Rant Warning! Why on EARTH is this JIG $10.00?! (EXPOSED)

[@shadybanks8625]

You guys have no idea how hard it is to make a jig like that. Randy poured all 92 years of his experience fishing jigs into the design. Each jighead is hand carved out of a 2 pound block of lead before it goes to be powder painted one speck at a time. Then the skirt is hand laid one strand at a time in order to make those complex colors...one of them even has purple tinsel and that stuff ain't cheap. Just think of the time he's saving you by trimming the brush guard for you too...I place a high value on my personal time and that alone makes the jig practically free at $10 a pop.

[@TheBaitmanTV]

No way I could do that. I have ADD

[@dustycamaro7908]

Omg I laughed so hard

[@jeffreyreilly7155]

You can buy enough living rubber to make 32 , 6 inch jigs for 7 bucks. I can buy 10 unpainted jigs for 6.50, 100 weed guards for 3 bucks, and enough powder coat for 300 jigs for 7-8 bucks. I bought a couple to support the channel, and compared to my own jigs and the quality control is horrible. It cost me less than 2 bucks a piece to make 100 jigs.

[@getstraight234]

Damn str8! God bless Randy's heart for selling them as cheap as he is.

[@MrHabitat009]

@@jeffreyreilly7155 I think you’re forgetting about labor and marketing in the company is they have payroll and Workmen’s Comp. and taxes in accountant fees and storage fees operation fees.

[@TheBaitmanTV]

Thanks for watching guys. If you like these quick topic rants. I’ll do more. Also included links to some great USA made rubber jigs in the description

[@kwd1253]

Well their dumb people that will pay that much. If someone willing pay 100k+ for a bass boat, they will run out there and buy it 😂. Shocking most tungsten jigs not over $7. I go buy 2 untamed ace for under $10. Then go buy 6 living rubber skirts for under $8. Or 3 pure poison Hybrid arky flipping jig with living rubber for $12.50. Than 2 old school for $20. Now got question for you baitman , Life or death. Would you buy old school for $10 or make a video of you fishing googan juicee jig? 😈

[@TheBaitmanTV]

@@kwd1253 I’ll take a dozen 10.00 old school jigs

[@kwd1253]

@@TheBaitmanTV lol.. I would have went a different route. I would have tied the juicee on 5 lbs test line. One the very first cast snag some wood and break it off, Then say that was short lived 🤷🏼‍♂️. 😂

[@rustyscopano2667]

My buddy makes jigs with hand toed skirts and great hooks and sells them for $5 and he has won as many pro tournaments as RB in the last 3 years.

[@susanbranhammsnanp-bcpmhnp2414]

There's lures for fish and lures for fishermen I like the ones for fish

[@TheBaitmanTV]

So Do I. Am guilty of buying plenty for fisherman

[@MrPanchito2233]

Bass Union jigs are also made in U.S.A

[@TheBaitmanTV]

Good company. Lots of GREAT jig makers in the USA 👍

[@COLE_and_JAY]

I’ll pay $10 for a Jig made out of gold with sapphire eyes.

[@kennyhaworth9606]

Your opinion about beast coast jigs I live and fish north central Florida Most lakes are grass filled Thanks for any suggestions

[@TheBaitmanTV]

I like their jigs a lot! Their double wide flippin jig is great.

[@plitz]

surprised his video tile wasn't "99% of fisherman won't buy this jig"

[@TheBaitmanTV]

Haha

[@troyroach1277]

Awesome vid. I’ve tried to ‘quit’ Randy’s videos for a month. But like a car accident, I can’t look away. I keep checking back to see what the latest psychiatric advice is going to be. By the way…good work on the Dale Earnhardt reference.

[@TheBaitmanTV]

Dale was amazing

[@gregnicks2915]

I think it’s hilarious how most of his vids say 95 percent of anglers do this wrong lol. I guess he thinks most people don’t know what the hell they are doing out there.

