ICAST 2019 New Products/Rumors/Wishlist 2024
Megastink reply :
It’s that time! We’re only a few weeks away from ICAST! I love this time of year. ICAST gossip brings out my inner teenaged girl...
Post any new items you hear about or see (including links). Even if it’s a rumor, post it! If there’s anything you hope to see, post that as well!
Ill go first: Strike King coming out with Carolina Chrome color (straight chrome) in several topwaters and a few hardbaits.
I hole to see: Duckett spinning Rods with reel seats similar to St Croix Eyecon and Enigma. Lightweight Lews spinning reels (<7oz 3000 size). I hope Strike King comes out with a Perch colored swimbait and would LOVE to see a SK glide bait and pencil popper.
J Francho reply :
Looking for some game changer to crush it in 2019 with their content.
Hook2Jaw reply :
On 6/21/2019 at 3:26 AM, J Francho said:Looking for some game changer to crush it in 2019 with their content.
You better subscribe.
J Francho reply :
Become an influencer. I'm only here for likes and subs.
Seriously, though. I like to sit back and watch the mayhem. Nothing really ever jumps out at me as game changing. It's just cool to see what's new.
CroakHunter reply :
Glad to hear about a rage magnum menace. Should be an awesome bait for big bulky jigs
EWREX reply :
i can't wait for the googan baits magnum super dooper bandeeter skeeter booger bug infused with dangle juice for maximum bass sniffability! defintely only going to throw that on my 6'6 XH googan rod that can cast an anvil without breaking!
EDIT: ITS GONNA BE LIT
Munkin reply :
NAllenothing has really wowed me for a few years? Lots of gimmicks and rehashing of old baits adding more appendages.
MickD reply :
Amtak has a new Microwave fly rod stripping guide. Next up a Microwave system for cane poles. ????
Jrob78 reply :
On 6/21/2019 at 5:14 AM, EWREX said:i can't wait for the googan baits magnum super dooper bandeeter skeeter booger bug infused with dangle juice for maximum bass sniffability! defintely only going to throw that on my 6'6 XH googan rod that can cast an anvil without breaking!
EDIT: ITS GONNA BE LIT
BRO!!!!
punch reply :
I have a feeling EVERYONE is going to be dropping ned plastics this iCast.
Glenn reply :
On 6/21/2019 at 10:01 AM, punch said:I have a feeling EVERYONE is going to be dropping ned plastics this iCast.
You're pretty close! Actually, think broader...as in "finesse" as a general category.
On 6/21/2019 at 5:14 AM, EWREX said:i can't wait for the googan baits magnum super dooper bandeeter skeeter booger bug infused with dangle juice for maximum bass sniffability! defintely only going to throw that on my 6'6 XH googan rod that can cast an anvil without breaking!
EDIT: ITS GONNA BE LIT
I just sprayed my drink all over my keyboard! LOL!!!!
MN Fisher reply :
On 6/21/2019 at 11:57 AM, Glenn said:You're pretty close! Actually, think broader...as in "finesse" as a general category.
Oooo...more things to tie onto my Avocet...sweet
punch reply :
Yup.. here comes the Ned wave
https://www.instagram.com/p/By-ZqKngS13/?igshid=89889koc6m5a
FishinBuck07 reply :
I like the looks of that Ned Bug for sure!
Hook2Jaw reply :
Rage...Ned. ????
I'm excited for Jordan Lee's new series of plastics. I've been waiting patiently for them, but I never put 2 and 2 together and figured they would release them at ICAST. They being Berkley. Them being the Champ Craw and Champ Minnow. The swimbait doesn't excite me much, it'll have to be cheap and effective because I've already got that covered.
As someone who hates the Ned but understands it's usefulness, I hope YUM drops a Ned offering.
RichF reply :
I wish ned would go away.
EWREX reply :
On 6/22/2019 at 12:29 AM, RichF said:I wish ned would go away.
why?
cgolf reply :
What Strike king should also do is rebrand the baby menace as the Ned menace. It has been very effective for me on either a Ned head or a slider spider head with the 2/0 hook. Not sure many have given that bait a try.
Also hope they bring out the menace in smoke purple in all 3 sizes. That has been a great clear water color for me.
On 6/22/2019 at 12:29 AM, RichF said:I wish ned would go away.
Why, it is just a gimmicky name for a rig/style of fishing many of us have fished for years without even realizing it. I think Zman just marketed the heck out of it which has brought it to a different level. The Strike King Ned baits give me hope that companies won’t just over charge for half a senko.
DSTN reply :
I bet the rage ned bug will be a killer finnese jig trailer.
I've been patiently waiting on the Berkley Frittside crainkbait. Hoping it hits shelves after ICast.
J Francho reply :
On 6/22/2019 at 1:23 AM, cgolf said:Why, it is just a gimmicky name for a rig/style of fishing many of us have fished for years without even realizing it.
Ned Kehde from In-Fisherman. It was a way to reuse broken senkos.
EWREX reply :
On 6/22/2019 at 1:23 AM, cgolf said:What Strike king should also do is rebrand the baby menace as the Ned menace. It has been very effective for me on either a Ned head or a slider spider head with the 2/0 hook. Not sure many have given that bait a try.
Also hope they bring out the menace in smoke purple in all 3 sizes. That has been a great clear water color for me.
Why, it is just a gimmicky name for a rig/style of fishing many of us have fished for years without even realizing it. I think Zman just marketed the heck out of it which has brought it to a different level. The Strike King Ned baits give me hope that companies won’t just over charge for half a senko.
i'll gladly pay for a pack of zman TRD's that will last 15+ fish per bait.
RichF reply :
On 6/22/2019 at 1:00 AM, EWREX said:why?
Because it's lame and catches dinks. Not my style.
punch reply :
On 6/22/2019 at 3:13 AM, RichF said:Because it's lame and catches dinks. Not my style.
Tell that to the 6lb smallmouth I caught a few weeks ago off a TRD on Mille Lacs.
Dorado reply :
On 6/22/2019 at 1:23 AM, cgolf said:What Strike king should also do is rebrand the baby menace as the Ned menace. It has been very effective for me on either a Ned head or a slider spider head with the 2/0 hook. Not sure many have given that bait a try.
Also hope they bring out the menace in smoke purple in all 3 sizes. That has been a great clear water color for me.
Why, it is just a gimmicky name for a rig/style of fishing many of us have fished for years without even realizing it. I think Zman just marketed the heck out of it which has brought it to a different level. The Strike King Ned baits give me hope that companies won’t just over charge for half a senko.
Not trying to highjack this thread, but quick question. On the 2/0 spider slider head, that offset section is very short and narrow to work with. Does the baby menace hold well bc I imagine it being too thick? That’s why I only use skinny 4” finesse worms on that particular style.
RichF reply :
On 6/22/2019 at 3:37 AM, punch said:Tell that to the 6lb smallmouth I caught a few weeks ago off a TRD on Mille Lacs.
Everyone gets lucky now and again;)
Dwight Hottle reply :
On 6/22/2019 at 4:16 AM, RichF said:Everyone gets lucky now and again;)
Multiple 6lbers isn't luck.
EWREX reply :
On 6/22/2019 at 3:13 AM, RichF said:Because it's lame and catches dinks. Not my style.
LOL tell that to my buddy who caught an 8 pounder at chickamauga a few weeks ago on a ned rig while i was catching 2 pounders on a carolina rig
cgolf reply :
On 6/22/2019 at 3:59 AM, Dorado said:Not trying to highjack this thread, but quick question. On the 2/0 spider slider head, that offset section is very short and narrow to work with. Does the baby menace hold well bc I imagine it being too thick? That’s why I only use skinny 4” finesse worms on that particular style.
