Impressions Of The Rage Bug 2024
Siebert Outdoors reply :
During the Bass Resource Road trip this year I had the opportunity to fish the new Rage Bug a little bit and have been fishing the few I have left. To say the least in one day the Bug quickly became my favorite creature styled bait I own. It is a little slimmer design then some of the brands I have fished and seems to glide through the water easier while having more limb movement due to the Rage designed curves. I am very impressed with this bait. It fits my style of fishing creature baits perfectly. I have also found that it is a very easy bait to pitch, and even pulls through the veggies very well with either a punch rig or a flipping weight. It is an extremely universal creature. Its one that I definitely will keep in my box.
I've attached a picture of the last two I have.
The black and blue one is on my Tungsten punch rig with an Owner Flipping hook. The green pumpkin is just to show the bait.
Catt reply :
Absolutely Deadly!
I gave all my Sweet Beavers away!
I don't know what the color is cause I got a Big-O sack of them from that Big Ole Texan but they are a two tone watermelon (top/Bottom)
My 13 year old grandson said that's death in a bag right there 
Mccallister25 reply :
I fef. Wanna try some of em. They look awesome. Im a sucker for anything Rage Tail.
roadwarrior reply :
I still need to try some other presentations, but I'm killin' 'em Rage Rigged!
Mike L reply :
I just love that thing.
At least half of the fish I caught at the roadtrip came on the bug in the Bama color, pitching it around all the lay downs we were in.
Mike
Shane J reply :
Mmmm Hmmmm. One of my favorite all time baits.
tcbass reply :
I thought this bait just came out?
Alonerankin2 reply :
Yea... Rub it in fellas... Looked at BPS in Clarksville and no go... I hear July to August..
I got other stuff... But Dang.. Really been wanting to throw it.. Patience, I know
1201vilbig reply :
TW is taking pre-orders. Estimated availability is 6/4/14 as of now.
EastTexasBassin reply :
I'm loving the bug. Its a great bait. So far I've fished it t-rigged and on a drop shot. Next time I'm out I'm gonna have to try it rage-rigged and as a jig trailer
Mccallister25 reply :
How big is this bait? Comparable to a pit boss?
1201vilbig reply :
On 5/28/2014 at 12:54 AM, Siebert Outdoors said:During the Bass Resource Road trip this year I had the opportunity to fish the new Rage Bug a little bit and have been fishing the few I have left. To say the least in one day the Bug quickly became my favorite creature styled bait I own. It is a little slimmer design then some of the brands I have fished and seems to glide through the water easier while having more limb movement due to the Rage designed curves. I am very impressed with this bait. It fits my style of fishing creature baits perfectly. I have also found that it is a very easy bait to pitch, and even pulls through the veggies very well with either a punch rig or a flipping weight. It is an extremely universal creature. Its one that I definitely will keep in my box.
I've attached a picture of the last two I have.
The black and blue one is on my Tungsten punch rig with an Owner Flipping hook. The green pumpkin is just to show the bait.
Can you estimate your inventory availability?
tcbass reply :
On 5/28/2014 at 10:13 AM, EastTexasBassin said:I'm loving the bug. Its a great bait. So far I've fished it t-rigged and on a drop shot. Next time I'm out I'm gonna have to try it rage-rigged and as a jig trailer
What is Rage rigged?
1201vilbig reply :
On 5/28/2014 at 10:34 AM, tcbass said:What is Rage rigged?
http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-videos/rage-rig.html
Big-O reply :
On 5/28/2014 at 10:34 AM, tcbass said:What is Rage rigged?
And this link tells about it's origin.... Hope tis helps http://www.ragetail.com/news/06/the-rage-rig/
tcbass reply :
On 5/28/2014 at 11:26 AM, Big-O said:
So it's a Texas rigged with a weighted hook?
dpeels37354 reply :
On 5/28/2014 at 11:29 AM, tcbass said:So it's a Texas rigged with a weighted hook?
Yes
roadwarrior reply :
On 5/28/2014 at 8:31 AM, Shane J said:Mmmm Hmmmm. One of my favorite all time baits.
