I just lost a Hot Lips that I’ve had for decades. Sad to say, it was the only one I had. I’m looking to replace it, but I know that. Rapala bought them. So I’m wondering how the newer products measure up. 

I would say it probably will be close. I’ve fished and caught fish with quite a hand full of the newer Storm Wiggle warts. I believe there is something about the older originals but it might be a mental thing. My old ones I put up and stopped fishing. You’ll find it. Some of my best producing Bombers are not available any more. 

11 hours ago, papajoe222 said:

I just lost a Hot Lips that I’ve had for decades. Sad to say, it was the only one I had. I’m looking to replace it, but I know that. Rapala bought them. So I’m wondering how the newer products measure up. 

 

10 hours ago, Spankey said:

I would say it probably will be close. I’ve fished and caught fish with quite a hand full of the newer Storm Wiggle warts. I believe there is something about the older originals but it might be a mental thing. My old ones I put up and stopped fishing. You’ll find it. Some of my best producing Bombers are not available any more. 

What size and color pattern Joe???!

5 hours ago, Columbia Craw said:

 

What size and color pattern Joe???!

I believe it was a 1/2oz crank that dove to 15+ ft.  I not sure what the color pattern was called, but it was a Shad imitator. It got down to running depth quick (I used it to target the 12-15ft break line on a natural lake) and had a tighter wiggle than my favorite Bomber. 

7 minutes ago, papajoe222 said:

I believe it was a 1/2oz crank that dove to 15+ ft.  I not sure what the color pattern was called, but it was a Shad imitator. It got down to running depth quick (I used it to target the 12-15ft break line on a natural lake) and had a tighter wiggle than my favorite Bomber. 

1/2 ounce. 

23 hours ago, Columbia Craw said:

1/2 ounce. 

Not the exact color, but that's the model for sure. The belly on the one I lost was white. I had glued 3D eyes on it a few seasons ago along with enlarging the red gills and adding a splash of red to the underside in front of the hook hanger.