punching was an Zoom Ultravibe Speed Worm.
So far this year it's been creature baits...but it is early pre-spawn!
DINK WHISPERER reply :
BB cricket for me
68camaro reply :
I am pretty new to punching matts, only did it a few times last year but I had a big productive couple hours punching matts along bank mid-day during hottest time of year using a Rage Tail.
For this year I bought weights up to 2oz to start really punching the thickest of the thickest.
Dorado reply :
On 2/3/2018 at 11:00 AM, 68camaro said:I am pretty new to punching matts, only did it a few times last year but I had a big productive couple hours punching matts along bank mid-day during hottest time of year using a Rage Tail.
For this year I bought weights up to 2oz to start really punching the thickest of the thickest.
I’m going to try punching for the first time this summer and will start out throwing exactly what you’re using. What hook do you use?
Angry John reply :
The mustad grip pin hook in 4/0 is money. I normally fish owner only but this hook is amazing.
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Mustad_Denny_Brauer_Grip_Pin_Max_Flippin_Hook_5pk/descpage-MGPEH.html
68camaro reply :
On 2/3/2018 at 12:33 PM, Dorado said:I’m going to try punching for the first time this summer and will start out throwing exactly what you’re using. What hook do you use?
And be patient, I was watching several guys youtube channels and they were averaging one fish every 27 flip/pitches, this was the average over 4 - 8 hrs. They went some stretches with no fish for very long time.
Bankbeater reply :
Last year it was a 4" tube. This year it may be something different.
RyneB reply :
On 2/3/2018 at 12:33 PM, Dorado said:I’m going to try punching for the first time this summer and will start out throwing exactly what you’re using. What hook do you use?
I prefer the Trokar big nasty flipping hook. I say any hook you prefer as long as it gets through the mat and has enough strength to not bend or flex. I prefer a straight shank so I can snell my knot.
Mike L reply :
On 2/3/2018 at 12:33 PM, Dorado said:I’m going to try punching for the first time this summer and will start out throwing exactly what you’re using. What hook do you use?
Trokar TK130.
Size depends on what I'm throwing.
Mike
Catt reply :
Owner 4x Jungle Flippin' Hook ????
Sam reply :
Zoom Baby Brush Hog with a 1/2 to 1-ounce sinker to throw into the thickest part of the mat as possible.
kingmotorboat reply :
This is going to sound insane bug I had some success last year punching a senko
Gundog reply :
On 2/4/2018 at 7:37 AM, kingmotorboat said:This is going to sound insane bug I had some success last year punching a senko
Not that insane @kingmotorboat. I use senkos in heavy cover with a lot of success. Haven't tried punching with them though.
kingmotorboat reply :
I don't even remember why I did it. I think I just said why not
ww2farmer reply :
On 2/4/2018 at 7:37 AM, kingmotorboat said:This is going to sound insane bug I had some success last year punching a senko
I have been doing it for years. Now I don't want to see it mentioned here again LOL.
d-camarena reply :
Gambler big o stickbait
Or o beast whatever its called
crypt reply :
BB cricket or Burner Craw. big weight, owner Jungle hook.
zeth reply :
cant say i have a favorite but i really like the blackdog baits fake fish for punching
Jerryj33 reply :
Jackal Archelon, Zoom Z Hawg and Zoom Z Craw.
RHuff reply :
My favorite flipping and punching baits are either the Strike King Rage Bug and if it's a really really think nothing beats a Missile D-Bomb.
mattkenzer reply :
Strike King Rage Bug
Munkin reply :
Zoom grass craws, BB Cricket, and Berkeley Mud Critters (Discontinued) and what I use most but don't do a lot of heavy punching.
BTW if anyone has any Mud Critters in GP or Black they want to sell let me know.
Allen
MIbassyaker reply :
Missile D-Bomb, Buddha Baits Baby Momma, or Biospawn VileCraw
RHuff reply :
If there is a little bit of open water a Strike King Space Monkey is hard to beat too
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