Fishing EXPENSIVE Ladyfish Swimbait... Is It Worth Buying?

[@jonathanmartin4521]

I think those plastic pieces are used to keep the hook from slipping through the bait like you were experiencing. Peirce the plastic piece perpendicular through the bait to prevent the hook from dropping through the gap. Also, rig the bait further up the twistlock so it wont fall off. I agree the price point is high, but there was some user error. Great video either way! I was always curious about the bait, but didn't want to drop $25 on a soft plastic.

[@JeremiahNelson-w8v]

8:29 you had that Call Of Duty timing😂😂😂 as soon as you turn away…. BAM

[@RagnarrBjorn]

Just get some Mend-it bait glue for those baits, and you can get a lot more life out of them. You can glue that area that ripped out and made the hole, and make the baits almost as good as the are when you first take them out. Also replace the bait screw wit some better musky style bait screws. The ones on those hooks look like they are way too weak to be used on even small bass baits. You could also rig it like a Mr. Whiggly swimmer, a bait that was designed and made by Larry Dahlberg. To rig it that way you would rig a good musky grade bait screw and then run either a steel leader or a good heavy fluorocarbon leader (we use 150 lb for ours) thru it to a nice big treble hook. It might not be weedless, but you won't miss fish, and they can't use the bait as leverage rigging it that way. ;) I am going to buy a few to try out since the price on them has come down quite a bit. Great review video by the way, keep up the good work.

[@vincentmcglynn1823]

Just a little helpful hack… Mend-It lure glue works very well on any plastic swim bait that has tears. I’ve used it on DOA, NLBN, Gambler, and other soft baits. It will definitely extend the life of your swimbait rotation.

[@justin_menendez]

I could see that helping but sort of just like a band aid. I feel like that section is going to tear very easily again and again. I’ll try to repair it and fish it again in the future.

[@JoshMoore424]

I’m with Vince. I fish big soft plastic swimbaits and use the mend it. And you’re right Justin- I bet it will work, but that hook area is really thin. Kind of lame. I always wondered when I watched your show if a gambler GZ would work well for you. I bet it would. Maybe next test?

[@reeceb.8193]

@@justin_menendez bro tried to introduce mend it to the guy who markets it

[@operationexploration9831]

@@JoshMoore424 or maybe the Z man swimmerz could also be a good option. They have the durability and you can get them in 6 and 8 inch sizes

[@snooksnacks]

Mend it won't work on this bait. The lady fish is made of silicone, not plastisol

[@roryoneill6334]

definitely bury the hook, and slide the bkk stopper to the top of the hook bend so the ladyfingers rides straight....I have found that the bkk swimbait hooks with the weight adapter on the shank works the best...i will say that it's one of my favorite giant snook baits, but make sure you use at least 50lb fluro leader....and don't be surprised if that's not enough...it is a expensive piece of lip jewelry...lost one today on 80lb....ouchy

[@DylanGaughan]

I just found out as well those plastic nose anchor pieces are used after your screw the bait in you shove it in through the screw and it locked it in so it can’t fall off

[@selaher8670]

I’ve never used them at all but have seen them before but maybe a tip you could use or do is maybe make it a line thru after the belly opens up because theirs still the end part of the plastic so yeah but anyways great video man

[@FindingAdventure]

What’s so special about that plastic that makes it so expensive? Seems a little ridiculous for something not pre rigged. Nice video!

[@justin_menendez]

Thank you! I have no idea! Seemed very similar to the plastic LIVETARGET uses.

[@peterzambuti3980]

I mean the things a foot long and very detailed you’d be surprised how much life’s could be especially glide baits

[@jamesh7469]

@@justin_menendez it’s because it’s silicone. It doesn’t tear like plastisol from puffers pecking at it. More expensive material

[@jamjam9930]

@@jamesh7469 silicone AKA dogshit action on on the retrieve and especially on the fall just use NLBN

[@dtsthename]

​@jamjam9930 IMO nlbn is the biggest scam in fishing! Same action as any other bait that size and no where near as tough as zman...I just don't get it!....I guess it's just like the salt strong stuff amazing marketing, aimed at people who don't know any better

[@nlbn8495]

Watched it 10 times and I can say it a classic

[@justin_menendez]

Me too

[@stealthwalker007]

Has 13fishing reached out to you on their sucky bait? Nlbn by far better lure

[@backwateroutfitters9956]

Great video. One thing you can try that I have done is add some glue when putting the twist lock. Also the nose locks are supposed to push in around the twist lock so it don’t pull out. Not sure how well they work

[@graf_tgl62]

You need to use the nose anchors (1 vertical, 1 horizontal as per the website instructions, there is a nice diagram on there) you’ll have a much better experience. And they are like 12$ now.

