Googan Baits...SUCK??? (Googan Baits Soft Plastics Review)

[@wesquick5948]

I just use freezer bags to organize my soft plastics and throw them in a backpack I got for $5

[@lucasdarnell949]

Ziploc full of plastics thrown in a drawer is all you need

[@joshholt1513]

It's a give and take with soft plastic. The more durable the plastic usually the less action it has. Also the softer baits like the keitechs maintain good action in colder water.

[@TackleJunky81]

For sure man.

[@amals51]

I have said the same thing to myself about the durability of both baits, yammys and Googans. The durability is terrible but the catchability is fantastic! I also believe you are spot on about why the baits get so much hate, it’s because people dislike the Googans for whatever reason. But you really can’t hate on a group that had been able to create a market for themselves in this industry. There has been some talk about some shady stuff going on with intellectual property theft by the Googans, that could be what’s sone of it comes from?? But all that crap aside, they’ve done well for themselves and no one take that away from them. Tight lines!

[@Lee_Lee1776]

I like the Googans so I support them. I especially like LFG, Jon B and Perric. I admire what they have accomplished by building their brand. The soft plastics have caught me a lot of fish but they aren't as durable as some others.

[@Shurmash]

That durability issue is by design. Keeps you buying their product over and over again which makes them douchebags in my opinion. Make a quality product like Z-man.

[@captaincrunch8464]

Or like zoom where you get 20 in a package sometime it’ll take me nearly a month to go through a package of zoom baits

[@brandongesch4497]

@@Shurmash you are correct that the durability issues are by design. However, not in the way you're suggesting. Ask any pro tournament angler and every one of them prefer a "softer" soft plastic. Not only does a softer plastic create a more realistic motion, but a bass is going to hold onto it longer. I am fine replacing a soft plastic after every single fish as long as I'm catching more fish. Every fish caught is worth it. I just won a tournament on Googan Slim Shake worms... I went through 3 packs of them. Totally worth it. 😁

[@brakkify]

@@captaincrunch8464 zoom is the least durable 😂

[@kiethpederson7558]

they’re about as reins bubbling shaker

[@keegankracke8016]

I've been tournament fishing with all the googans soft and hard baits sense they've came out and they are the real deal and have helped me win a lot of tournaments

[@tiannimyers1204]

Any soft bait can catch fish. You are just paying more for the brand and getting less.

[@3finger10]

@@tiannimyers1204 That’s your opinion. I like um…..,

[@tiannimyers1204]

@@3finger10 No, it's called business.

[@dmurphyi28]

I love Googan. Have their black rods, backpacks, every bait, hooks, everything. But, rage crawls are a lot better and last longer compared to their bugs or crawls

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@jimmypage279]

Zoom and zman are among the most durable without sacrificing action. Definitely the best 2 soft bait manufacturers imo.

[@ConservativeSanDiegan]

But the action sucks

[@jimmypage279]

@@ConservativeSanDieganObviously you've never used z-man, their baits have some of the best action

[@440-fishermandrock8]

​@@ConservativeSanDiegan I think you just suck at fishing bud 😉

[@apennim22]

For me the googan logs were ripping even when casting. I would cast 10 times and the worm would rip and fly off. For me the bass pro brand are much more durable with great action and more cost effective.

[@blackstallion21487]

Really I have never had this problem. Been using baits ever since they came out.

[@robertreid1590]

I have switched all my soft plastics to zman, they don’t break, and they have great action, I store them in the speed bags and I couldn’t be happier

[@TackleJunky81]

Z-man would be the exception. Love the speed bags!

[@calebwalser3710]

But z-man only makes small finesse baits. So do you only finesse fish or do you some larger soft plastic.

[@440-fishermandrock8]

@@calebwalser3710 No they make a lot more than that actually. Look on tackle warehouse

[@amac44kc]

@@calebwalser3710 you need to get on the web and look bro they make all sorts of stuff and there's also a bunch of JDM companies that have even more durable polymers than z-man I just ordered some 10-in long by one and a half inch wide by 3 in tall shiner style swim baits for here in Florida you and I could grab one side of it each and wrap it around a car and it would snap right back

[@alduro6505]

I really like the Googan’s baits. I agree with everything you said. I happen to like the boys. Entertaining and the Lake Fork Guy really knows his stuff. Good video, as usual!

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate you watching Thomas!

