Reaction Innovations really lives up to it's name, innovative doesn't even begin to describe them. They are responsible for the Skinny Dipper and Sweet Beaver, arguably two of the best soft plastic bait styles out right now. Now they have added a kink to their lineup with the Kinky Beaver.
I don't know where I stand on this new bait, I guess I will have to try some to be sure, but I am not immediately impressed. What do you think of the Kinky Beaver?
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TB, hope all is well. Had to chime in here...I saw them late last week come up on the home page of TW so the self admitted soft plastic hoarder that I am, I added a few colors to the cart. Package came yesterday and I think I share your initial reaction....I'm not really moved by it.
It is considerably bulkier than I first thought, so that is going to limit its flipping potential and may absolutely rule out any punching, however the claws are what intrigue me. Online, I was envisioning this to be similar to a Big Bite Yodaddy where the claws are a bit beveled if you will and also thought it would really thump when retrieved, ala an Xcite raptor chunk or Rage Craw. After looking at them, the claws are REALLY beveled and pronounced...they are either going to thump like made or the claws are going to come off very quickly. I threw them in the boat and will get them wet Friday and Saturday out on "The Lake"...I envision to throw this in "swimming" style applications through sparse "grass" but looking forward to putting it through the paces...be well.
I have always loved the compact presentation that the original Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver provided when the fish are finicky and short striking OR when punching mats.
Like you, I'm going to have to give them a go to make my evaluation official.
Right now I'm on the fence...if you need to reach me leave a message at the beep.
Thanks for the input Steve and Chad. I plan to get a bag of these and see for myself. You can never have too many plastics :)
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