Bass Pro Shops® XPS® Slim Dog Hardbaits
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Our experts are impressed with the sculptured, naturally-shaped body designs, the lifelike 3-D Lazer Eyes, the extra-loud rattles, and especially the hot finishes that replicate the natural colorization process (becoming more pronounced in direct sunlight, and somewhat less intense under the surface). All styles are equipped with premium extra-sharp hooks.
This high-riding, rattlin' pencil bait darts and splashes with every twitch of the rod tip. Special body design gives that ''rolling shad'' effect that bass can't resist!
This high-riding, rattlin' pencil bait darts and splashes with every twitch of the rod tip. Special body design gives that ''rolling shad'' effect that bass can't resist!
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Rated 5 out of 5Â by BassBiologist Tops everything else i've used.
i baught Bass Pro's lure kit consisting of a handfull of XPS lures, the kit included a 09 (ghost shad) colored slim dog lure. I was REALLY looking forward to using it the moment i saw it and tore it out of it's package.
I know bass LOVE top water action, food, just anything that breaks the surface and ripples attention to the bass.
I'm a top water guy, and there are two reasons why i LOVE this lure.
1. It's casting ability: The lure has a couple of metal balls inside that clank together and make that rattle sound, they also fall straight to the back tip of the lure and push that weight far to the end during a cast. This is what gives the lure a long smooth cast, it doesn't twirle or move side to side during the cast, even on slightly windy days, it flies relatively straight and even for some of your longer casts wont create a giant splash; that is because it slides in tail first like the a diver falling from 20 feet as opposed to a cannon ball from 2 feet. it's a minimal slash. I also worked this lure along the weedy edges of a lake, i'm talking about casting it no further than 20 feet from my targets, and this lure can really really allow you to pin point them with acuracy. It's just basically a lure that you will love if you use top waters to pin point structures.
2. It's cathing ability: This is my first walk-the-dog type of lure i've baught and used correctly. when i was a kid i had no idea what to do with them other than to reel them in. now i actually use them quite expertly. It can be worked with a straight forward motion, with the left-right -eft side action or any other array that may come to mind. it looks like the head of a snake if you use it correctly, which is fine ffor the bass as it can produce some of those violent splashy attacks on the lure if used in this manner. but then when the fish are holding on tight to structure and really want to get a good look , i let them. i would give it slight twiches, then sharp ones, then pause, and go slight again, pause, and usually i get a stright right then and there. the key is this lure will look good if it just sits alone, and then the rattles call the fish when you give it a slight twich. this only works, however, in holes where you KNOW there are fish holding in there but are reluctant to bite, and it must be during afternoon when you can see them chase the minnows to the surface.
i just love this lure, i switch to it all the time. some days i catch bass on every other cast, other days it'll catch only 1 or 2. it's a great lure, i will be buying more of them in different colours.
August 21, 2006
Rated 5 out of 5Â by jason1600 Looks great
Just too cold in illinois still.... I bet it will catch big bass....
Worth the money ,,,,bought 8
April 19, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5Â by Dogwalkingrookie Dissatisfied
Although this bait was easy to get use to walking, it didnt hold up. The first time I used it the thing broke in half.
February 11, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5Â by Okmarine Slim Dog
Slim Dog is well worth the money especially if you stock up when they are on sale.. The hooks are fine never straightened one out. Just sharpern a little before using and your good to go. Have cracked a couple of lures but as often as they are used and slammed into the rocks, not bad. Have caught several fish using this lure around timber, hydrilla and lilly pads. Easy to fish, good colors and produces strikes. What else do you want?
September 3, 2012
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#2 el cheapo trebles. I put on Gamakatsu #2 with an after market feather tied tail hook. They just seem to commit a little harder. It also alleviates some of the short strikes topwaters tend to suffer from.Images for this Answer
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If you purchase this product I would recommend using your own hooks with it. The hooks that came with mine had flat points and I had to replace them.
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There are also holes on the gills. Water and air passing through creates a bubble trail in the water.
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Yes it does. Almost like that of a poper except for a hole in the bottom that funnels water out of the gills.
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they are for performance. if you look on the sides where the gills are there are slits where the water goes out. this keeps the head at water levelA:Â
Its there to leave a nice bubble trail as your working itA:Â
If you look at the sides, at the gill area, there are little slits. The hole takes in water and spits it out the gills, making it look like a dying, struggling fish.A:Â
This helps the rattle transfer to the water and also allows a much bigger wake, I've also noticed that it produces bubbles that is strangely similar to a dying baitfishA:Â
When the bait is walkin water and air pass thru the mouth and out the gill slits making bubbles and causing the bait to spit. Realy draws big hits from big fishA:Â
gives a little more splash when it is retrieved2 years, 3 months ago
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It is there to create more of a splash when you jerk the bait. Water can come in through this hole and is then ejected out through the "gill" areas of the bait.I have used these and caught fish on them although they are not my favorite walker they still catch fish! For the price it is a great addition to your aresenal. Just be carefull with what you throw them at. Docks and other hard objects seem to take their toll on these baits. They could be more durable but like I said, for the price they are worth having.
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That hole is just to add a little splash when you pop the bait.. Attracts the fish a little more.Answers
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I would not recommend them for saltwater. the hooks that come on them are already a little under classed. Stick to the big Zara Spooks.Images for this Answer
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Works great for freshwater stripers and big hybrids!A:Â
Yes...It would be great in the back waters....Upgrade the hooks and split rings...I use them in NJ back bays for Bass...they love them!
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No the hooks are poor and its not a strong lureA:Â
Yes they are. I have caught a few stripers on mine. The fish hits hard enough you don't need to set the hook. But, for stripers you have to change the hooks out to something better.1 of 1
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