creature vs senko or worm

[ssaamm]

Hopefully, this has not been covered too many times in the past. I fished with my brother this weekend for bass. I was using senko-style or ribbon tail worms. He was using a 5in. Power Hawg. I maybe caught a couple more fish, but overall pretty comparable. We hit a a few docks, weed beds, and the outside of the weedlines. Texas-rigged senko-style lures are popular with this crew, but when do you folks go with the creature baits? Thanks for the tips, and I hope Liriano rights the ship on Wednesday!

[setterguy]

I am no expert but for me it seems that sometimes the fish like something chunky and slow falling like a creature (hula grup, chomper ect.) I usually fish these weightless or with a 1/16 oz brass weight with a red glass bead for a little clack when I jig it. I tend to use the creatures more when fishing verticle, like a weed line and a t rigged worm when fishing through a weed patch just running it back to the boat.

[TurnUpTheFishing]

I like fishing creature baits, Im partial to beaver tail styles, In thicker weed cover. I think the larger profile and kicking legs give the fish something to home in on. I think regular worms and senkos work better in more open water where the slow wobbling fall or spiraling tail helps trigger a strike.

[Deitz Dittrich]

I use crature baits quite a bit.. For me I use them when I want a little more vibration in the water. Maybe in stained water situations. Or when conditions call for a little more vibration.

[Scott M]

Didn't really want to start a new thread on this, but was hoping to get some comments on new creature baits. I know a lot of you guys got to test the prototypes, did you find any favorites? Looking to add to the plastics repertoire this summer and don't have a single creature bait! Favorite baits, favorite times to use them, etc.

Thanks.

[st.crioxfishin]

I like to use the strike king 'wild thang' and also the YUM wooley hawg (I think thats what its called). Places that I prefer to use these baits is when I'm fishing dirty water in thick cover, or just dirty water in general. They give of some great vibration.

[Central Bassman]

When im using a Creatur bait the things im lookin for and trying to do is like everyone said Get more vibrationg. But im also goin to a reaction strike as well. Like when im flippin into slop or around trees.

This Summer is tryed the Gray Yamamato Kreatrue and really like it alot. Its something different that i dont hear alot of ppl talking aobut so thats why i tryed. The only downside of it, is that they are really soft and dont last long. I also tryed the berkley beast and caught some really good fish on it in the spring of the year. My number one is still a Lake Fork Craw Tube!!

So if anyone know anyone that can kreatures like the GY ones let me know!!!

[Deitz Dittrich]

Dachis- As you may or may not know.. i am on the Mr.Twister prostaff.. and they too have a creature bait called the BA hog.. it comes in 2 different sizes. In stained water, I really like it. it has ribs for vibration, 2 paddles and 4 tails.. I have enev used it with success in clear water. They are a lot of fun to ahve in the tackle box.. that is for sure.

[Daze Off]

As for creature baits it is hard not to go much further without mentioned the Brush Hog - it has probably caught more fish than any other creature bait - perhaps because it has been around longer - but is very effective.

Alone or as a jig trailer it can be awesome. The other creature bait I really like is the Lake Fork version - both as a jig trailer (great for swimming jigs) and C-rigged.

Daze Off

[RK]

Hiya -

I actually like creatures flipping in cane and rushes too. They just make a big target in heavy cover. I like Brush Hawgs and Power Hawgs, and starting last year I did pretty well on the Berkley Beasts. Off the edges I sort of like big skirted grubs like Yamamoto's or Chompers. Another one I got to like last year was the Powerbait Sabertail Bugs. Great smallie baits on a 1/8 oz ballhead.

I just got some sample packs of a new bait from Berkley called a Chigger Craw - it's 4", has flapper claws like a Paca Craw, a longer body like craw but bulkier, with some little leg things coming off it. Looks like kind of a neat bait. Time will tell.

Cheers,

Rob Kimm

[grab the net]

Berkley Power Hawg, (Original model) Any color as long as it is green pumpkin. I like to fish it in heavy veg, trees, pencil reeds, pads, etc.. Anyplace you would flip. I think it is a big fish bait. I like both 4 inch and 5 inch models. Hve had good success with Brush Hog style baits also, both generic and name brand, but when money is on the line, looking for a kicker fish, its Power Hawg time.

[ocf1]

Geez... My two favorite baits, Power worm and a wooly hawgill i caught over 80% of my bass on that combo last year. I'd say kreature for a slower presentation when they wont take it.