Over the last 2 weeks I’ve received close to 50 personal messages, emails and even a few phone calls in regards to Rainy River Walleyes and presentations. Many of these messages have also included inquiries about the Pulse-R developed by BfishN tackle. http://www.bfishntackle.com
As always I’m more than happy to answer each and every message, but I figured answering some of these inquiries in our public forum might benefit others as well.
In starting I’d like to briefly explain my personal fondness for Jig-N-Plastics in general, and then I’ll discuss the Pulse-R’s role in my boat.
Plastics allow anglers to fish much more efficient than the traditional “Jig and Meat” guy. Why so? Here are just a few factors to be considered; You can cast a jig and plastic much more efficient than the jig and minnow guy can cast the helicopter. You can often receive multiple strikes on one cast with a plastic where when a minnow would be either gone or not hooked correctly any longer. You can rip a jig and plastic without losing the trailer. A plastic has much better action in the water than a minnow. You can easily change colors with different water clarities. Profile matching your presentation to available bait fish is often both easier and more affordable than endless scoops of minnows.
The above mentioned reasons are simply a start as to why many anglers pitch plastic, and why I personally DEMAND a plastic presentation when targeting shallow water Walleyes.
The Pulse-R from BfishN tackle is a slight spin off from the original “Moxie” design within the Authentx line of Plastics. I also love the Moxie, but there are some slight differences that for me have made the “Pulse-R” my newest GO-TO Plastic.
The Pulse-R has a slightly shorter length measuring in at an estimated 3.25 inches vs the 4 inch Moxie. The slightly shorter version hasn’t compromised the deeper base or body of the plastic. It is my belief the heavy profile of the plastic body triggers the bigger fish. Guys have questioned my theory of plastics producing bigger fish than meat, but rarely when we fish side by side. I imagine this bait creates a tremendous vibration that is easily felt within the lateral lines of big Walleyes.
Second to the profile, but surely not second in importance is the tail on the Pulse-R. The tail even when moving slow provides a sort of Passive/Aggressive action. What I mean is the tail vibrates side to side crazy fast, but the overall movement is tight in nature. Again I’ll boldly state my own personal opinion on that point. I believe tight action is more effective than a loose action in cold water. For example I’ll use a Stickbait in cold water; As an example a size 13 Rapala, and then progress to a slash bait such as the X-Rap as water warms. So IMHO the Passive/Aggressive tail movement in the Pulse-R dominates fish in cool water. This likely explains the Multitude of anglers who literally destroyed fish on the Rainy River this season. Was it the only way to catch big walleyes? Of course not. Was it the most efficient? PICS POINT TO YES!!
Color selection; BfishN tackle has did an outstanding job in providing anglers a beautiful color selection for every body of water. As many of you know I like to target Walleyes by imitating a Perch or Shiner/Cisco pattern here in “Borderland”. Thus my favorite colors are Chart/Orange Core, White, Pro Blue, Oyster and Firecracker/Chart. Tail
For those of you who are currently plastics fisherman this design is a must have in your box. For anglers struggling to embrace plastics for walleye fisherman; Your selling yourself short on epic levels of Walleye fishing. I still use Ringworms, Paddletails and K-Grubs at various times and conditions. The Pulse-R is simply another great add for Walleye anglers!! Thanks Bob!!
I’m going to follow this review with questions from anglers I’ve did my best to answer over the last couple weeks.