So whats all the hype about these KaRu lures?

Bassburner15 · February 06, 2009, 05:10:47 AM

I have never heard of them before until here.I have never even seen them in stores.I looked on their site and saw spinner baits on sale for $6. I thought that was a little steap.Are they that good? I have been using Strike King baits for a long time now.I'm just looking for some feed back on these KaRu lures.

Can you only buy them from KaRu? I didn't see any in stores.I just thought maybe I would pick one up to try it.I didn't want to order on from their site and pay $6 for a spinner bait and than add $10 shipping on top of that.

Dug · February 06, 2009, 05:44:16 AM

It's not your average spinnerbait> look close.... it's a new patent design. See there is a front blade...

And yes I guess you might think they are a litle steep but they catch fish and you cannot buy them anywhere else. Also their vibrashock is just plain the best of it's type on the market.

Dug

Lee Smith · February 06, 2009, 06:44:46 AM

PM me your address! I'll make a believer out of you! They catch fish!

Lee

P.S. I will need to know what type of water you fish and the main forage.

Dug · February 06, 2009, 06:48:28 AM

that's the spirit Lee!! I have a hard time parting with mine.... But I did give to Vibrashocks and 2 vibraspins to Larry of Larry's fishing hole, a central ill fishing reports guy. He does tackle reviews and since he keeps the website for reports, that I use all the time, I thought it was a good thing to do. Still haven't been able to get a review out of him. I think the lures have a hard time penetrating the think white water crust.

Dug

GotstaFish · February 06, 2009, 10:33:18 AM

What can I say other than they sell themselves

Lipripper · February 06, 2009, 12:01:44 PM

Quote from: GotstaFish on February 06, 2009, 10:33:18 AM
What can I say other than they sell themselves

They sure do and since this is a serious question I won't post karls new logo that they will be useing after I catch my 8 lber this year

Bassburner15 · February 06, 2009, 05:22:36 PM

Quote from: Lsmith500 on February 06, 2009, 06:44:46 AM
PM me your address! I'll make a believer out of you! They catch fish!

Lee

P.S. I will need to know what type of water you fish and the main forage.

PM sent Sir.

Bassburner15 · February 06, 2009, 05:26:32 PM

Quote from: Lsmith500 on February 06, 2009, 06:44:46 AM
PM me your address! I'll make a believer out of you! They catch fish!

Lee

P.S. I will need to know what type of water you fish and the main forage.

I'm not trying to be rude at all but,who are you? I just sent you my info.Ha Ha.

GotstaFish · February 06, 2009, 07:09:33 PM

Lee is a valued member of our staff at KaRu

Lee Smith · February 06, 2009, 07:11:39 PM

Quote from: Bassburner15 on February 06, 2009, 05:22:36 PM
PM sent Sir.

And answered!

Thanks Karl!

Bassburner15 · February 06, 2009, 07:27:19 PM

Thanks!

afroman5015 · February 06, 2009, 07:42:33 PM

Well i won a nice looking Vibraspin on here not too long ago but second cast it broke off

tsmith35 · February 06, 2009, 07:52:40 PM

I have what may be a silly question for the KaRu folks... I periodically hang or break off a lure, so I need to get a replacement (just 1 lure). This isn't too bad when it means swinging by Dick's, Academy, or Bass Pro, but I really hate to lose a Vibrashock because the minimum shipping is almost as much as the bait. Is it be possible to set up a "replacement bait" purchase option that's literally just one bait in an envelope for purchase price + $1 shipping or something like that?

Just curious since I lost another Vibrashock to a rock this afternoon.

Fortunately I have a spare of that color, but I'm almost afraid to use it because it's been a productive color (Crigger Craw) and I don't want to lose my last one.

GotstaFish · February 06, 2009, 08:02:47 PM

Quote from: tsmith35 on February 06, 2009, 07:52:40 PM
I have what may be a silly question for the KaRu folks... I periodically hang or break off a lure, so I need to get a replacement (just 1 lure). This isn't too bad when it means swinging by Dick's, Academy, or Bass Pro, but I really hate to lose a Vibrashock because the minimum shipping is almost as much as the bait. Is it be possible to set up a "replacement bait" purchase option that's literally just one bait in an envelope for purchase price + $1 shipping or something like that?

Just curious since I lost another Vibrashock to a rock this afternoon. Fortunately I have a spare of that color, but I'm almost afraid to use it because it's been a productive color (Crigger Craw) and I don't want to lose my last one.

Shipping and Handling charges are three fold. First there is the cost to ship you your order along with delivery confirmation charges and tracking info. This alone for just one lure is more than a dollar. Second, packing supplies and labels aren't cheap either, about a dollar per order. Third is time and cost of transport to the shipper. With the cost of gas last year this was a big concern but we still kept our prices the same when others were raising theirs. We also added the "Free Shipping" for orders over $50.00.. The minimum S&H charge is just that, a minimum, anything less and we lose money. Order one lure from Bass Pro and see what the S&H costs are, last I looked it was $7.95 so I'd have to say we are doing pretty good. My only advice, order 10 of your favorites next time and have plenty and take advantage of our Free Shipping

Lipripper · February 06, 2009, 08:22:07 PM

Quote from: tsmith35 on February 06, 2009, 07:52:40 PM
I have what may be a silly question for the KaRu folks... I periodically hang or break off a lure, so I need to get a replacement (just 1 lure). This isn't too bad when it means swinging by Dick's, Academy, or Bass Pro, but I really hate to lose a Vibrashock because the minimum shipping is almost as much as the bait. Is it be possible to set up a "replacement bait" purchase option that's literally just one bait in an envelope for purchase price + $1 shipping or something like that?

