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[tailgrabber]

Has anyone else notice a quality drop in Terminater Spinnerbaits? I have stopped using them completely and started using Strike Kings again. I have had the last 6 or so Terminaters I purchased break. Either the blade would somehow manage to cast itself off, or the "UNBREAKABLE" titanium wire would break. I never had that problem with any of the first Terminaters I used. They would just loose their finish and get chipped up, until a toothy fish ended up with it. Like how a good lure should die.

 

[ShadowWalker]

Never was a huge fan. Tried a couple when I found them on sale and noticed no difference worth paying the regular price for.

 

[Waterwings]

I've never used the Terminator brand, but recently heard someone else mention the quality. Didn't Terminator get bought by another company recently?

 

[tailgrabber]

I'm not sure if they were bought or not.

 

[FishinsMyLife]

I've had a Terminator Hybrid Spinnerbait for a couple years and have had no problems. I twist the wire all up and when I let go, it pos back into place.

 

[Henry Hefner]

I don't think I ever tried Terminators, I used Strike Kings quite a bit until I discovered Secret Weapon Lures. I really like their quick-change blades.

 

[Waterwings]

Nice catch! 8)

 

[redbug]

I only use spinner baits in the spring and mostly use the terminator I did notice the cheaper ones don't run as well
I have tried the secret weapon baits and won't ever use them again they don't come through weeds well at all
if you send the terminator back the have replaced a few for me

Wayne

 

[Captain Ahab]

Nice bass Henry

I hardly ever use Spinnerbaits but when I do - well I have some left over DamnPeoples that are really nice

 

[tailgrabber]

I may try sending some back. I started keeping the broken ones after while. It really is a shame they make a good looking bait. As far as using the bait only seasonal I use a spinner all the way to mid fall with excellent results. Ahab come up to Milford mid-summer I'll take you out for some smallies on spinner baits.

 

[Captain Ahab]

I may try sending some back. I started keeping the broken ones after while. It really is a shame they make a good looking bait. As far as using the bait only seasonal I use a spinner all the way to mid fall with excellent results. Ahab come up to Milford mid-summer I'll take you out for some smallies on spinner baits.

Sounds like a plan - I have a few smallie baits that you can try as well - I make those!

 

[tailgrabber]

Nice. Catching fish on a lure you made is always better.

 

[allstate48]

Tell me more about the quality issue. This year, I caught a 40 inch northern pike, and a 47 inch musky on the same spinner bait. I've had it since they came out, so It's old. After the musky, it's all bent out of shape, but, it didn't break. I was going to get another, but won't if there's a quality issue. Thanks Doug

 

[baptistpreach]

I did have a blade just "fly" off on one of mine, but I do like the spinnerbaits they make, very nice looks.

 

[tailgrabber]

Allstate. Not to much more to say about them. They do make in my opinion one of the best looking baits out there, with nice blades and without a doubt the best skirts I have used. But I haven't had any new ones last vey long. I'm not the only one here that has cast the blades off of the bait. It's really amazing that can happen when you look at the lure, but I have had that happen atleast 4x's. As well as the wire snapping right past the bend on the wire. They are a fairly pricey bait to fail that often.

 

[allstate48]

Thanks for the heads up . I think you've changed my mind about them. I always put two split rings on them, so I can put a steel leader on. I've tried to find a web site, for them, but haven't found one yet. I think people need to let them know they are having trouble with them. JMO. If anyone has a web site, post it, I'd like to contact them. Thanks Doug

 

[Captain Ahab]

https://www.terminatorlures.com/

 

[allstate48]

I have the site. Just isn't any place to contact them. Thanks Doug

 

[Waterwings]

I have the site. Just isn't any place to contact them. Thanks Doug

Dang, there's not any contact info on their site! Go to your local WalMart or tackle shop and get their address off of a package of one of their products. Might even have a toll free number. Just a thought.

 

[Captain Ahab]

You might just want to contact Rappala

https://www.rapalaworld.com/ir_page.php?s=c2l2dT12aXNpb25fYW5kX3N0cmF0ZWd5JmlkPTE4VkxSMDRMUQ==

Look in the middle of the page:

Terminator branded spinner bait and lure business was acquired in the USA. Also organic growth continued strong.