Great video, I follow and and have followed you on your blog as well after finding a reference to your fishing efforts with a RUclips search. A few things, that weird looking caterpillar lure is sold or packaged in many places, at least on the east coast as a Strike King lure. I have a couple and never have caught anything on them. There is a much better caterpillar “imitation”that was made by Rebel, but is apparently discontinued. It was especially effective fishing in streams, where there was over hanging trees - you would throw the lure upstream and it would sink slowly, if you then gave an occasionally twitch, panfish, bass trout would attack the lure in packs of fish of all sizes. The Cicada lure that you mentioned that had the lips, you identified as a “popper”, well I guess you could use it as a popper, but it looks and performs as the old Arbogast Jitterbug, which is now owned by the big lure company that sells/makes Rebel, Bomber and some others. They used to make ma 1/8 oz. version that was a great imitation of a cicada (duh) but was the premier night or low light lure, however fishing it on 4 or ven 6 lb line is problematic, as one time 20 years ago I hung and landed a 5.5 lb largemouth at night on the 1/8 Jitterbug. Interestingly enough, during the 1940’s and 1950’s Arbogast made a fly rod version of the Jitterbug which was about 1/16 oz. in weight. This brings up something else, prior to the advent of spinning tackle in the 1940’s, there were tiny lures, both copies of existing lures and some completely different that were really the size of the micro lures in your video. Problem is some of them are common and can be bought used and fishable on the internet, but some of them like the little Jitterbug, sometimes called the “Peanut Jitterbug”, one in really good condition can bring $30.00. With that kind of cost I’m not fishing them. Which brings up another point, some of the really greet micro lures like the Yo Zuri’s come from Japan. There are some JDM microlures/ plugs that work spectacularly well, the only problem is that they cost $15 and up? Lastly, I have for the past 50 years collected Ultralight lures, it’s an odd hobby collection, but at least the collection doesn’t take up too much space. I really look forward to your videos and very much enjoy your webpage, blog. Thanks
Hi Charles! Appreciate your interest! Great response too! That caterpillar lure is terrible, heh. Didn't know Rebel made onetoo! True on the comment regarding the cicada, it is more of a jitterbug than anything else-definitely same action!. I do love the JDM micro lures - they are amazing, and very pricey too. I've since moved to many Chinese micro lures - some are garbage, but there are some truly unique ones that perform well (many in this video too) and don't devastate your wallet! Great to chat with another micro lure fan - it's a unique hobby, and pretty addicting too!
Fun video. Thanks for posting the info on where to find these lures.. YoZuri Snap Shad are perhaps the best micro crankbait I've ever tied on. They're no longer made, but can be found on eBay. I hope you find & get to try some.
They have some good ones. I've spent coutless hours pouring over the selections heh --- and it's fun to see what different regions Walmarts have too for micro lures, seems to differ.
Those from poland, use to be sold at walmartback in the 90's.. I think they were called ugly ducklings back then.. Still have a number of them still box lol.. Thanks for the great vid !
Lov it man i use alot of micro lures fot smal creeks&rivers around here i have a very large selection but seen a few you had i didnt so ty i wil deff check out the ones you have i dont. Keep it up.
Cool video man, I recently bought about 20 or 30 chinese lures from ebay, some of them are the same as what you've got here. the great thing is they were all average 50 cents, one i even got for $0.19! I hate losing lures to a snag but when theyre this cheap you dont really care lol. The few i have used so far all caught some fish. I was thinking of trolling them behind my kayak like a spinner or spoon but they might be too light for that. have u ever tried trolling microlures or do you just use a simple cast and retrieve?
I haven't done any trolling with the, not a bad idea. The only issue - they are so light, like you said, I don't know how you would troll 'em. Yep, the cost is amazing - so cheap!
I just bought me a set of micro crankbaits. Really looking forward to fishing it for Crappie. But I couldn't wait for the shopping so I got myself a Yo zuri too 😆 Fish on buddy! 🤙🏼
have you ever thought about getting a bfs rod and reel? it’s pretty much a ultralight bait casters i got three lb line on mine but you could cast any of them baits with bfs rod
@@CatchCatchFish it’s called bfs fishing you use super shallow spools there’s a rod and reel in the usa called last king zephyr i think you would really like bfs fishing it’s bait finess system, it originates from japan they use them in super over fished waters where regular bass lures and baits don’t work so they make a baitcaster to throw finess baits for bass and panfish and it’s becoming more popular here in the usa
Good video but micro cranks have been around since the 60s just not a lot of variety. I love light tackle. A 10 inch smallmouth feels like a 20 " rainbow. Good information. Thanks.
I too enjoy micro lure fishing. Try putting barbless single hooks in place of the trebles. Comes through cover easier and you can unhook fish super fast with affecting your landing ratio. I just made a video talking about it.
