Siebert Outdoors

No one can legally make and sell a replica mold of Rage Craws. They are patented and a mold will infringe on the patent. This happened awhile back when the aluminum molds got real popular with the Sweet Beaver. There were a lot of cease and desist letters being mailed out to the mold companies.

The weight of the punch rig could be too light. 1oz is a lot but it all depends on the matting. 3/4-1 oz should work in most instances unless you are getting into real thick mats. One of my tricks when punching lily pads is if I land on top of one, hop the rig to the edge and let it fall off the pad do not pull it off. By hopping it will give the weight a little more bounce off the side. It just takes a little jiggle to pull the bait to the edge. Then the rig should fall straight down to the bottom through the pads. From there I will bounce the rig a few times and if I do not get bit drag the rig back up and move to the next spot. Do not pull or snap the rig back or like you said it can fly back at you. I use to use a 7'3 rod for this and now have switched to a 7'11" and that in its self has made a lot of difference in punching. Heavy braid is also key here. I have also found keeping your pitches/flips relatively short at first will help. As you gain confidence and learn the little tricks the pitches will get longer.

Here is a cut and paste from St Croix site. LTB Features: Integrated Poly Curve® (IPC®) tooling technology. Advanced Reinforcing Technology™ (ART™). High modulus-high-strain SCIV graphite with FRS for unparalleled strength and durability. Technique-specific bass series features unrivaled technology and performance. Fuji® K-Series Concept Tangle Free guides with Alconite® rings and polished frames. Ideal for super braid, mono and fluorocarbon lines, the sloped frame and ring “shed” tangles before they become a problem. Fuji® SK2™ split reel seat for the ultimate in light weight and sensitivity. Machined-aluminum wind check and trim pieces. Split-grip /super-grade cork handle. Two coats of Flex Coat slow-cure finish. Lifetime limited warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service. LE Features: Integrated Poly Curve®(IPC®) tooling technology. Taper Enhancement Technology (TET) blank design provides curved patterns for improved action with increased sensitivity. Advanced Reinforcing Technology™(ART™). Super high-modulus SCVI graphite with FRS in lower section for maximum power and strength with reduced weight. High-modulus/high-strain SCV graphite with FRS and carbon-matte scrim for unparalleled strength, durability and sensitivity. Slim-profile ferrules. Fuji® K-R Concept Tangle Free guides with SiC rings and exclusive E-color finish frames. Ideal for super braid, mono and fluorocarbon lines, the sloped frame and ring “shed” tangles before they become a problem. Fuji® SK2™ split reel seat for the ultimate in light weight and sensitivity. Xtreme-Skin handle repels water, dirt and fish slime and cleans up easily. Manufactured by St. Croix to provide outstanding angler comfort, casting efficiency and sensitivity. Machined-aluminum wind check, handle trim pieces and butt cap with logo badge. Two coats of Flex Coat slow-cure finish. Includes protective rod sack. Lifetime limited warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service.

I can not comment on the LT but I bought a LE about a year ago and now I own 4 of them. These rods have become my favorite rods to use. I've sold off almost all of my GLX rods and switched over to LE rods. I really like the micro guides and how smooth these rods are. My only complaint is there is no hook holder unless they recently changed this on the most current versions.

Nice one. Congrats!!

Very nice Pike. Congrats!!

Thanks all. I do still have quite a few left in some colors. I have ordered more also. I shipped a bunch of them this morning and will be finishing up a bunch more tonight. This should get just about everyone that has ordered their bugs by Saturday.

Thats some awesome first jig fish!! Congrats.

T rigged, jig trailer, punched rigged, rage rigged. I havent put one on a shaky head yet but I will be.

Awesome Smallie!!

Its a great bait. If you want to extend the life of the bait use a hook with a coil keeper. For me this drastically improves the life of the bait and other soft baits in stead of using a offset shank worm hook.

I'm sorry I told you wrong. I used National boat covers. Here is the one I bought. So far its been awesome. I looked at Boatcovers.com but didnt buy there. http://www.nationalboatcovers.com/y/windstorm/STRATOS/20--SS/2000/20%276%22--LENGTH--96%22--WIDTH.html

Bass Resource and its members will be the first to have Rage Bugs advertised and actually sold. These are no longer a pre order. A HUGE THANKS goes out to Big O for making this possible. I have filled all of the pre orders I have received. Thank you all for the pre orders. The remaining Rage Bugs are available for sale. These will go extremely quick!!! http://siebertoutdoors.com/Rage-Tail-Bug-104.htm I also have received more Menaces and are available.

I got mine from boat covers. Com. I really like it and it seemed reasonable.

Just added!!! Once I get them I'll ship them to the first come first served. I'll ship whole orders so if you wanted jigs, tungsten, Swimbaits, etc I'll ship it all together. I hope the wait time on these to get to me is not long. http://www.siebertoutdoors.com/Rage-Tail-Bug-104.htm?productId=80

I'll have them available soon also. I hope real soon.

Here is one of my favorites. Blue Bug with a blue bug Rage Craw.

Unhook the bait while the fish is in the net is the best way I've found. If the hooks are all exposed there is a good chance that your finger will find one.

My favorites are the Rage Craw and Menace. Use the craw as a trailer and the Menace on a shaky head. I do also like the Space Monkey, Smokin Rooster and Shell Cracker but I use the 2 above more.

Thank you Sir!! Post up once you use them with a report and pictures.

What is your favorite braid? Suffix 832. I have some Kanzen I have yet to try. Your favorite fluorocarbon? Inviz X Your favorite monofilament? N/A Your favorite copolymer? N/A

During the Bass Resource Road trip this year I had the opportunity to fish the new Rage Bug a little bit and have been fishing the few I have left. To say the least in one day the Bug quickly became my favorite creature styled bait I own. It is a little slimmer design then some of the brands I have fished and seems to glide through the water easier while having more limb movement due to the Rage designed curves. I am very impressed with this bait. It fits my style of fishing creature baits perfectly. I have also found that it is a very easy bait to pitch, and even pulls through the veggies very well with either a punch rig or a flipping weight. It is an extremely universal creature. Its one that I definitely will keep in my box. I've attached a picture of the last two I have. The black and blue one is on my Tungsten punch rig with an Owner Flipping hook. The green pumpkin is just to show the bait.

Currently this is one of my favorites and I've got a pile of chronarchs.

Nice smallie for sure. I was hoping to hook into some of those when we were there.

Nice fish!! Congrats.