[@davidortega1365]

NO FREAKIN WAY!!! Good and honest review! Saved me 25 bucks that I could spend on multiple quality lures!! That was a great PSA! Thanks J!!

[@LucasKwosek]

Ok, for the record that was not the lures fault, the hook broke and had nothing to do with the lure falling off. But I’d have to agree pretty sick lure but not worth the price

[@Brock_Blackwell]

It’s always a great day when Justin Posts

[@snookslayer5026]

Sick video justin, those things are too expensive to be throwin for me, especially around docks and stuff. Definitley would stick to catching live ladys for free for the hog snook lol.

[@operationexploration9831]

I Think you might be setting the hook a little too fast. It's an 8 inch bait so you might need to count a couple seconds before you set the hook to get a good hook up ratio. The Z man swimmerz are also a good option when you are looking for durability and they do come in an 8 inch size

[@theirfear9771]

Bud you can’t wait at all with snook

[@Stevenrosswhite]

You’re seriously giving advice to a guy that has more catches on video of snook than most will ever catch in their life? Man that’s funny

[@operationexploration9831]

@@Stevenrosswhite I don't know about you but I'm a kind of fisherman who likes to help other fisherman catch more fish so if I can help an experienced angler learn something new I will happily do it. And even if he already knows sometimes it's a good reminder even for all of us

[@isailracer1]

I have to agree the lure is being pulled out of his mouth before the Snook has a chance to swallow the bait just grabbing the tail. I find it interesting that Justin has not commented!

[@a-saltweapon]

Great video. Wonder how the Zman Mag swim would compare? Not as much detail, but same size and would stay on the hook longer. Caught some nice snook off the beach using those Mag swims. Plus you can get a pack of three for 1/3 the price

[@acvte4679]

What weight do you yse for fishing the surf

[@a-saltweapon]

@@acvte4679 used a 8/0 weighted 1/4 oz hook. Can't remember which brand

[@Jessewrightfishing]

I can catch 30 fish on 1 MagswimZ. That's the difference

[@SouthJerseyBaitReviews]

Just a tip on the little plastic pieces in the package there meant to go in the bait near the screw lock on the hook to keep the bait from ripping off the screw lock but. when putting them in just put one of them on one side and then just a behind the first one u put in you insert the second one in on the other side.

[@SnookClub]

I may have to buy just one. My luck I catch 1 jack on it. I think you should test the gambler big ez 8” in a mullet color on those same fish for your next lure review. I caught some giant snook on those.

[@coastal_addiction]

Thanks for the review much appreciate. Completely concur with your assessment 100%.

[@robgrubb420]

nose anchors pin the front eyelet to the nose of the bait so that it doesn't rip that thin piece in the front during the hookset

[@broderickluckey8108]

this gave me the idea to ask you to try a series of fishing bass baits for snook. such as an 8 inch mag draft and big glide baits and stuff... just an idea

[@AndreasChristouSaltwater]

Hey bro not to be that guy but I think your lure might have slid off cause of the hook breaking. If you watch the play back your twist lock is gone when you brought the hook back in so maybe it wasn’t the plastic just a faulty twist lock? Either way cool vid!

[@AbbyNormill]

Love your videos. Oh, and thanks for not saying "Lets go !" multiple times with every fish you hook.

