Plastics wear and tear

[PapaDave]

Hi Wade, gave your Zman plastics a try and here are the results...

PROS:

1. They do last forever, caught over 50 bass, two small halibut and a bat ray on the first tail, a white Swimmerz, before loosing it on a rock.

2. The fish do seem to like it for some reason. And while a head to head comparison with Big Hammer was inconclusive, I went through 4 BH to one Swimmerz.

3. Can be used in several ways, dropshot, plain hook, carolina rig or lead head. I used a silver warhead for the test.

4. Did I mention they last forever? You can rehook them or even take one off and reuse it on another hook without damaging it.

CONS:

1. The fish that don't inhale them will not let go and you may find you are fighting a fish that is playing tug of war with the back half of the tail. Kind of funny actually.

2. Doesn't have the variety of patterns other products sport, which could be a good thing.

CONCLUSION:

I actually like these, I ordered some more. But Wade, I have to say you were holding out on us. You didn't mention the ShrimpZ. For all you spottie lovers, try them, I used a carolina rig. Probably not the most effective presentation, but it was certainly good enough. And don't be surprised if you nab a nice sandie or sculpin on them. Also, while fishing the bay, I saw some crabs floating on the surface, caught one, dropped it down and got hammered. I ordered some CrabZ, look just like those in the bay.

Take care all...

[Raskal311]

Dave where did you order these from?

[zinkysd]

If your baits are get torn off you can hot knife them at home and get more life out of them. Don't use superglue because once you glue them you can't heat them up and stick them back together.

Ken
Team Dana Point Jet Ski

[YakMedic]

Originally Posted by zinkysd

If your baits are get torn off you can hot knife them at home and get more life out of them. Don't use superglue because once you glue them you can't heat them up and stick them back together.

Ken
Team Dana Point Jet Ski

This is the winner, I've talked to Corey from MC swimbaits and he recommended the hot knife technique. If you glue it back together you lose flexibility in that area of the bait causing it to swim abnormal. I save my torn baits then hot knife at home and they are as good as new for the next trip.

[JarrodMc]

After trying out those Zman lures, I do have to say, they are definitely a nice lure and they last all day! Thanks Wade!

[PapaDave]

Originally Posted by Raskal311

Dave where did you order these from?

At their web site. I do have to count points against them on shipping speed, they are s l o w. But it is worth the wait.

Ken, I can't drive a nail straight, you want me to do surgery on some plastic with a hot knife?

Besides, I think that even with surgery the Zman's will outlast the regular plastics. I can pull on those things and stretch them out 3' and they don't rip, tear or come off the head. They do slip down a little though but slide right back on.