Ive been using Bubbling Shakers for years, probably my overall favorite do anything worm.  I had ordered a bunch of replacements and I noticed that the Bluegill color is now more transparent then the older ones.  Its subtle, but definitely noticeable and when held in front of a light the difference is obvious.  The new baits were in 3", I imagine the difference will be much more noticeable with the bigger shakers.  Did anyone else notice this? 

I haven't even heard of this bait.  I have seen several like it but it's new to me. 

I don't have a problem calling tackle companies out of the blue and asking to talk to someone about their products.   Very occasionally you get blown off by the secretary, they'll tell you that e-mails are responded to in a more timely manner than phone calls are - I don't know.

Many other times I've talked to people who were very interested to talk to me about their product.   I called that guy who makes Megastrike products , (Bobby Urich I think) about some jig heads on close out on their web site and we ended up talking for 20 minutes or so.

 

So, with that in mind, I wouldn't hesitate to call up the soft plastic company and ask about the color change.  If they confirm it, for whatever reason, then at least you'll know you aren't seeing things.

They could have changed suppliers and/or just don't have strict quality control standards in place?

 

Do you think the change will effect the performance of that bait color now? 

Very similar:

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Daiwa_Yamamoto_Neko_Macho_Worm/descpage-DYNM.html

15 hours ago, Fishes in trees said:

I don't have a problem calling tackle companies out of the blue and asking to talk to someone about their products.   Very occasionally you get blown off by the secretary, they'll tell you that e-mails are responded to in a more timely manner than phone calls are - I don't know.

Many other times I've talked to people who were very interested to talk to me about their product.   I called that guy who makes Megastrike products , (Bobby Urich I think) about some jig heads on close out on their web site and we ended up talking for 20 minutes or so.

 

So, with that in mind, I wouldn't hesitate to call up the soft plastic company and ask about the color change.  If they confirm it, for whatever reason, then at least you'll know you aren't seeing things.

Bobby is anomaly in the tackle business, but in a great way.  If your not happy with the product he makes it right and then some.  

It could be that they just changed the plastic 

3 hours ago, MAN said:

They could have changed suppliers and/or just don't have strict quality control standards in place?

 

Do you think the change will effect the performance of that bait color now? 

Reins products have been great quality wise as long as Ive been using them, I hope they dont start to slip.  They probably changed the plastic formula or just the color for whatever reason.  The difference in color isnt night and day, but its noticeable on the little 3" baits.  Once you get to the 4 and 5" the difference could be much more significant.  The original bluegill was a cloudy smoke, the newer ones are more translucent.  Odds are it wont change the effectiveness of the bait.  I just dont know why they would change one of there most popular colors.  

My favorite thing about those is some of the packages come through reading "Bubbring Shaker"

Not even kidding

3 hours ago, Smokinal said:

My favorite thing about those is some of the packages come through reading "Bubbring Shaker"

Not even kidding

lol I know, I almost wrote that for the title of the topic, but I thought someone may get offended by it somehow.  The Paddre Tair Worm is another good 1.  They dont have Ls in their alphabet, so it comes out like an "R" like,...Herro...

On 2/4/2021 at 7:28 AM, roadwarrior said:

Very similar:

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Daiwa_Yamamoto_Neko_Macho_Worm/descpage-DYNM.html

I saw some of those today. Interesting looking bait. Have you tried them?

5 hours ago, Smokinal said:

My favorite thing about those is some of the packages come through reading "Bubbring Shaker"

Not even kidding

Megabass has a few rods named the "Criffhanger", it's nice to see that people can still have a sense of humor about cultural/linguistic differences.  

8 hours ago, optimator said:

I saw some of those today. Interesting looking bait. Have you tried them?

I gave some to my Christmas exchange member. I think he caught a new

PB!