Slough Crew | Thu Oct-26-06 06:38 PM |
Member since Jan 22nd 2006
177 posts
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#8547, "RE: New Pics: Reaction Strike Bass Harasser"
In response to Reply # 0
Thu Oct-26-06 06:46 PM by Slough Crew
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That bait doesn't look too bad but there is no way that they can say that lure isn't molded from a Hudd. The only thing that is different is the tail. It looks like they just shoved a Hudd in a mold and then worked on the tail to make it their own. The mouth and fins are identical. I think i'm sticking with the Hudd. Jake J
http://calfishing.com/gallery/v/members/jakej/
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#8699, "RE: New Pics: Reaction Strike Bass Harasser"
In response to Reply # 2
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Guys,
Just a few quick comments.
The tail is a VersaTailTM (modified boot tail). The reason the tail is not a wedge tail is because a wedge tail is in violation of Stanley Jigs patent. Several companies have found out the hard way that you cannot violate patents without the patent owner eventually putting you out of business. When a company spends tens of thousands of dollars to protect their proprietary ideas, you can expect they will be madder than a hornet when someone abuses that ownership right. Also, fish the bait and see what happens. The tail is designed to catch fish, and if you throw the bait you will agree.
The eyes are glued on this bait. This is a problem that is now fixed as the eyes now mechanically fit into the bait. In other words, they cannot come out. In the event that you buy one of the original baits and the eyes come out, just email Reaction Strike and they will send you replacements at their expense. Also, a drop of superglue fixes this problem completely.
As for the paint thinner smell, just leave the bait outside of it's clamshell for a couple days (or open the clamshell) and that smell will completely disappear. All baits that are painted stink of paint thinner. It is just that these baits have been selling so fast that they are very new, and they ship in airtight bags which does not allow them to breathe. If you have ever painted a room in your house you know how bad the stink is initially, but after a couple days it is almost totally gone. Same is true on these lures.
Finally, the reason the bait costs $19.99 is because $40 is a complete and almost laughable ripoff to fishermen. Check out the rest of our swimbaits on www.reactionstrike.com. Most of our swimbaits sell from $5 - $15. Lack of supply is why some baits are very expensive. While that might be a clever way to make a lot of money, we don't play that game.
Finally, the 6 inch Bass Harasser will be available as of Nov. 30. Look soon for it's big brother, the big ten incher coming in mid December. After that, well, we'll have a 4", 5", 7" and 9". All will come with our proprietary "taxidermy" paint jobs. If you want one of the first 6 inchers or ten inchers, email us and we will hold one for you.
We set out initially to make an 8" trout replica bait. Of course trout replica baits will look similar because if you are going to make a trout bait, then it will look like a trout. If you look closely, you will see that we have done everything possible to replicate a trout, down to the scales and anatomically correct fin sizes. We overengineered the wire harness to handle big stripers and muskies, and included a flexi wire stinger hook attachment and frog hook harness on the belly. A lot of blood, sweat and tears went into the design.
If anyone has any questions, comments, or suggestions for improvement, email us at reactionstrike@hotmail.com. We constantly strive to bring trophy fishermen the best possible products, and you will surely see additional tweaks made to this bait in the months to come.
Over 30 dealers now carry these, with many more coming on board in the next week, so hopefully you will be able to find them near you.
Tight Lines, Reaction Strike
Put 'em back, let 'em grow.
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#8701, "RE: New Pics: Reaction Strike Bass Harasser"
In response to Reply # 4
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Levi,
I sent out I believe 7 free baits. What is really strange is you and one other person emailed me saying they did not arrive. I know everyone else received their baits as they have either posted or emailed me. Don't know what is up with that.
Shoot me your mailing address again at richardquade@hotmail.com
This is getting more expensive than I anticipated as originally I planned on giving away 5 baits. I've already mailed 7 at this point. If you want to buy one, get one free, that would be better for me. I could get you pretty much any color/sink rate you want and that way you could get some versatility. The MSRP is $19.99, but I know some retailers are selling them for as much as $25. $19.99 would be fine for the two for one deal, plus throw in a couple bucks for shipping. I've got 3 versions of rainbow, 3 versions of hitch, brown trout, brook trout, and some off the wall colors like firetiger, Orange and black, etc.
Anyway, I hope $10 each for two baits is acceptable to you.
Let me know, Reaction Strike
Put 'em back, let 'em grow.
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BIGUN | Mon Nov-20-06 10:05 AM |
Member since May 04th 2006
25 posts
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#8706, "RE: New Pics: Reaction Strike Bass Harasser"
In response to Reply # 3
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>Finally, the reason the bait costs $19.99 is because $40 is a >complete and almost laughable ripoff to fishermen. Check out >the rest of our swimbaits on www.reactionstrike.com. Most of >our swimbaits sell from $5 - $15. Lack of supply is why some >baits are very expensive. While that might be a clever way to >make a lot of money, we don't play that game.
A lot of blood, sweat and tears went into the >design. WHAT A F#*@%IN JOKE!! OF COURSE YOU DON'T HAVE TO CHARGE ALOT FOR YOUR BAITS- YOU AREN'T PAYING FOR THE R&D WORK!!!!!!! TRY DOING SOMETHING ORIGINAL LIKE HUDDLESTON AND OTHERS AND I'LL BET THE PRICE GOES UP! Yes, alot of blood, sweat and tears went in to that bait- but it wasn't yours! If you thought that was tough, imagine how hard it was for Ken Huddleston- who started from scratch?!! When you were molding the Huddleston, did you ever think to yourself- "this is wrong, this is America- where we have pride"?? It would be one thing to come on here and admit like a man that you molded the Hudd, botched the paint job but added an eyelet for a trap hook, and are selling it cheaper, but to actually insult the original bait maker for charging too much after you ripped him off is just, just.....I'm speechless. Unbelievable. Dave Smith swimbait@comcast.net
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