51/52MR Mirrolure Question

[GHSmacker]

Has anyone noticed that the damn rattles in these bait freeze up after the first time you use it? Whats up with that? 1 out of 5 will actually have a good rattle system in it that won't lock up on you...the rest go to hell quick.

They just don't make em like they use to.

[H.Maier]

51 and 52 mirrolures are some of my favorites. I don't think any of mine have a rattle in them but I bought them back in the 80's before the technology, I guess. They're full of scars but a hook change and alcohol on a wash cloth tends to bring them back to life. One of the best baits for the buck I've ever found.

[FishinAddiction]

I bought 8 new ones at the end of last year, and two have working rattles after being used 3 times. Crying shame.

[GHSmacker]

Quality so poor you would think they were made in China. Almost $7 a pop too, but got damn they can catch fish in the right hands.

[Gilbert]

tie on a chatter weight



is it duck season yet?

[Robalo]

Someone should file a Class Action Lawsuit against MirroLure for false advertising, defective product, loss of trophy fish and loss of consortium under the DTPA and put those folks outta bizness.

Personally, I think rattles are for babies-be a MAN, use live bait and ya won't have to worry about whether that lure tracks properly or doesn't rattle right or was wrong color.

[pieman]

Someone should file a Class Action Lawsuit against MirroLure for false advertising, defective product, loss of trophy fish and loss of consortium under the DTPA and put those folks outta bizness.

Personally, I think rattles are for babies-be a MAN, use live bait and ya won't have to worry about whether that lure tracks properly or doesn't rattle right or was wrong color.

Be a man and use live bait?? LOL, my buddy puts a live shrimp on for his 3 yr old daughter to catch fish. Nope were out to fool them not feed them. Plastics or hard baits in my rig. Too funny.

[Robalo]

Shrimp fattens em up. Plastics are like drinking a Lite Beer-less filling and fewer calories!!

[52M-28]

I agree with Harvey, all of mine are non-rattle baits. (Old) Not the MR series, but as was also said in the right hands and conditions they catch fish. I guess they are quite and sneak up on the fish. I sure do like them in the surf!

[Cuda340]

.....unscrew the hooks and the attachment on the front and seal them with some silicone.

[FishinAddiction]

Or beat the crud out of them with your tackle box before you cast. Surf yes!