It has worked fine for me. Before the pro sliders I used to fish tubes on that head with no issues. The classic spider with the 3/0 hook and the pro slider get the most use now, but I need some more of the 2/0 size because it is a perfect fit for the small yum crawbug.
Because of the hook design I hook it below the midpoint on the nose. To make the menace last a bit longer I flip it 180 to rerig it through undamaged plastic. I am a bit thrifty, but they seem to hit em pretty good once they are properly seasoned;)
What I am learning this year is river fish are hard on plastics. The menace and baby menace only last 4 or 5 fish on the river vs 10 to 12 on the lake. Had one menace get 23 fish.
Went to to do a picture of one, but it looks like the baby menaces are rigged on the 3/0 version because I am out of the 2/0 version.
Megastink reply :
Hayabusa announced today that it’s coming out with their Brush Easy head with a bigger 1/0 hook. I can tell you from personal experience this is a VERY under the radar jighead...
NYWayfarer reply :
Still waiting on the Lew’s Mach tie-dye combo.
I called it last year with The Lew’s Custom Black combo best in show win. I thought they would call it the Mach Blackout though.
webertime reply :
3 new Trolling Motors
Hook2Jaw reply :
On 6/22/2019 at 1:49 AM, DSTN said:I bet the rage ned bug will be a killer finnese jig trailer.
I've been patiently waiting on the Berkley Frittside crainkbait. Hoping it hits shelves after ICast.
What can you tell me about that new crankbait?
DSTN reply :
On 6/22/2019 at 10:03 AM, Hook2Jaw said:What can you tell me about that new crankbait?
I love throwing a shallow crankbait and had a few good outings with some cheaper flat side crankbaits late last fall and early this spring. I like the Berkley Diggers and other hard baits of theirs I have used so far. I saw these pop up in some "Top Lures" articles for I think BASS and MLF this spring and was intrigued. Berkley has a video from the Classic about them on their facebook page you can find if you search for it. Hoping to pick a few up for the fall.
NorthernBasser reply :
On 6/22/2019 at 12:29 AM, RichF said:I wish ned would go away.
Are you being forced to use it? Not sure why it'd bother you so much. Just don't use it if you don't like it? 
Harold Scoggins reply :
Upgraded Big Game kayaks, I hope.
12poundbass reply :
On 6/22/2019 at 9:54 AM, webertime said:3 new Trolling Motors
Motorguide, Garmin,and.........?
Megastink reply :
On 6/22/2019 at 9:12 PM, 12poundbass said:Motorguide, Garmin,and.........?
Lowrance has one I think.
Hook2Jaw reply :
Thou shalt not argue the merits or negatives of Ned in every topic.
12poundbass reply :
On 6/22/2019 at 9:14 PM, Megastink said:Lowrance has one I think.
Oh yeah I completely forgot about them.
EGbassing reply :
On 6/22/2019 at 4:58 AM, EWREX said:LOL tell that to my buddy who caught an 8 pounder at chickamauga a few weeks ago on a ned rig while i was catching 2 pounders on a carolina rig
I hooked two 5~ pounders on it in two hours the other day. (one came off at the bank and I landed the other)
blongfishing reply :
On 6/22/2019 at 9:54 AM, webertime said:3 new Trolling Motors
Honestly, this is what I am looking forward to the most. I try to keep it simple and not buy every new bait and "thing" that comes out but I've wanted/needed (kinda...) a new trolling motor since I bought this boat in March and really even when I had my previous boat. I was on the verge of buying an Ultrex a few weeks ago but then it hit me that all these new trolling motors would be released at iCast. My biggest hope is for a trolling motor with ultrex capabilities with the same quality but better price (I know, it's a lot to ask for) and with no bugs. I am a Lowrance guy so I am hoping their new trolling motor will fit my needs. With that being said regarding the bugs, I might wait a bit because anything new is gonna have a few kinks.
I am still excited to see all the new stuff released and will probably end up spending a couple hundred on icast released items.
j bab reply :
I heard that Big Bite Baits has a swimming worm style bait coming out, a chatterbait trailer, and a few others.
These are just rumors though 
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 6/23/2019 at 4:30 AM, j bab said:I heard that Big Bite Baits has a swimming worm style bait coming out, a chatterbait trailer, and a few others.
These are just rumors though
Just keep making stuff in solid blue and offering it in bulk packs. I've got my 100pk of Yomamas in sapphire blue that never leaves the boat. Big contributor to my first tournament win of the year Thursday night too. Quickly tearing through my stockpile of blue Devil's Spears and Pitbosses I use on my solid blue bladed jigs, going to need a replacement soon and not many options out there in solid blue.
KayakFish107 reply :
On 6/23/2019 at 1:24 PM, Bluebasser86 said:Just keep making stuff in solid blue and offering it in bulk packs. I've got my 100pk of Yomamas in sapphire blue that never leaves the boat. Big contributor to my first tournament win of the year Thursday night too. Quickly tearing through my stockpile of blue Devil's Spears and Pitbosses I use on my solid blue bladed jigs, going to need a replacement soon and not many options out there in solid blue.
“Blue”basser86, I take it you like blue? Haha
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 6/23/2019 at 4:12 PM, KayakFish107 said:“Blue”basser86, I take it you like blue? Haha
The name actually stems from my line of work.
Megastink reply :
On 6/23/2019 at 1:24 PM, Bluebasser86 said:Just keep making stuff in solid blue and offering it in bulk packs. I've got my 100pk of Yomamas in sapphire blue that never leaves the boat. Big contributor to my first tournament win of the year Thursday night too. Quickly tearing through my stockpile of blue Devil's Spears and Pitbosses I use on my solid blue bladed jigs, going to need a replacement soon and not many options out there in solid blue.
Strike King makes their Rage Craw, Menace, and Rage Bug in Safire blue and swamp water blue, which is more muted. Check them out.
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 6/24/2019 at 7:52 AM, Megastink said:Strike King makes their Rage Craw, Menace, and Rage Bug in Safire blue and swamp water blue, which is more muted. Check them out.
I have them, and they're great, but they're also pricey to use soley for trailers. Reactions Innovations is the same way with their backwater blue color. That was the great thing about the Havoc baits, they were cheap and durable so cutting them up to use for trailers wasn't a big deal. BBB are affordable and durable a lot like the Havoc line up was, and they've been really effective for me too.
Hook2Jaw reply :
Big Bite Baits makes one of my favorite paddletails, the Cane Thumper. I'm excited to see them dropping a bladed jig trailer.
HenryPF reply :
I am going to say that Minn Kota will eventually figure out how to put their side finding transducers built in to their trolling motors since they own Humminbird - which would be nice as the transducer cable running down the shaft is mighty unsightly.
Personal wish list - inline undewater camera that don't leak or suck, castable depth finder that actually works and not loses signal all the time and here is my biggest wish - for rod manufactures to list the weight of their rods in ounces.
BassWhole! reply :
On 6/21/2019 at 3:26 AM, J Francho said:Looking for some game changer to crush it in 2019 with their content.
As long as it includes a few unboxings, and a challenge or two....
On 6/21/2019 at 3:26 AM, J Francho said:Looking for some game changer to crush it in 2019 with their content.
As long as it includes a few unboxings, and a challenge or two....
On 6/21/2019 at 3:26 AM, J Francho said:Looking for some game changer to crush it in 2019 with their content.
As long as it includes a few unboxings, and a challenge or two....
On 6/21/2019 at 3:26 AM, J Francho said:Looking for some game changer to crush it in 2019 with their content.
As long as it includes a few unboxings, and a challenge or two....
