Customizing Your Baits

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Permalink Reply by Richie Lambert on May 27, 2009 at 11:13am

I think it can help us become better fisherman. i customize my spinner baits an di do think it makes a difference, and isn't that how most baits got going. someone saw a bait they liked and made it different and a new bait was formed.

Permalink Reply by BigBass Dez on May 27, 2009 at 11:25am

Ben ,

I havent met a pro bass fisherman that will use most baits right out the package. Im mainly talking about hard baits . One of the most popular modifications are the hooks IMO . I during the spring period i will replace one of my trouble hooks with red color . In my mind im wanting to create a target area that will result in a better hook up . Plastics , lol as a matter of fact my #1 drop shot bait is actually a plastic that i slice in half and used for a dropshoting .Buzz baits with holes drilled threw the blades to create a different sound and more action also . so to answer your question do i think that making these modifications makes me a better angler , to a certain degree . But i feel very confident in saying that customization has made a big difference in the outcome of many days on the lake , and all the people in my head tend to agree also..lol

BBD (The Rookie)

Permalink Reply by S Hwang on May 27, 2009 at 2:02pm

Hardware-wise, definitely (as in upgrading stock hooks, rings, maybe adding a ring to the line tie, etc).

Permalink Reply by Ron Baugher on May 27, 2009 at 5:12pm

I take the hooks off so i dont come home smelling like fish. That way my wife doesnt get jealous

Permalink Reply by Gary Millard on May 27, 2009 at 5:16pm

Customizing your bait can be a big deal if it gives you the confidence to fish a little harder. When I customize one of my baits, I think it will catch more fish…… and I don’t know about you, but that makes me happy :)

Permalink Reply by Marc Marcantonio on May 27, 2009 at 7:58pm

I customize just about everything I fish with except my dropshot QuickDrops weights...oh yea, guess I customized them to when I designed them.

Whether customizing works because it gives you more confidence, or because it presents a different look, doesn't matter. What matters is that it does work.

ciao,
Marc

Gary Millard said:

Customizing your bait can be a big deal if it gives you the confidence to fish a little harder. When I customize one of my baits, I think it will catch more fish…… and I don’t know about you, but that makes me happy :)

Permalink Reply by Jordan Doucet on May 27, 2009 at 9:19pm

Jon,

Those triple trout are sick! Who do you have do those?

Permalink Reply by Tag Watson on May 27, 2009 at 9:33pm

I'm impressed, Jon. Definitely worth the wait!

Permalink Reply by David Parnicky on May 27, 2009 at 10:37pm

That perch pattern sure looks good!

Permalink Reply by Joel Alinen on May 28, 2009 at 8:31am

Man those do look awesome! If any of you guys have tackle building gear that just sits on your shelf I'm looking to start making my own stuff so if you got building or painting materials your looking to get rid of let me know.

Permalink Reply by Joel Alinen on May 28, 2009 at 8:53am

PS- Jon
Where can I get that perch Sebile, so sick!

Permalink Reply by BigBass Dez on May 28, 2009 at 12:12pm

JUST GOT IT ! BADDASS BLUEGILL IS HER NAME !