I've found that with rapalas vs rebels, even when the pattern and size and action are the same, the rapala does better. I think the rapalas have less scent, where the rebels have a slight manufacturing type smell that cab make the difference. I'd definitely always let a rebel lure air out for awhile before using them.
Also, Storm made the Deep Baby Thunder stick, 1/8th oz - 1&¾" - 5-10ft, perfect for deeper spots on the constant retrieve or work it like a jerkbait in shallow runs, you can still find some on Amazon and some online fishing tackle outlets, just bought 2 in rainbow trout pattern from Amazon yesterday.
Matzuo makes a line of Nano Kinchou Minnows that have some of the best color patterns and action, I have several, but when the river gets low in the summertime I wade-hike the still waters and throw the Hot Steel pattern every time and catch everything from creek chubs to pickerel. Also, hit the flea markets or eBay for an ooollld chrome/blueback Rebel Floater, one of the best shallow stream smallie micro wakebait lures that I've ever seen.
Great video, I follow and and have followed you on your blog as well after finding a reference to your fishing efforts with a RUclips search. A few things, that weird looking caterpillar lure is sold or packaged in many places, at least on the east coast as a Strike King lure. I have a couple and never have caught anything on them. There is a much better caterpillar “imitation”that was made by Rebel, but is apparently discontinued. It was especially effective fishing in streams, where there was over hanging trees - you would throw the lure upstream and it would sink slowly, if you then gave an occasionally twitch, panfish, bass trout would attack the lure in packs of fish of all sizes. The Cicada lure that you mentioned that had the lips, you identified as a “popper”, well I guess you could use it as a popper, but it looks and performs as the old Arbogast Jitterbug, which is now owned by the big lure company that sells/makes Rebel, Bomber and some others. They used to make ma 1/8 oz. version that was a great imitation of a cicada (duh) but was the premier night or low light lure, however fishing it on 4 or ven 6 lb line is problematic, as one time 20 years ago I hung and landed a 5.5 lb largemouth at night on the 1/8 Jitterbug. Interestingly enough, during the 1940’s and 1950’s Arbogast made a fly rod version of the Jitterbug which was about 1/16 oz. in weight. This brings up something else, prior to the advent of spinning tackle in the 1940’s, there were tiny lures, both copies of existing lures and some completely different that were really the size of the micro lures in your video. Problem is some of them are common and can be bought used and fishable on the internet, but some of them like the little Jitterbug, sometimes called the “Peanut Jitterbug”, one in really good condition can bring $30.00. With that kind of cost I’m not fishing them. Which brings up another point, some of the really greet micro lures like the Yo Zuri’s come from Japan. There are some JDM microlures/ plugs that work spectacularly well, the only problem is that they cost $15 and up?
Lastly, I have for the past 50 years collected Ultralight lures, it’s an odd hobby collection, but at least the collection doesn’t take up too much space.
I really look forward to your videos and very much enjoy your webpage, blog.
Thanks
Hi Charles! Appreciate your interest! Great response too!
That caterpillar lure is terrible, heh. Didn't know Rebel made onetoo!
True on the comment regarding the cicada, it is more of a jitterbug than anything else-definitely same action!.
I do love the JDM micro lures - they are amazing, and very pricey too. I've since moved to many Chinese micro lures - some are garbage, but there are some truly unique ones that perform well (many in this video too) and don't devastate your wallet! Great to chat with another micro lure fan - it's a unique hobby, and pretty addicting too!
I like how you wet the surface you use as a background
didn't notice until i saw your comment, legit thought he was on a sandbar or something
Fun video. Thanks for posting the info on where to find these lures..
YoZuri Snap Shad are perhaps the best micro crankbait I've ever tied on. They're no longer made, but can be found on eBay. I hope you find & get to try some.
Thanks for the tips! I've never heard of that one. Just found a photo of it. Looks solid!
Recently purchased one of those NOEBY waterbugs. I switched the treble for a standard J-hook and had more success with it.
Hello, which lure is the NOEBY water bug? Can you give me a link? Thanks
Love it man!...and I would say Walmart is the way to go for micro baits I just got some strike King micro shad best micro bait ever
They have some good ones. I've spent coutless hours pouring over the selections heh --- and it's fun to see what different regions Walmarts have too for micro lures, seems to differ.
Way too cool, and fun to see all the micros. Thanks for sharing.
Those from poland, use to be sold at walmartback in the 90's.. I think they were called ugly ducklings back then.. Still have a number of them still box lol.. Thanks for the great vid !
Tuxdaddy they are great... Suprised to here they were at wally
This was a cool video...I like creek fishing and these small lures are awesome
Have you tried Arkie Lures? They have a good selection of small cranks. The grasshopper is a must have for trout fishing.
Lov it man i use alot of micro lures fot smal creeks&rivers around here i have a very large selection but seen a few you had i didnt so ty i wil deff check out the ones you have i dont. Keep it up.
