I saw where Phil Marks used a prototype SK 10XD to help him win the FLW tournament at Sam Rayburn. I looked it up and that bait is huge. Looks to be almost 2x the size of the 5XD....(maybe that's why it is a 10XD) Supposedly it will dive approx. 25 ft on 15lb flourocarbon. Start working out guys, looks like this one will make you tired throwing it all day!
mark rose had a picture on his facebook page.....big for sure!
Wow, I really like the sound of this, too bad it wasn't out 4 months ago! I have been waiting for a big oversized crankbait that I can plow through deep water.
I think it is 4 months out from hitting store shelves........may it was 4 weeks......IDK it was one of em.
That is VERY intriguing!
Mark Rose's picture....
And it is 4 months out
Jeff
All the pictures with this crank show some very nice stout looking hooks, maybe owner st hooks? I hope it comes with these so they don't have to be changed out.
Very cool, look forward to trying them.
looking foward to these
I'll have to get some when they come out. If the bites tough, I'll just tie one and it'll be like catching a fish every time. Its huge!
The 10XD will be a staple out here on Douglas Lake. They had that big bass tourney this past may, and you had to go super deep to get the big ones. Wouldn't be surprised if that tourney didn't influence this lure's conception.
I saw it's 6" but I haven't seen how much it weighs. I have no desire to throw and crank a 2-3 oz bait all day.
I'll need to get a few for the next time I'm trolling for marlin
It may be four months out for some stores, but it is more like six to eight weeks in general. It is a huge bait, reminiscent of the old bagley db series, only bigger bodies. It's a really neat bait for certain.
Now available for preorder on TW...
According to the TW web listing - it's a whopping 1.92 oz....
That way to big for any lakes I fish. Am I the only one who thinks $15 is a little steep?
On 12/22/2012 at 10:22 AM, Fishin24/7 said:That way to big for any lakes I fish. Am I the only one who thinks $15 is a little steep?
It's a little hard for me to start seeing that kind of price on a Strike King, but that is one big ol hunk of bait. At that price it will keep me from "collecting them all", but I'll get a few.
2 oz and 15$? I'll pass.
Looks like something I can throw on my A-rig rod during the summer, to keep the A-rig rod from gathering dust..
That's one Mutant crankbait -
Since it came out, I've taking more fish on the 6XD than all the other cranks combined - so I'm a big fan.
If 10XD comes out in time - I'll be bringing a few down to Lake Baccarac in March.
Maybe this "big fish" bait can work some magic in Mexico . . . . .
A-Jay
On 12/22/2012 at 9:42 PM, A-Jay said:That's one Mutant crankbait -
Since it came out, I've taking more fish on the 6XD than all the other cranks combined - so I'm a big fan.
If 10XD comes out in time - I'll be bringing a few down to Lake Baccarac in March.
Maybe this "big fish" bait can work some magic in Mexico . . . . .
A-Jay
I already have a preorder picked out. Just waiting on the last couple days of Christmas to put in my full Baccarac order!
Jeff
Jeff should I just send my money to you now? Who's going to crank it in after my first cast? I'm going to need a heavier rod.
The 6 is my limit, thing is absurd how large it is. If I need to go deeper than that Ill figure out a drop rig or a jig pattern that will work
On 12/22/2012 at 10:12 PM, 00 mod said:I already have a preorder picked out. Just waiting on the last couple days of Christmas to put in my full Baccarac order!
Jeff
On 12/23/2012 at 4:19 AM, Dwight Hottle said:Jeff should I just send my money to you now? Who's going to crank it in after my first cast? I'm going to need a heavier rod.
I'm going to either go with my parabolic style flipping stick or my swimbait rod - either way that new 300D will be pressed into service.
A-Jay
On 12/22/2012 at 2:06 PM, Jake P said:2 oz and 15$? I'll pass.
No disrespect but that's what I hope most think. Use a 300 size reel and a swimbait rod and your good to go, I'm very excited about this bait and will definitely plan on stocking up. I would also like to see a 2 oz Red Eye Shad while they are at it. This bait should catch some lunkers.
On 12/22/2012 at 10:20 AM, Goose52 said:According to the TW web listing - it's a whopping 1.92 oz....