[@jessiehoch7541]

A $10 jig better be the last jig I buy, because it’s completely snag proof.

[@TheBaitmanTV]

Yet to find one that doesn’t hang up

[@jessiehoch7541]

@@TheBaitmanTV and that’s why I will never pay $10 for one. Especially fishing from the bank and being able to go up and try to get it.

[@MrBassTV]

Great rant Baitman! On point as usual. Totally agree.

[@allenhoward5382]

Once again "Shut up Randy" I'll go with D&L jigs and Shoebooty jigs. Thanks.

[@TheBaitmanTV]

d&l great company.

[@chrisfoley3320]

Some of Randy's followers are in love with him and would pay $20 for that jig. They agree with everything he says no matter how stupid it is. He always talks about how he has been fishing for 50 years so he must be right, look at Jacob wheeler and what he does and that proves in fishing it doesn't matter how long you been doing it, its how good you are. Good rant my friend!

[@TheBaitmanTV]

You know what is crazy about Wheeler? He doesnt do anything crazy. He just puts in more work than anyone.

[@troyroach1277]

@@TheBaitmanTV That’s a fact. I live on his old home lake in Indy. He’ll occasionally show up for a Tuesday nighter and practice half the day for it.

[@BobbyBalsaRNM]

His followers are very toxic. I no longer comment on his content bc of how ridiculous they are. My comments were always positive too lol.

[@TheBaitmanTV]

Dude there is a guy in my Instagram DMs just giving me the business right now about Randy

[@BobbyBalsaRNM]

@@TheBaitmanTV 🤣 People are morons

[@donpadawan]

D&L Tackle jigs are made in Kentucky and amazing!

[@TheBaitmanTV]

Yes they are

[@robertlane370]

Steve Kennedy has made a fortune with a D&L advantage Jig

[@TheBaitmanTV]

Yes he has

[@daringriest8493]

I tie my own jigs and his reasoning behind the price tag is absurd. Skirts needing separated, brush guard being cut BS. LOL

[@fatboifishing]

I thought the EXACT same thing! “They have to trim every single strand in each weed guard” like what???

[@derrickhouse7063]

My thoughts exactly

[@3thingsfishing427]

The reason there is a $10 jig is because people have been willing to pay $25 for a jerkbait and $15 for a chatterbait.

[@TheBaitmanTV]

Apples to oranges imo

[@3thingsfishing427]

@@TheBaitmanTV Well, no, the Jackhammer just adds a small piece of metal. Is that small piece of metal worth $7? That piece doesn't need to be outsourced. If consumers would have rejected the Megabass and Jackhammer price tags, this bait probably never makes it to the market.

[@TheBaitmanTV]

@@3thingsfishing427 lotta differences in the original zman and the JH. But that’s another conversation.

[@3thingsfishing427]

@@TheBaitmanTV Still doesn't justify the price increase, just ask your friend Debo.

[@TheBaitmanTV]

@@3thingsfishing427 The good thing is Debo is cool and if I disagree he’s still gonna be my homie.

[@taurus772100]

Thanks for shedding light 💡 on the bull.

[@TheBaitmanTV]

You bet..again not a personal attack. Just trying to figure out what justified the 10.00 price.

[@brandonelliott5345]

I follow Randy’s channel and I was looking forward to buying some, but $5 is my limit for a jig. He should just admit he made a mistake and make it a two pack for $10. He says there selling the heck out of them! So good for him I hope he sells a million!

[@TheBaitmanTV]

Same!

[@givemeabreakdoc]

Well, I bought 4 of them. Probably shouldn’t have. We’ll see what I think of them. I don’t buy shit from pinko China, if I can keep from it. Are these jigs worth $10? No way. I’ve caught a gazillion fish off of a cheap booyah baby boo jig for $2.99.