Seems like I have said that about a few others when they were first introduced.
Baby Craw, Lobster Rage Rigged, Menace and Cut-R come to mind. Right now
The Bug is killin' 'em!
dam0007 reply :
How does it compare to the Pit Boss?
WdyCrankbait reply :
I hope they come in Falcon Craw! A Rage Craw in Falcon Craw is DEADLY on the James River!
Waiting on them being released in TW. I've already called my local tackle stores and they don't know when they will be released.
bassin is addicting reply :
love the Bug.....caught some of my best fish on it at the Roadtrip...
great action (as always with all the Rage baits)...and better durability than i thought it may have since it is so soft.
it was awesome to fish a bait before it is actually on the market...thanks Big O... 
compared to the Pit Boss similar in size. I do like the Pit Boss..a lot. but the Bug definitley has more action. so i think they both have a place.
Shane J reply :
Way better action on the claws of the Bug, as compared to the Pit Boss, body gives off more vibration, 4" bait, softer, better colors, and Made in the U.S.A.
bassh8er reply :
On 5/29/2014 at 4:10 AM, Shane J said:Way better action on the claws of the Bug, as compared to the Pit Boss, body gives off more vibration, 4" bait, softer, better colors, and Made in the U.S.A.
So if the fish want a slower action, is the Pit Boss better?
Excited to get my hands on these but I'm sure my Craws will hold me over until then.
Shane J reply :
No, they want you to work it slower. Even in the dead of winter, the higher action baits are preferred. Wakes 'em up!
Maico1 reply :
I ordered some Bama Craw and Blue Craw but it looks like at least another week before they will ship.Hoping this will be available in Falcon Lake Craw down the road....
Shane J reply :
I'm with you on that, maico! In the mean time, if you're like me and can't be without Falcon Craw, then run a little red dye on one side of a green pumpkin. Same deal.
riskkid 2 reply :
I've been using mine as a trailer on a 1/2 oz Siebert Football jig and whacking them. My boat partner also used some of mine on a Biffle Head and had similar results. Hope I don't run out before they're released.
roadwarrior reply :
On 5/29/2014 at 10:42 PM, riskkid 2 said:I've been using mine as a trailer on a 1/2 oz Siebert Football jig and whacking them. My boat partner also used some of mine on a Biffle Head and had similar results. Hope I don't run out before they're released.
Are you rigging The Bug with the tail vertical or horizontal?
riskkid 2 reply :
Horizontal
gripnrip reply :
I'm so ready for these baits!
00 mod reply :
Jeff
Balshy Fishing reply :
So tell me, where do I go to order a pack of these puppies? Might as well invest!
MemphisFF reply :
Tackle warehouse pre order some not out yet.. 6/9 I believe.. Someone might hafta correct me on that..
tcbass reply :
On 5/30/2014 at 9:01 AM, 00 mod said:
Jeff
Now I want to try some of these! lol.
How important is it to use a weight?
primetime reply :
They Look like a Bass Pro River Bug To Me.....But I like them, have used them on a darter head, flipped em, and I just love the coffee on all the Rage Tail stuff..
The CUtr Worm is fantastic,Love the hollow gobies, can't figure out the Shellcracker but I am not putting it down yet, and the Lobster and 4" craw is awesome.
I like the 3" Rage Bugs they are compact and glide nicely.....I just started using the Menace as I got a bunch of them and they are a fantastic trailer, so between dropshot, flipping, weightless, and c-rig...I only need strike King for most part...I like Cut Tail WOrms better than a Trick worm, and I love the huge Recon and 12" Red Shad Worms they had in big packs last year...Strike King is taking over where yamamoto left off....The Ocho is a great stick and has some flash if you add some silver glitter to the sides...
00 mod reply :
On 5/30/2014 at 1:24 PM, tcbass said:Now I want to try some of these! lol.
How important is it to use a weight?
It isn't. You can fish these things multiple ways.
They work great as jig trailers!
Or flipped
But I could see a weightless presentation working as well!
