Expensive Lures

[smuckey41]

I like strike king and rapala both dont really use any other brands. if one isn't working the other is and if they both don't work then they just don't want a crankbait.

[HURRICANEBOB]

I will admit......when trolling at the local bar, $20's catch more than $5's.

I mean the sandbar, and Lucky Craft Pointer 125 Jointed Smasher Hardbait versus a STORM Suspending WildEye Swimming Shad .

Why,.......whaaaaa did ya think I meant.

Hey, ever throw one of these?

http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mi...r-fishing-lure

Here's a good reason why you should:

SET THE HOOK DUMBIE!

http://www.sportfishermen.com/p/?p=N...1sdXJlLmpwZw==

[MLTSPCS]

Like most, I tend to throw the rapalas, bombers, bandits, and similarly priced/quality cb's most of the time. But occasionally i do throw the lc's and other higher end lures. Usually with positive results that make me wonder why I don't throw them more often. They have higher quality hooks and finish and tend to run true right out of the box. With the 7' rods I use for cb's, semi-heavy fluoro line, a quality plug knocker, and the fact that most of my higher end cb's aren't deep divers, I have little to no risk of losing them. Makes me have even more confidence to throw them into some of the nasty places that draw strikes. Just my take on the matter. But, as mentioned above, I prefer to get them with a gift card or points earned instead of straight outta the pocket. Feels a little better that way.

[FishinPhil]

I throw mostly custom made cranks that are made locally in cincinnati and have caught more bass on them the last 2 years than any other cranks I have thrown. I also like bandits alot. I have a few $1.50 cotton cordell cranks from wal mart that I absolutely love. Everytime I go to wal mart I check to see if they have any and if they do I buy them all.

[ESOX2009]

I agree, the price of crank baits is ridiculous. I'm not sure when this tax kicked in, but manufacturers now have to pay 10% off the top to the IRS.

from http://www.irs.gov/publications/p510/ch05.html:
A tax of 10% of the sale price is imposed on many articles of sport fishing equipment sold by the manufacturer. This includes any parts or accessories sold on or in connection with the sale of those articles.
Pay this tax with Form 720. No tax deposits are required.

This seems like a high rate of tax to me. I kicked around the idea of making baits and selling them online, but paying 10% right off the top is excessive. Of course, the Govt. taxes them again when they are purchased.

[Tim_T]

I agree, the price of crank baits is ridiculous. I'm not sure when this tax kicked in, but manufacturers now have to pay 10% off the top to the IRS.

from http://www.irs.gov/publications/p510/ch05.html:
A tax of 10% of the sale price is imposed on many articles of sport fishing equipment sold by the manufacturer. This includes any parts or accessories sold on or in connection with the sale of those articles.
Pay this tax with Form 720. No tax deposits are required.

This seems like a high rate of tax to me. I kicked around the idea of making baits and selling them online, but paying 10% right off the top is excessive. Of course, the Govt. taxes them again when they are purchased.

That tax is part of Wallop-Breaux funds. The money is distributed to the fish an game departments of each state based on how many license sales they have each year.

[RoadToad]

Someone mentioned higher-priced baits having better hooks. I saw KVD on tv one time and they asked him what he thought was the biggest mistake made by amateur fisherman, and without hesitation he said it's not replacing the hooks on their crankbaits as soon as they buy them. He went on to say that no matter the brand, he always replaces the hooks on every crankbait he buys before he uses it.

I'm not speaking from personal experience here, just quoting what someone else said, so take it for what it's worth.