anyone using these baits and if so what are your observations?

 

How is the sink rate? They say they weigh around 3/8 oz.

Durability seems to be an issue from most of the reviews I have read.

 

And what is your overall opinion on them.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

 

 

Just bought some. I have not fished them yet but looks like the best soft bait I've ever seen.

Well take a piece of jello put it on a hook and that's the durability of those things. They flat out suck

Well take a piece of jello put it on a hook and that's the durability of those things. They flat out suck

 

I just bought a pack or two of these during the TW 25 day sale. Looks like I should have spent that money on something else...

_{They have wiggle on the sinking. It may not be the most durable, but they catch fish.}

Well take a piece of jello put it on a hook and that's the durability of those things. They flat out suck

Do they suck as in durability or in that they don't catch fish?

anyone using these baits and if so what are your observations?

 

How is the sink rate? They say they weigh around 3/8 oz.

Durability seems to be an issue from most of the reviews I have read.

 

And what is your overall opinion on them.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

KEITECK S.C. STICK 5"        11.468g       0.40452oz

 

KEITECH S.C. STICK 4.5"     5.808g         0.20487oz

 

Like fishballer06 I bought some during TW sale havent used them. Ill be using wacky rig with orings so time will tell if they're any good. I have used the Salty Core Tube and that catches fish durability better than ika, hydra but prefer Ikas.

I've been considering to get some for a while.

Do they suck as in durability or in that they don't catch fish?

well the durability sucks so you really can't cast with them very well so both

I just bought a pack or two of these during the TW 25 day sale. Looks like I should have spent that money on something else...

. Yeah it's a good design but not good performance I almost bought 20 packs one day as they were on sale for 4$ but I only picked up 1 to give em a try.

Friend was fishing them this summer after buying several bags. Latter in the day he directed me to get the boat as close as I could to a boat moored at a dock. Didn't know what he was doing till he threw all 6 packs into the other boat and said that's good, let some other fool deal with them. Brian.

Using an o-ring, I have not had any issues. They are soft, but that's what makes it work for me. I also use it on a spinning rod, so I can flip/pitch it instead of a 30 yard cast.

Its a soft plastic stick bait. Durability is always a concern. I considered these last year, but choose to try the Netbait salt lick instead. This years experimental stick baits for me are the uvenko and BPS stickos. Using an Owner twistlock hook will help with some durability issues but not all. My most durable stick bait last year were the Big Bite Baits/Gander mountain trick sticks. Most productive, Senkos.

well the durability sucks so you really can't cast with them very well so both

There are "tricks" to the durability issues on "all" stick baits you know, if not, I would strongly suggest a good research of the many ways to throw these baits with great results. You might be surprised how well these tips work..

Have a few packs, but need to find a smaller o-ring or put a small drop of super glue to hold it in place since they are a bit thinner then a senko or dinger. 

No soft bait no matter what kind should fly off the hook on the second cast with 3 differnt try's

Many have tried to copy the Senko, but....

Have a few packs, but need to find a smaller o-ring or put a small drop of super glue to hold it in place since they are a bit thinner then a senko or dinger. 

 

try 5/16"id on the 5.5" and 1/4"id on the 4.5" thats what Ive put on mine.

I haven't tried the Keitechs and don't plan to, given the poor reviews as far as durability and the fact that I probably have 2,000 plastic baits stockpiled in my garage.

 

However, I am intrigued by two great sounding concepts in the manufacturer's description: a salty core sealed by a surrounding layer that protects the salt from dissolving, and firmer plastic in the nose to keep the bait in place on the hook.  I hope these features can be realized successfully and affordably in future plastics.

If so, how did you like them?

I like them a lot, but not very durable. Which is probably why I like the action. Use an o-ring & the baits will last longer. Gonna try them Neko style this Spring with the nail weight in the tail. Good luck!

Some responses from a thread not to long ago.

 

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/149908-keitech-salty-core-stick/?hl=%2Bkeitech+%2Bcore

OK thanks.

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