EGbassing reply :
On 6/24/2019 at 7:29 PM, BassWhole! said:As long as it includes a few unboxings, and a challenge or two....
As long as it includes a few unboxings, and a challenge or two....
As long as it includes a few unboxings, and a challenge or two....
As long as it includes a few unboxings, and a challenge or two....
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J Francho reply :
On 6/24/2019 at 7:29 PM, BassWhole! said:As long as it includes a few unboxings, and a challenge or two....
As long as it includes a few unboxings, and a challenge or two....
As long as it includes a few unboxings, and a challenge or two....
As long as it includes a few unboxings, and a challenge or two....
I heard you the first time.
MAN reply :
Anyone going to ICAST?
Dwight Hottle reply :
On 6/25/2019 at 12:46 AM, MAN said:Anyone going to ICAST?
Yep.
BassWhole! reply :
On 6/24/2019 at 10:39 PM, J Francho said:I heard you the first time.
LOL, Not sure what that is, maybe Glenn got Moscow Hacked®, or..."I waited for like 3 seconds each time and got no response"...
#millennialimpatience
fishballer06 reply :
I have a feeling that Shimano is revamping most of their spinning line. I know for certain a new Stradic is dropping.
A revamped smaller size Curado wouldn't surprise me either.
Hook2Jaw reply :
On 6/25/2019 at 2:04 AM, fishballer06 said:I have a feeling that Shimano is revamping most of their spinning line. I know for certain a new Stradic is dropping.
A revamped smaller size Curado wouldn't surprise me either.
There's information on the new Stradic FL everywhere. A techy friend of mine said it'll be sealed, to some extent, like the smaller models of Stellas.
j bab reply :
New Lowrance trolling motor teaser video
BassWhole! reply :
On 6/25/2019 at 2:04 AM, fishballer06 said:I have a feeling that Shimano is revamping most of their spinning line. I know for certain a new Stradic is dropping.
Stradic CI 5 (hundred dollars)...
RichF reply :
On 6/25/2019 at 2:40 AM, j bab said:New Lowrance trolling motor teaser video
Eeeek that motor looks horrible. Interested to see what it's all about though.
Fishing_FF reply :
On 6/25/2019 at 12:46 AM, MAN said:Anyone going to ICAST?
Yes, since I’m official this year with a related company.
J Francho reply :
Why do they always use suspense movie music when dropping new products?
MN Fisher reply :
On 6/25/2019 at 10:23 PM, J Francho said:Why do they always use suspense movie music when dropping new products?
To make it more dramatic?
J Francho reply :
On 6/25/2019 at 10:30 PM, MN Fisher said:To make it more dramatic?
It's a trolling motor, for goodness sake, not a cure for herpes.
My dog is a Shiba Inu mix, lol. She gives me that look all the time.
Brett's_daddy reply :
On 6/23/2019 at 4:33 PM, Bluebasser86 said:The name actually stems from my line of work.
Police?
Glenn reply :
On 6/25/2019 at 12:46 AM, MAN said:Anyone going to ICAST?
Yep, as always. Hoping they'll go back to Vegas soon, or even Houston for a change. Orlando is getting old.
Just found out my fav restaurant in that area, Copper Canyons, closed last week. 
jbsoonerfan reply :
On 6/26/2019 at 11:09 AM, Glenn said:Yep, as always. Hoping they'll go back to Vegas soon, or even Houston for a change. Orlando is getting old.
Just found out my fav restaurant in that area, Copper Canyons, closed last week.
I can recommend FishBones. Excellent food!
Bluebasser86 reply :
Lucky Craft is releasing a 198 Sammy. Zman a magnum TRD, which I think is usually a sign of too much fiber ????
Tim Kelly reply :
https://store.do-itmolds.com/Snag-Weight-Molds_c_182.html
Do-it molds Mike Long edition. New for Icast.
Megastink reply :
Strike King 2.5 Wake just announced this morning. I’ve been waiting for that for a while!
punch reply :
Z-Man is coming out with the MAG TRD.. everyone else is going fineness, they are upsizing!
MAN reply :
On 6/26/2019 at 11:09 AM, Glenn said:Yep, as always. Hoping they'll go back to Vegas soon, or even Houston for a change. Orlando is getting old.
Just found out my fav restaurant in that area, Copper Canyons, closed last week.
Yeah never thought I would say this but I miss it in Vegas. Maggiano's restaurant is where we always have our first dinner in Orlando Icast.
gilkeybr reply :
What is the difference between a Magnum TRD and a ZinkerZ? Yikes the ned phenomenon has gotten wild
TnRiver46 reply :
On 6/22/2019 at 2:08 AM, EWREX said:i'll gladly pay for a pack of zman TRD's that will last 15+ fish per bait.
I've never used the same jig head for 15
EWREX reply :
On 6/27/2019 at 1:58 AM, TnRiver46 said:I've never used the same jig head for 15
okay
TnRiver46 reply :
On 6/26/2019 at 11:09 AM, Glenn said:Yep, as always. Hoping they'll go back to Vegas soon, or even Houston for a change. Orlando is getting old.
Just found out my fav restaurant in that area, Copper Canyons, closed last week.
I grew tired of Orlando at the age of 8
Glenn reply :
It's just so full of chain restaurants. Granted Vegas has it's share too, but it also has so many world-class one-of-a-kind dining options that make a city worth visiting multiple times.
Orlando? Unless you are visiting Disney/SeaWorld/Universal, it's kinda boring after the 2nd visit.
Mr. Bassin II reply :
On 6/27/2019 at 2:14 AM, Glenn said:
Orlando? Unless you are visiting Disney/SeaWorld/Universal, it's kinda boring after the 2nd visit.
Yeah maybe so in our eyes, but don't forget we're a bunch of folks who probably would prefer a trip to Many, LA or Alba, TX over Orlando any day. I sense that our destination preferences might be biased and slightly out of the mainstream.
Glenn reply :
Sorry, didn't mean to hijack this thread. Carry on...
New tackle! New Rods! New gear! ICAST!!
fishwizzard reply :
On 6/27/2019 at 2:14 AM, Glenn said:It's just so full of chain restaurants. Granted Vegas has it's share too, but it also has so many world-class one-of-a-kind dining options that make a city worth visiting multiple times.
Orlando? Unless you are visiting Disney/SeaWorld/Universal, it's kinda boring after the 2nd visit.
100% agree, I go to both for work and LV blows Orlando out of the water for restaurant choice.
The “best” spot I have found in Orlando is Lee and Rick’s Oyster Bar. It is a dive for sure but it’s ambiance and prices cannot be beat.
punch reply :
13 Fishing is dropping a HUGE line of plastics. Like an insane amount of them. They have some pretty unique designs too, i'm slightly impressed.
J Francho reply :
Why don't they show the baits in real time? The slo-mo footage will make any baits action seem dramatic.
Megastink reply :
According to FTR, Strike King is getting into the line game!!!
a few notes: comes with a spooling tool and prepaid postage so you can SEND YOUR OLD LINE BACK for recycling. That’s STOUT!!!
https://www.thefishingwire.com/releases/4bcf1e01-23bb-42d6-81e8-776caba34598
A few new SPRO baits: spybait and new lipless crank:
https://www.thefishingwire.com/releases/c2f55f16-c843-429a-9130-e48631f41a51
https://www.thefishingwire.com/releases/d720b3cc-b7ce-4ae2-a734-bcbad35fd4fb
Livetarget Flutter Shad jigging spoon. Looks beautiful! Me thinks I’ll own a few:
https://www.thefishingwire.com/releases/f03c6a4c-9545-4b3f-b586-492929b21f61
Tim Kelly reply :
On 6/27/2019 at 10:57 PM, J Francho said:Why don't they show the baits in real time? The slo-mo footage will make any baits action seem dramatic.
