Zoom Ultra Vibe Speed Worm

Bretts_daddy · October 25, 2017, 10:41:44 AM

I've owned several Zoom products in the past but never these, they seem to be hyped pretty good but i wanted the honest truth from guys who have fished them...do they live up to the hype? Reason i ask is Bass Pro is having a 48 hour Flash Sale with free shipping, no minimum so i was looking at some of these.

LgMouthGambler · October 25, 2017, 10:55:28 AM

YES!

SFL BassHunter · October 25, 2017, 10:58:07 AM

YES Squared!

SteelHorseCowboy · October 25, 2017, 11:01:47 AM

Yep.

LgMouthGambler · October 25, 2017, 11:07:05 AM

Whats the price they are going to be?

Bretts_daddy · October 25, 2017, 11:08:48 AM

They aren't on sale...still $4.49 per bag but the shipping is free even if you just buy 1 bag.

LgMouthGambler · October 25, 2017, 11:09:51 AM

Quote from: Bretts_daddy on October 25, 2017, 11:08:48 AM
They aren't on sale...still $4.49 per bag but the shipping is free even if you just buy 1 bag.

OK. I usually pick up a few bags at Walmart if they have them. Thats the cheapest Ive seen them for like $3 a bag.

Capt. BassinLou · October 25, 2017, 11:26:25 AM

Uvibes are really good. Versatile bait.

SFL BassHunter · October 25, 2017, 12:25:41 PM

Walmart has em cheaper.

Academy also has them way cheaper. (Free shipping after 25 dollars)

Bretts_daddy · October 25, 2017, 12:54:53 PM

Quote from: rickdelprado on October 25, 2017, 12:25:41 PM
Walmart has em cheaper.

Academy also has them way cheaper. (Free shipping after 25 dollars)

No Wal-Mart within 100 miles of where i live has any in stock unfortunately.

LgMouthGambler · October 25, 2017, 01:08:56 PM

http://tackletrap.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=80_82_179_2223

Bretts_daddy · October 25, 2017, 01:17:31 PM

TW has them too for $3.99 and they offer that $5 Fishhound discount so that actually might be the best option.

Lipripper · October 25, 2017, 01:19:43 PM

Next time I'm in the Walmart right by my house I will have to stop by the fishing section and see what they have left.

kadas · October 25, 2017, 02:02:02 PM

Yep the speed worm and the Gambler burner worm are the real deal as far as I am concerned. The burner worm has caught a lot of fish for me

SteelHorseCowboy · October 26, 2017, 07:54:12 AM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 25, 2017, 11:09:51 AM
OK. I usually pick up a few bags at Walmart if they have them. Thats the cheapest Ive seen them for like $3 a bag.

Another great and cheap worm, if you ever use UL gear, is the Yum Sharpshooter. I have a similar worm for heavier gear, but it hasn't been as effective.
Sharpshooter (more for UL gear) only available in 4.5" and 6" followed by the Yum Genie, only in 7.5".

Yum also makes the "Thumpin Dinger", just about identical to the ultra vibe.
All of these are listed at Yum's website for $2.99.
Some folks prefer one brand over another, I've had similar results with Zoom and Yum (which y'all know don't count for much), but I tend to steer towards Yum because I usually find them a little cheaper than Zoom.

SFL BassHunter · October 26, 2017, 08:32:17 AM

You also have the option to go with Bitters. Bitters baits makes a slightly thicker, more durable, with a stronger tail vibe tail worm. They have the regular Bitters Vibe, and the Mega Vibe 7". Both are excellent and at $2.50 a pack its hard to beat. Only bad thing is you have to pay shipping unless you spend 100 dollars.

So its just a matter of doing the math to see what comes out cheaper.

Bass Assassin has a vibe tail looks nice, has nice colors, but is a different feel to the plastic. It just hasn't produced any fish for me yet.

SteveTX · October 26, 2017, 08:49:02 AM

Dont forget Doc Irv also has a 4" and a 5.75" Cut Tail Worm. Being a forum sponsor I think there is a 20% discount code somewhere. UB20 maybe ? Anyway with Doc you get to make choices galore on color, glitter, scent, etc.

DocIrv · October 26, 2017, 09:40:14 AM

Quote from: SteveTX on October 26, 2017, 08:49:02 AM
Dont forget Doc Irv also has a 4" and a 5.75" Cut Tail Worm. Being a forum sponsor I think there is a 20% discount code somewhere. UB20 maybe ? Anyway with Doc you get to make choices galore on color, glitter, scent, etc.

Thanks for the plug. I also make the zoom ultra vibe type worm in any color your big fat bass like. I call it the hook tail worm and her is a link to it on my site. https://docirvcustombaits.com/baitbox/soft-plastic-custom-worms-baits-lures/speed-worm-hook-tail-soft-plastic-bait-lure-6.75inch

Polaris425 · October 26, 2017, 09:50:22 AM

I love some cut tail worms on a shakyhead.

Bretts_daddy · October 26, 2017, 01:27:50 PM

I was actually in my local DSG today and they had some of the Yum Thumpin Dinger's so i picked up a couple of packs to try them out. I got a pack of Green Pumpkin and another pack of Green Pumpkin neon (which looks like a lighter GP with red flakes).

fishingram24 · October 28, 2017, 09:01:16 AM

They do work very well BUT be prepared to go through a bag pretty quick because fish will take the tail off to easily.

Deadeye · October 28, 2017, 09:58:12 AM

I've tried quite a few including the Bitters, but for whatever reason that Zoom U-Vibe continues to outdo them all.

It has a slightly different profile and I think that's what makes the difference.

You can fish them:

Weightless and buzzed fast on the surface so that they leave a bubble trail.

Weighted just enough to stay at the depth you want and swim them very slowly. I find 3/16 works just about right.

Regular weighted and drag or hop on the bottom.

Basically you can use them however you like to fish. Best worm ever made.

SFL BassHunter · October 28, 2017, 05:57:32 PM

Was running low on my main vibe colors. Went to bitters and they were sold out of Watermelon Red. So I had no choice. Went to Academy and made a purchase for 4 bags of California 420 and 2 of watermelon red.

Lipripper · October 28, 2017, 06:38:01 PM

I was at my Walmart this afternoon and they didn't have any Zoom Ultra Vibe Speed Worm or very many zoom anything and they only had a couple different color GY Senkos too. My Wal Mart never did have to much fishing stuff. I was

to see they still have a cooler full of nightcrawlers though

SFL BassHunter · October 28, 2017, 07:35:20 PM

Quote from: Lipripper on October 28, 2017, 06:38:01 PM
I was at my Walmart this afternoon and they didn't have any Zoom Ultra Vibe Speed Worm or very many zoom anything and they only had a couple different color GY Senkos too. My Wal Mart never did have to much fishing stuff. I was to see they still have a cooler full of nightcrawlers though

My walmart has a crappy fishing section as well.