[@dong8307]

Andy Custom jigs have flat living rubber also and Edwin Evers won the Classic on Grand with it. $4.99 or so. Feider jig at $7.29 is the most expensive one I’ve seen but its tungsten. I agree, I think he will have a hard time getting the sales numbers at $10 bucks a pop.

[@lakratlowry]

“Unless that rubber is off dale earnharts tires” lolololololololol And no way am I ever paying $10 for one jig!!

[@neilbonefishing]

For $10 you can get two Subway footlong sandwiches

[@TheBaitmanTV]

Ha!! That is true

[@kennyhaworth9606]

Very well said

[@tonyparsley641]

I get mine made for 5 dollars each hell no.

[@anthonygeiss9130]

That analogy comparing jigs to tires was 🔥 I prefer to build my own jigs. Gives me more confidence 💪

[@TheBaitmanTV]

I’m working on building more

[@anthonygeiss9130]

👍 and hopefully more of these videos. Good stuff. Can’t argue against the truth.

[@gregoriomedellin4197]

Beast coast jigs some of the best for smallmouth fishing, u.s.a. made

[@TheBaitmanTV]

Great Company

[@thequixoticangler3364]

Jewel Heavy Cover 3/4 oz football $2.49 for 2! Right bite 3/4 or 5/8 oz Ball head or Football 2.49 each. I love Randy but no way I pay $10 for 1 jig.

[@jamesbarron1202]

I’m so old I remember buying cards of Arkie hand tied rubber skirted jigs for 50 cents each at Gibsons store all the time. They weren’t poured with Gamikatsu hooks but still I can’t see $10, especially with it not being tungsten. He needs to hire some cheap paid school kids to tie them to lower the price. I guess the sales will speak for themselves.

[@gregnicks2915]

Most of Randy’s vids have the title 95 percent of anglers do this wrong. I guess he thinks most of us don’t know what the hell we are doing out on the water.

[@TheBaitmanTV]

I think those are called made up statistics

[@Local.Hammer82]

I wont pay $10 for a jig

[@softaildiaries]

I get a better hook set when I free ball it. Just saying 😂

[@TheBaitmanTV]

Interesting lol

[@dannybush2972]

No way at all...making my own jigs because of BS like this!! Randy is riding Johnny's coat tails from Fish the Moment!! Keep it up Baitman

[@4reelfishing385]

I buy living rubber skirts off of lure makers in this country from E bay for a little over a buck apiece. I buy skirtless jigs in bulk. Put them together in a minute. High quality. Dirt cheap!! I like a majority of Randy's content but, personally I'll wait till he has a 70% off sale.

[@jeepernj99]

I buy skirtless from a few places. Most tackle warehouse. Are there Any good skirtless jigs off eBay in bulk?

[@fatguybassin8046]

Ain't no way in .... I would pay $10 for a jig. The lure that spends the most time in the nastiest parts of the water. $5 is hard enough knowing there's a chance that it ain't coming back.

[@FASHIONEDbyFINESSE]

Randy's one of those old school anglers who's been around forever and has a piss poor resume when it comes to tournament wins. He's barely average talent imo. Denny Brauer is somebody who should sell jigs ,and he does, not RB. At his age selling $10 jigs is a way to make up for lack of winnings and to pay the bills. He's still around because he can sweet talk people into buying a $10 jig and whatever else he's selling. Back in November he was already baiting the masses for his jig release trying to say the jig was the number one winning bait of 2021 😉 I have nothing against supporting someone you like. So by all means if you dig him ,buy his stuff. But if you think you're getting a special fish catching machine of a jig you've been duped..

[@TheBaitmanTV]

Well if it helps I fished one derby in 2021 and made a check. Albeit on a Jackhammer and a 20.00 balsa crank

[@stroker429]

It's a heat seaking, Lazer guided stump exploding grand daddy long leg catch 3 at one time jig 😂 get some before all the stumps and bass are all gone 😂😂😂😂

[@Mjones8383]

Randy also said the Johnny Shultz would dominate the Elite series too, so go figure

[@TheBaitmanTV]

I think Johnny is a decent angler.

