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 BPS knock off baits
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03/17/24 10:25 PM
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grandbassslayer
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I haven’t bought any of the new ones but the XPS baits look better than they used to. The staredown jerkbait, their topwaters, etc all look like high quality knock offs. Anyone use them?
Last edited by grandbassslayer; 03/17/24 10:26 PM.
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Re: BPS knock off baits
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03/18/24 01:59 PM
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BrockstaRama
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I have the new big glidebait and it looks pretty good. Sinks kinda fast though. Don't recommend near timber haha
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Re: BPS knock off baits
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03/18/24 02:05 PM
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Dogfish_Jones
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I just purchased a few of the XPS chatterbaits. They are made by Z Man but after opening them up, they are about the same as the Z Man mid line of chatterbaits which you can purchase for about the same price.
I have tried some of their squarebill crankbaits which so so results, but I can say that about other main lure companies lures. I have about 3 or 4 companies that I tend to fish with that I have confidence in to catch fish.
1- Z Man
2- Spro
3- Rapala
4- Strike King
I have many, many others as I am a addict to buying lures, and i will mix some in every now and then. Berkley is fast becoming a lure company I like.
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Re: BPS knock off baits
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03/18/24 02:30 PM
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There is an art to producing a quality jerkbait.
The weight transfer system, the buoyancy, the hooks all have to be in balance.
Squarebills, lipless, spinnerbaits, and most soft plastics….sure, I’d buy some XPS brand….but jerkbaits and resin ABS swimbaits take some finesse that an homage can’t cheaply reproduce.
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Re: BPS knock off baits
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03/18/24 02:53 PM
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grandbassslayer
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There is an art to producing a quality jerkbait.
The weight transfer system, the buoyancy, the hooks all have to be in balance.
Squarebills, lipless, spinnerbaits, and most soft plastics….sure, I’d buy some XPS brand….but jerkbaits and resin ABS swimbaits take some finesse that an homage can’t cheaply reproduce. I’d think they could be reverse engineered pretty easy. I’ve had just as much luck with jerk baits that are totally different than the one that everyone tries to copy. The duel hardcore has been the best for me, Rapala rip stop as well so I don’t think there is just one way.
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Re: BPS knock off baits
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03/18/24 03:53 PM
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It’s not just straight forward spherical lead; they use tungsten/custom alloys with specific coefficients of friction in well tuned upper tier jerkbaits.
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Re: BPS knock off baits
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03/18/24 10:39 PM
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Phoenix_Ed
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It’s not just straight forward spherical lead; they use tungsten/custom alloys with specific coefficients of friction in well tuned upper tier jerkbaits. Whoa now watch that filthy mouth!! Specific coeffficients of friction, and tungsten/custom alloys.............................Such language.
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Re: BPS knock off baits
[Re: grandbassslayer]
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03/18/24 10:51 PM
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Haha! Did your BS detector go off?
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Re: BPS knock off baits
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03/18/24 11:22 PM
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grandbassslayer
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Haha! Did your BS detector go off? I thought you were describing the turbo encabulator.
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Re: BPS knock off baits
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03/18/24 11:28 PM
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Dogfish_Jones
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..or what my wife cooked for dinner, I gave to to our poor dogs and they turned it down after a few bites. I told the wife I had a huge lunch at work today…..
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Re: BPS knock off baits
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03/19/24 12:10 AM
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balazs
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Watched an XPS popper outfish a megabass pop x like 20 to zero on boiling striper. I swear that on my life
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Re: BPS knock off baits
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03/19/24 12:30 AM
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The XPS lures are a good product. Their other brand (Tourney Special?) is [censored].
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Re: BPS knock off baits
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03/19/24 01:34 AM
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Bass-N-Buck Master
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Well them bass sure do know which bait cost more, don't overthink it. high dollar baits are what some will pay cause they think they will catch more and bigger bass. My personal best came off a $2 Booya CB just under 10lbs
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Re: BPS knock off baits
[Re: grandbassslayer]
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03/19/24 01:40 AM
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Lone_Wolf
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I'm sure there are some good lures bu other than the old stud fry I haven't been much a fan of BPS tackle. Heard they are bringing back the XPS swim bait, never got my hands on the original.
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Re: BPS knock off baits
[Re: Dogfish_Jones]
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03/19/24 02:01 AM
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pinetree
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I just purchased a few of the XPS chatterbaits. They are made by Z Man but after opening them up, they are about the same as the Z Man mid line of chatterbaits which you can purchase for about the same price.
I have tried some of their squarebill crankbaits which so so results, but I can say that about other main lure companies lures. I have about 3 or 4 companies that I tend to fish with that I have confidence in to catch fish.
1- Z Man
2- Spro
3- Rapala
4- Strike King
I have many, many others as I am an addict to buying lures, and i will mix some in every now and then. Berkley is fast becoming a lure company I like. Berkley has really stepped up their game.
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