I saw that too. I was looking forward to these coming out, but now I'm thinking I might need a whole new set up for it. You guys think it will be ok to fish it on a 7'11 cumara rated up to 1 oz?
My pb lm was caught on a super shad rap, which is a pretty big bait. A 16" lm would have no problem eating that bait. Don't let bait size wig you out...
On 12/24/2012 at 8:26 AM, detroit1 said:My pb lm was caught on a super shad rap, which is a pretty big bait. A 16" lm would have no problem eating that bait. Don't let bait size wig you out...
You're absolutely right, thousands of 1 pounders will still eat this bait.
Its not the bait size that bothers me. An 18" bass can eat a 12" bass no problem. I just think that theres got to be a better and more efficient way to get to that depth.
ABT lures came out with their X2 Slow Sink Crankbait which can reach deeper depths. I bought one but didn't get around to using it much as I got it late in the year. Did make a few cast to see how it swims, looks like it might have promise. Will fish it hard next summer to see if it can earn a spot in my tackle box.
I also bought a Bass Star Dredger a few years back which is another sinking crank, didn't care for that bait.
On 12/24/2012 at 11:35 PM, Primus said:I also bought a Bass Star Dredger a few years back which is another sinking crank, didn't care for that bait.
If you don't mind sharing . . .What was it about the Dredger that you did not like ?
A-Jay
On 12/24/2012 at 11:56 PM, A-Jay said:If you don't mind sharing . . .What was it about the Dredger that you did not like ?
A-Jay
Didn't produce enough fish for me. The bait would seem to tumble a lot on the cast and which result in too many wasted cast with the hooks fouling on the line. Perhaps their was user error on my part but many of the times it failed to produce I was able to generate strikes with other crankbaits. Maybe others have done well with it but it didn't work out for me. Now watch someone post a trophy that they caught on this bait
On 12/25/2012 at 7:09 AM, Primus said:Didn't produce enough fish for me. The bait would seem to tumble a lot on the cast and which result in too many wasted cast with the hooks fouling on the line. Perhaps their was user error on my part but many of the times it failed to produce I was able to generate strikes with other crankbaits. Maybe others have done well with it but it didn't work out for me. Now watch someone post a trophy that they caught on this bait
Thank you - I have been on the fence about adding a few of these to my arsenal.
I may still give one a try later but for now, guess I'll just put this on hold -
but the 10XD ~ that's getting Pre-Ordered !
A-Jay
On 12/22/2012 at 2:06 PM, Jake P said:2 oz and 15$? I'll pass.
X2,
Hootie
On 12/25/2012 at 11:27 PM, hootiebenji said:X2,
Hootie
Guys it is just a tool. It all depends on where you fish. It is not a small fish bait for shallow waters. It's a big fish bait for deep waters. Might be worth a try if you have the rigth opportunity. If it produces like a $15 lc pointer the price is right.
I've got my eye on 2-3 of them for deep water situations and $15 isn't a bad price as we'll sometimes spend upwards of $150 for a reel and $150-300 for a rod and not to mention line.
"whining" about 2oz, 6 inches, and $15??? none of yall throw hudds then huh?
Well the thing about $15 deep diving crank is you're going to get hung up deep because you're going to fish around and run through cover and structure. Lose several of these a day and it gets expensive. You definitely want to have a lure retriever with you if you're going to fish these things. And think about how much fun it's going to be trying to un-snag a lure hung up 25' down on a windy day with a two foot chop, and you're out there by yourself.
I'm thinking if I fish these things I'll probably do it on 65 lb. braid and change out the hooks for something thin wire that I can pull on and straighten the hook if I get hung.
On 12/29/2012 at 7:37 AM, Brian Needham said:"whining" about 2oz, 6 inches, and $15??? none of yall throw hudds then huh?
Nope, don't even know what a hudd is.
Hootie
Think a hudd is a big bait? Think again..
On 12/29/2012 at 11:06 PM, deep said:Think a hudd is a big bait? Think again..
Hold the bait up, take a pic, put it on a stringer and call it a day.......lol
Hootie
The one on the left looks good enough to eat, where's my fillet knife?