[@Mags120fish1]

An entire video about Randys jig. I’m sure he is loving it. More subs. What totally crazy thing will he do next? A 12$ tungsten weight?

[@TheBaitmanTV]

Well they already make 12.00 tungsten weights.

[@Mags120fish1]

@@TheBaitmanTV my point. Ridiculous.

[@djgruv]

I agree. Isn't he sponsored by megabass as well?......I guess that doesn't count when talking about American made.

[@TheBaitmanTV]

I’m Randy’s defense. Very very few American made hard bait companies left. Bill Lewis is about the only one so I can think of

[@mikewelter180]

I must admit, I watch almost everything that Randy puts out. Some of his rants I can understand and some I just let go bye. I'm with you on this one though. $10.00 for a jig... WTF!

[@TheBaitmanTV]

He’s entertaining…one way or another. He’s found a niche and it works. No hate here

[@mikewelter180]

@@TheBaitmanTV No hate here either. I actually get a kick out of his videos. I hope it works for him, but I think it's a long shot.

[@davidrauschenbach6871]

Thanks for the rant! As with you local tackle shop have crazy hand made jigs, so support them as much as possible. Then again just ordered some Dirty Jigs finesse in bluegil. Much rather get two of those! Thnx have a safe day at work

[@willperryman4559]

Hey Baitman, I thought the same thing, it’s beyond dumb to try to sell this jig for $10.00 ,especially when you can get Bass Patrol jigs for less than half of that…😤🤷🏻‍♂️ and now he’s gonna end up lowering ( or discounting ) the price to get rid of them.

[@thomasrobey9851]

Bass patrol is a sleeper jig! Check out bass union jigs

[@Garminrules]

I think if the bass master classic is won on a 4 dollar jig, Randy could be in trouble.

[@TheBaitmanTV]

Ha it’s def been won in plenty of non expensive baits

[@SROTV..southernrebeloutdoors]

I agree on top of i wont even pay like 20 z man jack hammer il stick with the original for 5 dollars im very picky about what i get and pay for

[@TheBaitmanTV]

I love me some Jack hammers. I just wait till they are on sale and buy a dozen

[@SROTV..southernrebeloutdoors]

@@TheBaitmanTV right i just recently found your channel im already loving it ❤️ im ready to see more videos and some 6th sense baits

[@TheBaitmanTV]

Thanks man. You’ll see plenty of the 6 on here and a lot of other cool stuff. I work a lot so I don’t put out as much content as others. But I try to be fair and non biased

[@SROTV..southernrebeloutdoors]

@@TheBaitmanTV no problem I try to get content out when i can myself

[@Mjones8383]

I sent a comment about this jig to him then he comes out saying I support sweat shops because I buy jigs that aren't 10 bucks. He's got some good advice most times but sometimes he's out in left field

[@andrewvolcom11]

Greenfish makes a damn near identical jig for 5.49$ max depends where u get it from... to say "we are charging 10$ to cut the weedguard to the perfect length, yet leave the skirt so the people can choose how to trip thier skirts" is conflicting IMO.. SOME PEOPLE DONT WANT THE GUARD TRIMMED...

[@TheBaitmanTV]

Personally I don’t like weed guards but that’s mostly offshore

[@andrewvolcom11]

@@TheBaitmanTV weedguards and skirt length is a personal choice, why tell people it cost extra to cut the weedguard and not give them that choice yet say we left the skirt length full so people can do what they want with it

[@johnhodson5120]

OH HELL NO! If I have to pay that I'll buy the stuff and start making those just like started spraying my own baits. Tired of paying the mark up. Great subject, it applies to so many other baits as well.

[@TheBaitmanTV]

Yes it does. Again, I’m all for people making some coin. But let’s be realistic

[@simonzehr5273]

I love all your vids!

