I was a bit disappointed by the new lures this year. I was hoping for something new, different, and revolutionary. Seems like everyone is trying to copy something that is already offered. Maybe we are getting beyond the realm of innovative lures. There is only so many ways to make a minnow plug, crankbait, topwater, spinnerbait, spoon, or plastic creature/worm and we already have every color available. Your thoughts?

 

Maybe not new and innovative but I like Berkley's slew of new baits...especially the top water as they have similar designs to some of the most popular current lures for about half-price and if they perform just as good that will be a HUGE cost savings for a lot of anglers!

3 hours ago, Brett's_daddy said:

Maybe not new and innovative but I like Berkley's slew of new baits...especially the top water as they have similar designs to some of the most popular current lures for about half-price and if they perform just as good that will be a HUGE cost savings for a lot of anglers!

I can appreciate companies like Berkley taking designs and making them more budget friendly but I also agree with OP, from a purely lure-design perspective, I was pretty disappointed as well. 

Well, the Live Target Craw lure looks cool :).

The bandit square bills are pretty cool I know I’m gonna pick some up.

I've mentioned it a few times but the Omega Genesis spinnerbait is a "Game Changer" IMO. I have one to try from a friend. You can bend the wire to create any profile you desire and it can be bent back without memory. It also comes with quick release clasps to make bladed changes within seconds. I could see myself having just a couple baits and a handful of different size and shape blades to switch out as needed.

5 minutes ago, Chance_Taker4 said:

I've mentioned it a few times but the Omega Genesis spinnerbait is a "Game Changer" IMO. I have one to try from a friend. You can bend the wire to create any profile you desire and it can be bent back without memory. It also comes with quick release clasps to make bladed changes within seconds. I could see myself having just a couple baits and a handful of different size and shape blades to switch out as needed.

You uttered the dreaded "Game Changer" and therefore must be flogged 10 times 

3 minutes ago, Brett's_daddy said:

You uttered the dreaded "Game Changer" and therefore must be flogged 10 times 

That's why I used ", I didn't hear it enough last week.

There were a few bright spots at ICAST '18 , mainly from Berkley, Z-MAN and a few others ... I really don't need anything but always will look and listen !

I'm most excited for the new Zman products. They might as well have a direct deposit setup from my bank account at this point. 

I think Daiwa & Shimano have some cool stuff on the way as far as reels go.

On 7/16/2018 at 11:36 AM, Bluebasser86 said:

 

No. Nope, Never. 

 

I ain't sayin' that.  Can't make me, I will never try.

The Kolt Glider from Biovex caught my attention.  I have never heard of these guys and the bait is not like all the other senko/stick baits.  I think it's supposed to make bubbles when it falls.  Could be pretty cool.

Got excited about the new small craws from raid until I saw the price.  Never heard of them before but dam they are trying to get rich of us.