[@ftkiefel]

Thank you for putting some reality into this subject matter.

[@TackleJunky81]

My pleasure buddy!!

[@fabfishing7422]

If anyone can do a True and Honest unbiased review on a bait, it's you Jim! Very well done my Brother! 👊💪

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate the comment Adam. You're the man 👊💪

[@fabfishing7422]

@@TackleJunky81 just a servant buddy 👊💪

[@TattooBlue602]

Wow finally an honest review! Good on you bro for not just hating on the boys and giving the products a chance. And finally some has said that bigger fish don’t tear up plastics as bad! All you guys complaining about the baits are clearly catching small fish cause I’m make a plastic last 5 fish easy!

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@johnwithersby5459]

Googan soft baits are nice never caught nothing off it. Googan is the main company I swear by. There hard plastic, soft plastic, jerk, spinner, and click baits are fire and I swear by all of them.

[@FlippinOkie]

First quality, thorough, honest, NONbiased sounding review ive seen yet on the googan baits. . I like them. Not everyone does but its atleast refreshing to see someone review the actual product without throwing their dislike for the people in the review. . Keep it up man. I didnt like the channel at first but have grown to love it. Hope you make it to tablerock bud.

[@TackleJunky81]

I truly appreciate the comment man!! Thanks for sticking around 👊💪

[@FlippinOkie]

@@TackleJunky81 no prob man. Im a realist that doesnt bother with b.s. and ego and it seems youre the same way. Enjoy the content. And love the new crestliner btw. I have a 99 crestliner sportfish 1950. Great quality boats.

[@MrBigbadbuck]

I like the Googan baits I’ve caught ALOT of bass on the bandito bug and the lunker logs. Now I realize and admit that the plastics are as durable as I’d like but I do love using them and they’ve definitely landed some fish for me for sure. Edit: Awesome video man love how you speak the truth. That’s rare these days. 👍🏻👊🏻

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate the comment brother! 👊

[@MrBigbadbuck]

@@TackleJunky81 love your videos man! Thanks for the response!

[@Sl0w660]

Idk why I love zoom senkos and the robo worm. Robo worm is super thin but ALWAYS works for me here in the midwest. Super sleek design with AMAZING action.

[@rosshall312]

Yum dingers, net bait ! Cheep ! All Cath fish ! Fish don't know the difference !!!!! Right color, there bighten !!! Makes no difference !!!!!!!! 😏

[@Oldbasshole]

Exactly!! Yum is my “go to” brand of soft plastics. They catch a ton of fish , hold up well and are short money

[@thesonorandesertangler]

Some folks need cheaper baits like Zoom or Yum. I like a little bit of everything. I use Yum and Zoom too, but I like Biospawn, Zman, Big Bite Baits, Eurotackle's EPF swim, all the Mule Fishing baits, and Googan baits. Specifically the rattling ned, slim shake, and the drag'n'drop. I have other baits that do the same thing and are more durable. I still like to have them as an option, because they work really well for me.

[@cjscarborough83]

I’ve use craws for smallies on my river. The googan craws suffer the same fate as did xzone and 6th sense craws. They’re catching fish til the claws get bit off. 🤷🏻‍♂️ But my favorite plastics company has to be Reaction Innovations. New sub here. Love tackle talk. Good vid!

[@TackleJunky81]

I'm diggin the RI stuff as well. Appreciate you watching brother and thank you for the sub! 👊💪

[@collinsaunderson9225]

Well done on your review you said it no more is needed 👏 Thanks for your time 👍🏻

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate you watching buddy! 👊

[@slonefactor]

For senko baits I get Bass Pro shop Stick-o's..you get 16 a bag and are more durable than most. Another good video Jim.

[@TackleJunky81]

Thank you brother. Hard to beat that man!!

[@fongxiong1]

I use BPS brand when I'm using Texas, Tokyo rigs with heavy weight and actions really doesn't matter. Like you said cheap and more durable. But if I need the action for wacky or weightless Texas rig, then Yamamoto all the way.

[@joshholt1513]

I saw an under water comparison video of multiple stick baits and the bps stick-o was the closest in sink rate and action to the senko.

[@farrzmd3038]

Bandito bugs are great. However, they are a 2-3 fish limit. They catch fish. I use them for lighter cover. For heavier cover I made switch to strike king rage bug. Only two creature baits I use

[@bucketmouthcharmer]

I caught 8 bass today using one Crackin Craw on a Carolina rig. Most were 1-2 lbs. With one mondo at 4.25 lbs. The bait is still good to go. I think how well you rig the bait has a lot to do with how long it last.

