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Post by Fishooked on Jul 6, 2009 20:21:09 GMT -4
and man, are they FAT!This is my first look at them, since they never have them in retail stores by me...they look like a golf ball with a flat diving bill  But I love them, and I cant wait to create a ripple wake just under the surface with these, over weed beds... I do have a major gripe though...but I'll go into that later... |
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Post by Fishooked on Jul 6, 2009 22:24:24 GMT -4
Ooooh, look at that fatty!  All the FATs...  Here's my gripe...the ones are the right are regular DTFAT01's...and the right are DTFATSS01s...note how you can only get certain patterns on the SureSet models... Gripe#1  The one on top is a BSD, Blue Shad...yet the SS model is a BLP, or Blue Pearl...see any differences? I don't....Gripe#2 So I took them out...   Still see any differences? (other than the hooks of course) Ok, the BLP SS is a tiny hair lighter...  Next comparison - regular on top, PGS or Pearl Grey Shiner. SS model OPSD or Original Pearl Shad on the bottom...other than the orange belly...what's the difference? Gripe#3....    Ok, so the back is a slighly different color.... Why is Rapala going out of their way with these tiny subtle differences that don't really matter? And why don't they just make the same colors for both lures?  |
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Post by bacon on Jul 7, 2009 0:02:45 GMT -4
i need to break down and buy a bunch of these, as far as your gripes, if its that big a deal, cant you just change the damn hooks guy. and if you really need some of those other colors, i think i know a guy...
i like the PSD, but i would really like to see some in original Gold,
baby bass would be good too.
bacon
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Post by fishfingers007 on Jul 7, 2009 3:35:08 GMT -4
to me the blue is lighter on the bottom one,
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Post by 10tacle on Jul 7, 2009 7:15:58 GMT -4
to me the blue is lighter on the bottom one, Just, take a closer look. The BSD in top with black scales and the BLP bottom w. blue scales.  |
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Post by Fishooked on Jul 7, 2009 8:12:48 GMT -4
I know there are subtle differences....but is it really that different from the other that it warrants an entirely new color pattern?
At least the differences between the PGS and OPSD are a little more obvious.
Anyway, here is what drives me crazy:
- different colors for SureSet models - why can't all patterns be available on all?
- more colors available on the more expensive SureSet models...
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Post by wallcat on Jul 7, 2009 11:20:27 GMT -4
Ted,
I think this is a case of Rapala wanting to make more lures for collectors to buy so they can increase their profits. Clearly some of this is blatant over kill.
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Post by fishfingers007 on Jul 7, 2009 12:50:16 GMT -4
to me the blue is lighter on the bottom one, Just, take a closer look. The BSD in top with black scales and the BLP bottom w. blue scales. now i see, your right, it just shows how hard it can be if you collect lures, unless you scan each lure you may miss it  |
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Post by Fishooked on Jul 7, 2009 13:28:38 GMT -4
Regardless..maybe the US market might want more Team Eskos instead of a slight variation of a DT model...
Speaking of which, the whole DT series itself is total overkill. I mean how specialized in diving depth does one need to get?
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Post by wallcat on Jul 7, 2009 13:36:47 GMT -4
Agreed! One for every depth with ever hook possibility. |
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Post by Bodeen on Jul 8, 2009 5:49:57 GMT -4
I'm waiting for the DT 45 for when the walleye go deep in the summer. Because everyone knows there is no other way to get the lure that deep without bigger diving lips.
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Post by Fishooked on Jul 8, 2009 8:28:37 GMT -4
I think the latest addition was the DT-20 metal series or whatever it's called....with a metal disc in the lip....Im sure they DT-30 will be next, followed by the DT-40 |
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Post by jat on Jul 8, 2009 9:27:33 GMT -4
hi there...
fishooked, check ur mail...
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Post by andy83 on Jul 9, 2009 14:08:46 GMT -4
Yeah a DT-30 would be cool for Cod trolling.But really only 5 colours this should be enough.
