01-22-2008, 02:53 PM
I have spent the last 10 years or so flyfishing for trout and bass. I am interested in getting back into spinning and baitcasting and find the modern selection of crankbaits, jerkbaits and plastics pretty overwhelming.
I know from past experience that Rapala makes a great product but I see great looking lures offered by Cabela's and Bass Pro for significantly less coin. I also know that generally you get what you pay for but are these less expensive baits a viable alternative.
From the other side of that coin there is the very expensive line of baits that cost about 15 dollars from Lucky Craft (and others). Why would a regular bait demand the premium price of a big muskie bait. (I suppose muskie baits are about $30 now!)
Could some of you fellows bring me up to speed on the current state of affairs in the warmwater world of spinning and baitcasting?
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I know from past experience that Rapala makes a great product but I see great looking lures offered by Cabela's and Bass Pro for significantly less coin. I also know that generally you get what you pay for but are these less expensive baits a viable alternative.
From the other side of that coin there is the very expensive line of baits that cost about 15 dollars from Lucky Craft (and others). Why would a regular bait demand the premium price of a big muskie bait. (I suppose muskie baits are about $30 now!)
Could some of you fellows bring me up to speed on the current state of affairs in the warmwater world of spinning and baitcasting?
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