Doesn't look like they could afford a light bulb either. Style over substance with that film, you can barely see what the baits are doing as they chose dark baits against a black background with very little illumination. I know it was about mood, but really?
punch reply :
On 6/27/2019 at 11:43 PM, Tim Kelly said:Doesn't look like they could afford a light bulb either. Style over substance with that film, you can barely see what the baits are doing as they chose dark baits against a black background with very little illumination. I know it was about mood, but really?
"Style over substance"... have you seen 13's product line? That's kind their main thing. Be flashy and visually interesting.
Tim Kelly reply :
You're right. No idea what their gear is actually like as I kick against the whole image over everything deal they work on. That said, the fluke (I could actually see that one) looks like it could be great on a swim jig or chatterbait. The general theme seems to be to "Rage Menace" every category of baits. ????
Hook2Jaw reply :
I run rods in 13s 80 dollar price range, and so far, they've been pretty decent sticks. I can't say they're as nice as a Dobyn's, Fenwick, or St. Croix, but I've enjoyed them so far.
I imagine those plastics are going to be a tad out of my price range, so I'll probably remain YUM, Berkley, Big Bite faithful, but for a budget angler I've been pretty please with my 3 Chromes and I'm really looking forward to when my 7'6" MH gets here. The medium casting, medium spinning, and medium light spinning have crushed my Daiwa Aird-X lineups sensitivity.
You still won't catch me with bright green rods or reels that don't say Daiwa on them, though.
Glenn reply :
Yum Baits Sneek peak! Some killer new colors coming in the 4" YUM Tube this July! From left to right: camo, natural and ghillie suit! We knew they couldn't keep a secret lol.
Trappernewt reply :
13 Fishing just posted a pic of a new Jerkbait.
Jrob78 reply :
BASS has their ICAST preview up now.
https://www.bassmaster.com/slideshow/hot-new-products-icast-2019
Harold Scoggins reply :
On 6/29/2019 at 2:36 AM, Trappernewt said:13 Fishing just posted a pic of a new Jerkbait.
Megabass wannabe?
wisconsin heat reply :
On 6/28/2019 at 11:04 PM, Glenn said:Yum Baits Sneek peak! Some killer new colors coming in the 4" YUM Tube this July! From left to right: camo, natural and ghillie suit! We knew they couldn't keep a secret lol.
These colors are ????????????????
senile1 reply :
On 6/29/2019 at 7:37 AM, Jrob78 said:BASS has their ICAST preview up now.
https://www.bassmaster.com/slideshow/hot-new-products-icast-2019
I just scanned through this quickly on my phone and didn't see any mention of the new trolling motors. Maybe I missed it, or they don't want to spoil the surprise.
J Francho reply :
On 6/29/2019 at 8:21 AM, Harold Scoggins said:Megabass wannabe?
Didn't the weight transfer in Lucky Craft baits precede Megabass?
YoTone reply :
sick!
Junger reply :
Any Megabass news? Waiting for them to come out with a $30 bladed jig so they can take my money!
fishwizzard reply :
On 7/1/2019 at 10:22 PM, Junger said:Any Megabass news? Waiting for them to come out with a $30 bladed jig so they can take my money!
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Megabass_I_Wing_135/descpage-MBIWING.html?from=Google&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3uboBRDCARIsAO2XcYDhVS46m9i2SypvnTaKwIYrcpUozzXR3Rqk-F4hDSbHXgBIiKcrj7caAgpXEALw_wcB
They do have a new $60 topwater!
JediAmoeba reply :
On 7/1/2019 at 10:29 PM, fishwizzard said:https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Megabass_I_Wing_135/descpage-MBIWING.html?from=Google&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3uboBRDCARIsAO2XcYDhVS46m9i2SypvnTaKwIYrcpUozzXR3Rqk-F4hDSbHXgBIiKcrj7caAgpXEALw_wcB
They do have a new $60 topwater!
You have to search on line for a picture that truly represents the "wings"! Looks like it is mimicking a bird in the water.
Harold Scoggins reply :
On 7/1/2019 at 9:32 PM, J Francho said:Didn't the weight transfer in Lucky Craft baits precede Megabass?
Actually, Rapala preceded them with the introduction of the Long Cast Minnow.
punch reply :
The zillion is baaaack
NorthernBasser reply :
On 6/28/2019 at 11:04 PM, Glenn said:Yum Baits Sneek peak! Some killer new colors coming in the 4" YUM Tube this July! From left to right: camo, natural and ghillie suit! We knew they couldn't keep a secret lol.
Yup. Really digging those colors.
On 7/1/2019 at 9:44 PM, YoTone said:
sick!
I wonder if that's glow-in-the-dark? Probably gimmicky if so, but it looks cool (to us fishermen at least).
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 7/1/2019 at 10:29 PM, fishwizzard said:https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Megabass_I_Wing_135/descpage-MBIWING.html?from=Google&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3uboBRDCARIsAO2XcYDhVS46m9i2SypvnTaKwIYrcpUozzXR3Rqk-F4hDSbHXgBIiKcrj7caAgpXEALw_wcB
They do have a new $60 topwater!
2 of them actually.
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Megabass_Megadog/descpage-MBMD.html
On 6/29/2019 at 12:46 PM, wisconsin heat said:These colors are ????????????????
Agreed, I can't decide which one I like best.
On 6/29/2019 at 8:21 AM, Harold Scoggins said:Megabass wannabe?
There's several baits with that transfer system in them now. I have a Duel Hardcore jerkbait in Pro Blue that looks really similar internally.
Tim Kelly reply :
On 7/2/2019 at 9:09 AM, punch said:The zillion is baaaack
That looks like the one that's been available in Japan for some time now. Based on the original Tatula body shape with the cast control dial in the sideplate like the Steez. Thy are over $400 on the JDM market. Be interested to see what Daiwa USA is going to sell them for.
Big-Bass reply :
On 7/2/2019 at 2:05 PM, Tim Kelly said:That looks like the one that's been available in Japan for some time now. Based on the original Tatula body shape with the cast control dial in the sideplate like the Steez. Thy are over $400 on the JDM market. Be interested to see what Daiwa USA is going to sell them for.
Yep, that's the HD version but rumor has it that there may be a standard CT version coming too!
Megastink reply :
Finally!!! A 3” Rage Bug!!!
Harold Scoggins reply :
I'm looking forward to seeing the Edge series boxes by Plano, especially the one for jigs/bladed jigs.
Glenn reply :
Plano introduces new EDGE Series: https://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_123/plano-edge-7219.html
Glenn reply :
YOU could win ALL of the NEW YUM products that will be introduced next week....ALL of them!
https://www.bassresource.com/giveaway/YUM-ICAST-giveaway.html
HenryPF reply :
On 6/29/2019 at 7:37 AM, Jrob78 said:BASS has their ICAST preview up now.
https://www.bassmaster.com/slideshow/hot-new-products-icast-2019
It could be me, but I just flipped through all the 179 photos and there wasn't a single thing I would buy that isn't just another version of something I have for more money.
Come on doohickeys!
Megastink reply :
On 7/3/2019 at 12:22 PM, HenryPF said:
It could be me, but I just flipped through all the 179 photos and there wasn't a single thing I would buy that isn't just another version of something I have for more money.
Come on doohickeys!
That’s how I felt for the most part. I’m a bait junkie, and a fan of Strike King. They’re launching some cool new things this year. Otherwise, eh....
cgolf reply :
On 7/3/2019 at 9:32 AM, Glenn said:Plano introduces new EDGE Series: https://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_123/plano-edge-7219.html
Would love to see a close up of the terminal tackle box and some specs, interesting to see how that looks and the price of course. Hope they are cheaper than the Bass Mafia boxes.