[@dirkwhite9008]

I get my jigs from a man that makes them for 2 bucks a piece that have living rubber and hand tied. A 10 dollar jig it better be tungsten have a 24 kt gold plated hook and have a pure silver hand tie around the rubber lol !!!!

[@TheBaitmanTV]

Good stuff

[@chrisrus53]

Nope! Especially for a something with a lead head. I can get Basstek jigs with a tungsten head, a hand tied skirt and a rattle for less $6.

[@Rbunton1987]

I’m not a fan of Randy or anything, but why is this topic so big now. There are multiple jdm jigs that are 8.99+ and no one cares. Does the jdm label get them a pass?

[@TheBaitmanTV]

It does for this videos purpose. Mainly because it was stated the price was due to its “American Made” construction

[@jessieosborne3576]

No way I would pay that much. You hit the nail on the head. That dude says some really off the wall shit

[@TheBaitmanTV]

About time to start fishing Ky Lake!

[@gregnicks2915]

Most of his vids say 95 percent of anglers do this wrong. I guess he’ thinks he’s one of the few that is doing it right.

[@MrShawnmg]

I won’t be paying $10 for a jig and honestly I wouldn’t pay $139 for the sunglasses you are wearing. When I do by tackle and gear I usually wait until I can find a big discount, which can be found frequently, I guess because there is such a big mark up on fishing products. I do think some of the criticism of the fishing industry is warranted but at the end of the day we shouldn’t expect for things to change if we are continuing to buy at these prices.

[@TheBaitmanTV]

Nothing wrong with shopping for deals.

[@michaeldspain4401]

Nope!

[@riverhound9649]

I love how people are acting like this is a new design or something...besides live rubber sucks...turns to shit quicker then any other jig material...be all sticky and nasty within a season of sitting in a Plano

[@bxcloud104]

Dude makes a couple videos bashing Jackhammers and now has the nerve to charge $10 for a jig? 🤣

[@davidsedlacek3855]

Find it interesting that 35 years as a pro (he will tell you that all the time) he just now can release his own jig. A 10 dollar jig. Nothing to do with having YT channel and 50k + subs to lean on...you decide.

[@TheBaitmanTV]

YT has created a platform for people to create their own marketplace. That’s more than just fishing. Makeup, Music, Photography etc. it’s been great for me. So can’t fault someone for that.. it’s an interesting discussion

[@Ranger374_]

Hey Baitman, I'm not paying 10 bucks for a jig lol. Look how many we all end of losing? Not worth my time even thinking about it. Tight lines!

[@richardgentry3091]

No one has an issue paying $16-$18 for a jackhammer (a $10 jig with a $6-$8 dollar blade)……..

[@TheBaitmanTV]

I'd say thats because the JH has won more money and tournaments in the last 4-5 years than any other bait out there. Hard to argue with the results

[@richardgentry3091]

@@TheBaitmanTV that’s all fine but the materials other than a blade are still lead, a hook, and a skirt… material cost is material cost. Just because tons of money has been won the bait doesn’t change the materials that it’s made with. Don’t get me wrong I don’t believe any jig should cost 10 dollars I also don’t believe that because you add a blade to a jig it should be worth 15-18

[@TheBaitmanTV]

@@richardgentry3091 the blade on a JH is a different material than the original chatterbait. Not sure what it is or the cost.

[@robertlane370]

Stainless blade, flipping hook, lower center of gravity, hand tied skirt and Hank Cherry caught 29lbs on a jack hammer the first day of the Guntersville classic... Randy can't qualify for the elite series....but has a $10 jig.....🤣🤣🤣

[@rippinlipz1840]

100% agree with you. Noway can justify that price point. Just a money grab, especially talking about other KZbinrs in it just for money when they post affiliate links and then sells a 10$ jig.