[@krimsonshadow94]

For me, I think plastics are cool but I tend to lean more on the hard baits. Yeah depending on the brand it could run ya 8 bucks or more but if you mind your line you can keep lures for years. Ill really only throw plastic out if the fish are being picky and ive gone through all my main hard lures, its always good to keep options in your backpack

[@TackleJunky81]

Right on brother! 👊💪

[@IsThatHuncho]

Nice review bro, personally i like googan baits and googans themselves as im a teenage fisherman haha most of us do, but i have more zoom, yum, and catch co baits etc.. i like fishing for a low price but that’s just me, i’d say normally i catch the same amount and sized fished as i would on googan baits and strike king and the more expensive baits, for a lower price!

[@TackleJunky81]

Thank you brother and I appreciate the comment! 👊

[@ct5465]

I haven’t used the soft stuff but I I’ve their jigs and spinners. That white with the pink hue slays them in my area

[@mikee9464]

I appreciate a straight shooting and honest review. SUBSCRIBED

[@TackleJunky81]

Much appreciated brother! 👊

[@AdamBHill12]

I’ve used the googan soft plastics ever since they came out. Big fan. The ONLY complaint I have is if your bag sits in the sun and the baits heat up, the appendages tear off easily. Other than that, super happy with all their soft plastics. The only hard bait I’ve used is their lipless, which I’ve caught several fish on that as well. Awesome, honest review, brother.

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate the comment buddy and thanks for watching!

[@kevinzap.fishing]

I can easily get more fish on a senko than most. My secret? It’s all in the hook. Gamakatsu springlock superline with an owner large cps paired with a 6” senko is insane how durable it is. The only part that really gets damaged it the hooked area of the worm. After that, I bite off the tail and flip it around. Still works lol

[@TackleJunky81]

Good deal man!

[@johndeno1071]

Nice honest review. I am one that just ignored them because I did not care for the squad, I will give them a try. Thank you for the honest review.

[@TackleJunky81]

My pleasure John!

[@RhinoVenturesOutdoors]

I have become a huge fan of lunker logs. They are very fragile, though. Thanks for the honest review!

[@TackleJunky81]

My pleasure buddy and I appreciate you watching!

[@sheamuswalsh3675]

So have I

[@anthonyfattal1773]

Googan baits are good baits, but personally, that is not my issue with them. Generally their baits are not unique and they are pricey. The trench hawg is the most unique, and the mondo worm is worth a mention because it has a bigger body section and a bigger profile, so I feel like it gets a bigger strike. Other than these two exceptions, the baits are very standard. Not to mention that their color selection is too small, although I'm sure this will be fixed eventually.

[@ChocoYGO]

I like the googan baits quite a bit. Yeah durability sucks but the action is great. Only reason i don't use them more as a bank angler is when i try a new brand i can't carry a ton of packs around with me. You should try the XZone Lures as well TJ, almost all of their stuff has floating claws or tails and looks amazing in the water.

[@TackleJunky81]

I do have a video where I was using the XZone craws, and I'm definitely digging the brand. I've picked up a few others since then.

[@retroman9164]

Very good points! I enjoy the googan baits but I also get zoom, strike king, Yamamoto and others. Good video!

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate you watching! 👊

[@retroman9164]

@@TackleJunky81 👊

[@johnbrown8090]

Bandito Bugs may be top 5 all time in my opinion!

[@hunternixonfishing2500]

I’m more of a 6th sense and a Zman guy but googan soft plastics aren’t that bad. Not really a fan of the Googans personally but their plastics catch fish. Great unbiased review TJ

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate the comment buddy!

[@blackstallion21487]

Googan baits r awesome. Been using them ever since they came out. Caught my PB with a Googan bait. Ppl just hating on them. Excellent product

[@Casting_not_catching]

I’ve caught more on their drag n drop and the bandits bug than I have on any of their baits that I have. You are correct, they catch fish and like any plastics, they do wear out after a couple fish

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@Lee_Lee1776]

What do you rig the Drag n drop on? Use it for drop shot only? I just got some but not tried yet.

