Has anyone ever used these 1" beetles before and had any luck?
They're like the beetle spins but without a tail.
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Has anyone ever used these 1" beetles before and had any luck?
They're like the beetle spins but without a tail.
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The trout magnet is about 1" and is an excellent bait.
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The reason I ask is I can get 25 of these for $6.75 w/ free shipping.
Black, purple glitter, orange, yellow, white, or chartreuse.
They're already rigged with a 1/32 oz jighead.
I can't get trout magnets near me without ordering them.
My Walmart isn't very super.
They will work but I would want a 1/64th jig head. They will catch crappie also.
They do have them without Jigheads but not this purple color though.Quote:
Originally Posted by trypman1
I like those. I’d definitely fish with them.
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These look cool too.
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The other colors look just like beetlespins with the dot or stripe.
look great to me .:HandsClapping
Back in the 70s, we used to take the Beatle spins, pull the tails off,, reverse the body on a plain 1/32 jig, and catch the crap out of fish..Black or purple seemed to work best for bream
Where are you ordering from?
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...e+jigs&_sop=15
Check out the whole store.
The prices are ridiculous.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_nkw...uhc717&_sop=15
Here are some 1 inch grubs from our sponsor Charlie Brewer.....If you dont like the tails you can cut them of....pretty good color selection too Click on this 1
A great design that catches most species, but I would use a 1/32 or 1/64 oz jig head with #8 hook for that size grub. 1" grubs are okay but for open-water fish, I prefer 1.5" -2". I agree that an alternative is the Trout Magnet grub rigged on a light jig head (cheap on EBay and free s/h).
i have no clue on those , i do know the little grubs with the paddle tails i got from Charlie Brewer look like flat deadly bream bait
similar color and that same size
These have been my go to bait for years now .they work ! Attachment 284624Attachment 284625 1/32 casting or 1/64 under a cork will get it done ."G" is spot on .Quote:
Originally Posted by Ketchn
One again you foiled my evil plan to speak about a bait that doesn't sponsor this site. You'll regret the day you tangled with me GI Joe.
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Those style beetles work very well. A basic black one is my go to lure for bluegill and shellcrackers. I usually swim them just above the bottom using 2 lb. test, or hang them a couple feet below a bobber and slowly, very slowly reel them across shallow flats. They'll catch crappie and and some surprise bass, particularly when the water is cold. White and yellow sometimes work very well also. As mentioned above, I generally use a 1/64th, and 1/32nd jighead with them. Not sure why you're offended by the inclusion of sliders to this thread while advertising some other link. Similar lure fished in a similar manner and offers great tail action which, in my experience, tends to attract larger panfish, crappie, and bass, than the basic beetle, but the beetle (generically speaking since I have no experience with the specific brand shown) can score some very large numbers at times.
I love sliders but I would fish those in a second . lol there are no strings on my boat . As a matter of fact I plan to order some . :twocents
Because I asked about the beetle lures from my original post.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cricketcage
I didn't ask about charlie brewers.
Its becoming commonplace where every bait I ask about is turned into a sponsor thread.
I'm sure Mr brewer makes a fine product but this thread wasn't started to celebrate his legacy.
Plus would you want your thread to be taken over by someone else.
If you want to talk about charlie brewer feel free to start your own thread but this one is about beetles.
Yes Lenny, those are fantastic grubs. Used some of same size and color for years. The color I’ve been just as successful with is solid white with a red dot on throat. I must admit when the windy conditions are favorable I can’t help but use a fly rod with dry flys. Best of luck on your next trip to the water.
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Spell check got me, I meant Lemmy.
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What's the store name on ebay? Your links arent working.
*edit* nvm i found it.
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Yeah! Check that store out. They have some good stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by djdsouff
Its the Ollie's/Big Lots of fishing stuff on eBay.