[@lynnmoss1183]

I'm not paying $10. Congrats to him if he can sell his jigs for $10. No one is being forced to buy one. The price of all baits has escalated. When I started fishing in the early 80s, I bought 20 packs of worms for $1.19, 50 hooks for $1, and jigs for $.69, and uncle josh pork for $1.39.

[@TheBaitmanTV]

Yes they have. I remember Zoom Lizards 2.99 a pack

[@ILLUMINATHAN79]

Bass Patrol makes a hand-tied round rubber skirt for 2-3 bucks. 😂

[@victorxavier9977]

Randy is entertaining as always 🤣 thx for the video Baitman!

[@TheBaitmanTV]

Randy creates conversation. Like it hate it.

[@fatboifishing]

@@TheBaitmanTV that’s a dang fact lol

[@jeffeefore3782]

Randy has gotta make his $ - BaitWRX has gotta get their Stones and the bait makers gotta get their Moola!!!

[@TheBaitmanTV]

Very true

[@BrownBaitCo]

I will not pay over $8 per jig

[@bobdavis7853]

Hilarious, unless the living rubber is Dale Ernharts tires. Keep em coming 🎣

[@TheBaitmanTV]

More to come!

[@bayouburner281]

Missed the premier but watching now-Randy’s jig is probably made by Cast industries in Illinois

[@mattaratt2503]

Hmmm...RB has a pedigree stretching decades. Baxter is awesome, but his experience stretches a tad less. Opinions are not as effective as applied science. Purchase what you feel puts you in the best position to be successful. Personally i tie my own jigs. Just too dang easy not to. I have no pedigree☺

[@bayouburner281]

@@mattaratt2503 You’re just repeating what Kevin said himself already-I’m not paying 10$ for a jig though.

[@TheBaitmanTV]

I am in no way would ever put myself into an on water comparison with RB. He is a good fisherman. I think he’s a cool dude as well. I would say I know baits and tackle as much or more than the average fisherman and even your level angler. Bayou is correct. Cast Industries makes a TON of jig molds for a lot of companies. I kinda made this video as well just to see if it would trigger the YT algorithm and it definitely worked.

[@peteremerson4777]

If the jig was that much better (like a jackhammer or a vision 110) I’d pay a premium price, but as you (and other commenters) have said, there are similar hand tied living rubber jigs out there for half the price (eg Andy’s). More innovation, less old school, to justify that price.

[@bryanturner2494]

I'm free balling everywhere period. Randy has lost his frckn mind $10 for a jig???? Nothing, is what so special.. not a darn thing. He lied and misled us intentionally for his personal gaon.

[@TheBaitmanTV]

100%

[@billybooth3237]

I just invested a ton of money to pour my own jigs not to save money but so I can make custom stuff and because I like To do it. Especially during our long Winters here in michigan.

[@Daniel_Tucker]

🤙🏻

[@dannyrecine3526]

Unless it comes with a fish attached I’m not spending $10 on a jig

[@tymanterola7997]

Couldn’t agree more baitman , keeping it real !

[@TheBaitmanTV]

Thanks buddy.

[@danielt3425]

I'm not paying that for a plain jig. Some of the markup on fishing tackle is getting ridiculous. Even the jackhammer (great bait) is there 10 dollars more in materials than an og chatter? I don't think so

[@TheBaitmanTV]

The hook is and skirt. There are several reasons the price is so high. It’s mostly Zman a fault

[@danielt3425]

@@TheBaitmanTV I agree it is a little higher to produce but 10 more than og in materials? Actually little over that cause og chatter around 4 bucks and 15 or 16 reg price on jackhammer

[@danielt3425]

Don't get me wrong I own them and love them.

[@danielt3425]

Sorry I felt the need to rant too I do feel better now

[@TheBaitmanTV]

@@danielt3425 let it out!

[@timg185]

It’s worth what ever some one is willing to pay for it. If it’s priced to high . People won’t buy them. Also you don’t have to separate each strand of rubber by hand. You just stretch the rubber and cut it with scissors . Then the rubber separates them selves .