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Post by shadrap712 on Jul 13, 2009 14:06:34 GMT -4
I'm waiting for the DT 45 for when the walleye go deep in the summer. Because everyone knows there is no other way to get the lure that deep without bigger diving lips. You just have to add some lead to them!! |
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Post by muskiehunter on Jul 14, 2009 20:28:21 GMT -4
Regardless..maybe the US market might want more Team Eskos instead of a slight variation of a DT model... Speaking of which, the whole DT series itself is total overkill. I mean how specialized in diving depth does one need to get? I have used DT-16's in 6 feet of water to catch fish.By tinkering with your retrieve speed,height of your rod tip and stuff like like that its possible. I wanted a bigger bait in shallow water but the baits designed for that depth are alot smaller,It would be nice if Rapala could come up with a bigger bait that didn't dive that deep.If a person wants it to dive deeper do what Jeremy mentioned and add some lead to it. |
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Post by Fishooked on Jul 14, 2009 22:07:48 GMT -4
I gotta say though that I love these things...they dive even less than a SFR, and have an even more obnoxious wobble. So many of the lakes Im fishing have weeds that are just 6-10 inches under the surface, and these things are perfect for it. Of course, they don't come in gold I may need to send you a couple to paint, one in 'Gold' of course...you should come up with a new pattern called 'Rapala Gold', for all the lures Rapala doesn't make in Gold anymore...I'd send you a boatload of MR9's and MR11's....and DTFAT01S..... |
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Post by muskiehunter on Jul 14, 2009 22:21:37 GMT -4
I gotta say though that I love these things...they dive even less than a SFR, and have an even more obnoxious wobble. So many of the lakes Im fishing have weeds that are just 6-10 inches under the surface, and these things are perfect for it. Of course, they don't come in gold I may need to send you a couple to paint, one in 'Gold' of course...you should come up with a new pattern called 'Rapala Gold', for all the lures Rapala doesn't make in Gold anymore...I'd send you a boatload of MR9's and MR11's....and DTFAT01S..... I have a couple of different shades of gold.My favorite one matches the old Rapala gold belly perfectly |
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Post by bluefishbuster on Jul 29, 2009 20:57:20 GMT -4
I have only 1 DTFAT 3 which has caught me a few bass. I can't wait to get my hands on a 1.
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Post by Fishooked on Jul 29, 2009 21:30:00 GMT -4
I have only 1 DTFAT 3 which has caught me a few bass. I can't wait to get my hands on a 1. I'm tellin ya, they should work great on that skinny water on a lot of those ponds you've been hitting. |
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Post by Fishooked on Aug 1, 2009 12:02:51 GMT -4
Yes! Finally found a site that has Gold in stock! Hey Steve, I may need to send you a couple to paint...and a couple for you to keep...  |
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Post by bluefishbuster on Aug 2, 2009 22:03:43 GMT -4
I have only 1 DTFAT 3 which has caught me a few bass. I can't wait to get my hands on a 1. I'm tellin ya, they should work great on that skinny water on a lot of those ponds you've been hitting. I'm sure they would esp the golf course |
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Post by muskiehunter on Aug 8, 2009 13:49:42 GMT -4
Got my DTFAT-01's from Ted today and what a bait IMO its the best crankbait Rapala came out with.Tried them in my Dad's pond and within 5 casts had 2 Largemouths.Its like fishing and obnoxious topwater.Your watchin it swim and WHAM fish on.  |
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Post by Fishooked on Aug 15, 2009 20:36:09 GMT -4
Got my DTFAT-01's from Ted today and what a bait IMO its the best crankbait Rapala came out with.Tried them in my Dad's pond and within 5 casts had 2 Largemouths.Its like fishing and obnoxious topwater.Your watchin it swim and WHAM fish on. You and I think a lot alike...kind of frightening It's my latest love after my swoon with the MR-9  |
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Post by muskiehunter on Aug 16, 2009 13:53:50 GMT -4
Got my DTFAT-01's from Ted today and what a bait IMO its the best crankbait Rapala came out with.Tried them in my Dad's pond and within 5 casts had 2 Largemouths.Its like fishing and obnoxious topwater.Your watchin it swim and WHAM fish on. You and I think a lot alike...kind of frightening It's my latest love after my swoon with the MR-9 Its gotta be a Polack thing |
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Post by bluefishbuster on Aug 24, 2009 23:29:52 GMT -4
You and I think a lot alike...kind of frightening It's my latest love after my swoon with the MR-9 Its gotta be a Polack thing No other Rapala or any freshwater lure is gonna stop me from always considering that Shallow Shad Rap as my best and favorite! It's a killer! |
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Post by muskiehunter on Aug 25, 2009 0:02:27 GMT -4
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Post by bluefishbuster on Aug 28, 2009 21:22:10 GMT -4
Sorry Muskie. I meant to do a quote with Fishooked's reply. But come to think of it, now that I look at it I think I misread what he said about his latest loving. I thought Fishooked was saying that he now loves the DTFAT1 instead of the MR-9. Sorry about that guys.
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Post by Fishooked on Aug 28, 2009 22:42:17 GMT -4
Sorry Muskie. I meant to do a quote with Fishooked's reply. But come to think of it, now that I look at it I think I misread what he said about his latest loving. I thought Fishooked was saying that he now loves the DTFAT1 instead of the MR-9. Sorry about that guys. Are you kidding? Don't be I'm having secret affairs with both lures, please don't say anything~ |
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Post by muskiehunter on Aug 29, 2009 11:22:21 GMT -4
Sorry Muskie. I meant to do a quote with Fishooked's reply. But come to think of it, now that I look at it I think I misread what he said about his latest loving. I thought Fishooked was saying that he now loves the DTFAT1 instead of the MR-9. Sorry about that guys. No problem my friend We all have our favorite Rapala's.I may have to give the SSR a try.I have used it in the past(very little) but for me the DTFAT01 has been really good to me.BTW what is your favorite size SSR? |
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