Top Ramen Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 RASwimmers Ten Inch Utility Trout I recently borrowed an RASwimmers ten inch Utility Trout for a couple of weeks so I could try it out and see for myself how it swam and how well it worked in my local lakes. Since this lure has been getting a lot of attention on social media, I thought I’d share some video footage of it swimming so that other forum members could also see it for themselves. Disclaimer: While I tried to be objective, I have to admit that my immediate thought when I got it was “why does the world need this bait?†At first glance, it didn’t seem to bring anything new to the market that wasn’t already available from the well-established three-piece baits like the Triple Trout, Armageddon, Tool, the BBZ or even the 1-Up. Description This is a ten inch resin bait that weighs just under seven ounces. The web site lists the rate of fall as 4 but the bait I tested had a rate of fall of about twice that. It’s a three piece (two hinge) bait with the 3:16-style ‘door hinge’ joints. Here’s a picture of it compared to an Arm: Hardware & Durability The rings and hooks are Owner. The tail is rubber and can be replaced. One unusual thing about the joints is that the pins are stainless steel, while other joints of this type have carbon rods. I guess time will tell if using steel rods in resin is a good idea. Colors The web site lists the standard available colors as dark trout, golden trout, carp and largemouth. The bait tested was in the carp pattern. There are also ‘RBTECK’ [Rich Baldonado] painted baits available at a premium price. Those color choices include three trout versions, a perch, bluegill and a carp. Price The ten inch trout in standard colors is $130 while the special ‘RBTEK’ colors are $175 each. So, it’s a little cheaper than an Armageddon, but much more expensive than a 10†Triple Tout. Action I wanted to check this out because I really like three-piece baits but on a slow roll, the action is more mechanical than I would like, with the head swinging back and forth in a very pendulum-like manner. It also wobbled and rolled more than I would have liked at slow speeds. On a burn, it acted like it wanted to roll over and swam at an angle. Overall, it doesn’t have the funky swagger of a Triple Trout but seems more ‘mechanical’ than an Armageddon. On the plus side, it has a nice erratic action when you give it a twitch, shooting out to the side so that it sits perpendicular to the original line of travel. Here is some video of it in a pool so you can see the action for yourself: Fish Catching Ability I only had time to throw this bait a couple times, for a total of just over four hours. I did not get any bites or see any followers over the minimum size limit. This is a tough time of year for big swimbaits here, but it’s unusual for a bait of this size to not get any attention at all. I know some guys are getting bit on them, so if you have been successful with it, feel free to post. Positives Nice paint/color options Realistic looking Good erratic when jerked/popped Negatives ‘Mechanical’ swim Rolls to the side when burned Wobbles/rolls at slow speeds Did not get bit (although I may not have thrown it long enough for a fair test) Summary My hope was that this would be something like a 1-Up but with more availability and color options but I was not very impressed. I didn’t like the way it swam (except for the way it darts out when you twitch it) and the fact that I couldn’t get any fish to even follow it was frustrating, especially when other baits were getting bit. On the other hand, the guy I borrowed it from is very happy with it (although I don’t think it’s caught fish for him) and I know some people have had success with it, so watch the swim vid and decide for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flaswimbaiter Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Well that looked like crap. Looks like it wants to roll. Needs a lip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Facepunch Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Wait... so I'm not the only one that thinks this thing is nothing more than a hype monster? Hmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gradycodd Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Wait... so I'm not the only one that thinks this thing is nothing more than a hype monster? Hmmmm lol nope been right there with ya. i'll stick to 3:16's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skaugger Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 I'll have to see for myself when I get mine at the end of this month.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil_watson Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 i was about to buy one too thank god i got a deps instead... looks way too jerky to be a trout.. so un natural... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadinesmom Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 thanks for this, there's a lot of fly by night guys out there selling sub par products, posts like this help us to only give our funds to those who have earned it by making quality baits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilog Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 Thanks for the effort you put into this review. I have had mine (8" slow sinker in bass pattern) since they first came out, and I have fished it for almost 8 hours total. No fish either. I prefer my triple trouts as well. The only thing I would add is that mine tends to rise in the water column very easily. More so than other hard swimbaits I have experience with. It is very difficult for me to keep it at any desired depth. It seems to be built well though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsteadyslayin Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 Wait... so I'm not the only one that thinks this thing is nothing more than a hype monster? Hmmmm Dave cut the awkward vibe in the swimbait world in half with this one. No one really knew which way to turn. With a brand new bait being $130 its hard to just take a chance on it. Glad someone finally got this out there. Hype... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vedak Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 Glad I saw this, was going to order one. Not anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R8R Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 That bait needs a bill and im sure it will improve the swim and it won't try to roll or rise up too quickly, thats what I see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUV-2-CATCH'EM Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 This guy screwed me...I paid over 8 months ago and never received my bait! I'm a family man and simple can't afford to be screwed over like this...have had multiple emails back and forth over the months with the owner Pete...all lies so far Lots of people in the social media saying good things bout the owner Pete... I feel differently...for no other reason than he has BS'ed me multiple times and no bait and no refund... I challenge him to do the right thing-pay the people back he has screwed over! It's the right thing to do... I have been more than patient and understanding here... Feel like a moron for being so nice... I'm Not the kind of guy to go bad mouthing people...but this is not right! If someone knows him personally please pass along the message to refund his customers he has not been honest with... Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATFISHING1234 Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 This is proof positive why the Member Review section of SU is so important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdhudsonoutdoors Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 This guy screwed me...I paid over 8 months ago and never received my bait! I'm a family man and simple can't afford to be screwed over like this...have had multiple emails back and forth over the months with the owner Pete...all lies so far Lots of people in the social media saying good things bout the owner Pete... I feel differently...for no other reason than he has BS'ed me multiple times and no bait and no refund... I challenge him to do the right thing-pay the people back he has screwed over! It's the right thing to do... I have been more than patient and understanding here... Feel like a moron for being so nice... I'm Not the kind of guy to go bad mouthing people...but this is not right! If someone knows him personally please pass along the message to refund his customers he has not been honest with... Justin I am in the same boat, I wish there was a way to get hold of this guy.. Total scumbag. This needs to be brought to the attention of the swimbait community do not support RaSwimmers in any sort of way the guy will steal from you given half the chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILIKEBIGBAITS Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Looks like ish. Paint will prob chip after 1 fish. And looks like it sinks like a rock. No Thx. Sic review pigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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