On 7/3/2019 at 12:22 PM, HenryPF said:
It could be me, but I just flipped through all the 179 photos and there wasn't a single thing I would buy that isn't just another version of something I have for more money.
Come on doohickeys!
I think 3 or 4 things popped for me, but I have enough tackle now that I don't get as excited about icast.
One thing that did catch my eye was the new TM prop from motorguide. If it does all they say I might need to pick one of those up, as long as it fits on a Minkota Terrova. Does anyone know if they two companies props are compatible? My vaca lake has a lot of millfoil and if I have to recharge less that would be great.
Glenn reply :
On 7/3/2019 at 8:12 PM, cgolf said:Would love to see a close up of the terminal tackle box and some specs
I don't have specs yet, but here's the box:
j bab reply :
On 7/2/2019 at 1:43 PM, Bluebasser86 said:2 of them actually.
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Megabass_Megadog/descpage-MBMD.html
The Megadog has been out for awhile now, no? Maybe they're adding new colors at ICAST? Regardless, I kinda want one 
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 7/3/2019 at 10:34 PM, j bab said:The Megadog has been out for awhile now, no? Maybe they're adding new colors at ICAST? Regardless, I kinda want one
It has been, but they're still showing it as a "newer" bait.
punch reply :
The 13 Fishing "Pathfinder".. weedless spook? I just see a whole lot of missed fish personally. It looks like the hook is not 'fixed' though and can swing down?
And speaking of Megabass.. is this the first swim-jig they have come out with in the US market?
Uoze Swimmer
TnRiver46 reply :
On 7/3/2019 at 11:04 PM, punch said:The 13 Fishing "Pathfinder".. weedless spook? I just see a whole lot of missed fish personally. It looks like the hook is not 'fixed' though and can swing down?
And speaking of Megabass.. is this the first swim-jig they have come out with in the US market?
Uoze Swimmer
Hahahah. I’ll take a hard pass on that spook !!! They miss them plenty with two trebles
Trappernewt reply :
New Googan plastics coming.....lol
Rattlin Ned and the Lunker Log.....
Preytorien reply :
And I'm just sittin' over here wishing someone would make a rod that prevents my braid from slightly wrapping itself over the tip ????
TnRiver46 reply :
On 7/4/2019 at 2:36 AM, Preytorien said:And I'm just sittin' over here wishing someone would make a rod that prevents my braid from slightly wrapping itself over the tip ????
Hahaha! My buddy (who has only used braid once or twice) was throwing one of my rods with braid the other day in the back of my boat. I kept hearing "what in the $#@& is going on here" coming from the back of the boat. All I could say was "it just does that sometimes"
j bab reply :
Here's some more "rumored" stuff
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 7/3/2019 at 11:04 PM, punch said:The 13 Fishing "Pathfinder".. weedless spook? I just see a whole lot of missed fish personally. It looks like the hook is not 'fixed' though and can swing down?
I was interested until I saw the $18 price tag, ouch.
evilcatfish reply :
On 7/1/2019 at 10:22 PM, Junger said:Any Megabass news? Waiting for them to come out with a $30 bladed jig so they can take my money!
I’ve been hoping for a perfect pitch in the destroyer line, they’d definitely get my $$$$
As far as all the new Ned stuff goes: it’s cool and all but in my mind anything that isn’t a small stick worm with a mushroom head is just a finesse craw/tube/creature/whatever-not a ned rig
cgolf reply :
On 7/5/2019 at 1:57 AM, evilcatfish said:I’ve been hoping for a perfect pitch in the destroyer line, they’d definitely get my $$$$
As far as all the new Ned stuff goes: it’s cool and all but in my mind anything that isn’t a small stick worm with a mushroom head is just a finesse craw/tube/creature/whatever-not a ned rig
From what I have read about Ned and the Midwest finesse approach these fall right into what a Ned rig is. Have read that Ned has been using the TRD hawgz. Essentially it’s a sub 4” plastic retrieved on a light jig head.
Joshua van Wyk reply :
On 7/4/2019 at 2:36 AM, Preytorien said:And I'm just sittin' over here wishing someone would make a rod that prevents my braid from slightly wrapping itself over the tip ????
I hate that, the other day I wasn’t paying attention and it popped the guide right off the rod next cast.
cgolf reply :
Anyone know when the Mag Menace will be available? Really hoping they add more colors to the Menace, smoke Purple and Baby Menace, Smoke Purple and Motor Oil Red.
Also any other Rage releases other than the Ned stuff?
Megastink reply :
On 7/7/2019 at 6:34 AM, cgolf said:Anyone know when the Mag Menace will be available? Really hoping they add more colors to the Menace, smoke Purple and Baby Menace, Smoke Purple and Motor Oil Red.
Also any other Rage releases other than the Ned stuff?
Not sure of release date, but there is also a 3” Rage Bug coming out. Haven’t heard of anything else.
Harold Scoggins reply :
On 7/3/2019 at 9:32 AM, Glenn said:Plano introduces new EDGE Series: https://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_123/plano-edge-7219.html
Oh man! This sounds good!
Dri-Loc™ - watertight seal
Rustrictor™ - rust prevention infused base
Duraview™ crystal-clear lid
One-Handed latch
Water Wick™ - water absorbing desiccant divider
Innovative labeling system
Pre-cut, pre-separated vented dividers
Ribbed lid and steel-pin hinges for durability
Available sizes: 3600 Standard, 3700 Thin, 3700 Standard, 3700 Deep: Terminal Box, Jig/Blade Bait Box, Spinnerbait Box, Plastics/Bulk Utility Box, and Crankbait boxes.
MN Fisher reply :
On 7/8/2019 at 4:44 AM, Harold Scoggins said:Oh man! This sounds good!
Dri-Loc™ - watertight seal
Rustrictor™ - rust prevention infused base
Duraview™ crystal-clear lid
One-Handed latch
Water Wick™ - water absorbing desiccant divider
Innovative labeling system
Pre-cut, pre-separated vented dividers
Ribbed lid and steel-pin hinges for durability
Available sizes: 3600 Standard, 3700 Thin, 3700 Standard, 3700 Deep: Terminal Box, Jig/Blade Bait Box, Spinnerbait Box, Plastics/Bulk Utility Box, and Crankbait boxes.
I'm just shuddering at what the price of those is going to be...my wallet is already screaming in agony.
Big-Bass reply :
Any other word on the new Zillion and will there be another version beyond the HD?
Harold Scoggins reply :
On 7/8/2019 at 5:21 AM, MN Fisher said:I'm just shuddering at what the price of those is going to be...my wallet is already screaming in agony.
I hear you. I'm going to start with the jig/blade box and go from there.
MN Fisher reply :
On 7/8/2019 at 6:18 AM, Harold Scoggins said:I hear you. I'm going to start with the jig/blade box and go from there.
My question is - are they going to have the 'specialty' boxes in 3600 size? That's the size I use.
Harold Scoggins reply :
On 7/8/2019 at 6:29 AM, MN Fisher said:My question is - are they going to have the 'specialty' boxes in 3600 size? That's the size I use.
Maybe @Glenn will know.
Glenn reply :
The sizes/types of boxes are what they are introducing at ICAST. Unfortunately, they're tight-lipped about any future releases.
Now...stayed tuned for details about the new Garmin trolling motor tomorrow morning. 
Glenn reply :
Garmin Introduces Force Trolling Motor
https://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_123/garmin-force-7819.html
Earlier in this thread, somebody said they wanted a brushless trolling motor...
