Bassinitup Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Id like to buy a few of these and was woundering who makes these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loco Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 i dont know, but that sure is the strangest creature bait ive ever seen. do they work ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redg8r Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Tackleunderground Home - Luremakers Photo Gallery - Swimming craw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Been bugging me as I knew I had seen it and was going to search the "Gallery" Thanx for saving me the work. It is a "Real Creature" JSC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 I saw this when he posted in the gallery. VERY clever idea. If that thing swims half as good as it looks, it should be the bait of decade! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 I've seen them for sale on e-bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Doesn't Gambler or yum have something like this also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redg8r Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 I checked both manufacturers, but couldn't find anything close. Gotta link Del? I can say the creature bait designs on the market are off the hook. lots of creativity out there now. What I like about this particular design is the bulk/thickness & it looks like there's a channel for making an offset hook somewhat weedless. Kudos on the design, original in my book. regards, jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Love to see a vid. Lots going on, a front lip, paddle tail, pincers and legs. Scares me. Looks alien! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 I have seen a bait similar to that before maybe it was that one. its a cool looking bait. It may have been posted in the forum before also and thats were I saw it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhorlings Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Not sure if I'm stating the obvious here but it's basically a swimbait (california swimbabes version) with some craw pinchers. It even has the chamber like Del's swimbait also. I was on the site last week that had them and can't remember the name for the life of me. Personally... i think it's so ugly that it will catch a tone of fish because of all the vibration it will create. JMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 I have seen a bait similar to that before maybe it was that one. its a cool looking bait.It may have been posted in the forum before also and thats were I saw it. That's what I thought when I first saw it on this thread. I was thinking "Where have I seen this before???". Turns out it was on here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnie3035 Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 I don't get how someone could even suggest this is "basically a california swimbabe". The only thing they have in common is a paddle tail. This baby is a handcarved orginal. The company is Itchy Baits out of southern Utah. I believe they have a website and are awesome folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 I don't get how someone could even suggest this is "basically a california swimbabe". The only thing they have in common is a paddle tail. This baby is a handcarved orginal. The company is Itchy Baits out of southern Utah. I believe they have a website and are awesome folks. Thats were I have seen it, they sent me some pics of it along with some other things. Thought I was going crazy for a min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mradamh Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Where's the hook go? If it goes back near the paddle tail, the tail would get in the way, or get bit before the hook. If you rig it the other way the paddle gets in the way of the line. Kinda looks to me like it's just a funky craw with a tail fused to it. Interesting/very creative idea, I'd like to see it in an action video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 You can go to their web site which links you to e-bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhorlings Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Didn't mean to suggest they copied in any sort of way or are not good people. I am sure they are. I was just stating that by looking at it from the angles I looked it it looked like they basic shape of that with some pinchers. Not it any way was I meaning to slight anyones hard work because they obviously put a lot work into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAOS Tackle Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Hey all, guess I should pay attention to the threads a bit more. This is my "baby". I designed it in sculptors clay, baked it then made the master mold in Oomoo. It has been a pretty big hit with the boys in Tx. I generally put a mojo insert in it but a lot of the guys have been using with Lake Fork 10/0 swimbait hooks. I havent tried that yet. I was sitting there one night in my shop thinking I have to come up with something original, different than a regular swimbait (fish) and after a few cold ones and a bunch of rough sketches I thought "what the heck" lets try a crawdad creature. This is what a Tx guy said when he test ran it (off TFF) "sapper, Just got back from Choke Canyon and had won on rigged with a 10/0 Lake Fork Tackle swim bait hook. Did have several hits on it but conditions were not to well suited for any swim bait there this weekend. Wind blew 20+ all weekend and had the like churned up. I will say that I can hardly wait to get this bait on Amistad. I have never seen a swim bait with the action this bait has. It basicly has two actions and does not have the tendency to roll over on its back or side like a lot of swim baits which inables a faster retreive. The two actions the bait has is one the tail vibrates with a rapid vibration like most swim baits. Second the main body action of the bait is what is impressive. While the tail flapping the main body has a very distict side to side wobble more similar to a hard jointed swim bait. This thing in the red ond orange belly should be great on Amistad and with the belly weighted hooks they can be worked right down in the grass as well as swim everywhere else." Thanks for the interest and kind feedback all, let me know if you have any quaestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAOS Tackle Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 BTW our website should be up and running soon (so the boss says (my wife)). I can pour in whatever color you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallie Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 I don't get how someone could even suggest this is "basically a california swimbabe". The only thing they have in common is a paddle tail. This baby is a handcarved orginal. The company is Itchy Baits out of southern Utah. I believe they have a website and are awesome folks. How can you not see the swimbabe in it. In addition to the similar side profile, they share the weighted line tie tube and the fat head looking down from the top. It may be hand carved but it certainly started out with the swimbabe profile. The eBay auction picture shows the same side profile with belly cut outs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAOS Tackle Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Heres a better view of one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 a 8" one would be perfect for amistad or falcon, maybe even the delta. but amistad forsure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveh Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 that is one wild looking bait:oooh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 (edited) How can you not see the swimbabe in it. In addition to the similar side profile, they share the weighted line tie tube and the fat head looking down from the top. It may be hand carved but it certainly started out with the swimbabe profile. The eBay auction picture shows the same side profile with belly cut outs. Smallie, Osprey, for one, and a lot of other swimbaits had those features before the swimbabe. It's kind of an evolutionary thing. According to Bill Siemental, the maker of the BBZ 1, all soft plastic swimbaits are just a variation of the old Sassy Shad salt water bait. I just want to know what he was drinking when he dreamed up that design, so I can stay away from it! Edited August 27, 2008 by mark poulson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnie3035 Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Probably Shasta blackberry soda with a little Christain Brothers thrown in for extra carbs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
