CANDY MACK>> - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

driftwood · 11-05-2009, 05:38 PM

This might be the best swimming lure i have ever seen. Anybody used it yet? You can cast it like a surface iron.

read more >>> http://www.aqueousoutdoors.com/ ck video!

tylerdurden · 11-05-2009, 06:40 PM

Looks awesome. I wonder if it could stand up to a yt pulling on that end hook?

Thread jack.
We need everyone at the BRTF meeting. There might not be any good places to use that new swimbait if things go poorly.
November 10, 2009
9:30 a.m.
Sheraton Gateway Hotel
6101 West Century Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045

Iceman · 11-05-2009, 06:54 PM

msrp.........$39.95 and I thought LCs were pricey.

tattuna · 11-05-2009, 07:28 PM

I got one for $30 after tax, but won't get to use it for a couple weeks. Never thought I'd spend that much on a lure, but it does look that good. Weighs about the same as a surface iron.

Dude at the counter said the guy that's makin em does it all by hand and pumps out about 12 per week and only has two tackle shops sellin em right now. Said he's lookin for an investor to get em mass produced and drop the price. He also said someone used it at Cedros and went 6 for 6 on yellows and that he and his boss have caught yellows and calicos on em too.

When I first saw em I thought it would be the perfect cabrilla bait, but after he told me the price I think I'll stick to just riskin it on yellows

h2ofishfo · 11-06-2009, 10:23 AM

bought 1 at day at the docks sorry but there crap mine broke at the tail section not made of durable material some kind of plaster composite? and u cant burn them in on retrieve or they do a tail spin mine answer is stick to the light iron worst 25$ ive spent on a lure & thats saying something

Geoffkoop · 11-06-2009, 01:41 PM

Yes, that is saying something...thanks for the heads up.

troutboy · 11-06-2009, 03:05 PM

I got one before trip to San Quintin a few weeks ago. I didn't have any problems with durability or spinning on retrieval. I did catch a few Bonito and a tiny yellowtail with it. It swims really nice but so does a $7 iron. I might buy a few more if they cost $15 but not at almost $30.

crzyboy180 · 11-06-2009, 09:17 PM

There are pics of Yellotail on their site.

Sherm · 11-07-2009, 09:07 AM

Ahhhh....new lures.............do they catch fish or fishermen? $36 for a lure

radastaff · 11-07-2009, 10:53 AM

looks good
but iam gonna stick
to real greenies

lost two big fish yesterday
with two live big greenies
around 9am
they kelped me
and poped off

kept me out there
for another 6 hours
damn them fish

spanish and bluey got no hits

h2ofishfo · 11-07-2009, 07:14 PM

yeah i only it bought because i had breezer yt numerous times that i followed fro 20 min or more where i threw everthing i brought iron,swimbait,croc & even live greeenies that the yt just look unintrested . thought this lure would be a good experiment on reaction bite retrieval that i could actually observe. but broke in 2 weeks before i could really use oh well u live learn how many times have u had one of these snap

none times for me !!!

driftwood · 11-07-2009, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h2ofishfo

yeah i only it bought because i had breezer yt numerous times that i followed fro 20 min or more where i threw everthing i brought iron,swimbait,croc & even live greeenies that the yt just look unintrested . thought this lure would be a good experiment on reaction bite retrieval that i could actually observe. but broke in 2 weeks before i could really use oh well u live learn how many times have u had one of these snap

none times for me !!!

Sounds to me like you are an unsatisfied customer. If you feel like you have been cheated by this product, I am sure Aqueous Outdoors would appreciate hearing from you. Below is their address and hopefully they will make somekind of concession with you:

AQUEOUS OUTDOORS
28187 Tristan Dr.
Moreno Valley, CA 92555

Billy V · 11-07-2009, 10:51 PM

Maybe they will produce a HD Model for Big Yellowtail.
-Send them some feedback on the product.

peguinpower · 11-08-2009, 04:56 PM

I am not so sure those hinge joints will hold on a bruiser

But I think I'll go ahead and make one

dsafety · 11-08-2009, 08:14 PM

I was interested in this lure so I contacted the manufacturer to see where they are being sold. They are available at Blue Water in Solana Beach and Fisherman's landing.

