There are both great baits and fish catchers for sure. The last few years I’ve been pitching the D bomb pretty much exclusively while still banging the hell out of the bass, and it’s definitely more durable which adds up to more$ in my wallet.

 

On 7/24/2022 at 6:34 AM, Bluebasser86 said:

It's easy for me, the Rage Bug catches fish and the D Bomb doesn't. No idea why but I can put a D Bomb in all the fish holding places in the world and they don't touch it, but switch to a Rage Bug or one of my other favorite beaver baits and I'm back in business. 

*I much prefer the Rage Bug - it's more versatile plus I don't like the ridges covering the D-Bomb body/

2 hours ago, long island basser said:

There are both great baits and fish catchers for sure. The last few years I’ve been pitching the D bomb pretty much exclusively while still banging the hell out of the bass, and it’s definitely more durable which adds up to more$ in my wallet.

 

 

If you like the durability of the D-bomb, try the palmetto bug from Z-man.  Its elaztech so you know what that durability is like.  Once you get used to dealing with Elaztech I find they are my baseline pitching bug.  4/0 straight flipping hook snelled.  They stand up off the bottom just asking to be eaten.  

10 hours ago, A-Jay said:

Sweet ~

Hope you were rewarded with some of that winning $$$

If not Did you at least get your Bug Back ?

#notabuddy

A-Jay

I received a heart felt thanks and that’s enough for me.

I fish the Rage Bug a lot and is probably one of my top producing baits. Only bait that gets me more fish is the Z-Craw.  I usually alternate between these two, if one isn't working the other one will. 

 

Tried the D-bomb and don't have much confidence in the bait. I know it works, just hasn't worked for me. 

Edited July 26, 20223 yr by Gorris317
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Personally, I think most of the Rage baits are better than most of the others.  I use the Rage Bug a lot, but the 4" Rage Craw is my favorite and most productive soft plastic.