[@Casting_not_catching]

@@Lee_Lee1776 I’m mainly drop shorting them. I have thrown them on a small Texas rig though

[@elax05]

Awesome review.... I’m a Yum Dinger guy due to pricing it catches fish lol 😂

[@TackleJunky81]

Thanks man!

[@jamestrevino1481]

Enjoy the video. Don't always judge a book by its cover it's good to try something new every now and then you never know it could be your new next best friend.

[@TackleJunky81]

For sure brother!!

[@rolandmcclendon1394]

My friend ok the crank shaft on my lew's reels hypermag bb1 pro super duty 300 got stripped all the handels fell off and the warranty is over what I'm looking for is a good baitcaster that doesn't fall apart do you have any recommendation I'm not going to buy any lew's no more they are junk and I bought them 15 months ago only have 1 year warranty

[@TackleJunky81]

Replacing the shaft is pretty easy, but I'd look at Daiwa, Shimano, or Okuma.

[@joshuaarmand5236]

Can’t go wrong with those 3

[@jefferyholland]

I have a few of the Googan soft plastics but have not used them but a few times. I have high confidence with the Yum Dingers and for the price I just see no need to move away from them. To be honest I forget that I have other plastics in my boat when I am catching fish. Good review Jim and say a prayer for David Dudley, sounds like he could use some help kicking the vid.

[@TackleJunky81]

I hear ya man...I'm the same way with my square bills, lol I seen his video...he's in rough shape. Hope all is well man!

[@RHINOIDING]

that ego cooler is stealing the show, hows it holding up?

[@TackleJunky81]

Loving it. So far so good. You can use code EGOTJ81 over at Ego to save 10%.

[@willtrax71]

I have about 5 packs of soft plastics lol and I have to say the Yamamoto Hula Grub would be in the top 3 I really like. I’ve never tried a Googan or KVD but they look cool

[@garydalrymple855]

Have you reviewed the Z man soft plastic

[@TackleJunky81]

I use them, but haven't reviewed them. They would be the exception as far as durability goes.

[@mikehauck5832]

I fish whatever is on sale I still catch fish on everything you just mentioned. How many times Bass didn't want a senko .I put on a bio-spawn exostick that's what the bass ate all day. If you guys and gals listen to Jim he is always the voice of reason.Thanks brother ☮😎

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate the comment Mike!! Hope all is well buddy!!

[@mikehauck5832]

@@TackleJunky81 🙏😎

[@codycantrell2780]

Overall I like Googan baits, but I will say the lunker logs will sometimes split in half without even catching a fish just from wacky rigging them. Maybe they're wider than other senko style baits so the o ring is too snug, but they're the only ones I have had that problem with.

[@BT-xm4cq]

TJ you are spot on I for 1 will not use a Googan anything cause I dont like the Googans as for the sinkos I use the Bass Pro shop brand along with the Yum baits manly due to they are tough they dont rip as easy also the cost I will not pay 8.00$ for any plastic bait that may sound cheap but down south here these fish are bait wreckers lol great vid.

[@toddreed4321]

B T why do you not like them?

[@Cole_Lakely]

@@toddreed4321 sell outs imo; haven’t watched their videos since they all moved to Texas together. Before that they each were interesting and seemed genuine. Now not so much. Sad

[@legionssb]

Bro fax! Although for the craws, the price isn’t that bad... and sometimes I can get googan baits for $3 a pack at Walmart! Awesome!

[@umi415]

@@Cole_Lakely Same, although I don't have anything against theit baits per say...

[@BT-xm4cq]

@@legionssb thats a good price and I am glad that works for you, but I will never use any Googan bait dont like them period.

[@LightYagami25]

I have a buddy that dogs my googan stuff, but he even admitted the rods feel nice in the hand and some of the baits he’s wanting to try this year. I’m a huge fan of Zoom finesse worms, but I’m trying out the googan slim shakes this year to compare. All in all, it just depends on what lure you like in which brand. Googan might have a better speed worm, but Zoom might have a better finesse worm, etc. Just found your channel btw, new follower now and great content. 👍

[@TackleJunky81]

Thanks so much buddy! 👊

[@ReelDealOutdoorsTV]

I love my speed bags too but have you had any problem with the side of the bag bubbling out if some juice leaks out of a package? All of mine are getting bubbly on the sides. Something’s leaking lol. And I love all the Googan baits with one exception. Hate the rattlin’ Ned. I feel like a Ned bait needs 2 things. Buoyancy and durability. That rattlin’ Ned lacks both. The rattle is cool, but needs the other 2 characteristics for me to choose it over Sukoshi Bug or Z-Man.

[@TackleJunky81]

Haven't had that issue with my bags.

[@Swimbait_addiction]

Wow earliest I've been on 1 of your vids. Watching now!!!!

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate you man!!

[@rlsoutdoors997]

I caught a ton of fish this summer using the green pumpkin/watermelon red flake Krackin craw & the brown gill colored drag-n-drop. Honestly, I caught fish on just about everyone of them I pulled out the pack. Texas rigging the craw on a 3/0-4-0 screw lock hook & Texas rigging the drag-n-drop on about a 2/0-3/0 EWG hook weightless. People make claims of this & that about the baits & the squad or whatever, hell there’s some Googans that I think are terds too, but the bottom line is they catch fish & they caught fish for me when nobody else was catching fish. I haven’t used any of their hard baits but I can attest to their soft plastics.

[@cadenlong703]

This is seriously a amazing video. U bring the reality to the situation

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate the comment Caden! 👊💪

[@Army_Outdoors_88N]

And of course they are out of the large speed bags....but definitely gonna grab some bro, as far as the googan baits. I don't have any complaints. They worked well for me since I got to Kentucky. I followed all of them since before googan so I don't mind supporting the Brand and being Active duty Army I definitely want to support my Veteran Brothers Lojo and Rob

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@bobbymiracle484]

I like reaction innovations the best they don’t last forever but seems to last through more fish

[@davidblickley8238]

I know nothing about the gugans but I've tried the rods very impressed I've tried their lures very impressed I use zoom flukes I'm lucky to catch one fish on them and they care guess what I'm still buying them it's soft plastic they're cheap they're worth it

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@atxlowrider]

Do u have to keep them in the clam shell

[@daviswilson5254]

People always hate on the googan squad members but don’t realize what there doing for the sport. So many more younger people have started to get into fishing because of the growing fan base. They also made it seem cool to fish to a viewer base who didn’t think it was.

[@tristanbramblett2973]

I haven’t personally tried the Googan plastics yet but I know my son loves the bandito bugs and it’s hard to argue with his results when he uses them, he catches’em with those

[@TackleJunky81]

If they catch fish, that's good enough for me!!

[@tristanbramblett2973]

That’s the way I figure it too!

[@TravisTheDriver]

I use 6th sense and Gambler and their soft plastic seems to be pretty durable also

[@TackleJunky81]

Right on! 👊

[@rahimi420fr]

After all gary yamamoto senko #1 when you do tournament catch fish what shine when fishing get tough yamamoto senko Specially $$ on the line to won tournament No plastic to compare

[@martinolsen3607]

I love the kvd speed bag. I store most of my plastics by type just like you explained

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@justinbeard4733]

Totally with you man. I think their baits get more hate just because of the hate people don't like them. I personally don't like their videos, as people they're not bad. Their baits yeah they're not durable, but I tell ya if I toss out a bag of baits and I catch 10 fish a bag I'm totally happy.

[@TackleJunky81]

For sure! 👊💪

[@amals51]

I have a few of those speed bags, the only complaint I have is the outer plastic has separated from the bag itself. Poor quality? Maybe. But keep your eye on that.

[@jimmylarge1148]

I use all kinds of Googan baits and catch fish on all of them. The bandito bugs work awesome but catch one or two fish per bug. Not super durable.

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@steve4321able]

By the tackle warehouse pics of the speed bags. It looks like the carry handle is on the side??

[@TackleJunky81]

Small is on the side, large is on the top.

[@jamiebell8304]

I'm not a big fan of the Googan's, but that wouldn't stop me from using Googan baits. There are a lot of good baits out there these days, just use the ones that your confident in and at a price your comfortable with : )

[@TackleJunky81]

Agreed!!

[@kevinyoungblut]

I'm so turned off by their videos i have plenty of other options to choose from for baits. No opinion because I have never tried them and probably never will.

[@TackleJunky81]

@@kevinyoungblut All good man, I appreciate the comment!

[@emerytwyman5951]

I honestly prefer softer plastics like keitech and Yamamoto, not just better action but I feel like they move on the hook much better when setting the hook. Always get a hook in the fish

[@TackleJunky81]

Good point man!

[@Jakecaseyy]

It’s all just a copy and paste in the lure market these days great vid man

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate you watching brother! 👊

[@charles8134]

The bandito bug has put more fish in the boat for me then anything else this year. Yes, I usually get maybe 2 fish max on them but at least I’m catching fish 😀

[@TackleJunky81]

Agreed dude!!

[@somerandominternetuser5730]

If you use them as a jig trailer would they last longer?

[@iphone3gsdivine]

How’s the shipping over there at Karl’s? Did it get better?

[@TackleJunky81]

Much better. Code TJ10 is good for $10 off orders $25 or more for new members.

[@DonnaKeffer]

I have gotten googan baits for $2.00 a bag. They are usually on sale or clearance somewhere or everywhere, and they do catch fish. I have yet to find color matters. Joe in Kentucky.

[@TackleJunky81]

Right on!

[@jwill227]

Slim shake is MONEY! Love it!

[@anthonyreeder8283]

I think the hate is just from people not liking the Googans. I am not crazy about them them as well but they make a good product. The Strike King Shimmy Stick from Walmart is 3.00 per pack but price stickbait that has good salt content. I won’t fish a Yum Dinger without a weight they don’t sink fast enough but when I Texas rig I use the Yum Dinger.

[@TackleJunky81]

Good deal man!

[@davidjohnson8501]

I fish in a Hobie PA 14 so I tend to bring 1 canvas bag that holds (4) 3700s and a large freezer plastic bag full of odds and ends. I take 3 - 6 Rods now. I really use to like the Googan Squad. I have not bought one of their products because I think that they have let fame go to their heads. Nothing against them or their baits, I am sure they are awesome, they taught me how to fish and I am grateful. But I like to think that I have or can make everything I need and don't need to buy into their stuff anymore. How can you manage to take Soo much tackle and lures to lake? There was a time that all I would take is one 3500 box on a Caddis or bank fishing because it confused me to have a lot of my stuff with me. I have an office in my house dedicated to fishing. I make my own lures, so I have Sooooooo many lures and baits. I have my favorite brands and started off with LTB and MTB for a year, which taught me a lot. So I have a Bin for each bait, worms, Tubes, Square Bills, Deep Dives, Crank Baits, Swim Baits with Paddle Tail, Swim Baits with normal tail, Jointed baits, Jigs, Finesse Jigs....So many times I have only taken 7 baits and lures to the pond and worked them all day. That is how I found out how to fish my lures and baits like an Expert. Now, I can tell you anything about any lure...Color, time of day, weather, lines, Red markings, depth, techniques...I have been working on creating a Rig for my State. The Nebraska Rig...still testing the technique. Lol I really like the design of those bags that hold your Googan & KVD plastics, but why take so many plastics? I also like the New Plano Jig, Spinner and Bass Mafia storage containers. But they look like they would be really heavy after 30 - 40 lures and cumbersome. You tell me, I have never filled them, put them in the truck transported theme and added to a boat or kayak, took them out of boat, in truck, in house. Seems like too much work, a lot of trips. How man lures can you use in a day? How many techniques can you use in a day? All rhetorical questions, well mostly? Thank You for your Reviews. I listened intensely today as I built 6 Umbrella Rigs today. 4 Finesse A Rigs and 2 Tank A Rigs. Planning on making about 10 more different sizes and weights and it dawned on me today, that I have Never heard anyone use Worms on A Rigs. Why wouldn't that work? LoL You know I have to Try...Hahahaha And small Frogs. Ha

[@MikeFosterOutdoors]

I have no complaints about them here. Had some great success punchin a Banditto Bug!

[@TackleJunky81]

Glad to hear it man!

[@cristiansandoval9243]

Great review.. really answered all questions Keep up the good work!

[@TackleJunky81]

Thank you Cristian!

[@davidjohnson8501]

Curious, why don't you Drop Shot? So, does that mean if you hear about a New Technique, you don't do it? You stay with your tried and true???

[@TackleJunky81]

I don't have much confidence in finesse with the water color I fish.

[@mikeylikesit1831]

I really wanted to pick up some of the googan soft plastics last weekend at my nearest dicks Sporting goods. But I saw the price and they were even buy 3 get one and I just couldn't pull the trigger. Looking back I really wish I did. Will be looking into Carl's in the future.

[@TackleJunky81]

You'll dig em man.

[@austinjones2427]

Honestly don't know why there is alot of hate towards googan baits. They are really good baits IMO but with a good product people are always going to hate. You either have a soft plastic that is stiff with minimal action but can catch more fish per plastic or you have a bait with lots of action but can only catch 1 2 or 3 fish per bait. And googan is a mix of both, good action and pretty durable. Personally for me they catch alot of fish and I just about only use googan.

[@timhuggins7069]

The only googan I've used is the bandito bug. I think the strike king rage bug has twice the action with little effort. I catch way more bass with rage bug.

[@scotthull6603]

Have you done any reviews on Nikko baits.?They are incredibly durable. Great vid, appreciate the content!

[@TackleJunky81]

I have not. Appreciate you watching buddy! 👊

[@soldierofdirt81]

I have good luck with the googan baits. So I have nothing but good things to say about their baits. Especially the drag n drop, it is a weapon on a drop shot!

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@builtnotbought7787]

I rarely even get one fish on a googan craw, If I get it hung up once or drag it across some reeds I always lose one of my claws and I tear up were I skin hook it so I can't make it weedless again

[@BC_Fishing]

TJ great vid! In my opinion, googan is overhyped designs that have been around already. I can’t see anything that sets them apart from the huge market of soft plastics out there.

[@TackleJunky81]

I hear ya man, but there's only so many ways to make a craw.

[@theoduff9517]

Thanks for the true reason about each soft bait that are on the market on softness and salt in take and $$ keeping it real to the fact not talking trash put the 💪💪 truth ✌️😉

[@TackleJunky81]

My pleasure Theo and I appreciate you watching! 👊

[@mikekx38]

Love to fish ponds and lakes with my kids. Cost reasons we go with the 30 packs of yum dingers and durability ZMAN all day.

[@TackleJunky81]

I hear that man!

[@woosa42]

Yeah, you can buy a 30 pack for the same price as Yamamoto’s

[@j.s.3297]

I've been catching up to 15 fish on fat ikas...I do mend the plastics with either super glue or heat.

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@robbiejohnson3698]

Yum $2.99

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@Oldbasshole]

Exactly!!

[@rodneyjacoby5788]

I know they're soft and they break but my bite ratio is 3 to 1 compared to anything else I'd use My soft plastic Arsenal I am basically using 3 different companies Roboworm Googan Biats and Keitech.

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@tlee3374]

Just use live crawlers. Lol. On a serious note.....it's just personal preferences.....also good to try them all.....diversify your portfolio. Keep those videos coming.

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate you T!

[@6nero]

The only plastic I’ve been able to catch multiples on is ZMan stuff. But that’s a totally diff subject. Also, I lost a brand new rapala crank yesterday. Maybe 5 casts in lol

[@TackleJunky81]

Zman would be the exception. Doesn't that suck, lol

[@johnproctor3071]

I believe you in the fact that people nock the baits because of their hatred for the Googans themselves. And I have gone primarily Biospawn. I think all of us can agree that durability is an issue no matter what plastics you buy.

[@guysonharned6698]

They are to soft for my liking I love the bio spawn stuff there my favorites I just can’t buy any

[@TackleJunky81]

I hear ya man. BioSpawn is a solid choice.

[@robhill8197]

Word of caution on the speedbags. I all of my clamshell baits that don't also have a bag in them, think Keitech, biospawn...etc. They will build up humidity inside the bag and ruin your baits. Ask me how I know $150 later. They are fine for sealable bags. Do not trust them to non-airtight clamshells.

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate the heads up.

[@louquilici1193]

Strike king shim e stick for $3 / bag at Walmart is where it’s at. To hell with googan crap. Strike king, zoom, and yum carries everything I like and use.

[@TackleJunky81]

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[@fishwithoutfear8970]

The way I look at it is that those baits are designed by people who actually enjoy bass fishing, and have an extensive library of footage proving that they themselves catch fish. I mean, even if you don't dig the squad's personality, you at least have bass fishing in common. Their baits are fine, I'm just a diehard elaztech guy.

[@TackleJunky81]

That's a great way to look at it.

[@StepBroJohnny]

I like the bandito bug for post spawn

[@wesleyryanjohnson]

Join Karl's...Googan baits are no more expensive than any other company. Love their soft plastics... the scent and the salt content rock. The Clickbait is sweet. The new Contender segmented swims are VERY practically priced, and have features no other swimbait in the same price point have. Crankbaits and jerkbaits... not a huge fan.