Jeff
Catt reply :
I'm flippn-n-pitchin em with a 1/16 or 1/8 oz weight in super shallow water (12-18"). Tried weightless but the light bullet weight changed the rate of fall & made em spiral on the fall...bass said I like that.
Siebert Outdoors reply :
On 5/30/2014 at 12:27 PM, The Rook said:So tell me, where do I go to order a pack of these puppies? Might as well invest!
I'll have them available soon also. I hope real soon.
roadwarrior reply :
On 5/30/2014 at 10:56 PM, Siebert Outdoors said:I'll have them available soon also. I hope real soon.
Are you accepting orders now?
Siebert Outdoors reply :
On 5/30/2014 at 11:28 PM, roadwarrior said:Are you accepting orders now?
Just added!!! Once I get them I'll ship them to the first come first served. I'll ship whole orders so if you wanted jigs, tungsten, Swimbaits, etc I'll ship it all together. I hope the wait time on these to get to me is not long.
http://www.siebertoutdoors.com/Rage-Tail-Bug-104.htm?productId=80
Big-O reply :
Thanks Everyone! TODAY, from what I understand... Siebert Outdoors received the FIRST shipment of RAGE Bugs that were sent to an individual retailer! Now that's BassResource SERVICE
Phoenix Guy reply :
On 5/31/2014 at 10:49 AM, Big-O said:Thanks Everyone! TODAY, from what I understand... Siebert Outdoors received the FIRST shipment of RAGE Bugs that were sent to an individual retailer! Now that's BassResource SERVICE
I will be a Mike's house in the morning getting my Bugs! Pumped
jtharris3 reply :
On 5/30/2014 at 7:07 PM, primetime said:They Look like a Bass Pro River Bug To Me.....But I like them, have used them on a darter head, flipped em, and I just love the coffee on all the Rage Tail stuff..
The CUtr Worm is fantastic,Love the hollow gobies, can't figure out the Shellcracker but I am not putting it down yet, and the Lobster and 4" craw is awesome.
I like the 3" Rage Bugs they are compact and glide nicely.....I just started using the Menace as I got a bunch of them and they are a fantastic trailer, so between dropshot, flipping, weightless, and c-rig...I only need strike King for most part...I like Cut Tail WOrms better than a Trick worm, and I love the huge Recon and 12" Red Shad Worms they had in big packs last year...Strike King is taking over where yamamoto left off....The Ocho is a great stick and has some flash if you add some silver glitter to the sides...
What do you mean by " taking over where Yamamoto left off" did they go out of business?
Choporoz reply :
Spent most of my 10 hours on the lake Saturday experimenting by tossing beavers. VERY unscientific....but Rage Bug outfished Biffle Bugs, Reaction Innovations Beavers and and Pit Bosses by a pretty significant margin. Tried to match up colors fairly closely - Green Pumpkin for each. Everything on Owner weighted Twistlock 3/0. In cover...in grass...just off the bank. Even mixed in some Bama Craw -- which is much oranger than it looks in online pics -- an color that doesn't typically due well in this rez and it was also better than the others. I'm getting close to being able to pare down my 15 pound worm binder to just Rage Tail bugs, Cut-R's (and flukes).....not quite yet, maybe...lol...but, I'm totally sold so far
WdyCrankbait reply :
Yep, I just put in an order with Siebert for some!
No one around here has them in VA.
tcbass reply :
On 7/1/2014 at 3:30 AM, Choporoz said:Spent most of my 10 hours on the lake Saturday experimenting by tossing beavers. VERY unscientific....but Rage Bug outfished Biffle Bugs, Reaction Innovations Beavers and and Pit Bosses by a pretty significant margin. Tried to match up colors fairly closely - Green Pumpkin for each. Everything on Owner weighted Twistlock 3/0. In cover...in grass...just off the bank. Even mixed in some Bama Craw -- which is much oranger than it looks in online pics -- an color that doesn't typically due well in this rez and it was also better than the others. I'm getting close to being able to pare down my 15 pound worm binder to just Rage Tail bugs, Cut-R's (and flukes).....not quite yet, maybe...lol...but, I'm totally sold so far
Where you punching thick slop grass or just in grass?
