AndZ Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 I haven't been around here for a long time, my job and the website are getting most of my time... but, I love my swimbaiting <*()))))))))))))< I am looking to add a new hard swimbait to my tackle box and I narrowed down to these 2: GC Jointed Claw 230 or MB I-Slide 262t. I could find them somewhat close in pricing. I own like 4 SS250 that are nothing short of amazing in the water. Which one do you like best? I hear the I-Slide needs some rod action to make it slide. I didn't find much on the Gancraft 230 though. Thank you for your thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASS_SWINGER Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 230 magnum Good Year 71 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggfeast Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 I personally preferred the swim of the GC230 over the Islide. Also, the islide Tail is quite flimsy and can start melting if you leave it in the sun too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basssavage24/7 Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 Gancraft hands down I love my islide but the tail issue is so bad I've gone Thur 7 tails. Not going to pick up another I slide ever because of this issue. biggfeast 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codyc Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 Two totally different baits and sizes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Ramen Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 230 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndZ Posted October 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Thanks for the opinions, GC 230 it will be. I like the idea of the Shaku-One but don't have the funds right now. I had similar issues with the tails melting (without any contact with other soft plastics) on my Jackall Magallon jerkbaits. And they are some small and pricey baits... now most of them are without the tails. This happens to polymer-made plastics such as ElaZtech when they come contact with certain plastics. But the Magallon tails melted without any other contact... they're a pain in the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndZ Posted October 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 Actually I've seen the Balam 300 on youtube yesterday and I'm all over that action (although that tail seems quite fragile). Why don't they manufacturers make some models more damage resistant, I don't know. I have the DRT Klash, the Deps 250, the JC 148 and 178 and they're tough. So my big baits wishlist is expanding: JC 230 JC Shaku-One Balam 300 and perhaps, sometimes in the future, Mother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpoppabass Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 I have not figured out the 262, but I luv the 180 islide slightly weighted to make it fish like a jerkbait. My only prob is hooks keep removing my glued in lead tape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndZ Posted October 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) I will have to use some lead tape on some of my floating baits as well, suspending them gets great results in late fall and near freezing temps. I caught fish on both Jointed Claw 148 and 178 so far, so they're effective little baits. For now, I just bought a Balam 300 and a Imakatsu Bigroid 210 from Japan. Oh, and a Z2020 Black Limited )) The Jointed Claw 303 Shaku-One will be next. Edited October 16, 2017 by AndZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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