Cool video man, I recently bought about 20 or 30 chinese lures from ebay, some of them are the same as what you've got here. the great thing is they were all average 50 cents, one i even got for $0.19! I hate losing lures to a snag but when theyre this cheap you dont really care lol. The few i have used so far all caught some fish. I was thinking of trolling them behind my kayak like a spinner or spoon but they might be too light for that. have u ever tried trolling microlures or do you just use a simple cast and retrieve?
I haven't done any trolling with the, not a bad idea. The only issue - they are so light, like you said, I don't know how you would troll 'em.
Yep, the cost is amazing - so cheap!
I just bought me a set of micro crankbaits. Really looking forward to fishing it for Crappie. But I couldn't wait for the shopping so I got myself a Yo zuri too 😆 Fish on buddy! 🤙🏼
GOD is good. Enjoy!! Micro lures are the best!
Hey man, should be a vid soon, my uncle has the best ultra light collection
Absolutely fantastic video i have lots of micro crankbaits had a 26LB northern pike on a micro lure ALIEN
Niiiice the mini swimbait is the best one ☝️
Nice collection, very cool video!
have you ever thought about getting a bfs rod and reel? it’s pretty much a ultralight bait casters i got three lb line on mine but you could cast any of them baits with bfs rod
Interesting, not thought of using a baitcaster with ultralites
@@CatchCatchFish it’s called bfs fishing you use super shallow spools there’s a rod and reel in the usa called last king zephyr i think you would really like bfs fishing it’s bait finess system, it originates from japan they use them in super over fished waters where regular bass lures and baits don’t work so they make a baitcaster to throw finess baits for bass and panfish and it’s becoming more popular here in the usa
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I suggest you try look for dawia prorex micro frogs mint topwater frog only 3.5cm
Good video but micro cranks have been around since the 60s just not a lot of variety. I love light tackle. A 10 inch smallmouth feels like a 20 " rainbow. Good information. Thanks.
Nice job. Good variety
I too enjoy micro lure fishing. Try putting barbless single hooks in place of the trebles. Comes through cover easier and you can unhook fish super fast with affecting your landing ratio. I just made a video talking about it.
Hobie-Wan Kenobi good tip!!
I did the same thing with barbless inline hooks. And I found that fish don't throw me off nearly as often as they did with the standard trebles.
awesome, thanks for sharing, i just ordered alot from alliexpress, well lots of lures and all for very cheap haha,, great video
My personal best large mouth bass (5.5 lbs ) was caught on a micro lure that looked like a tadpole!
Joshua Edler I caught an 8.5 pound bass on the smallest size black rooster tail
u should try creme lures or ozarktrail
I've found that with rapalas vs rebels, even when the pattern and size and action are the same, the rapala does better. I think the rapalas have less scent, where the rebels have a slight manufacturing type smell that cab make the difference. I'd definitely always let a rebel lure air out for awhile before using them.
Very nice thanks!!!
One micro lures missing Seniori-vaappu is the greatest microlure
hey dude, id like to know if you may provide the link for the blue stick bait looking lure at 5:02 i cant seem to find it
I caught a 6-7 lb cat fish trolling with a blue lure that size.
I was wondering if you could put a link for the centipede/millipede lure
It's called a Strike King Bitsy Wiggler. Unfortunately Strike King doesn't make them anymore.
Also, Storm made the Deep Baby Thunder stick, 1/8th oz - 1&¾" - 5-10ft, perfect for deeper spots on the constant retrieve or work it like a jerkbait in shallow runs, you can still find some on Amazon and some online fishing tackle outlets, just bought 2 in rainbow trout pattern from Amazon yesterday.
What is pressured waters??
I hear that alot...
Lots of people fishing the same body of water - pressured
Izzak Walton
Thanks man
You need try river2sea goldfish
Really looks nice
when is it called jerkbait , an when is it called crankbait?
A jerkbait is a lure you twitch and jerk like little pikes in and a crankbait you fish like a sick ill bait fish.
Can i have the lures for free? Will pay shipping to Zimbabwe.. thank you
think you need a new title it should be "Best Micro CRANKBAITS Collection"
Plenty of jerkbaits, topwater, etc
Why yo thumb bend like that?
Skills yo
Hello, please box all those up and send them to me. Thanks!
Sure thing hahaha!
Matzuo makes a line of Nano Kinchou Minnows that have some of the best color patterns and action, I have several, but when the river gets low in the summertime I wade-hike the still waters and throw the Hot Steel pattern every time and catch everything from creek chubs to pickerel. Also, hit the flea markets or eBay for an ooollld chrome/blueback Rebel Floater, one of the best shallow stream smallie micro wakebait lures that I've ever seen.
Thank you! Good tips! Matzuo has nice lures