Rapala vs ZMan: The Ultimate Ned Rig Showdown

[@scottbirchfield2016]

I have fished them side by side since march. The zman catches way more fish for me on most days. The blt is definitely packaged better

[@Ijustwanttofish2024]

Thanks for the comment. Thats great for people to hear. I bought the one pack to do the review and I never fished with it because I didnt see the need to fix something that wasn't broke. Zman has always been great for me. I wish they used the clam shell but then the price would increase. Thanks again!

[@ryantherock7664]

What is that armour type plate?what’s its purpose?

[@Ijustwanttofish2024]

lol I have no idea. I think just for looks.

[@RickWebb-nn6hy]

@@Ijustwanttofish2024 In the Rapala video he says he has the hook point come out that side. My take it is more protection for less wear and tear around the hook wire.

[@Ijustwanttofish2024]

@@RickWebb-nn6hy not sure but that seemed like the way to rig it not seeing the video you speak of.

[@richdowdy4626]

The only reason the Zman spirals is because the bait is kinked. You can kink any bait.The BLT gets bit just as good as the TRD.

[@Ijustwanttofish2024]

The zman baits kink after awhile but they usually come straight. They always spiral. A tube isnt kinked but it will spiral on the fall. I can talk about alot of soft plastics that spiral on the fall and they are not kinked. The profile and plastic are not the same in these baits. Im not saying the BLT dosnt get bit Im pointing out they are different. Glad to hear you are having success with it!

[@TheRecon1a]

Both look good. It comes down to situation.

[@Ijustwanttofish2024]

I definitely agree.

[@ThatGuy-sw2xe]

Imitation is the sincerest form of trying to make money off other people’s ideas.

[@Ijustwanttofish2024]

lol. Yeah that happens every so often.