Zoom Plastics.....any good? 2024
Daddyodo reply :
I just bought some Zoom Ultra Vibe and Ol'Monster worms. Also bought a Johnson Silver Minnow. Has anybody had any experience with these? I guess I should have asked this before I bought them. 
SoFlaBassAddict reply :
Ultra vibes and Ol Monsters are some of the best worms Zoom makes. You'll like them. The Silver Minnow is a classic design. It still produces just as much today as it did in years past.
bandsr4me20 reply :
Zoom makes great products!
airborne_angler reply :
QuoteZoom Plastics.....any good
Does a 10 lb bag of flour make a really big biscuit...?
Fat-G reply :
QuoteQuoteZoom Plastics.....any goodDoes a 10 lb bag of flour make a really big biscuit...?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrMfDaLlNkA
JKarbo214 reply :
I have had a lot of success over the past few years using the Zoom 6" Lizards in Green or Pumpkin. The largemouth absolutely love them and it's a really fun way to fish!
Triton21 reply :
Just got a Email that Bass Pro has zoom on sale.
Kelley
Gatorbassman reply :
Zoom is easily the biggest soft plastics company. They make some great designs.
BASSclary reply :
QuoteQuoteQuoteZoom Plastics.....any goodDoes a 10 lb bag of flour make a really big biscuit...?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrMfDaLlNkA
Does Elmer Fudd have trouble with the letter "R".?
David Rangel reply :
Sure they make good plastics, Ol' monster produce well some times the biggest of the day, I had used the Ultra vibe mag speed worm and is a good producer, as well all the lizards from 4" to 8" brush hogs, particularly the babies, Trick and finesse worms,I love the Big Dead Ringer is excellent worm, until today I don't know a bad zoom lure.
David
Daddyodo reply :
Triton21, I know , I was just there today buying some. "So many worms so little time."
=Matt 5.0= reply :
I'm addicted to Zoom plastics.
Vinny Chase reply :
Zoom is the best plastics company in the world hands down. You bought some very good products.
Quillback reply :
I used to fish Johnson silver spoon 20 years ago when I lived in the Northeast, they can be deadly dragged over lilly pad and the dropped on slack line so it flutters down when you pull it over the edge of the pads. Be sure to put a white Uncle Josh pork trailer on it. It's a good big bass lure when they are in the pads. Nothing like seeing the water bulging 10 feet away as a good bass starts to head for that spoon.
roadwarrior reply :
With so many other options , it surprises me that Zoom
plastics remain so popular. I don't own any and haven't
fished one in more than a decade.
Ballpark Frank reply :
There are two rigs that I always have ready:
1 with a Zoom Ol Monster
1 with a Zoom Lizard
These are the most fished and most successful baits I use, day in and day out.
Shane J reply :
Yeah, they'll catch you fish, but no, they are not the best plastics company.
Primus reply :
"With so many other options, it surprises me that Zoom
plastics remain so popular. I don't own any and haven't
fished one in more than a decade."
I'm not, they are very productive, readily available, have great action, reasonably priced soft plastics that are offered in a wide variety of colors.
I also use some soft baits from Yamamoto, Strike King, Reaction Innovations, Roboworm to name a few but there will always be a place on my boat for Zoom.
Some of my favorite Zoom baits...
Super Fluke
Ultravibe Speed Craw
U tail Worm
Trick Worm
Centipede
Finnesse Worm
Baby Brush Hog
piscicidal reply :
QuoteUltra vibes and Ol Monsters are some of the best worms Zoom makes. You'll like them. The Silver Minnow is a classic design. It still produces just as much today as it did in years past.
Those dead ringers are pretty good also, eh Eric?
airborne_angler,
The 10" ol monster and 8" dead ringer are my two worm fishing staples. I'll have a pack of each on the deck with me when fishing worms. The dead ringer has a larger profile with ridges. It displaces more water and has a slower sink rate. The ol monster has a sleeker profile and a faster sink rate. I let the fish tell me which one they prefer, but between those two I can usually get something going.
I'd say half the fish I've got over 4lbs this year have been on the ol monster.
fishfordollars reply :
My personal favorite line of plastics.
Bass_Fanatic reply :
I grew up on Zoom plastics and have found no reason to change. I use some Strike King Rage products and some Big Bite Baits, but other than that, its always Zoom.
And the Ol' Monster is my personal favorite!
sockey reply :
Quote"With so many other options, it surprises me that Zoomplastics remain so popular. I don't own any and haven't
fished one in more than a decade."
I'm not, they are very productive, readily available, have great action, reasonably priced soft plastics that are offered in a wide variety of colors.
I also use some soft baits from Yamamoto, Strike King, Reaction Innovations, Roboworm to name a few but there will always be a place on my boat for Zoom.
