I’m a big fan of OSP baits. I am less enthused by the Louder 70, the split rings aren’t as quality as other OSP components have been. I’m going to try some different split rings and hooks.Hogsticker2 wrote: ↑Mon May 30, 2022 3:45 pmMegabass I - Wing - Crawler
Luxxe Avenge Prop. OSP Louder - Prop
OSP Daibuzzin - Wake
OSP Louder - Popper
Evergreen Shower Blows Shorty - Walking
These are my most productive top water baits. In the evenings, I'll have 3 rods with three of these baits, ready for some explosive action!
Must have topwaters
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I catch more on the Lobina Rio Rico than all my other topwater lures combined.
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Two of my go to all time favorites!
Lobina Lures Rio Rico
Full Sized Reaction Innovations Vixen
A new bait to me that has blown me away so far is the CAST "OG". I haven't put in as much time yet with the Down Under, but it is quite unique I've had success in my limited use of it.
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Full Sized Reaction Innovations Vixen
A new bait to me that has blown me away so far is the CAST "OG". I haven't put in as much time yet with the Down Under, but it is quite unique I've had success in my limited use of it.
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I know for myself it's the:
Owner Gobo Popper.
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Yozuri Bass Arms Prop 60 = Duel Arms Swisher
Owner Gobo Popper.
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Yozuri Bass Arms Prop 60 = Duel Arms Swisher
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Have you tried the teckel kicknocker? Supposedly it is exactly the same as the vixen but readily available. Those cast co lures definitely have me intrigued but sweet jesus are they expensive.bronzefly wrote: ↑Fri Jun 17, 2022 12:11 pmTwo of my go to all time favorites!
Lobina Lures Rio Rico
Full Sized Reaction Innovations Vixen
A new bait to me that has blown me away so far is the CAST "OG". I haven't put in as much time yet with the Down Under, but it is quite unique I've had success in my limited use of it.
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I have used the Knicknocker and its a good bait. I still have several old original Vixens that are beat up and still catch fish. I wouldn't sell them!Firstoutfisher wrote: ↑Sat Jun 18, 2022 8:27 amHave you tried the teckel kicknocker? Supposedly it is exactly the same as the vixen but readily available. Those cast co lures definitely have me intrigued but sweet jesus are they expensive.
They pricey indeed, as balsa baits hand made in Australia, you'd expect them to be on the high side. The number of fish I've caught and had blow up all over that OG in the past several weeks made a believer out of me.
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I have never seen nor heard of an Owner GOBO Popper, but I did see recently that TW is carrying them now. Will definitely grab 1 or 2 on my next restock, probably 4th of July sale.slipperybob wrote: ↑Fri Jun 17, 2022 10:05 pmI know for myself it's the:
Owner Gobo Popper.
Luckycraft Sammy
Zara Spook Puppy
Yozuri Bass Arms Prop 60 = Duel Arms Swisher
For me, my hard bait top waters are split into: Pop-Walk-Prop-Wake. I would be fine with only using poppers and wouldn't miss the others that much if I had to give them up. Guess I'd miss prop baits a little...
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Do Whopper Ploppers count as prop baits?DirtyD64 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 18, 2022 1:10 pmI have never seen nor heard of an Owner GOBO Popper, but I did see recently that TW is carrying them now. Will definitely grab 1 or 2 on my next restock, probably 4th of July sale.slipperybob wrote: ↑Fri Jun 17, 2022 10:05 pmI know for myself it's the:
Owner Gobo Popper.
Luckycraft Sammy
Zara Spook Puppy
Yozuri Bass Arms Prop 60 = Duel Arms Swisher
For me, my hard bait top waters are split into: Pop-Walk-Prop-Wake. I would be fine with only using poppers and wouldn't miss the others that much if I had to give them up. Guess I'd miss prop baits a little...
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That is the box mine are in. My 3600 bag (holds 4) has those 4 categories. I keep my frogs in the front in a 3500. Wake baits confuse me so I also have a few shallow runners in there.mark poulson wrote: ↑Sat Jun 18, 2022 4:34 pmDo Whopper Ploppers count as prop baits?DirtyD64 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 18, 2022 1:10 pmI have never seen nor heard of an Owner GOBO Popper, but I did see recently that TW is carrying them now. Will definitely grab 1 or 2 on my next restock, probably 4th of July sale.slipperybob wrote: ↑Fri Jun 17, 2022 10:05 pmI know for myself it's the:
Owner Gobo Popper.
Luckycraft Sammy
Zara Spook Puppy
Yozuri Bass Arms Prop 60 = Duel Arms Swisher
For me, my hard bait top waters are split into: Pop-Walk-Prop-Wake. I would be fine with only using poppers and wouldn't miss the others that much if I had to give them up. Guess I'd miss prop baits a little...
