lures to get started

[rowdey]

:biggrin: i was just on ebay an was wondering there is a guy on there sellin 7or 8 new lures rigged ready to go tuna lures he says was hopin someone could have a look 4 me just wanna get started and dont really want to spend 200$ + for lures each he is askin bout 130$ for them if they r no good could someone give me some advice on what lures work best most of the time colours n size n speed at wich to drag them troll them weighted unweighted:biggrin:

[rowdey]

this is the list 4 off 8.5 inch screamers ,2 off 7 inch slayers,6 off hawian plungers 2 off kingie jets and a lure bag $120 is this cheap:biggrin:

[nimrod]

Rowdey. At first glance it looks cheap. How about getting the item number from the site and posting it here so we can have a look at the pictures.
That way we may be able to give you a better opinion.
Frank

[rowdey]

190190076695 now dont buy them on me frank lol:redface: huhu he reconds there ova $250 worth so cheap as i have seen single rigs goin for that:biggrin:

[Dog Catcher]

rowdey everyone has their choice of favourite lures

Recall that Haji chappy selling a few here a while back & dont know if he sold them.

From memory a couple were apollo heads prob a must in your lure pattern go through the tackle for sale theads & see if they're still there

[rowdey]

cheers 4 replying dc:red party:

[xtosea]

For Yellowfin cant go past the trusty old Bibless Minnow or Trembler from say Halco, your average Jetheads work a treat also, Squidgy Bluewater livies have taken their fair share too. Rapala CD 18 or 22 in red head white body. Most skirts will work too.
Heres a couple links for ya.

SQUIDGIES (http://www.campbellsprotackle.com/store/product.asp?ID=3481)

RAPALAS1 (http://www.campbellsprotackle.com/store/product.asp?ID=3908)

RAPALAS2 (http://www.campbellsprotackle.com/store/product.asp?ID=841)

HALCO (http://www.campbellsprotackle.com/store/product.asp?ID=813)

SKIRTS (http://www.campbellsprotackle.com/store/product.asp?ID=645)

These will get you started, you will then have to rig them on say 80lb trace which is ample for YFT and Albacore.
Kamil

[mad on fish]

ebay is a very cheap way to buy just go crazy and get out in that deep water and try your luck.:alcho:

[rowdey]

cheers:coool:

[nimrod]

Rowdey. I had a look at the add for you and yes it does appear to be a very good deal at this stage.
If you got that lot for under $ 150 you would have done well.
If you do win the bid, before using the lures, check all the crimps to make sure they are not cutting into the leader.
It's impossible to tell if they are made well or not from the photos.
Frank

[imnotafish]

i buy a lot of skirted lures on ebay. they r cheap, but you get what you pay for ........

here r the probs....
sheit heads/poorly weighted and poorly finished.
no great skirt colours
sizes often abritary
hardly any soft heads avail.
rigged lures have sheit hooks with them.
etc etc

here r the advantages

Cheap
Cheap
Cheap

[Dog Catcher]

Well when you lose a decent fish cause of sheite tackle blame yourself.

Again I'll say I'm no fan of buying on line from what I've seen most of the stuff is CRAP CRAP CRAP.

I'd rather pay the extra & get what I want have a gook look @ it load up rods turn a reel handle etc etc not buy from looking @ a picture only pictures I like to look @ are the girly ones cant get a stiffy from looking @ pics regarding fishing tackle :rolling laughter:

[mr antenna]

Have only bought 1 thing from ebay ,But never again,like DC said ,its nice to touch n feel what you are buying.

[Dog Catcher]

Mr Antlers I make my own heads

But even doing that it can still cost a few $$$'s rigging them up

Dont do it to save money just became a hobby many moons ago most of the lures have my boat name moulded internally.

The Hajmaster dropped off a Marlin Parker lure off the other day & I made the mould for it yesterday didn't have that head prior .

[rowdey]

sometimes dc wen you can buy rods reels 4 like half retail i get a lill excited .:ohhh yeah:

[sclark3]

Take a look at this joint, cheap as chips , all good quality stuff..Keep your order under $200
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Subclass_10151_-1_10001_151004006_151000000_151004000_image_0_1?CM ID=SALN_OS_LURES_LUREKITS

I have bought plenty of gear from here, line very cheap and lots of it :rolling laughter:

[xtosea]

BassPro are real good, just fill in the details and get a catalogue sent to you for free.
Kamil

[Dog Catcher]

rowdey buying on line is not allways what it seems
What I mean by that is quite simple peeps see say the name shimano & assume they are buying the good gear but Co's like shimano have different ranges of gear in their range & you want to make bloody well sure you know what it is your buying.

Because I've seen alot of people boast how they got bargains but in fact they purchased the bottom end of the range similar to what you'd find in a Kmat or Wollies store.

sclark3 had a looky @ your linky & if your happy with that type of lure by all means buy them.

I'd just like to say the average price of one of those lures in the link is around $35 fully rigged.

Now just to let you know what it would cost to rig up your own with quality gear haven't had the need of late so these are approx prices

skirt $10 each = $20
S/S hooks $10 each = $20
crimps , leader , wire , gued heat shrink to rig lure approx $10
head anything from $30 - $ 80

[sclark3]

No you can get packs of 6-6 lures for $40, anything from Tuna to Dollie lures, all pre rigged with good leaders

[sclark3]

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_59486_151004006_151000000_151004000_151-4-6

[Dog Catcher]

No you can get packs of 6-6 lures for $40, anything from Tuna to Dollie lures, all pre rigged with good leaders

Mate it just gets down to what you prefer I've caught marlins on Xmas Tree's but when you're used to fushing a certain way then I guess you keep fushing that way.

Admitanly I get a bit carried away with tackle & lures but having said that I also have a very good hookup rate whereas I doubt very much alot of those fush would've stayed connected if I didn't rig up the way I do.

And yep many moons I did buy the cheapy rigs but also had alot of missed hookups compared to the strike rate I'm refering to billfish on both counts.

I've also seen 14/0 stainless hooks crushed & snaped by billfish so there's not much chance of me buying the cheaper hooks esp these days when the fish are not as abundant.