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  1. Default Micro crankbaits, micro jerkbaits, etc-recommend some for me!

    What are your favorite micro crankbaits and other hardbaits? For trout, bluegill, bass, whatever-let me know!

    I ran into a killer InFisherman article about micro lures, with some excellent photos. Unfortunately, I can't find the link anymore [edit: Found link], but I did save some of the images. Got inspired to branch out in my collection of micro hardbaits, most of what I have been throwing is Snap Beans and Bitsy Pond Minnows. Figured I should turn this into a new blog post series while I'm at, I'm going to do a series of reviews on micro lures, specifically micro hardbaits on my blog. If you have any suggestions on lures that would be great to include in this, please let me know. I have several Yo-Zuri Snap Beans, Bitsy Minnows, Aile Kili Fish, a few Bass Pro Shops XTS micros, one or two from Cordell and Matzuo, plus several generic lures, with a few Tsunami cranks on the way.

    I'd really love to hear from some of the hardcore sunfish and crappie anglers on this topic. I know Fishmounter has posted a few photos of really sweet micro cranks, I just can't find that topic right now.

    I've become fascinated with the micro lures offered; I'm trying to track some really esoteric models, like the Austraila River2Sea GT Bugs (looks amazing!), Baby Cranks, and some of the other neat-looking micro lures I've spotted online. I'm just going to post a truck load of images of some of these different lures, hope others find this niche in fishing as interesting as I do...(several of these photos come from the BigBlueGill forum, I think several FNN members are also active over there). Rebel has a nice series of micro lures, I'll definitely try to pick some of those u


    GT Bug River2Sea




    Baby Crank River2Sea


    Bob Michael Little Bitty Lures, used to be sold at WalMart..no more, sad day.



















    I've found that a lot of micro lures are much more popular in overseas markets, i.e. Russia, Australia, Japan, etc. River2Sea has a whole line of products that are only sold in Australia. The Strike Pro company is another example of this, with only a few of their lures offered in the USA. Getting a hold of these models will be fun. One of the foreign articles I came across showing a wide variety of these lures is in Russian, plenty of photos to salivate over:http://www.gachok.com.ua/snast/ultra...-segodnyu.html

    Ok, I'm done rambling. Just wanted to share an exciting niche in fishing and get some feedback on must-have ultralite lures <^_^>
    Also, if anyone has some of these micro lures and would like to sell/trade/getridof 'em, let me know (PM)
    Last edited by carpanglerdude; 03-18-2012 at 09:35 PM.

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    I really like that water beetle crank! Why haven't I thought of THAT!? The damn things are everywhere!

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    Thanks for starting this Carpangler. This is a really interesting topic to me. Your great blog and post have really peaked my interest in microlures and urban fishing. I actually stopped by Bass Pro this past Friday and picked up some Bitsy Minnows, a Bitsy Wiggler, some weighted flys from the fly fishing section, and a BPS branded XTS micro crankbait minnow that's iridescent green and orange. Hopefully I'll get to toss them with you soon.


    I just found this link to the Lucky Craft website: http://www.luckycraft.com/BCRT/SHING...b-BoneBody.htm. They make a little crankbait with these specs:

    SHINGO Bevy Vibration 40
    ~ Bone Body ~
    Length: 1-1/2” (40mm)
    Weight: 3/16oz (3.5g)
    Class: Sinking
    Belly: #12
    Hook Tail: #12
    Line: 4-6 lb

    They also make beetles: http://www.luckycraft.com/virtual/Gengoal35.htm

    Wow! And goldfish cranks: http://www.luckycraft.com/virtual/Kingyo.htm

    Water bugs: http://www.luckycraft.com/virtual/WaterBug.htm

    2 inch mice cranks: http://www.luckycraft.com/virtual/RatRoll.htm

    Won't be cheap since it is LC.
    Last edited by GhettoBasster; 03-18-2012 at 10:10 PM.

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    Holy cow! carpanglerdude I read that article too, my comment is on the bottom. I also post on bigbluegill. That last cranks you posted pics of I think are called strike pro mirco vibes but they cost like 15 bucks to get from Australia ebay to here :( There are also some nice Japanese ones on ebay. Heres some pics of my collection so far :D

    O ya the one that's kinda turned over is a Matzuo nano Crank. The two above are strike pros baby pros, Dead fish company micro cranks as well.