Check
Somebody else said they wanted a wireless foot pedal...
Check
Come see the many other innovations this trolling motor has.
https://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_123/garmin-force-7819.html
12poundbass reply :
So much for competition driving prices down. Sounds like a sweet trolling motor but d**n that price sure is high!
boostr reply :
Yeah no, a little rich for my blood. Nice rig nonetheless.
punch reply :
On 7/8/2019 at 7:10 PM, Glenn said:Garmin Introduces Force Trolling Motor
https://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_123/garmin-force-7819.html
Earlier in this thread, somebody said they wanted a brushless trolling motor...
Check
Somebody else said they wanted a wireless foot pedal...
Check
Come see the many other innovations this trolling motor has.
https://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_123/garmin-force-7819.html
About time someone moves the trolling motor game forward. Hats off to Garmin. This thing looks interesting.
That being said.. i'm still keeping my utrex. haha.
microotter reply :
https://youtu.be/gmJ4Yqmhv6k
here are some of the Daiwa reels being released.
jaimeastin reply :
On 6/22/2019 at 3:13 AM, RichF said:Because it's lame and catches dinks. Not my style.
Hardly... I can catch numbers of very nice bass on the ned rig. Keep on casting the swimbait and other stuff and I will keep on pulling out 5 and 6 lb bass. Some people just aren't Midwest finesse fishermen. I know I am not one to chunk swimbaits and other lures to get the big fish.
The ned rig brings out bass of all sizes for me. I rarely catch dinks period... That's all about location. But the ned rig will get bluegill, catfish, and I am sure just about anything else. It does not scare big bass away.
On 7/8/2019 at 7:10 PM, Glenn said:Garmin Introduces Force Trolling Motor
https://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_123/garmin-force-7819.html
Earlier in this thread, somebody said they wanted a brushless trolling motor...
Check
Somebody else said they wanted a wireless foot pedal...
Check
Come see the many other innovations this trolling motor has.
https://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_123/garmin-force-7819.html
Oh I am interested... I knew I was going ultrex next year. Garmin has already got my money going all livescope. Now I can have less wires with the built in sonar. Plus full integration. If you are a garmin user and wanted all the nice features, you have no choice but to look here. I was really hoping they would come in at $2500 or less...
Now to start selling things I don't need around the house...
Sam reply :
A great way to sell more GPS units.
Only $3,200 plus installation.
Glenn reply :
I just have to chuckle. I hear people say they want all these wiz-bang features, and they complain to high heaven because they drive the price up!
Can't have both. LOL!!
Sam reply :
On 7/9/2019 at 6:57 AM, Glenn said:I just have to chuckle. I hear people say they want all these wiz-bang features, and they complain to high heaven because they drive the price up!
Can't have both. LOL!!
$3,200 plus installation.
Really not bad when you consider the prices of a top of the line trolling motor and a top of the line GPS system.
This way you have both professionally installed, giving you one big advantage over others in tournaments and having fun watching the screen when you fish for fun.
Dirtyeggroll reply :
On 7/9/2019 at 6:57 AM, Glenn said:I just have to chuckle. I hear people say they want all these wiz-bang features, and they complain to high heaven because they drive the price up!
Can't have both. LOL!!
What the masses want is an entry-level spot lock trolling motor it was a good foot pedal for <$1,000. Doesn’t need to link or do anything fancy. Just hold position and have a good footpedal.
That’s what would really sell.
RichF reply :
On 7/9/2019 at 6:37 AM, jaimeastin said:Hardly... I can catch numbers of very nice bass on the ned rig. Keep on casting the swimbait and other stuff and I will keep on pulling out 5 and 6 lb bass. Some people just aren't Midwest finesse fishermen. I know I am not one to chunk swimbaits and other lures to get the big fish.
The ned rig brings out bass of all sizes for me. I rarely catch dinks period... That's all about location. But the ned rig will get bluegill, catfish, and I am sure just about anything else. It does not scare big bass away.
It catches all size bass except for dinks, but also bluegill...That's cool. I'm just not into all the "finesse" techniques everyone goes gaga over. I know all those baits/techniques catch fish (and good size ones too), it's just not my jam. Yes, to quote others here "nobody is forcing me to fish it." It just seems like the entire industry is catering to this crowd which makes anglers like me feel left out 
On a lighter note, that new Plano Edge terminal box looks like a winner, so long as it's not $50 like the BM one.
jbsoonerfan reply :
On 7/9/2019 at 10:14 AM, RichF said:It catches all size bass except for dinks, but also bluegill...That's cool. I'm just not into all the "finesse" techniques everyone goes gaga over. I know all those baits/techniques catch fish (and good size ones too), it's just not my jam. Yes, to quote others here "nobody is forcing me to fish it." It just seems like the entire industry is catering to this crowd which makes anglers like me feel left out
On a lighter note, that new Plano Edge terminal box looks like a winner, so long as it's not $50 like the BM one.
From what I have seen from your posts you slay them on a jig. I wouldn't worry about a ned rig if I was you. Keep throwing that jig and killing them man.
jaimeastin reply :
On 7/9/2019 at 10:14 AM, RichF said:It catches all size bass except for dinks, but also bluegill...That's cool. I'm just not into all the "finesse" techniques everyone goes gaga over. I know all those baits/techniques catch fish (and good size ones too), it's just not my jam. Yes, to quote others here "nobody is forcing me to fish it." It just seems like the entire industry is catering to this crowd which makes anglers like me feel left out
On a lighter note, that new Plano Edge terminal box looks like a winner, so long as it's not $50 like the BM one.
I hear you on that. I was using it before it was the industry thing. This guy in MO put me on it years ago.
With that said, I don't chase rigs. I am so old school. Texas and Carolina where all I used before the bed rig. I rarely wacky, just recently thought about Neko, and then I just saw a video on dum-dum rig.
Whatever you catch fish on, do what you do. I am just expanding more because of tournament fishing.
Junger reply :
I just watched the BR/Garmin Facebook livestream, the $3,100 MSRP seems like a good deal for all the features you get. Gesture mode...just awesome.
Daniel Abram reply :
On 6/22/2019 at 12:29 AM, RichF said:I wish ned would go away
Both fish I caught today was on ned rig. They hit it when they won't anything else. I am thankful for it.
Hook2Jaw reply :
Hobie released the Mirage Drive 360, the PA12 and 14 that'll have it retail for almost 5k.
J Francho reply :
On 7/9/2019 at 11:52 PM, Hook2Jaw said:Hobie released the Mirage Drive 360, the PA12 and 14 that'll have it retail for almost 5k.
Just saw that, it looks pretty awesome.
Hook2Jaw reply :
It does. I believe I'm about to unload my '17 PA14 and switch to an Old Town Predator, though. I need some hands free reverse, and from what I can tell the knife of a hull on the Predator is faster than Hobie's offerings.
Well, maybe not the Revo 16 or PA17.
12poundbass reply :
On 7/9/2019 at 6:37 AM, jaimeastin said:Hardly... I can catch numbers of very nice bass on the ned rig. Keep on casting the swimbait and other stuff and I will keep on pulling out 5 and 6 lb bass. Some people just aren't Midwest finesse fishermen. I know I am not one to chunk swimbaits and other lures to get the big fish.
The ned rig brings out bass of all sizes for me. I rarely catch dinks period... That's all about location. But the ned rig will get bluegill, catfish, and I am sure just about anything else. It does not scare big bass away.
Oh I am interested... I knew I was going ultrex next year. Garmin has already got my money going all livescope. Now I can have less wires with the built in sonar. Plus full integration. If you are a garmin user and wanted all the nice features, you have no choice but to look here. I was really hoping they would come in at $2500 or less...
