» What's new for 2019 (+Chatterbaits). Designed to meet the likings of Strike King's elite team of pro-staff anglers, the Thunder Cricket is sure to make some noise with tournament anglers nationwide. The Thunder Cricket features the new Owner Jungle Flipping Hook which many believe to be the finest hook ever made. We got a quick measurement and weight, and the fish was 5.1 lbs, 21″. Have you invested in a Jackhammer yet? I haven’t fished much for chatterbaits or bladed jigs. Jump to. Been spending my time of late trying to score some Dark Sleepers. On the Thunder Cricket, the skirts are secured by a rubber band, and the trailer keeper is Twist-Lock, like on many swimbait hooks. Get the best deals for strike king thunder cricket at eBay.com. I have found that the blade starts vibrating a lot sooner than the Zman blades when you are jigging up or starting and stopping. Impressions: It's taken a while, but since Z-Man reigned in the harnesses with their patent and put an end to the vast majority of copy-cat product out there, new vibrating jig alternates are finally taking shape. Strike King Thunder Cricket Vibrating Bladed Jigs > Back to Parent Item. 1 Review. We took the Strike King Thunder Cricket and put it up against the Z-Man Chatterbait to see which bait works best. The Thunder Cricket looks like a Poison with a different blade. On a calm, sunny morning, I decided to try it for the first time. : http://fbuy.me/owjsPThunder Cricket: https://amzn.to/37ZN2t5Z Man Chatterbait: https://amzn.to/2t6a4QACatch more Bass on Jigs using these tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-XtdNOE_Z0VIDEOS:Looking for the best combo under $100? Will probably try out the Thundercricket as I’m a bit of a Strike King junkie. It was my most used bait on the ponds. What I found was that I loved fishing these around really leafy trees that were partially submerged and grass. They all catch fish, but Mark Zona says Strike King’s new Thunder Cricket is as good as they get because Strike King’s stellar pro staff provided input for every detail, from the snap, paint job, hook and performance. I did buy a terminator shuddering bait because it was on sale about a month ago and I intend to try it. Founded in 1964, Strike King is an iconic fishing brand, offering wire baits, hard and soft plastic lures, terminal tackle, sunglasses, and related fishing accessories. Bladed swim jigs belong in every bass angler's arsenal. I threaded on a Rage Tail Menace grub and gave it a cast. The WP might be at worst as god as any other top water bait, but I wil sa the chatter bait worked when other baits weren’t doing it. Close. … Molded with a screw-lock bait keeper, the Strike King Thunder Cricket Vibrating Jigs lock soft plastics firmly in-place to eliminate slipping and extend the life of the bait. (318)347-7380 You can Email Me Here ... On another note, if you want a tungsten Jackhammer, you can buy them in Japan. I threw it for the rest of the year and couldn’t have been happier. The only major difference between the two baits is the skirt and trailer keeper. We took the Strike King Thunder Cricket and put it up against the Z-Man Chatterbait to see which bait works best. What cover are you looking for to be using the chatterbait? It features an Owner Jungle Flipping Hook, a stainless steel blade, and is available in 3/8-, 1/2-, 5/8- and 3/4-ounce sizes and nearly a dozen colors. ; Rigged with Owner's Jungle Flipping Hook, which many believe to be one of the finest heavy duty bass hooks ever made. Great video on chatterbaits. It worked and it is so versatile too. The only major difference between the two baits is the skirt and trailer keeper. I’ve got a few Jackhammers, but save them primarily for tournament days. I’ve used both chatter baits and the whopper plopper. Basically mimicing prey jumping up off the bottom, but running out of energy. Top lure brand Strike King will be looking to create a storm at the Bassmaster with its all-new Thunder Cricket. The Strike King Thunder Cricket was designed through a collaborative team effort by Kevin VanDam, Greg Hackney, Andy Montgomery and licensed by Z-Man. The Thunder Cricket has a faster and softer vibration that is comparable to a Jackhammer Stealth Blade where the original Jackhammer has a hard and slower thump. » Fishing by Species I have one Zman original chatterbait and didnt have much luck with it, so haven’t used it much. The 2019 Bassmaster Classic was won by a lipless crank and an “unnamed bladed jig” which was later revealed to be a Jackhammer. What size/weight Zman Jackhammer you guys having most success with? We were both in shock on the sheer size of this fish. Facebook. But you really need to get a chatterbait that the blade starts thumping right away to make it effective. I’d also like to hear your opinions on the Thunder Crickets as well. After hearing all of the hype around this bait, I finally committed to all $15 of it. Bass Pro Tour pro Andy Montgomery shares his experience on the new Strike King Thunder Cricket. I’d use the rod to raise the bait up, but halfway through the lift I would slow down gradually to where I was barely moving the rod at the top and then let the bait fall. On the Jackhammer, skirts are tied directly onto the bait, and there’s a double wire keeper. THIS! Strike King Thunder Cricket Vibrating Bladed Jigs > Back to Parent Item. If you're serious about getting into chatterbait fishing, then neither. Something that really caught my attention was Strike King’s new Thunder Cricket. » Community The biggest we’d ever caught was a 19″. Pug, tell me more about the versatility. $10.99. ANGLER’S INSIGHT: One of the best baits for covering water and locating aggressive fish, the bladed jig is a staple for prespawn pursuits. 8m S. of Platte/Sullivan Lakes, Minnesocold, Viewing 18 posts - 1 through 18 (of 18 total), Garmin Panoptix Livescope vs Humminbird 360. Sign Up. IDO I first tried the original Z-Man chatterbait out in Early June, but set it down until early July when I bought my first Jackhammer. ; Utilizes the same design employed in Z-Man's infamous ChatterBait series of bladed swim jigs. PayPal. Chatterbaits are a staple of mine these days. Archived [WTS] Zman Jackhammer and Strike King Thunder Cricket jigs. We decided that this wasn’t a coincidence. The design is based around Strike King's recessed head design and features a premium vibrating blade that delivers an erratic action while also enhancing the movement of trailers for the most realistic appearance possible. We went back to fishing. Strike King Report Bladed jig fishing has been the rage for early spring fishing and several companies have produced their versions the past couple years. WTS. I tried mostly on docks and outside weed edge with no success. Sort of when the whopper plopper hit the market.