After reading some of the experiences that early adopters had, I forwarded a link to this thread to the owner of Aqueous Outdoors, Jeff Law. He responded immediately saying that the lure has been redesigned with more durable materials and that he would replace any of the early models that have broken. Anyone who has experienced a problem should contact Jeff at sales@aqueousoutdoors.com

His email to me is attached below.

Jeff seems like a good guy and the lure sure looks interesting. I plan on giving it a try.

Bob

Bob,

Thanks for the heads up on the message board. We have changed material from the first Candy Macks we sold at the Fred Hall shows and Day at the Docks. We found an A & B part polyurethane that is super tough with just enough flexibility. Skate board wheels are made of polyurethane. I have tried to get the word out through our retailers that we will gladly replace all of the lures made from the old material. Please pass that info to the guys on the message board.

The new lures have caught 70lb yellow fin and 45lb Yellowtail on the long range boats this summer with no problems. The retail price is 29.99. The 39.99 came from an interview with ESPN sports when we first showed prototypes at ICAST 2008 and were still shopping for parts vendors.

I'm the manufacturer so don't take my word on the Candy Mack's performance vs. the iron. Check other message boards if you want to know how the Candy Mack performed this summer and fall on the long range boats. I also encourage guys to talk to the boat captains and crew. Or they can contact Jack and Fisherman's Access or Luc and Anglers Choice and get the feedback their customers have been giving them.

Thanks for your interest Bob.

Jeff Law
Aqueous Outdoors
951-807-5505

Iceman · 11-09-2009, 08:22 AM

that is very cool in this day and age. The response and the offer

Siebler · 11-09-2009, 10:06 AM

I saw them at Day at the docks. Cool lures but I like my irons.

36.00 on the other hand is nothing compared to Freshwater bass swimbaits. Ive paid more than that for a soft plastic swimbait. Hard baits can get ridiculous.

FISHIONADO · 11-09-2009, 12:41 PM

WWJD?

Billy V · 11-09-2009, 12:47 PM

I'm going to buy one.
It swims nice on the surface.

Maybe a heavy deep model in the future.
-I appreciate the response from the manufacturer. :ThunbsUp:

FISHIONADO · 11-09-2009, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FISHIONADO

WWJD?

I meant to say WWJB?

What would Josh buy?

11-05-2009, 05:38 PM	#1
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	CANDY MACK>> This might be the best swimming lure i have ever seen. Anybody used it yet? You can cast it like a surface iron. read more >>> http://www.aqueousoutdoors.com/ ck video!

11-05-2009, 06:40 PM	#2
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	Looks awesome. I wonder if it could stand up to a yt pulling on that end hook? Thread jack. We need everyone at the BRTF meeting. There might not be any good places to use that new swimbait if things go poorly. November 10, 2009 9:30 a.m. Sheraton Gateway Hotel 6101 West Century Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90045 __________________ MLPA, if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem Let the Fish and Game Commission know what you think about the proposed maps. Be ready for December 9th and 10th.

11-05-2009, 06:54 PM	#3
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	msrp.........$39.95 and I thought LCs were pricey. __________________

11-05-2009, 07:28 PM	#4
tattuna Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pasadena Posts: 329	I got one for $30 after tax, but won't get to use it for a couple weeks. Never thought I'd spend that much on a lure, but it does look that good. Weighs about the same as a surface iron. Dude at the counter said the guy that's makin em does it all by hand and pumps out about 12 per week and only has two tackle shops sellin em right now. Said he's lookin for an investor to get em mass produced and drop the price. He also said someone used it at Cedros and went 6 for 6 on yellows and that he and his boss have caught yellows and calicos on em too. When I first saw em I thought it would be the perfect cabrilla bait, but after he told me the price I think I'll stick to just riskin it on yellows __________________ IG @tattuna

11-06-2009, 03:05 PM	#7
troutboy Junior Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5	They work fine I got one before trip to San Quintin a few weeks ago. I didn't have any problems with durability or spinning on retrieval. I did catch a few Bonito and a tiny yellowtail with it. It swims really nice but so does a $7 iron. I might buy a few more if they cost $15 but not at almost $30.