Choporoz reply :
No slop. Haven't tried fishing the really thick stuff yet. Never knew you could until I found BR. I've been reading up and bought a punch rig from Seibert, but haven't found the conditions (or confidence?) to try it yet. Makes me wonder if I missed some opportunities last weekend. Not to jack this thread - I'll make a new one to ask some q's.
Balshy Fishing reply :
How do you guys fish these? Let it fall and hop it back with a show retrieval?
David D. reply :
On 7/2/2014 at 7:52 AM, The Rook said:How do you guys fish these? Let it fall and hop it back with a show retrieval?
You can fish it pretty much however you want. I've had success hopping it back, dragging it slowly along the bottom, even a straight retrieve back.
Balshy Fishing reply :
I have PB&J and Summer Craw and I haven't caught one with them yet and I've had em for at least a month
Alonerankin2 reply :
I asked about them at BPS again this past Sat. Those guys.... Should work elsewhere, one guy took me to a rage rod, I said no, rage bug, he's like this is the only rage we have! I thank him and go find my good buddy, after awhile I see him he seems to think maybe by Christmas they might have them.... Ok I will just wait... I am not in a terrible need for them, I have other rage products. I can't figure BPS Out.... Oh well I am a little jealous you guys got them!
00 mod reply :
Alone, check Siebert Outdoors.
http://www.siebertoutdoors.com/Rage-Tail-Structure-Bug-104.htm
Pretty sure he still has some!
Jeff
Alonerankin2 reply :
Thanks 00 mod.. I appreciate it
David D. reply :
On 7/2/2014 at 7:56 AM, The Rook said:I have PB&J and Summer Craw and I haven't caught one with them yet and I've had em for at least a month
I haven't gone a single trip since I received mine that I haven't caught a fish on one. Maybe it's a confidence thing.
Choporoz reply :
I just toss it into lay downs. Gets hit on the fall. Also have had hits just swimming it back for another cast.
MarkH024 reply :
I used it for punching slop and as a jig trailer on my last outing with results on both applications. Great action just like all the Rage Tail stuff. Appendages did seem to be a little weaker than most of the Rage Tail products i've used but still a great bait.
Choporoz reply :
On 7/2/2014 at 9:27 AM, MarkH024 said:Appendages did seem to be a little weaker than most of the Rage Tail products i've used but still a great bait.
No question there. Don't expect to have both 'arms' after a half-dozen casts. Fortunately, the tails usually make it through a few fish before losing one, but every once in a while a short strike (or bluegill?) will take one off.
dam0007 reply :
I had pre ordered a bunch of bags from TW right before Siebert posted >< really looking forward to these.
Luck this year with pit boss Jr's, is in the tank, been doing good with Gambler's Little Otter.
MemphisFF reply :
I caught a few on the bug yesterday they do work my only complaint I have is these Kentucky lake bass just tear them up... If that's a complaint.. I rigged it up on a strike king knuckle head...
WdyCrankbait reply :
Got mine in the mail today from Siebert! Some were backordered, but I don't need that color right now.
Can't wait to find out on my own how they do here in Central VA!!!
Siebert Outdoors reply :
On 7/8/2014 at 4:10 AM, WdyCrankbait said:Got mine in the mail today from Siebert! Some were backordered, but I don't need that color right now.
Can't wait to find out on my own how they do here in Central VA!!!
Yeah, I'm still waiting on the Green Pumpkins. Its killing me not having them. I hope I do soon. Its one of the most popular colors. Once I get them you will be #1 on the list to get them.
roadwarrior reply :
Actually, I think I should be the only guy fishing Green Pumpkin.
Actually, the Bama Craw has been my most effective color.
Shane J reply :
I won't go fishing without Green Pumpkin, but I could not fathom life, without Blue Craw.
WdyCrankbait reply :
Yep, I have the Blue Craw and Green Pumpkin are on the way. I have a tournament coming up next month on the Potomac that I am saving these for. But, I have a feeling a majority of mine will be used before hand and I will need to place another order with Siebert.