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As it turns out, Z-Man actually manufactures the baits and sells them to Strike King for them to sell as their own. Dozens of companies are trying to replicate the success of the Jackhammer, but none have been successful because of one major flaw. Thanks for the tip on the Thunder Cricket vibrating jig. Take a tip from the pros, and put a Strike King® Thunder Cricket Swimjig on top. You must be logged in to reply to this topic. The blade is an ultra-thin, ultra-stiff stainless steel blade with Strike King®â€™s new Panther Hide Paint finish.FEATURESOwner Jungle Flipping HookAvailable in 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4 oz.stainless steel painted blade Logged 3rd place 2019 iBass - Cool Casters 2nd place 2019 iBass - Team Tournament. On the Thunder Cricket, the skirts are secured by a rubber band, and the trailer keeper is … The Thunder Cricket features the new Owner® Jungle Flipping Hook which many believe to be the finest hook ever made. Strike King Thunder Cricket Bladed Jig - 5/8oz - Bruiser by Strike King. On the Jackhammer, skirts are tied directly onto the bait, and there’s a double wire keeper. The Strike Thunder Cricket Vibrating Jig was designed in collaboration with their entire pro staff! Topic: Strike King Thunder Cricket ; Laurie Cork Ph. I have heard good things about the Terminator shudder bait. So I finally lay out all the details on both! Used to use squarebill cranks for this but you can keep a chatterbait in the strike zone much longer than a crank. 5. Pug, tell me more about the versatility. Haven’t been able to bring myself to spend the bucks on the Jackhammers though. Have done a little skipping under docks, but only a little. At the end of the 2018 fishing season, I got into a bunch of new strategies of fishing, but none worked as well as the Chatterbait. Comment which one you’ll be using on your next fishing trip! With good quality components and a solid selection of colors, spending the $14 seems very justifiable – especially if you are on the Jack Hammer bandwagon. one thing that I love about the Jackhammer is that it starts to vibrate the second u start to reel. I’ve caught a bunch of fish on D & M Piranhas and Strike King Pure Poisons. At $10.99, it’s a cheaper alternative to a Jackhammer, and the blade is connected directly to the head. It was 4.4lbs, 20″. The team was on hand to show us Strike King's new Thunder Cricket Vibrating Jig. The best part of the chatterbait is it is very versatile. When the fish are aggressive I think the Jackhammer has the edge but if the fish are highly pressured or if you are fishing used water then I give the edge to the Thunder Cricket. Have picked off a good amount of fish that way. » Forums I was slow to adopt Chatterjigs, but have been using them for years now. He wanted to try out my Chatterbait, so I let him throw it around for a few casts. After a couple of pictures, we let it go. The Thunder Cricket is a slightly subtler vibrating jig than others on the market, which isn’t a bad thing at all. Sections of this page. I think I am going to try one of those Jackhammers fishingdakotacounty is recommending. The bait was developed by Strike King’s pro staff, and is officially licensed by Z-Man. It also has all premium components to make sure that every bite makes it into your boat. This may not be the go-to vibrating jig for every situation, but it seems well suited to put more bass in the boat whether you live in an area where vibrating jigs are king or not. Have done a little skipping under docks, but only a little. Angler’s insight: One of the best baits for covering water and locating aggressive fish, the bladed jig is a staple for prespawn pursuits. » Fishing Forums In the last couple of major bass tournaments around the US, the same “unnamed bladed jig” has a spot in almost every arsenal. I think it could just be another “fad” with lures out there that people think is the missing secret. Watch the full video to see if it's worth the extra money or not.#thundercricket #chatterbaitSave $10 on your first Mystery Tacklebox Here! I’ve buzzed them on top, jigged them, slow rolled them, etc. We were both in awe about how big the fish was for a small lake as pressured as this one was. 2019 bassmaster classic Bass fishing Bassmaster Bassmaster classic Bassmaster classic expo Strike king Strike king thunder cricket Thunder cricket Vibrating jig 3 Share Facebook Twitter Google+ ReddIt WhatsApp Pinterest Email The Strike King Thunder Cricket is a fine tuned vibrating swim jig which produces a constant, hard-pulsing action without fouling up meaning more fish in the boat. Thunder Cricket. May 5, 2020 - The Z-Man Evergreen Jackhammer vs Strike King Thunder Cricket is a question I get all the time! Thunder Cricket. They didnt work out around the dead and down stuff so much. Posted by 1 year ago. Features: The Strike King Thunder Cricket is a new bladed/vibrating swim jig from Strike King. 1 Review. Tied on a chatterbait and BAM, caught like 10 in about a half an hour. I have also started casting to shallow laydowns from distance and running it past the edges of the laydowns, then get up close and pick it apart with a jig or texas rigged creature bait. 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