[@jamiebexley7125]

At it again!! Dam Justin 👍🤠

[@jarodwaldman3303]

Vids are always awesome man. I'm only 2 mins in but u know it's going to get torn up. Maybe try some nlbn glue. Works pretty well. 👍🤘👍

[@dannyd-rockmahaffey3087]

Great video Justin

[@Anthony-ry3ro]

Good vid Justin, nice to see an unbiased review, using your own cash! I finally got a few packs of mini mullets, but NLBN was out of stock on the 2/0 BKK Titan Rider hooks. I have some weighted 3/0 wide bend screw lock hooks. Do you think a bigger hook would work, and will the 1/8 oz. weight hurt the action? I did find some off-brand 2/0 widebend hooks on Amazon, both weighted and unweighted. What are your thoughts on hooks? Thanks for your opinion.

[@jonathondillon6443]

You can put a tooth pick thru the top to keep the hook in place

[@Jetty.bum7]

Fire like usual

[@rickeeporter5952]

Try taking mend it and gluing the open slots together maybe? The bait is poorly designed in that area. Slit on the bottom 1/3 up from belly to back then solid the other 2/3 from midsection to back would solve the problem. Still even then it's a 12 to 14 dollar bait at most, and it doesn't come pre-rigged. Love the videos and the lure reviews are always awesome. Tight lines bro

[@patrickromeo3278]

Good info Justin Ty. I won’t be spending any money on those unless they better the design and durability .

[@alexbaez3936]

What cameras are you using in this video…nice quality

[@NAUTILYFE]

Nice man! Squirt some ladyfish procure gel in that sucker! 🎣🤙🏼

[@fishslayergreg]

Do they have that 😂😂😂

[@NAUTILYFE]

Yeah man bass pro. They have like 8 different scents - at least they do down here in Florida (fort myers). Ladyfish is a killer bait down here for big snook

[@roryoneill6334]

highly recommend that one learns the use of the nose pin, it is such a heavy plastic to try and use a spiral hook spring...take the screw thingy off and use the hook like a Texas rigged worm hook would be rigged and put the clear peg through the ladyfishs nose pegging the hooks eye to keep the hook from sliding. it works great 👍

[@blackbirdfpv1981]

Justin excited to watch this and see what you where able to do with the f13 fishing list fish. Got their mullet to. Have not had a min to use it on the bay. But tried their smaller 4.25 ones so far

[@MarkEricksonArtist]

Early in the video when you were demo-ing the lure, you showed that thin membrane between the pockets, my first thought was, "that's gonna break".

[@Maraboumadness]

Your intros are getting Fire 🔥🔥

[@naturallymags]

Agreed

[@reelgangsta1851]

I’d rather buy NLBN mullets. I’ve yet to have a bad morning with them. I hope this entire community has a safe, healthy, happy holiday! Keep Slaying people!

[@kristopherthatcher]

Great video! I bought this but haven't used it yet. I live over over on the west side by Boca Grand Pass and the El Jobean peer is money for baits like this! I would 100% leave the hook exposed.

[@Y-notstunt]

Good Christmas gift for the guy that likes to fish in your family they would love it lol I would never spend that on myself but definitely buying someone this it’s pretty cool if we figure this hook thing out

[@satellitefishing]

I’m pretty sure those plastic pins are so you can put them horizontally through the bait so the hook can’t slide through

[@PondHopperFishing]

Bingo

[@reddogleader1968]

Those plastic pins included in the packaging were meant to secure the hook into the nose. 13 Fishing calls them Nose Anchors.

[@nestorportalatin9441]

great video thanks for your opinion 👍 25 is to much

[@thehighlife1232]

Those plastic pins in the pack can be used to keep the hook in place. That’s what I personally do, and it does help. Just go through the back and the shank will lay on top of the pin

[@justin_menendez]

They don’t fall out when casting and skipping?

[@thehighlife1232]

@@justin_menendez for me they didn’t but if it does another way that would work is use a tooth pick and trim the ends out if the plastic doesn’t hold up

[@thomascarpenter892]

The point of the plastic pins is to put them in the nose of the swim-bait where your twist lock enters so your swim-bait doesn’t rip up.

