anthman Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Hi all, if you've seen my previous post, i have an interest in catching whiting on surface lures. Concensus is that the bassday sugapen/sugarpen/Suga pen/sugar pen is the go-to lure. Looking on the net the price ranges from $23-$29 a piece (70mm and 95mm) Does anyone have any experience with a cheaper alternative that still works? Right now I have a few of what look very close, on order from China, so will be a while before it arrives... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankS Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Look similar to 100 other lures on the market to me, personally I wouldn't pay anywhere near that money for lures these days. Must be other choices that work for far less money. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthman Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 1 minute ago, frankS said: Look similar to 100 other lures on the market to me, personally I wouldn't pay anywhere near that money for lures these days. Must be other choices that work for far less money. Frank Agreed! Key attributes I can discern: * Floating * Prawn colour scheme (orange with some pink and stripes, translucent) * 70-95mm in length, slim stick profile * Slight cup face front * Good action on walk the dog retrieve * Good cast distance (at <9grams) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirvin21 Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 savage gear "top prey" far cheaper and work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savit Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 I have seen Strada Viral / Villan lures in Sugapen shape sold below $8 online locally. The reviews are not so bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blood Knot Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Have a look at the River2sea Baby rover 50. Around $12-13. Cheers Blood Knot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caple666 Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 hi anthman i love the sugapen70 for whiting but i have gotten a few on the gladiator kozami 50/60mm lure. i haven't used these much but i have a friend who religiously uses these and cleans up. it is a walk the dog style lure without the cuped face. i have my best luck on the clear lures with strips on top (prawn imitation). can pick these up for about $12-$13. hope this helps champ. cheers caple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connico Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Crossfire and Daiwa both offer similar performance but are more affordable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharknett Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Bought a Berkley Scum Dog the other day for about $11. Not tried it yet though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volitan Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 One thing about the sugar pens -> amazingly sharp hooks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connico Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Volitan said: One thing about the sugar pens -> amazingly sharp hooks My understanding is that Bassday uses owner hooks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthman Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 8 hours ago, connico said: My understanding is that Bassday uses owner hooks I would be putting on a pair of tiny assist hooks in the back anchor point, so the many videos on YouTube tell me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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