Some of my favorite Zoom baits...
Super Fluke
Ultravibe Speed Craw
U tail Worm
Trick Worm
Centipede
Finnesse Worm
Yup. All of that. Especially the "reasonably priced" bit.
And the Ultra-Vibe Speed Craw bit .
QuoteZoom Plastics.....any good[?]
Was Soylent Green people? 8-)
Dock Master reply :
The Ol' Monster has got to be the best ten inch worm on the market. Use Okeechobee Craw color and nothing will keep the bass off this worm. I will say this about the Ultra-Vibe worm though, I have had trouble getting the tail to spin consistently.
bassin is addicting reply :
you did good..
try the u-tail worm, trick worm, finesse worm
and fluke...
you'll be addicted
they always produce and hard to beat for the price.
brushhoggin reply :
Zoom Plastics......any good?
does Rose Kennedy wear a black dress?
SoFlaBassAddict reply :
QuoteQuoteUltra vibes and Ol Monsters are some of the best worms Zoom makes. You'll like them. The Silver Minnow is a classic design. It still produces just as much today as it did in years past.Those dead ringers are pretty good also, eh Eric?
airborne_angler,
The 10" ol monster and 8" dead ringer are my two worm fishing staples. I'll have a pack of each on the deck with me when fishing worms. The dead ringer has a larger profile with ridges. It displaces more water and has a slower sink rate. The ol monster has a sleeker profile and a faster sink rate. I let the fish tell me which one they prefer, but between those two I can usually get something going.
I'd say half the fish I've got over 4lbs this year have been on the ol monster.
I've gone through about three packs since you kicked my butt that day at Lox.
Gangley reply :
QuoteWith so many other options , it surprises me that Zoomplastics remain so popular. I don't own any and haven't
fished one in more than a decade.
they remain popular beacuse they produce and are a great value. Since its been so long, maybe you should pick up a bag or two and see what all the rage is about ;D
trevor reply :
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteZoom Plastics.....any goodDoes a 10 lb bag of flour make a really big biscuit...?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrMfDaLlNkA
Does Elmer Fudd have trouble with the letter "R".?
Does an ex-drill sergeant make a bad therapist?
Skeet22 reply :
QuoteWith so many other options , it surprises me that Zoomplastics remain so popular. I don't own any and haven't
fished one in more than a decade.
The colors and styles are endless and they catch fish. I like the fact that they have not been followers and started adding scent like everyone else. This allows you to use whatever scent you please. Personally I think the whole rage tail line is overhyped. Not saying they dont catch fish just think they are overated in my opinion. I actually prefer the perfect plastic line. the SK game hawg is my favorite hog style bait. Everything else is zoom hands down.
roadwarrior reply :
Well, when I was fishing Zoom plastics in the '90s, I caught
a few bass, too. However, soft plastics didn't seem to be big
producers for me. In 1997 I went to a seminar at a Mid-South
Outdoors event. It was there I was introduced to the Senko.
Over the years I have experimented with other brands, most
notably Roboworms, Larew, Gitzit, Slug-Go, Mizmo, Net Baits
and Micro Munch Tackle. More recently, Rage Tail, MegaStrike,
Reaction Innovations and Lake Fork Tackle. Some other brands
didn't work out, but I still experiment and will give something
new a try (Keitech and Jackall come to mind).
The point is, there are lots of innovative companies out
there and I don't think Zoom is one of them. When I left
that brand, my world changed. I will never go back.
:-X
Skeet22 reply :
I'd be willing to bet there are more fish caught on a trickworm than any other soft bait out there. There is not much innovation to a trick worm. I dont know to each his own thats what makes this sport so fun. I guess its all a matter of what you have confidence in. When i throw a U-tale,Ole Monster,trick,finesse, worm I know i'm getting bit.
roadwarrior reply :
I think the #1 soft plastic in the world is still a Senko.
If we included knock-offs the margin between #1 and
#2 would triple or quadruple.
8-)
Primus reply :
Roadwarrior I have to disagree with you about Zoom not being innovatve, the Brush Hog & Baby Brush Hog have been imitated by almost every soft bait manufacturer out there simply because this design flat out catches fish.
The Zoom Super Fluke is another innovative bait style though I will give props to the Sluggo as well, the Super Fluke was not another " me too" bait.
The Zoom Horney toad is another trendsetter and a very productive bait that I overlooked earlier.
I'm not saying Zoom is the only game in town but there is a valid reason for their success and Zoom products have also been utilized by national touring pro's who have cashed a lot of checks using their products. I respect your opinions and contributions to this forum but I respectfully disagree with your take on Zoom baits.
roadwarrior reply :
No doubt! I think Zoom is the #1 brand in terms
of sales. The baits catch tons of bass, durable
and well priced.
