bow slayer Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Anyone tried these? These lures have amazing detail,just wondering if they are worth the money? I would like to pick up a couple of the new perch finsihed musky ones in the glow finish but at 24 bucks each are they worth about 10 bucks more than the rapala similar bait? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singingdog Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 are they worth about 10 bucks more than the rapala similar bait? thanks Not in my experience. The finish is nice, but they don't run as true as often as rapalas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassman87 Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 wouldnt hte finished get messed up once you catch your first muskie on it anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uglyfish Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 I love the lures. They catch fish. I have a bunch and I'm really excited to try out some of the new ones I picked up for this season. And I was talkin to someone who is in charge of marketing and prostaff for the company and they are expanding the line up even further. He is very excited about what they have coming. Can't wait to see it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutologist Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 the smaller smelt bait is right deadly on lake trout. The golden shiner is a killer KILLER walleye lure through the ice. Worth the bucks in my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucktail Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Been using the smelt imatator on browns this spring with good results. trakes perfect right out of box. Shallow diver runs a little deeper on the troll then the box claims. Had it down to 9 feet on a mono 100 ft length behind the boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backbay Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Nicest-looking under-performing lure I've ever used, and I'm determined to turn that around this year. I have the large medium-dive perch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPD Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Right time, right place is the key with any bait on the market. The thing you get with Live Target is a multi faceted design that really help with light refraction. When I was filming them underwater this showed very well. Even though they are not crazy bright colors, they reflect a lot of light and really catch your attention. It also doesn't hurt that they come with some of the best components on the water like Daichii hooks. The Crawfish Crank and Crawfish Trap has performed really well for me as has the Smelt as a jerkbait on the Great Lakes and some Northern Lakes that have herring and emeralds in them. They track very well and recover even better when they bump obstacles, right out of the box, no tuning needed. Before anyone decides to say something... I'm not sponsored by them but I do buy and use them, so this is not paid advertising, just a happy customer. JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry2Rs Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 I have more than a dozen Live Target's in about six patterns. For me, these highly detailed baits are small swimbaits. Like other swimbaits, I think they work best when fished slowly. Garry2R's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnl Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 i've caught pike on the perch live target Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backbay Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 I haven't been successful with the bait, but I don't think I've done it justice, so like I said, I'll readjust my pattern and hopefully turn it into more of a weapon. Good of you to speak about them, JP, and yup, those are pretty good hooks. The new baits in the lineup look amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singingdog Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 the smaller smelt bait is right deadly on lake trout. OK, I must be doing something wrong. I bought the smelt specifically for lakers...are you using the diver or the shallow runner? I assume you are trolling it? Thanks for any feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutologist Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 OK, I must be doing something wrong. I bought the smelt specifically for lakers...are you using the diver or the shallow runner? I assume you are trolling it? Thanks for any feedback. Yup trolling, particularly right after ice out when the water temp is in the high 30's up to about 45F. 2-3mph in shallow sandy bays. This is the diver. Previously my go to bait at this time was the deep xrap. Im keying in on 10-20ft. The lakers really seem to prefer a smaller white or natural bait at this time. I also have success slowly trolling, wild eye swim shad and smaller kickin' minnows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singingdog Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Yup trolling, particularly right after ice out when the water temp is in the high 30's up to about 45F. 2-3mph in shallow sandy bays. This is the diver. Previously my go to bait at this time was the deep xrap. Im keying in on 10-20ft. The lakers really seem to prefer a smaller white or natural bait at this time. I also have success slowly trolling, wild eye swim shad and smaller kickin' minnows. Thanks. That's what I got the diving smelt for, but haven't hooked-up with it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superdad Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 There are lures designed to catch fish and lures designed to catch fishermen, these sound like they fall in between the two areas. Just my .02 David aka Superdad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbac31 Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 I have been raving about these since they first came out and were not that well known. I cant say enough good about them. I catch a ton of fish on them but like JP stated. Every one lure has a place and a time. I find that these have to be fished the same way as the baitfish you are imitating. If not they are not that effective. However, presented at the right time these will out fish anything. I alwaya have one or 2 maybe 3 sometimes while fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radnine Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Nicest-looking under-performing lure I've ever used BINGO!!! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishhunter Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 100% worth every cent!! I have used them for the last two years on my charter with lots of fish taken on them. If I had to pick 5 baits for walleye, they would be one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 till it's my turn at the rods....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4bassin Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Yup trolling, particularly right after ice out when the water temp is in the high 30's up to about 45F. 2-3mph in shallow sandy bays. This is the diver. Previously my go to bait at this time was the deep xrap. Im keying in on 10-20ft. The lakers really seem to prefer a smaller white or natural bait at this time. I also have success slowly trolling, wild eye swim shad and smaller kickin' minnows. I went out and bought the new smelt bait(looks good) for my spring laker trip , what size are you guys fishing with for lake trout ? When you say small do you mean the 2.5" one or the 3.5" one ? I got the 3.5" smelt that dives too 8' I think ! I hope this one works or should I get the smaller one ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickster Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Anyone tried these? These lures have amazing detail,just wondering if they are worth the money? I would like to pick up a couple of the new perch finsihed musky ones in the glow finish but at 24 bucks each are they worth about 10 bucks more than the rapala similar bait? thanks 24 bucks a piece? you are paying way to much pm me i am sure i can get these to you for a lot less rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggyj Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 I haven't had success with the one I own. Rapala Clackin' Rap catches more fish then their Golden Shiner lipless crank model. Dirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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