[@thehighlife1232]

@@thomascarpenter892 correct, but I’ve just used them for other purposes to make a 25 dollar bait last me as long as possible. Gotta make that dollar stretch as long as possible lol

[@ryanharris018]

I do agree it does tear fairly easily but when I fish it I use like a 4/0 or 5/0 live bait hook and nose hook it

[@bbmon7571]

I knew you were going to have something slam that bait. Big Snook love ❤️ ladyfish!

[@barryhowell9]

The price of those #bbkhooks are not cheap as well, I noticed that the keel weighted ones (I think their called Pro Drivers) has the removable weight as well. But I’m runnin the #bamfshad 5.25” By the way that first #snook was a hammer! Nice catch🎣

[@dariusbarreto5338]

Thank you for doing a review on these! I saw these at the shop and was curious if it's worth the money. Definitely not worth it with that hole problem for me.

[@blackbirdfpv1981]

I agree soon as we got them I was very disappointed with the body having the gap and it would be better solid. But great 25$ fish.😂

[@redsky8509]

well you saved me money. thank you

[@Jessewrightfishing]

That's a Twist Lock problem. Not a lure problem

[@fredmatthews2570]

I noticed that as soon as you slowed the presentation down, they smacked it. Nice fish, dude

[@KadeFoss]

The one that he said was a foot under the surface that came flying in. I saw it. It looks to be like 40 inches.😮

[@dirtyharry7616]

do you get a free bowl of soup with that lure

[@bobmuchler]

A large Z-Man diesel Minnow would b the same. It be cool to try using a large Diesel minnow Z on a chinlock hook. The fish can't distinguish the difference and lots cheaper.

[@Carnivorefitness2024]

$28 now lol thanks for the review!

[@jacobsanchez5075]

You should make it line through with a big treble

[@c.e.coutdoors7960]

Just got a new subscriber! Love the brutal honesty my man. Not many creators will do that. Keep up the solid reviews 👊

[@CountyLine_Charters]

I feel like that day based on your video there was a lot of fish in the move and they had their feed bags on knowing winters on the way. Probably would have tore em up with live bait

[@cameronmason7967]

I think it would probably swim better with a weighted swimbait hook. Maybe like a 10/0 beast hook. $25 is a lot for a soft bait though

[@topwater7502]

And the hooks are not cheap either !!

[@Biscayneboy]

The screw lock came off the hook not the bait off the screw lock… but it does have its issues and considering the price, it shouldn’t have these problems

[@fishslayergreg]

Fireeeeee 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dragomitar693]

Hello , from Ireland 🇮🇪 , interesting the lures , can someone tell me how grams the lure , thank you 🙏🏻

[@willym1965]

I have an interesting idea. Why don’t you take your plastic / rubber baits and soak them with bait . You know like in shrimp over night. My guess is most fish usually investigate what they see and if there isn’t a natural smell they most times just swim past without taking in the bait. Soak em real good with a strong fishy smell to get a bite hopefully. I’ve noticed that with Bass. Just a thought.

[@davescheer5038]

🌴 ahhh, $25.00 not on list, but I think savage gear makes a 5” mullet and it’s half the cost that I might try , does super glue work on those plastic lures 🤔 with so many big paddle tail lures out there that are cheaper I think there are better alternatives 👊🏼✌🏼

[@nicholasgottwald8259]

What area of Florida you fishing?

[@pepineitor13]

I think for you to use that lure again you need to put a glue on it and I think it will work well

[@Werbingg]

I saw the 13 fishing 5 inch bluegill at Ollie’s lol for 5 dollars so I picked it up and tried it and it was pretty shit. Maybe these lady fish lures will be in Ollie’s for 5 dollars soon, def will try it then.

[@dougmaclean3264]

I would use a large gap hook inserted through the nose with the hook facing up or down.

[@timefliesFL]

Bought one minutes before I saw this video.. guess we’ll find out if it works lol

[@jacobpeachey4914]

I saw a trick where they put a tooth pick through the swim bait right under the hook so it doesn’t pop out but idk how reliable it would be and shouldn’t have to be done.

[@FatGordie22]

Loved the video, good job! $25!!! Wow too rich for my blood. I’m pretty sure I would have taken the second one back - unopened. Thanks for that though, helps the rest of us not make the same make. That was one FINE Snook though.