Stop beating on our sponsors. Without them we would not have this site. And a beetle thread can be responded to by anyone about beetle jigs, sponsor posts or not. You don't like to read about baits we like that happen to be sponsors here, then don't read the post. No need to beat on sponsors. We only pick sponsors whose we like btw.Quote:
Originally Posted by lemmylemon
Slab I wasn't bashing your sponsor. I'm sure they make fine baits. But when I ask about a certain bait like these beetles, my threads go from what I originally asked into a promo for a sponsored bait. And it gets away from what I originally asked.Quote:
Originally Posted by Slab
When a thread is made wouldn't it be easier if it stayed on topic. If we are not allowed to talk about unsponsored gear or baits let me know and I won't talk bout them then.
But as I was saying I wasn't bashing, you, your forum, or your sponsors.
This place is kinda cool, and if I didn't like this place why would I have asked crappypappy for these righteous stickers.
And for further proof I'm not bashing sponsors....
Why would I start a thread about grizzly jigs if I was sponsor bashing?
http://www.crappie.com/crappie/panfi...luegill-video/
The moderators of the forum will determine if something is being hijacked inappropriately. You need to stop attacking members and especially super moderators when you think your thread is being hijacked. Please report any issues you have to a moderator or to me via PM, and do not post about it in threads. I know you're new here but I do wish you the best of luck here.Quote:
Originally Posted by lemmylemon
Threads frequently meander to and fro, but I don't think anybody was intentionally hijacking your thread. They were just mentioning similar baits that they use. In this case, it was the slider. I often mention the trout magnet, but they don't sponsor the site or me.Quote:
Originally Posted by lemmylemon
Almost any small jig will catch bluegill. As I said in another thread, take any 4" finesse worm and cut into 4 pieces. You'll have four 1" baits that will catch plenty of bluegill.
Now I'm at a loss.Quote:
Originally Posted by Slab
It went from bashing sponsors to harassing super moderators.
I won't post in anymore threads or start any.
I'll just read what you all post.
But if I've done what you say how come I havent received a warning in my inbox or anything????
You asked, we replied.Quote:
Because I asked about the beetle lures from my original post.
I didn't ask about charlie brewers.
Its becoming commonplace where every bait I ask about is turned into a sponsor thread.
I'm sure Mr brewer makes a fine product but this thread wasn't started to celebrate his legacy.
Plus would you want your thread to be taken over by someone else.
If you want to talk about charlie brewer feel free to start your own thread but this one is about beetles.
It's not about brands as it is about lure design - the Trout Magnet just one of many similar to that beetle design that catch a ton of fish - the beetle design primarily a split straight tail that's rounded or comes to a point. When you ask a question about lure design, expect input based on the experience of many using alternative sizes and colors, where the emphasis on color is nowhere as important as length and angler action applied - especially to that style grub. (In fact a better question should have included jig weight, hook size and line diameter and type, as crucial considerations when using straight and cone tail grubs. IMO the lure you showed is too short and the hook and jig head too large.)
Even if all you wanted was only input on the lure you pictured, you're bound to get suggestions from those meaning well but naturally somewhat biased. That's the nature of forums, no getting around it. In fact none of us are sponsors of any of lures suggested and only mention them as relative to the topic. If I post this picture of my hand poured cone-tails, does it mean I'm selling them?
https://i.imgur.com/UY8BLY0.jpg
No one takes over a thread. It evolves or dies same as any conversation started by someone in the back of your boat. As far as a legacy being celebrated, I have no idea where that came from! I started making my own a few years ago and never even heard of Brewer's Crappie Magnet until last year when a fishing partner gave me one - and yet I still didn't know who produced them until by accident. (I ordered over 400 from Ebay - 50/ bag when I did find out because I'm too lazy to make my own and in so many colors !)
The lures you showed are adequate IMHO, but opinions vary based on the above. Good luck with them. I'll stick with my preferences.
Use something similar in central il for gills. Bass style senko and cut into pieces. Hammer gills. Those will hunt for sure
I use zoom finesse worms. I use the purple flake and green pumpkinseed.
I also use floss on my jigheads like Richard Gene so they last longer.
All I got to say is wow
:popcorn
Nobody said that. It's only natural that, when asked about a bait, members will post about a similar bait that they have confidence in.Quote:
Originally Posted by INDyak
Nobody was bashing lemmy, either.Quote:
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I'm over it
This thread died a natural death in January. Let's not resurrect it.