robalo01 Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 I'd never posted any pictures before. I guess it's time I shared a little. I've been a member for 5 years. I posted some pics in the gallery: Tackleunderground Home - Luremakers Photo Gallery - Gula Baits by Robalo01 I've been selling more traditional bass lures to about a couple dozen tackle shops here in Mexico for a few years now. As tournaments become more and more popular down here, I have been toying with the Idea of introducing a higher priced, direct marketed tournamente line of baits. I've settled on the name "Gula Baits" -- gula means glutten in Spanish. The Idea is to develope some baits that aren't necessarily larger than the traditional ones, but that have more bulk or are fatter. The 5" Chub is something completely new here. It's about twice as thick as a Senko and has the craw tail. I rig it wrightless and pitch it into weed beds. Sinks down quick and ripples around as it drops. The Shad is about 5" long but has a much larger tail than most. It needs the 3/8 weighted hook to operate well, but it is used in deep water during the dead of summer and has resulted in a couple of wins. The Craw Jr was a request from a local pro. It has a body and the bulk that will acomadate a 5/0 hook but has more subtle claws that most craws of the same body size. It is pitched in shallow water stumps mostly. i still have about 3-4 more models that i am twitching and testing. More later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Awsome stuff.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Nice looking and great concept for a bait line. Nice to see new ideas. BTW... I'd be careful with the Craw Jr bait. The "claws" resemble the patented area of the Zoom baits (Ie, ends of Horny Toads, Ultra Vibe Spped craw, Utlra Vibe speed worm). Zoom patented not only the design BUT ALSO the function of this design. You may have a tough time defending your bait should Zoom decide to pursue you. Just a heads up from a guy that has dealt with Zoom and their lawyers... Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 He's in Mexico...I don't think Zoom can go after him there Nice baits by the way!!! Good luck with your venture P~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 (edited) Good point! If a bait gets used or sold in the US though, they might have a case... Chub is my personal favorite from the photos!!! Hawgs here would eat that!!! Jim PS Appears Zoom has these patents in Mexico and Canada as well.... Edited July 15, 2009 by ghostbaits update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Sweet Baits! I wonder how Reaction Innovations gets away with their Trixie Shad and Shark???? Does Zoom only go after the little guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