[@hobi-wan-kanobi2016]

You don’t give your bait enough time to sink. It’s like as soon as you cast you hit try up and reel it in to the boat. That’s not normal fish Behavoir. The fish see that and go wait something off. Take your time let us sink a couple times don’t feel it in so fast. Baits like this work because it replicates a real living fish almost perfectly. ( not this exact model the tested ones ) So you’re gonna get a hit. Just take the time to let it sit in the water work it a little and let it seem like the perfect prey fish. Such an amazing catch tho !!!!

[@dvera9726]

What kind of boat do you have?

[@backwateroutfitters9956]

Been fishing these baits since the release. I have hung a couple fish. Big problem price and hook up ratio. The plastic is very dense so the hook dose not stick them. The mullet one is pretty sick also same issues. Great looking bait but to much money.

[@codybanks9944]

Just an Idea, try Texas Rigging that lure bringing the Barb into it from the Top of the Head and then down and out under the chin. Turn it over for the Barb to go into the slot. Now the BARB will come UP and OUT to hook the fish when you set on it vs using a Nose Screw and having the barb pull horizontally into the body of the Lure. Plus the Thicker Head Plastic/Silicone will be on the SHANK of the Hook itself. Better chance of the Lure not coming off the hook this way.

[@bobcatsbargainschann2050]

How do you like the elite inshore series) I love mine

[@peternguyen9602]

does anyone know what rod he’s using in this video

[@vincentmcglynn1823]

It’s a Fenwick. It’s either an HMG or a Inshore Elite. I believe it’s the Inshore Elite… but if it’s not it’s def the HMG.

[@peternguyen9602]

@@vincentmcglynn1823 Thabks dawg

[@louv2425]

It's Abit pricy for what u get. I think an nlbn mullet would work better and much cheaper.

[@nuclearmusic77]

nice vid bro :)

[@codybanks9944]

I know I'm LATE to this video, "my" suggestion would be to TAKE OFF that Nose Screw on the Hook. Then, run the Hook Barb down through the Nose and Head of the Lure and then bring it up into the Slot. Kinda like a Texas Rigged Worm. This way the Lure is on the SHANK of the Hook and not some little screw wire that can easily pull out.

[@josephlewis8307]

It's all that what you value it at diamonds and gold are not very expensive but wedding rings are

[@Stevenrosswhite]

It seems like when the fish can see this they don’t commit to it. Thanks for the review! It’ll be a pass on this lure for me.

[@RustyReels]

It looks really realistic but they should just take that pocket out completely

[@stratpaulguy86]

Another rigging idea...a heavy duty CPS ring super glued into the nose of the bait, then rig an appropriate sized circle hook through the nose. The bait really seemed like it got a positive response from the fish.

[@ronaldthomas7918]

You can Hot Knife It back together Ron in Los Angeles

[@Pmckh]

They just announced to dealers to drop the price to 14.99 😂

[@FishingWithFinn706]

Put a rubber band around the bait for the hook to rest on top of

[@AndreOnTheBay]

which side of florida do you fish the atlantic or gulf side?

[@reelivin8112]

JM, great commenting and observations from you, but I think for the amount of $ spent I would catch ladies myself or buy some

[@stephend3494]

Hey Justin. What rod is that? Specs???

[@charlesmobley414]

Need to carry some super glue with you glue the center of it back together

[@bobmuchler]

I would think if you didn't loose it (mendit) may work , but still $25 smackers. Wow

[@BillyBob-gp8bm]

Just wait till the pufferfish comes

[@farmerjohn2262]

I save a lot of money using dirt cheap lures to catch live ladyfish for bait. 😊

[@ryanbennett4956]

Wow one fish for 25 bucks no way is that worth it lol

[@joeyfitzpatrickfishing]

That sucks with the timing there 😅 8:57

[@saleen12]

Lot of people here that haven't seen real swimbaits. People spend 200 to 1,000 us dollars for bass fishing swimbaits.

[@socaloutdoorman4175]

they catch fish tho I have first and exp.

[@javierdelarosa369]

Slayer Inc Lures review!!!!

[@blackbirdfpv1981]

I really wish for the money they would have made the body solid