Just curious since I lost another Vibrashock to a rock this afternoon. Fortunately I have a spare of that color, but I'm almost afraid to use it because it's been a productive color (Crigger Craw) and I don't want to lose my last one.

eye know how you feel

but tied on me last one and here is what eye caught

and eye'm no Bass guy or on anyones staff

Bassburner15 · February 06, 2009, 08:36:50 PM

Hmmm,just curious as to what they are retail not being on sale.I started adding some things in my cart and before you know it it's $100 later.I wanted to try a few out before a get that much but it will be after the sale.

Lipripper · February 06, 2009, 08:40:06 PM

Quote from: Bassburner15 on February 06, 2009, 08:36:50 PM
Hmmm,just curious as to what they are retail not being on sale.I started adding some things in my cart and before you know it it's $100 later.I wanted to try a few out before a get that much but it will be after the sale.

That bait monkey sure is exdpensive isn't he

So which ones was you was you thinking about trying out.

Bassburner15 · February 06, 2009, 08:42:22 PM

Quote from: Lipripper on February 06, 2009, 08:40:06 PM
That bait monkey sure is exdpensive isn't he So which ones was you was you thinking about trying out.

Item Options Quantity Remove Amount
VibraSpin Colors: (10) Shad
Size: Size 2
$11.98 USD
VibraSpin Colors: (17) Bleeding Shad
Size: Size 2
$11.98 USD
VibraShock Colors: (05) KaRu Special Brown
Size: 3/8 ounce
$4.99 USD
VibraShock Colors: (10) Shad
Size: 3/8 ounce
$4.99 USD
VibraShock Colors: (17) Bleeding Shad
Size: 3/8 ounce
$4.99 USD
Football Weights Color: Black
Weight: 1/4oz
$5.98 USD
Skirts Colors: (12)Crigger Craw
$2.69 USD
Skirts Colors: (05)KaRu Special Brown
$2.69 USD
Football Weights Color: Black
Weight: 3/8oz
$5.98 USD
VibraShock Colors: (09) Chartreuse/White
Size: 3/8 ounce
$4.99 USD
VibraSpin Colors: (09) Chartreuse/White
Size: Size 2
$11.98 USD
Subtotal: $73.24 USD

If they work than I'm sure that list will just get longer.I'll have to try them out 1st.

Lipripper · February 06, 2009, 08:47:44 PM

WOW now that's a lot of good baits there. Your right that monkey puts stuff in your cart when your not looking

Well maybe just cut it in half and just get the colors you like the most then after you try them you can decide if you want to get the rest

Bassburner15 · February 06, 2009, 08:59:18 PM

Quote from: Lipripper on February 06, 2009, 08:47:44 PM
WOW now that's a lot of good baits there. Your right that monkey puts stuff in your cart when your not looking Well maybe just cut it in half and just get the colors you like the most then after you try them you can decide if you want to get the rest

I did that already!

Lipripper · February 06, 2009, 09:05:12 PM

Quote from: Bassburner15 on February 06, 2009, 08:59:18 PM
I did that already!

Wow you might need toi get a second job

Buzbait88 · February 06, 2009, 09:07:28 PM

Karu's are the real deal. They might cost more than a cheapo chatterbait or spinnerbait at walmart or basspro, but the quality is far better IMO. The hooks are stronger, sharper and better and the blades are stainless steel, making them nearly impossible to bend. Go buy another brand chatterbait and see how easy their blades bend very easily. The Karu's will last twice as long so your getting what you pay for IMO.

tsmith35 · February 06, 2009, 09:08:33 PM

Quote from: GotstaFish on February 06, 2009, 08:02:47 PMMy only advice, order 10 of your favorites next time and have plenty and take advantage of our Free Shipping

Yeah, that's pretty much what I've been doing. The wife now recognizes the KaRu name, so that's not good...

Bassburner15 · February 06, 2009, 09:13:20 PM

Quote from: Lipripper on February 06, 2009, 09:05:12 PM
Wow you might need toi get a second job

Sometimes I get cash jobs that the wife don't know about like the one this weekend, but the sale will be over by the time I can order them.

Lipripper · February 06, 2009, 09:22:02 PM

Quote from: Bassburner15 on February 06, 2009, 09:13:20 PM
Sometimes I get cash jobs that the wife don't know about like the one this weekend, but the sale will be over by the time I can order them.

We won't tell. Don't worry karl has sales all the time around here

Quote from: tsmith35 on February 06, 2009, 09:08:33 PM
Yeah, that's pretty much what I've been doing. The wife now recognizes the KaRu name, so that's not good...

That's not good at all maybe we can come up with a plan to trick her