Now to start selling things I don't need around the house...
Motorguide just introduced their new trolling motor, with a price you might be interested in, plus it says you can hook any brand electronics to it. This is a true cable steer with anchor mode.
On 7/9/2019 at 6:37 AM, jaimeastin said:Hardly... I can catch numbers of very nice bass on the ned rig. Keep on casting the swimbait and other stuff and I will keep on pulling out 5 and 6 lb bass. Some people just aren't Midwest finesse fishermen. I know I am not one to chunk swimbaits and other lures to get the big fish.
The ned rig brings out bass of all sizes for me. I rarely catch dinks period... That's all about location. But the ned rig will get bluegill, catfish, and I am sure just about anything else. It does not scare big bass away.
Oh I am interested... I knew I was going ultrex next year. Garmin has already got my money going all livescope. Now I can have less wires with the built in sonar. Plus full integration. If you are a garmin user and wanted all the nice features, you have no choice but to look here. I was really hoping they would come in at $2500 or less...
Now to start selling things I don't need around the house...
Motorguide just introduced their new trolling motor, with a price you might be interested in, plus it says you can hook any brand electronics to it. This is a true cable steer with anchor mode.
J Francho reply :
Those big boy boats. I'd prefer the option of a 360 drive on my Compass.
On 7/10/2019 at 12:50 AM, Hook2Jaw said:It does. I believe I'm about to unload my '17 PA14 and switch to an Old Town Predator, though. I need some hands free reverse, and from what I can tell the knife of a hull on the Predator is faster than Hobie's offerings.
Well, maybe not the Revo 16 or PA17.
Brad Reid reply :
On 7/10/2019 at 12:50 AM, Hook2Jaw said:It does. I believe I'm about to unload my '17 PA14 and switch to an Old Town Predator, though. I need some hands free reverse, and from what I can tell the knife of a hull on the Predator is faster than Hobie's offerings.
Well, maybe not the Revo 16 or PA17.
Nothing is a fast as a Revo 16, I suppose.
And, Hobie appears to have solved the reverse riddle. Just saw a video of how the new drive rotates 360 degrees and its flippers push up and out of harm's way if they encounter something . . . like an unseen log.
Alas, Hobies are really testing the limits on price. Oldtown Predator PDLs got a price cut, didn't they, for this year? And, the Predators are super vessels. They are a heck of a value, for sure.
Brad
Tim Kelly reply :
On 7/10/2019 at 1:01 AM, 12poundbass said:Motorguide just introduced their new trolling motor, with a price you might be interested in, plus it says you can hook any brand electronics to it. This is a true cable steer with anchor mode.
Motorguide just introduced their new trolling motor, with a price you might be interested in, plus it says you can hook any brand electronics to it. This is a true cable steer with anchor mode.
That sounds perfect, if the price is more affordable and they don't fall to bits.
12poundbass reply :
On 7/10/2019 at 1:09 AM, Tim Kelly said:That sounds perfect, if the price is more affordable and they don't fall to bits.
From what I read the Tour starts at $1399 and the Tour Pro starts at $2299. They are offered in 24 and 36v.
Tim Kelly reply :
That's not significantly less expensive than an Ultrex is it? Was hoping they'd manage to drop the price a bit better than that, they'd steal a big share of the market if they did I would think.
Glenn reply :
On 7/9/2019 at 11:26 PM, Junger said:I just watched the BR/Garmin Facebook livestream
It's available for replay on our Facebook page. Thanks for watching!
Hook2Jaw reply :
On 7/10/2019 at 1:01 AM, J Francho said:Those big boy boats. I'd prefer the option of a 360 drive on my Compass.
I think the Predator is around 90 pounds unloaded.
On 7/10/2019 at 1:02 AM, Brad Reid said:Nothing is a fast as a Revo 16, I suppose.
And, Hobie appears to have solved the reverse riddle. Just saw a video of how the new drive rotates 360 degrees and its flippers push up and out of harm's way if they encounter something . . . like an unseen log.
Alas, Hobies are really testing the limits on price. Oldtown Predator PDLs got a price cut, didn't they, for this year? And, the Predators are super vessels. They are a heck of a value, for sure.
Brad
Right now they come with a 300 dollar Hummingbird.
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 7/7/2019 at 6:34 AM, cgolf said:Anyone know when the Mag Menace will be available? Really hoping they add more colors to the Menace, smoke Purple and Baby Menace, Smoke Purple and Motor Oil Red.
Also any other Rage releases other than the Ned stuff?
Saw on their FB page a Rage punch bug coming out. Kind of looked like a ribbed Menace.
cgolf reply :
The Lunkerhunt topwater spider looks interesting. The short video they had on instagram showed it definitely had a unique action. It is pretty out of the box thinking, which means someone will point out this was tried before;)
cgolf reply :
Just caught the new Rage Ned baits on TW and have to say I am disappointed in the prices. It seems all the new Rage baits are 6.99 (Googan Prices) from the Ned baits to the Punch bugs and the magnum menace. I hope the Menace, baby menace and standard structure bugs don't go up as well. I will stock up on Black Friday, but wow to the prices. I guess if people pay it the companies can charge it. If they push up much higher, I will have to go with other options.
moguy1973 reply :
On 7/10/2019 at 8:17 PM, cgolf said:Just caught the new Rage Ned baits on TW and have to say I am disappointed in the prices. It seems all the new Rage baits are 6.99 (Googan Prices) from the Ned baits to the Punch bugs and the magnum menace. I hope the Menace, baby menace and standard structure bugs don't go up as well. I will stock up on Black Friday, but wow to the prices. I guess if people pay it the companies can charge it. If they push up much higher, I will have to go with other options.
If they can't out price the real deal Zman stuff that works perfectly as it does then there's no point. I've been using the same 8 pack of Zinkers that I cut in half for my Neds for the last year and a half.
jaimeastin reply :
On 7/10/2019 at 8:47 PM, moguy1973 said:If they can't out price the real deal Zman stuff that works perfectly as it does then there's no point. I've been using the same 8 pack of Zinkers that I cut in half for my Neds for the last year and a half.
hard to beat the long lasting quality of Zman. I can usually get zman stuff around $3 these days.
Before all this marketing of the Ned rig and before zman TRDs where easily found or available, I was purchasing a set of jig heads for a little over a dollar and a pack of yum stickbaits for $3. I was killing bass with that combo. I still have tons of both in stock. I use the zman stuff almost as much, but I like the soft hooks of the jig heads better. The zman hooks are short, but they will break on you. I have lost a lot of fish because the hook is broken off.
JediAmoeba reply :
On 7/10/2019 at 8:17 PM, cgolf said:Just caught the new Rage Ned baits on TW and have to say I am disappointed in the prices. It seems all the new Rage baits are 6.99 (Googan Prices) from the Ned baits to the Punch bugs and the magnum menace.
A lot of the soft plastic prices are crazy these days...especially when some days you only get a 12oz fish out of each bait. But the trade off is less fish in regards to the cheaper baits a lot of days.
cgolf reply :
On 7/10/2019 at 10:59 PM, JediAmoeba said:A lot of the soft plastic prices are crazy these days...especially when some days you only get a 12oz fish out of each bait. But the trade off is less fish in regards to the cheaper baits a lot of days.
i saw this when Lucky Craft first came out, once companies saw some people would pay the extra, brands like Rapala and others suddenly got more expensive. Chatterbaits now that the Jackhammer took off, most new offers are over 10 bucks. Now it is starting in soft plastics. While I understand it, it is frustrating, and does cap what some/many folks/kids can purchase.