Zach P reply :
On 7/2/2014 at 9:23 PM, dam0007 said:I had pre ordered a bunch of bags from TW right before Siebert posted >< really looking forward to these.
Luck this year with pit boss Jr's, is in the tank, been doing good with Gambler's Little Otter.
As much as I love the new bug I can't say enough good things about the Gambler Little Otter and Ugly Otter. These have flat out caught a ton of fish for me.
Balshy Fishing reply :
I guess I need to order some green pumpkin. I was too excited and ordered PB&J and Summer Craw, only had one catch so far with the Summer Craw, that's it.
gripnrip reply :
On 7/8/2014 at 6:18 AM, Shane J said:I won't go fishing without Green Pumpkin, but I could not fathom life, without Blue Craw.
Took the words out of my mouth.
Siebert Outdoors reply :
On 7/8/2014 at 4:10 AM, WdyCrankbait said:Got mine in the mail today from Siebert! Some were backordered, but I don't need that color right now.
Can't wait to find out on my own how they do here in Central VA!!!
WDYCrankbait, Just an update for you. Last night I received a huge Rage shipment and Green Pumpkin was on there. All backorders were filled this morning and shipping today. Thank you!!
ShaneJ, Blue craw is probably one of my go to colors now especially in the menace.
Primus reply :
Love this bait so far, need to add Watermelon Candy .
iabass8 reply :
On 7/8/2014 at 6:18 AM, Shane J said:I won't go fishing without Green Pumpkin, but I could not fathom life, without Blue Craw.
I heard dat. Almost don't use any other colors.
iceintheveins reply :
My favorite compact creature bait is the 4" pit boss. The rage bug looks somewhat similar though I've seen tank tests and it has a different action. Given that I nail them on pit bosses just about everywhere I fish, should I give in and get a couple packs of rage bugs?
tcbass reply :
On 7/10/2014 at 6:39 AM, iceintheveins said:My favorite compact creature bait is the 4" pit boss. The rage bug looks somewhat similar though I've seen tank tests and it has a different action. Given that I nail them on pit bosses just about everywhere I fish, should I give in and get a couple packs of rage bugs?
What's the worse that could happen?
I just ordered a pack of Rage Bugs in green watermelon.
MichiganBass80 reply :
I placed an order a couple days ago with TW for a few packs of these. Most are on backorder (they say until the 10th). Couldn't help but go ahead an place another order with Siebert's just now for some more packs and a few extra things as well. 
Can't wait. I'll definitely be placing another order with them in the very near future for some jigs. Prepare to take all of my money lol. 
gramps50 reply :
Can't wait to get these to see how they do. How is everyone rigging them? I know Gene is using the weighted hooks to make them fall flat.
Montanaro reply :
I like them, but I think I like d bombs more all around. Bugs probably better in more open water as they swim back well and kick more on fall.
WdyCrankbait reply :
Has anyone tried swinging these back on the surface like a buzzbait? /if the legs kick well enough. (I haven't gotten out to fish yet, I got a not so good health report and wifey put me on house arrest till I see a specialist so, that is why I am asking.)
Basspro87 reply :
On 7/10/2014 at 7:25 AM, MichiganBass80 said:I placed an order a couple days ago with TW for a few packs of these. Most are on backorder (they say until the 10th). Couldn't help but go ahead an place another order with Siebert's just now for some more packs and a few extra things as well.
I ordered a pack or two from tw and they where supposed to be shiped yestardy
MichiganBass80 reply :
On 7/10/2014 at 7:25 AM, MichiganBass80 said:I placed an order a couple days ago with TW for a few packs of these. Most are on backorder (they say until the 10th). Couldn't help but go ahead an place another order with Siebert's just now for some more packs and a few extra things as well.
On 7/10/2014 at 11:10 PM, Basspro87 said:I ordered a pack or two from tw and they where supposed to be shiped yestardy
Well I just checked and it looks like my backorder from TW went from 7/10 (yesterday) to 7/22. Hopefully my order from Siebert comes quicker than that, though I haven't received a shipping email from them yet. I'm just too anxious to try these things out lol.
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