    I just need to get a pond minnow :) well maybe more then that....

    Found these on ebay dont have them...






    Last edited by SirBluegill; 03-18-2012 at 10:51 PM.

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    Totally cool Sirbluegill! Time to look at ebay. The only problem is that hypothetically, it would be safer for my wife to catch me looking at porn than to catch me on ebay.

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    Wow SirBlueGill, that's quite an impressive collection. How do you like the Aile Goby? Has it worked well for you and does it require a slower retrieve like the Aile Kilifish?

    Do you mind posting the eBay seller that has those sweet microhardbaits? I really like the stink bug and the beetle lures you posted from him.

    I'm trying to get this lure on eBay for a decent price. It used to be sold all over, for $1 to $2, price recently shot up and few sellers have them anymore.
    Some of the Aussie angler forums have mentioned doing well with these generic micro topwaters and I'd love to give them a shot.

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    Quote Originally Posted by carpanglerdude View Post
    Wow SirBlueGill, that's quite an impressive collection. How do you like the Aile Goby? Has it worked well for you and does it require a slower retrieve like the Aile Kilifish?

    Do you mind posting the eBay seller that has those sweet microhardbaits? I really like the stink bug and the beetle lures you posted from him.

    I'm trying to get this lure on eBay for a decent price. It used to be sold all over, for $1 to $2, price recently shot up and few sellers have them anymore.
    Some of the Aussie angler forums have mentioned doing well with these generic micro topwaters and I'd love to give them a shot.


    Follow up on this lure-please don't purchase it. I got one off eBay and it's basically a sub-surface, fat wobbler. Not impressed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GhettoBasster View Post
    Thanks for starting this Carpangler. This is a really interesting topic to me. Your great blog and post have really peaked my interest in microlures and urban fishing. I actually stopped by Bass Pro this past Friday and picked up some Bitsy Minnows, a Bitsy Wiggler, some weighted flys from the fly fishing section, and a BPS branded XTS micro crankbait minnow that's iridescent green and orange. Hopefully I'll get to toss them with you soon.


    I just found this link to the Lucky Craft website: http://www.luckycraft.com/BCRT/SHING...b-BoneBody.htm. They make a little crankbait with these specs:

    SHINGO Bevy Vibration 40
    ~ Bone Body ~
    Length: 1-1/2” (40mm)
    Weight: 3/16oz (3.5g)
    Class: Sinking
    Belly: #12
    Hook Tail: #12
    Line: 4-6 lb

    They also make beetles: http://www.luckycraft.com/virtual/Gengoal35.htm

    Wow! And goldfish cranks: http://www.luckycraft.com/virtual/Kingyo.htm

    Water bugs: http://www.luckycraft.com/virtual/WaterBug.htm

    2 inch mice cranks: http://www.luckycraft.com/virtual/RatRoll.htm

    Won't be cheap since it is LC.
    Lucky Craft is the bomb. MegaBass and Lucky Craft seem to be the main lures cloned by some of the Chinese companies on Alibaba, check out this copy fo the goldfish lure:

    Not quite the microlure, but definitely looks nice!
    [Edit: Just found that River2Sea also sells the goldfish, at a little under $10 on eBay]

    I also really like the Gengoal beetle you posted, reminds me of the BassDay beetles:

    Last edited by carpanglerdude; 03-18-2012 at 11:39 PM.

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    Oh, and for some micro lures from UK:



    Ridiculously nice, custom carved microhardbaits, also very pricey. http://www.microbaits.co.uk/home

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    I think Ive only used the goby a few times, If I remember correctly I think its more similar (action wise) to the snap bean but sinks faster, caught a few trout and bluegills with it.
    Here the seller for those Japanese cranks, only thing is that its pricey. Hate to lose one of those. Though I haven't lost a crank yet came close twice!
    http://www.ebay.com/sch/sacchan2008/...&_trksid=p3686

    Who makes those crankbaits? second to last photo group first post. I like the first one #11.
    Last edited by SirBluegill; 03-19-2012 at 12:08 AM.

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