11-06-2009, 10:23 AM	#5
h2ofishfo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santee Posts: 821	bought 1 at day at the docks sorry but there crap mine broke at the tail section not made of durable material some kind of plaster composite? and u cant burn them in on retrieve or they do a tail spin mine answer is stick to the light iron worst 25$ ive spent on a lure & thats saying something

11-06-2009, 01:41 PM	#6
Geoffkoop Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So. Orange County Posts: 302	Yes, that is saying something...thanks for the heads up.

11-06-2009, 09:17 PM	#8
crzyboy180 Junior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 20	There are pics of Yellotail on their site.

11-07-2009, 09:07 AM	#9
Sherm Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 490	Ahhhh....new lures.............do they catch fish or fishermen? $36 for a lure

11-07-2009, 10:53 AM	#10
radastaff Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 314	looks good but iam gonna stick to real greenies lost two big fish yesterday with two live big greenies around 9am they kelped me and poped off kept me out there for another 6 hours damn them fish spanish and bluey got no hits

11-07-2009, 07:14 PM	#11
h2ofishfo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santee Posts: 821	yeah i only it bought because i had breezer yt numerous times that i followed fro 20 min or more where i threw everthing i brought iron,swimbait,croc & even live greeenies that the yt just look unintrested . thought this lure would be a good experiment on reaction bite retrieval that i could actually observe. but broke in 2 weeks before i could really use oh well u live learn how many times have u had one of these snap none times for me !!!

11-07-2009, 10:51 PM	#13
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	Maybe they will produce a HD Model for Big Yellowtail. -Send them some feedback on the product.

11-08-2009, 04:56 PM	#14
peguinpower bing! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: socal Posts: 246	I am not so sure those hinge joints will hold on a bruiser But I think I'll go ahead and make one

11-08-2009, 08:14 PM	#15
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,121	I was interested in this lure so I contacted the manufacturer to see where they are being sold. They are available at Blue Water in Solana Beach and Fisherman's landing. After reading some of the experiences that early adopters had, I forwarded a link to this thread to the owner of Aqueous Outdoors, Jeff Law. He responded immediately saying that the lure has been redesigned with more durable materials and that he would replace any of the early models that have broken. Anyone who has experienced a problem should contact Jeff at sales@aqueousoutdoors.com His email to me is attached below. Jeff seems like a good guy and the lure sure looks interesting. I plan on giving it a try. Bob Bob, Thanks for the heads up on the message board. We have changed material from the first Candy Macks we sold at the Fred Hall shows and Day at the Docks. We found an A & B part polyurethane that is super tough with just enough flexibility. Skate board wheels are made of polyurethane. I have tried to get the word out through our retailers that we will gladly replace all of the lures made from the old material. Please pass that info to the guys on the message board. The new lures have caught 70lb yellow fin and 45lb Yellowtail on the long range boats this summer with no problems. The retail price is 29.99. The 39.99 came from an interview with ESPN sports when we first showed prototypes at ICAST 2008 and were still shopping for parts vendors. I'm the manufacturer so don't take my word on the Candy Mack's performance vs. the iron. Check other message boards if you want to know how the Candy Mack performed this summer and fall on the long range boats. I also encourage guys to talk to the boat captains and crew. Or they can contact Jack and Fisherman's Access or Luc and Anglers Choice and get the feedback their customers have been giving them. Thanks for your interest Bob. Jeff Law Aqueous Outdoors 951-807-5505

11-09-2009, 08:22 AM	#16
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	that is very cool in this day and age. The response and the offer __________________

11-09-2009, 10:06 AM	#17
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	I saw them at Day at the docks. Cool lures but I like my irons. 36.00 on the other hand is nothing compared to Freshwater bass swimbaits. Ive paid more than that for a soft plastic swimbait. Hard baits can get ridiculous. __________________ CJ Siebler

11-09-2009, 12:41 PM	#18
FISHIONADO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 698	WWJD?

11-09-2009, 12:47 PM	#19
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	I'm going to buy one. It swims nice on the surface. Maybe a heavy deep model in the future. -I appreciate the response from the manufacturer. :ThunbsUp: