It's been several yrs since I have fishe'd , I used to buy punch bait for about 140 bucks for 5 gallons from someone around lake Brownwood , my contact for that person passed away , Great Fisher of Men he was and Great catman, so not sure who has best punch bait now,,any help and suggestions would be appreciated, ,thanks

I use "Big Marv's" punch bait out of Gillett Tx. There may be some better but this does work. I dont know the cost now but used to pay $120 for 5 gal.s.

"SURESHOT"

CJ's

http://www.cjsbait.com/

I do well with CJs or Sure Shot.

Shure Shot, works well for me in our local lakes. It is especially good fishing under the Cormorants in the Spring.

Big Marvs, sure shot, sudden impact and j pigs are all good punch baits. If you want a amazing dough bait that doesn't smell bad but works damn good try some Stubbys.

I have used all the ones mentioned here and several others and have caught fish on most of them. I prefer the punch baits to the dough bait because it stays on the hook when casting. If your situation calls for using a weight and casting the punch bait is the way to go. I also like to get one that hold up well in summer heat without a cooler.

Just curious which baits you have found that hold up to the 100 + degree days with out the help of a cooler ?

For that kinda abuse I would say the Mr. Whiskers fits the bill pretty well,

I gotseveral tubs of Little Stinker bloody minnow last summer and it did just fine through the summer. I bought enogh for this summer when Academy closed it out at about 1.25 a pint. Mr.Whiskers is very good in heat. I used his blood flaver several years ago but havent had any in the last few years.

I believe you are talking about J-Pig punch bait if around Brownwood. It's made by Jerry Martin in Stephenville. Jerry is a great guy and I've fished with him on several occasions. He is 81 years old now but is still hammering the fish and selling his bait. Here's his contact-

I also carry several other punch baits and use them regularly. Sometime I find that if I've been catching fish and then they suddenly stop I will switch punch baits. I find that all cheese based baits will work. They vary in consistency and fiber but I've caught a tons of fish on these proven baits.




These photo's should give you contact info for getting whichever bait you choose. Here is a photo of me with a 50 fish, 2 man limit using J-Pig.

I know for sure CJ's does. I used to keep a gallon of it in the back of my truck.

Thank u for all the options,,,the guy at Brownwood caught his shad for his bait at Tawokoni , never sold in stores , just someone who knew someone kinda thing , always limited out on it , so hoping to find the right replacement,,thanks again