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All of the Owner Cultiva hard baits are really good. I've caught a ton of bass and trout on the Rippin Minnow.DirtyD64 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 18, 2022 1:10 pmI have never seen nor heard of an Owner GOBO Popper, but I did see recently that TW is carrying them now. Will definitely grab 1 or 2 on my next restock, probably 4th of July sale.slipperybob wrote: ↑Fri Jun 17, 2022 10:05 pmI know for myself it's the:
Owner Gobo Popper.
Luckycraft Sammy
Zara Spook Puppy
Yozuri Bass Arms Prop 60 = Duel Arms Swisher
For me, my hard bait top waters are split into: Pop-Walk-Prop-Wake. I would be fine with only using poppers and wouldn't miss the others that much if I had to give them up. Guess I'd miss prop baits a little...
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Kind of caught me by surprise when TW brought them back on their list.DirtyD64 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 18, 2022 1:10 pmI have never seen nor heard of an Owner GOBO Popper, but I did see recently that TW is carrying them now. Will definitely grab 1 or 2 on my next restock, probably 4th of July sale.slipperybob wrote: ↑Fri Jun 17, 2022 10:05 pmI know for myself it's the:
Owner Gobo Popper.
Luckycraft Sammy
Zara Spook Puppy
Yozuri Bass Arms Prop 60 = Duel Arms Swisher
For me, my hard bait top waters are split into: Pop-Walk-Prop-Wake. I would be fine with only using poppers and wouldn't miss the others that much if I had to give them up. Guess I'd miss prop baits a little...
slip bobbing is the laziest way to fish
Re: Must have topwaters
If you can find them still:
Buddha Baits Pop Fire
Viva Bug Eyed Popper
Team Daiwa Pop Zero
Team Daiwa TD Popper 65
C'ultiva Zip N Ziggy - under the radar great small topwater that just produces and now available on TW!
Recently, I'm really digging the Evergreen JT 95...
Buddha Baits Pop Fire
Viva Bug Eyed Popper
Team Daiwa Pop Zero
Team Daiwa TD Popper 65
C'ultiva Zip N Ziggy - under the radar great small topwater that just produces and now available on TW!
Recently, I'm really digging the Evergreen JT 95...
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Caught this doll this morning on the Shower Blows 777Johnny A wrote: ↑Tue Jun 14, 2022 5:30 pmI’m a big fan of OSP baits. I am less enthused by the Louder 70, the split rings aren’t as quality as other OSP components have been. I’m going to try some different split rings and hooks.Hogsticker2 wrote: ↑Mon May 30, 2022 3:45 pmMegabass I - Wing - Crawler
Luxxe Avenge Prop. OSP Louder - Prop
OSP Daibuzzin - Wake
OSP Louder - Popper
Evergreen Shower Blows Shorty - Walking
These are my most productive top water baits. In the evenings, I'll have 3 rods with three of these baits, ready for some explosive action!
25” a little over 5 lbs
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Damn, that's a long-arse skinny bass! 25" with fat, full belly of trout and eggs would be DD fosho. Excellent work!Johnny A wrote: ↑Thu Jun 23, 2022 3:49 pmCaught this doll this morning on the Shower Blows 777Johnny A wrote: ↑Tue Jun 14, 2022 5:30 pmI’m a big fan of OSP baits. I am less enthused by the Louder 70, the split rings aren’t as quality as other OSP components have been. I’m going to try some different split rings and hooks.Hogsticker2 wrote: ↑Mon May 30, 2022 3:45 pmMegabass I - Wing - Crawler
Luxxe Avenge Prop. OSP Louder - Prop
OSP Daibuzzin - Wake
OSP Louder - Popper
Evergreen Shower Blows Shorty - Walking
These are my most productive top water baits. In the evenings, I'll have 3 rods with three of these baits, ready for some explosive action!
25” a little over 5 lbs
"It is like a finger pointing away to the Moon...don't concentrate on the finger, or you will miss all of that heavenly glory."
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My opinion, there’s some spotted bass in the genetics here. I noticed it with the first fish I was catching 6/7 years ago. Slender, fast as all get out, not an ounce of fat.dragon1 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 24, 2022 7:22 pmDamn, that's a long-arse skinny bass! 25" with fat, full belly of trout and eggs would be DD fosho. Excellent work!Johnny A wrote: ↑Thu Jun 23, 2022 3:49 pmCaught this doll this morning on the Shower Blows 777Johnny A wrote: ↑Tue Jun 14, 2022 5:30 pmI’m a big fan of OSP baits. I am less enthused by the Louder 70, the split rings aren’t as quality as other OSP components have been. I’m going to try some different split rings and hooks.Hogsticker2 wrote: ↑Mon May 30, 2022 3:45 pmMegabass I - Wing - Crawler
Luxxe Avenge Prop. OSP Louder - Prop
OSP Daibuzzin - Wake
OSP Louder - Popper
Evergreen Shower Blows Shorty - Walking
These are my most productive top water baits. In the evenings, I'll have 3 rods with three of these baits, ready for some explosive action!
25” a little over 5 lbs