Big Tom reply :
I love Zoom plastics.
K_Mac reply :
When I first started using plastics, Zoom was just about all I used. In the last few years Netbait, Reaction Innovations, SK Rage Anacondas, and some BPS house brands (Stick-os primarily) have taken a place in my rotation. I still use Zoom Trickworms, finesse worms, Ole Monsters, and 6 or 8" lizards regularly. A Finesse or Trickworm on a shakyhead will almost always be on deck. My biggest fish this year was on a Trickworm...
Dave P reply :
The best.
lynyrdsky1 reply :
im young but ive grown up using zoom and have had serious success
Blue Streak reply :
Overall they are probably the favorite and number one selling soft plastic. They have a bait for every purpose and some are simply the best, their lizards are untouchable. They are my second favorite line of soft baits with Berkly being first. I wonder if Zoom is number one in sales?
Blue Streak reply :
QuoteWell, when I was fishing Zoom plastics in the '90s, I caughta few bass, too. However, soft plastics didn't seem to be big
producers for me. In 1997 I went to a seminar at a Mid-South
Outdoors event. It was there I was introduced to the Senko.
Over the years I have experimented with other brands, most
notably Roboworms, Larew, Gitzit, Slug-Go, Mizmo, Net Baits
and Micro Munch Tackle. More recently, Rage Tail, MegaStrike,
Reaction Innovations and Lake Fork Tackle. Some other brands
didn't work out, but I still experiment and will give something
new a try (Keitech and Jackall come to mind).
The point is, there are lots of innovative companies out
there and I don't think Zoom is one of them. When I left
that brand, my world changed. I will never go back.
:-X
Do you think maybe that seminar had something to do with that? I still maintain you don't need expensive baits to catch bass, it is all about the guy behind the reel.
Blue Streak reply :
RW I don't think I made my point very well. What I mean is . Could it be the knowledge of fishing soft baits in general that you learned that has made you a better fisherman? Maybe you are giving too much credit to the Senko and not enough to your skills.
roadwarrior reply :
No, it was the bait: immediate success. Over the years
there have been many Magic Lures. The original floating
Rapala is the first I remember. Others might include the
Lucky 13, Jitterbug, Slug-Go, Creme plastic worm, Gitzit,
Spook and Rat-L-Trap. These were game changers when
they were first introduced.
Back on topic...I probably should have stayed away from
this thread. Obviously, Zoom plastics are very popular, well
priced and effective. The line of baits is simply not my preferred
brand.
:-[
Blue Streak reply :
I understand your confidence in the Senko.
KC Bass Fanatic reply :
The Ol' Monster is a great worm. I've had better success with 10" Power worms though. In my area I usually only catch dinks on the ultra vibe but they catch for sure.
iceintheveins reply :
Zoom plastics are some of the best, if not the best. Right there with Yamamoto.
iceintheveins reply :
The thing that separates the fluke from the sluggo is the fluke sinks faster, casts further, and is more weedless.
iceintheveins reply :
That's not to say I don't love the sluggo though. It is better than the fluke for shallow water or when bass are nearer the top.
Zoom's lizards and worms catch fish after fish for me though as well.
Stasher1 reply :
They're ok, I suppose, but definitely not my favorite brand or best producer. The only Zoom products I use now are the Trick Worm and occasionally a Fluke...and I could probably do without the Fluke. ;D
grimlin reply :
Many different brands including zoom holds certain favorite baits in my box.It's just as good as many other baits out there,but more readily available.
0119 reply :
Zoom is the only brand plastics I use except for the original senko. Trick worm is what Im throwing 98% of the time Im fishing. There are other innovative brands out there but they are very hard to come by in my area and I prefer to see a bait in hand before Im happy ordering over the net. Zoom is also the most reasonably priced soft plastics.
ABLE2DISABLE1 reply :
Zoom is 90 % in my tackle and the other is Yum , But you can not go wrong with the other white meat, Excellent food source.When they do not want scented bait's.
0119 reply :
Able2disable1 - is that photo in your avatar Lake Manatee? If so, great bass. Ive heard there are monsters there. (Sorry for the brief thread hijack OP)
cbreeze22 reply :
:-/ Good producers for me are the trick worm brush hog and the Mag II black/red worm.
Missouribassman95 reply :
Zoom is the best! I love the Superfluke, and lizards!
florida strain reply :
Zoom products work for me around here.
FivePoundBluegill reply :
Was going to say how much I love zoom baits but everyone else beat me to it.
TrippyJai reply :
I love almost every bait Zoom makes. They have them in a large selection of colours and very affordable.
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