Rockin' the Bass with Punk Rock Baits - REVIEW: PUNK ROCK BAITS

On the 1-2-6 Fishing team we fish on the extreme outside of that proverbial "Tackle Box" 90% of the time in comparison to all other Bass anglers out there including the high paid pro's.  For this reason we love finding tackle and gear that just makes sense for our specific needs and with a motto of "Not Your Dad's Baits" - PUNK ROCK BAITS fits us to the T!  Veteran owned & operated (Owner - James Johnson), specializing in soft plastics we gave them a chance to Rock Our Fishing World!


After fishing with old stand by plastics that we were accustom to and using some other custom soft plastic builders we searched for a unique and different company.  Our search and research landed on Punk Rock Baits and James. We then spoke with James to work on a fully custom order and to start we wanted some custom colors that we know work on the local waters we fish, plus we added in some common creations to which James had no problems doing for us on either of the requests.

Out of the shipping package we could tell these were above average baits.  Our very first thing we look for when getting prepared to use new  plastics is the durability of the plastic bait itself.  Side note: before I get into details on Punk Rock's durability, it was just 3 days prior to receiving these we had our hands on some other custom bait making companies products and placing a 2/0 hook through one part of them caused Whitening, Flaking and Crumbles of the plastic.  That obviously did not even pass the first part of the durability test for us.  So, coming off a poorly put together plastic we were hesitant and anxious to see the durability of these Punk Rock Baits.  We took one of the DJ Diamond and one of the Drum Stick worms, sticking them and mock rigging them in different areas with a multitude of different hook sizes.  We also pull, stretch and purposely hammer the baits to see how they hold up.  The hooks punctured and held, as if it was suctioned and became part of the hook leaving no crumbles, whitening, tears or issues making it a multi-use plastic.  While on the water after 100+ casts with one bait there was absolutely no damage to the plastics at all.   The baits have a soft, wiggle feel to them very comparable to a Yamamoto Senko and Culprit Original Worm, but are beyond durable to get hammered by huge bucketmouths.

Here is our rigging and tackle selection we tested the Punk Rock Bait's out with:

• Bruises Colored Misfit Creature: (Bruises = Black w/ Blue Fleck) Texas Rigged & trailer on a War Eagle Black & Blue Flippin' Jig

• Grease Monkey Colored Roadie Chunk: (Grease Monkey = Motor Oil) Trailing on a War Eagle Brown & Orange Flippin' Jig

• Custom Black w/ Copper Fleck Drum Stick: Wacky Rigged weightless on a 2/0 VMC Wacky Hook & weighted with a 2/0 Gamakatsu Offset Hook

• Junebug Colored DJ Diamond: Texas Rigged & Wacky Rigged

Punk Rock Baits Drum Sticks in Custom Black w/ Copper Fleck & Green Pumpkin w/ Black & Blue Fleck

Punk Rock Baits Roadie Chunk in Custom Black w/Copper & Grease Monkey colors

Punk Rock Baits Misfit Creatures in Bruises color & On the Vine color

Punk Rock Baits DJ Diamond in Junebug color

Spencer from 1-2-6 Fishing was the one to have the Punk Rock Baits down to a science.  The action of the Drum Stick when wacky rigged is ridiculous!  The clapping action it has calls to anything near it as you will see below.  The Misfit creature bait's action mimicks the flutter of a craw when in the water which makes it perfect of pitchin' and flippin'.  The DJ Diamond when texas rigged makes a commotion with that diamond grooved tail enticing a predator to destroy it. I will also mention that even after he landed multiple bass he reused the same plastics over again.  Take a look for your self and below each picture is the setup and tackle selection he used.

6' Custom Built by Spencer MHX Medium Light Spinning Rod10lbs Vicious Flourocarbon - 1/4oz Black/Blue War Eagle Flippin Jig with PUNK ROCK BAITS - Bruises colored MISFIT Creature trailer

6' Custom Built by Spencer MHX Medium Light Spinning Rod10lbs Vicious Flourocarbon - Gamakatsu 2/0 Offset hook wacky riggedwith PUNK ROCK BAITS - Custom Black with Copper fleck DRUM STICK

After 2 days at a local public lake we pulled in Bass after Bass even in poor water conditions.  The soft plastics from Punk Rock are outstanding and will beat out any other big boxed brand by miles in the durability, action, price and overall "fishability".  We have not known these guys from Punk Rock Baits very long, but have now choosen them for anytime we need soft plastics!

In closing Punk Rock Baits - customer service/care and order process (online shop coming soon) was seemless and easy to work with them when creating custom colors.  The product itself is highly recommended as you can see from our above bassin' love.  Get some Punk Rock Baits for yourself today!  Trust me you will not be disappointed in any way.  Tell them Blair & Spencer from 1-2-6 Fishing sent ya!


Pricing Breakdown:

ROADIE CHUNK'S - $4.50 for a 10 pack

DRUM STICK'S - $6.00 for a 10 pack

DJ DIAMOND'S - $4.50 for a 8 pack

MISFIT'S - $4.50 for a 7 pack






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