[@TheBaitmanTV]

This is also true. The free market will dictate price points over time

[@bigguy7618]

Blaukut talks out of both sides of his mouth. Embarrassing

[@lilbeckham9]

Chatterbaits and Vision 110s are two of the few things that you can justify paying a premium for at times, there's nothing about a regular bottom contact jig that can justify paying double the price of a standard elite caliber jig.

[@justinrutledge284]

Kevin they ain't magic glasses! If they make you look good, they should be priceless lol.

[@TheBaitmanTV]

lol yeah i need all the help i can get in that department

[@jamesparoline3757]

15.00 for a cup?

[@TheBaitmanTV]

Are you taking about the Merch on my store?

[@derrickhouse7063]

I never caught a fish on a jig until I bought a DO-IT mold and made my own. My 10 bones will go to an ingot of lead to make more, because when I get hung I just break off and tie another on, no big deal. I stopped buying jigs about 4 years ago. I agree a jig is one off the most simplest lure even I can make one.

[@TheBaitmanTV]

That’s awesome dude

[@Chad_Thundercock81]

Because it's hand tied he says...

[@kevinflabouyfishing5739]

Yup

[@1965JB]

I have about 100 jigs lying around, so I don’t need to buy any more. But I did buy two of these because they’re locally made and I’ve learned a lot about fishing for free from Randy. But when those two are gone I’ll be going back to my box of $3.00 jigs until the last one is gone before I spend another $20 on 2 jigs.

[@TheBaitmanTV]

Nothing wrong with showing some support

[@1965JB]

@@TheBaitmanTV That’s pretty much the way I look at it. He’s not gonna be buying a private jet off of the money from these! Also, your video was a great critique of Randy’s specific selling points of his jig; the design, the American-made, hand-tying, rubber skirts, etc. I hope he sees your video!

[@mauricemiller1128]

Don’t have to buy it. Right

[@TheBaitmanTV]

Not my point

[@mauricemiller1128]

Yes sir I know but if the man can sell them at $10 then I say go for it. I mean can anyone justify a high cost lure? Can Z-man really justify the cost of there jack hammer yea I know it catches fish but like you said you broke down the components and said his lure wasn’t with $10 so breaking down components is the jackhammer worth $19?. I say leave the poor man alone and let him make his money. He’s old and not on the circuit anymore so let him be.

[@TheBaitmanTV]

@@mauricemiller1128 they don’t cost 19.00. If your laying that I can point you in a better direction. Zman doesn’t own the JH. Evergreen has to pay them 2.00 a bait so it can be sold in the USA.

[@mauricemiller1128]

@@TheBaitmanTV ok not hating

[@TheBaitmanTV]

All is good. And I def don’t hate or dislike Randy

[@kevinrogersfishing752]

Good stuff man!

[@googanslayer6675]

wont pay $10 but randy makes good content

[@TheBaitmanTV]

Yes he does

[@Jks-rx4ov]

I like Randy’s content also. I probably won’t spend that either but some will.

[@zacheryboggs9700]

I’m actually a big fan of Randy. I like his style but I think he made a big mistake coming out with this jig. It’s gonna hurt his brand.

[@brandon87ize]

Folks said the same thing when the Megabass vision 110 and the jackhammer came out at $20 and over. He’s prob thinking why not be the first to make 10 jig lol. People will pay it if it gets results. Just the way the game is trending.

[@TheBaitmanTV]

Yeah but this is a jig that’s been around 40 years

[@brandon87ize]

I understand that as well as your point on the matter. What I was saying was it was coming at some point anyway. Folks are money hungry and a jig to a lot of bass fishermen is sac religious. They will do crazy things for that special jig. Your ultimately right I just know it’s coming. Everything is going up and folks want to be the first one on the up train.

[@TheBaitmanTV]

@@brandon87ize i see your point. They main difference between the 110 and the jackhammer vs is a jig is there wasn’t really anything like them on the market.