JediAmoeba reply :
The Daiwa Neko worms are one of my favorites to throw but holy crap are they soft...if you throw it a bunch of times or cast too hard it may rip off the hook. And at .75 cents a worm they get expensive. Honestly, worm fishing can be more expensive than fishing 25 dollar jerkbaits a lot of days. Especially in my land of infinite pickerel.
It seems the standard price for good plastic worms is approaching that range.
Junger reply :
TackleWarehouse has the ICast products up on their page now.
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/icastordering.html?from=icast&utm_source=front_page&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=190710_icast_video_coverage&utm_content=new_product
TriStateBassin106 reply :
On 7/10/2019 at 11:27 PM, JediAmoeba said:The Daiwa Neko worms are one of my favorites to throw but holy crap are they soft...if you throw it a bunch of times or cast too hard it may rip off the hook. And at .75 cents a worm they get expensive. Honestly, worm fishing can be more expensive than fishing 25 dollar jerkbaits a lot of days. Especially in my land of infinite pickerel.
It seems the standard price for good plastic worms is approaching that range.
Softer than a senko?
HazeRVA reply :
Those new Tatula 100s......man. Is the Flip/Pitch spool as close to a Tat100SV we are going to get? Love that matte grey look too!
JediAmoeba reply :
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/G7_Tungsten_Screw_Sinker_Nail_Weight/descpage-G7SCRW.html
6 dollars for a 3 pack of weights. Weights that are pretty much guaranteed to be lost after each fish. Yikes.
On 7/11/2019 at 1:16 AM, pondhopperNJ said:Softer than a senko?
They seem to me to be in all the colors I have tried.
Daniel Abram reply :
My fishing buddy left this morning going to ICAST. Can't wait to hear about what they have coming out
GReb reply :
So far I’m most excited about the bigger rapala brat. The brat shape is very close to the threadfin we have and the bigger new profile should be lights out this fall.
Jrob78 reply :
On 7/3/2019 at 11:04 PM, punch said:The 13 Fishing "Pathfinder".. weedless spook? I just see a whole lot of missed fish personally. It looks like the hook is not 'fixed' though and can swing down?
This is a really cool bait but I think it's too expensive. If it holds up well it might be worth it.
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 7/10/2019 at 8:17 PM, cgolf said:Just caught the new Rage Ned baits on TW and have to say I am disappointed in the prices. It seems all the new Rage baits are 6.99 (Googan Prices) from the Ned baits to the Punch bugs and the magnum menace. I hope the Menace, baby menace and standard structure bugs don't go up as well. I will stock up on Black Friday, but wow to the prices. I guess if people pay it the companies can charge it. If they push up much higher, I will have to go with other options.
This is why I've switched to a lot of YUM baits. Everyone else is pushing their prices up, meanwhile I can still get a pack of YUM plastics for 3 or 4 bucks. Now with them releasing some of their other popular baits in 30 packs, icing on the cake man. They're even making one of my favorite jig trailers in one of my favorite jig trailer colors now.
cgolf reply :
On 7/11/2019 at 11:49 AM, Bluebasser86 said:This is why I've switched to a lot of YUM baits. Everyone else is pushing their prices up, meanwhile I can still get a pack of YUM plastics for 3 or 4 bucks. Now with them releasing some of their other popular baits in 30 packs, icing on the cake man. They're even making one of my favorite jig trailers in one of my favorite jig trailer colors now.
I too have a fair amount of Yum products and the Crawbug has caught the most fish of any lure I own. Go figure since it really doesn’t have any action but still catches a ton of fish. I will use the Menace till it gets its price raised to 6.99, fingers crossed it doesn’t, and only buy them on Black Friday like I do now. The other baits in the Rage line I have go tos that are similar. Just a bummer with the prices on some of the stuff I am seeing early on TW. Thought the Storm glide bait would be cheaper too, oh well.
Dirtyeggroll reply :
The axis cranks from 6th Sense look interesting.
TBAG reply :
That Hobie 360 drive is the bees knees! I might have to start saving if they release it in the Outback.
moguy1973 reply :
On 7/10/2019 at 11:13 PM, cgolf said:i saw this when Lucky Craft first came out, once companies saw some people would pay the extra, brands like Rapala and others suddenly got more expensive. Chatterbaits now that the Jackhammer took off, most new offers are over 10 bucks. Now it is starting in soft plastics. While I understand it, it is frustrating, and does cap what some/many folks/kids can purchase.
Strike King is super proud of their new vibrating jig at $14 a whack. I don't understand what makes it that much more than the Zman chatterbaits that can be bought for $4 anywhere other than maybe a better hook.
Hook2Jaw reply :
On 7/11/2019 at 11:49 AM, Bluebasser86 said:This is why I've switched to a lot of YUM baits. Everyone else is pushing their prices up, meanwhile I can still get a pack of YUM plastics for 3 or 4 bucks. Now with them releasing some of their other popular baits in 30 packs, icing on the cake man. They're even making one of my favorite jig trailers in one of my favorite jig trailer colors now.
Man, I love YUM. Tons of fish on their stuff and my PB as well.
On 7/11/2019 at 12:04 PM, cgolf said:I too have a fair amount of Yum products and the Crawbug has caught the most fish of any lure I own. Go figure since it really doesn’t have any action but still catches a ton of fish. I will use the Menace till it gets its price raised to 6.99, fingers crossed it doesn’t, and only buy them on Black Friday like I do now. The other baits in the Rage line I have go tos that are similar. Just a bummer with the prices on some of the stuff I am seeing early on TW. Thought the Storm glide bait would be cheaper too, oh well.
I can barely get bit on the crawbug. How are you presenting it? Green or brown bass?
cgolf reply :
On 7/11/2019 at 11:15 PM, Hook2Jaw said:Man, I love YUM. Tons of fish on their stuff and my PB as well.
I can barely get bit on the crawbug. How are you presenting it? Green or brown bass?
Brown bass on rivers. I fish it on a slider head and do apply gel scent to it. I fish it on a rocky stretch loaded with craws. I always intend to try it on a lake, but it always gets lost in the bait shuffle.
Hook2Jaw reply :
On 7/11/2019 at 11:30 PM, cgolf said:Brown bass on rivers. I fish it on a slider head and do apply gel scent to it. I fish it on a rocky stretch loaded with craws. I always intend to try it on a lake, but it always gets lost in the bait shuffle.
Thanks. I don't have any slider heads, I may try pegging a bullet and throwing them in my local rivers. Seems like they definitely carry more craws than the nearby ponds I have. Plus, they're clearer, and it seems with the little action the crawbug produces it's more of a visual stimuli to the feeesh.
I've had decent success with them drop shotting and fishing on a small jig head, more often than not swimming them slowly on spinning gear.
cgolf reply :
On 7/11/2019 at 11:37 PM, Hook2Jaw said:Thanks. I don't have any slider heads, I may try pegging a bullet and throwing them in my local rivers. Seems like they definitely carry more craws than the nearby ponds I have. Plus, they're clearer, and it seems with the little action the crawbug produces it's more of a visual stimuli to the feeesh.
I've had decent success with them drop shotting and fishing on a small jig head, more often than not swimming them slowly on spinning gear.
When weeds aren't an issue I have fished them on a ballhead jig with a 1/0 or 2/0 hook. I just find the slider spider head comes through rocks better than most so I stick with that.
12poundbass reply :
On 7/8/2019 at 6:18 AM, Harold Scoggins said:I hear you. I'm going to start with the jig/blade box and go from there.
Just saw them for pre order at Tackle Warehouse for $49.99 ouch that’ll sting!
DSTN reply :
Glad to see Savage Gear have some more rods in their lineup. I have one of their Browser rods amd really like it, especially for the price.
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