On 12/29/2012 at 8:09 PM, Quillback said:Well the thing about $15 deep diving crank is you're going to get hung up deep because you're going to fish around and run through cover and structure. Lose several of these a day and it gets expensive. You definitely want to have a lure retriever with you if you're going to fish these things. And think about how much fun it's going to be trying to un-snag a lure hung up 25' down on a windy day with a two foot chop, and you're out there by yourself.
I'm thinking if I fish these things I'll probably do it on 65 lb. braid and change out the hooks for something thin wire that I can pull on and straighten the hook if I get hung.
Probably should invest in those LureSaver Split Rings and than use decent hooks. The split rings will give out and open up under enough pressure, more than what a fish will produce though.
Thnaks for the tip on the lure saver split rings, I'll have to check those out.
Any time you're working any crankbait through a type of cover where the bait is prone to getting hung up, some type of lure retriever is a good idea. This new bait is projected to go a bit deeper but the current baits all go beyond arms reach as well. That being the case, this new bait may really only change my deep cranking techniques in a couple of ways;
1). The baits sheer size may require a bit beefier set up to fish effectively - what that will be is yet to be determined, at least for me.
And
2). Though I don't expect this to be magic, I'm hoping to reap the benefits of what is essentially a "swimbait" sized deep crankbait and we already know that the those bigger baits do routinely end up hung in the face of some of the larger fish in the system.
A-Jay
X2On 12/22/2012 at 2:06 PM, Jake P said:2 oz and 15$? I'll pass.
On 12/31/2012 at 12:23 AM, A-Jay said:......and we already know that the those bigger baits do routinely end up hung in the face of some of the larger fish in the system.
A-Jay
You crack me up A-Jay - go get 'em in the spring!
OK - so they showed up today - and it's pretty big as far as crankbaits go.
When compared to a 5 & 6xd it looks quite sizable.
Next to the 6 inch Bull Shad - not so much.
The photo is - Top to Bottom: 5XD - 6XD -10XD - 6inch Bull Shad - 10XD - 6XD
A-Jay
Hey. Check that out! Mine have not arrived yet. They don't scare me!
Jeff
I'm Re
On 2/17/2013 at 7:03 AM, 00 mod said:Hey. Check that out! Mine have not arrived yet. They don't scare me!
Jeff
I'm Ready !
A-Jay
On 2/17/2013 at 6:58 AM, A-Jay said:OK - so they showed up today - and it's pretty big as far as crankbaits go.
When compared to a 5 & 6xd it looks quite sizable.
Next to the 6 inch Bull Shad - not so much.
The photo is - Top to Bottom: 5XD - 6XD -10XD - 6inch Bull Shad - 10XD - 6XD
A-Jay
10XD10.jpg
Boy am I glad you got TWO.
On 2/17/2013 at 7:48 AM, Dwight Hottle said:Boy am I glad you got TWO.
And the going rate once we arrive will be Very Reasonable . . .
A-Jay
Carefully now. There is always a smallie season coming.
Wink, Wink.
On 2/17/2013 at 10:13 AM, Dwight Hottle said:Carefully now. There is always a smallie season coming.
Wink, Wink.
Exactly ~ !
A-Jay
I just got my first few, yeah they are big, yeah they are heavy................time/place/results..........TBD. One things for sure, they will NOT be getting used on my normal cranking rods, I kinda already thought that based on specs/photos I have seen, but now having them in hand confirms that.
They really don't look as huge as I thought they would. I still can't think of a use for them in our lakes but I'm sure they'll catch fish well at certain places.
I'm gonna have to buy a rod that I can throw this on. Our local lake holds fish DEEP, and this will come in handy during those hot summer days.
If you're going to the Classic exhibition, Tackle Center will be selling 10XD's at "Special Classic prices" (whatever that means).
Just ordered some with the President's Day sales.
On 2/17/2013 at 6:58 AM, A-Jay said:OK - so they showed up today - and it's pretty big as far as crankbaits go.
When compared to a 5 & 6xd it looks quite sizable.
Next to the 6 inch Bull Shad - not so much.
The photo is - Top to Bottom: 5XD - 6XD -10XD - 6inch Bull Shad - 10XD - 6XD
A-Jay
10XD10.jpg
Thanks for posting the picture, waiting for my local shop to get some in.