[@shotsfired1106]

Lol. Same guys complaining on a 10 jig will pay 15-20 for a bladed jig. My PB is on a $5 chatterbait..

[@TheBaitmanTV]

Congrats on the PB

[@adamrobinson3126]

There’s absolutely nothing about the jig that makes it worth $10. I order custom hand poured, hand tied living rubber jigs from Jack’s Custom Jigs in Blaine Ky. I think he charges $4 a jig.

[@AdamMiharaFishing]

If the Evergreen Jig is $10 and a Jackhammer is $16.99 we are paying $7 for the blade, snap, and connection patent. Components, import tax, and labor to create the Jig vs JHammer are the same. I don't justify the cost but I understand it.

[@TheBaitmanTV]

2.00 goes to Zman right off the top for the JH. The hook is pretty expensive. Decoy Snap. etc. Import Tax, etc. So honestly its not too far off. I do have a grass ripper jig and it was 7.00. Prob the most expensive jig I own. Not sure its worth it either

[@andrewvolcom11]

I dont see how any of the "never before extra long skirt, custom head design, and dobt forget custom short shank hook" adds up to close to $10.. now he does have a rather cult like following and maybe using that to his advantage, 50k followers in little over 1-1.5 years.... but still lots of hypocrisy talking about not throwing a jackhammer, yet will pitch/flip a 10$ jig... I'm all about people and thier opinion but he better not start getting pissed off when people start saying don't buy that jig when he has literally told Hella people not to buy a jackhammer or live scope.

[@TheBaitmanTV]

I think Randy is an old school fisherman. I get it. I love the old school stuff. But you have to adapt. I can’t fault him for his bait choices. Some guys swear by the MB Pop Max. I can’t get a bite on one

[@andrewvolcom11]

@@TheBaitmanTV I agree completely with everything you said, I also cant get bit on a pop max to save my life... but the Evergreen OB Pop and the R2S Bubble walker and bubble pop no problem lol which is weird.

[@5.7.0bassin2]

I even say the same about jdm company's seen some jigs $12-$15 for a jig I get ya the whole jdm thing but still like ya said it's a jig man shits crazy

[@TheBaitmanTV]

I like JDM stuff as much as anyone but there are a lot of people paying premium $ because it’s “JDM”. That’s a whole different topic/ video

[@5.7.0bassin2]

Ya I think that's the biggest problem people just pay it and all other companies see it and say will if they can we can he should have put megabass in the name and ppl might of thought about paying it lol

[@ballzybaits4414]

My good friend ties his own US made jigs for 4 dollars...

[@lightningmusky5286]

Old Randy just talks to talk. He just wants the $ and good for him , if he can get it. He hasn’t won in forever. Got to make $ somehow.

[@kevinflabouyfishing5739]

Rich getting richer

[@assholebynature888]

yeah I have to agree to I just ordered a couple handmade waggle jigs from the ugly Pike bait company in Canada and even with shipping from Canada all I'm paying is $23. Ten bucks for an ordinary mass produced jig is ridiculous.

[@TheBaitmanTV]

Precisely my point..

[@JIGSQUAD]

Good vid, TRUTH.

[@raywillett2157]

In my part of the country, when there is a good jig bite going, i may loose 5 in a day. There is no way i will pay $10 each and loose $50 fishing them. i don't care how good the jig is hooks get dull and jigs get hung up. Sometimes you just have to break them off and tie a new one on. $10 is asinine!

[@TheBaitmanTV]

Yes. I use a lot of Moynah Rock Jigs out deep. They dont have weedguards. I buy em in bulk by 100. So they cost me less than a 1.00 a piece. Also pour my own ball head for out deep.Lot easier to stomach losing 5-10 in a day or two

[@patrickmahoney3479]

The market will settle this situation. Whether people will pay this much is going to be based on their perception of its value.