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Get
Your Bass Fix With DUO's Realis Vibration 68 G-Fix Crankbaits
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  Do
these baits hold up to abuse? After using mine on several trips, I am not real
impressed with the durability of the finish. Through normal usage and fish
catching they seem to wear a little quicker and easier than I'd like to see.
Testing the finish with a sharp object like a hook point or scissors will also
scratch the surface quite easily.
Performance Ratings for
DUO Realis Vibration G-Fix |
Castability (1-5) |
Ease of Actuation(1-5) |
Quality of Movement (1-5) |
Durability (1-5) |
Total |
Possible |
Rating (= Tot/Pos * 10) |
5 |
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16 |
20 |
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A head-on view of a roughed-up test bait.
Features:
All Vibration G-Fix models come equipped with red eyes, excellent detailing, and
a special internal weighting system. This system includes a molded lead weight
located between the line tie and red eyeball, along with a single six-millimeter
tungsten ball and 12 three-millimeter tungsten balls sitting just below.
The nose gets scuffed easily and was the first part to exhibit wear.
Design and
Ergonomics:
These compact, streamlined offerings pack a lot into a small package. They boast
dense, heavy bodies along with realistic detailing. Twelve colors are available
to cover all the baitfish bases. Both available sizes aren't real big, so those
wanting a more “magnum sized” bait will need to continue their search.
Design & Ergonomics Ratings for
DUO Realis Vibration G-Fix |
Bait to Bait Consistency
(1-5) |
Weight
(1-5) |
Realism (1-5) |
Available Sizes (1-3) |
Total |
Possible |
Rating (= Tot/Pos * 10) |
5 |
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17 |
18 |
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Kishida, a Japanese brand focused solely on OEM supply, furnishes the hooks.
Application:
Anglers wanting to probe deeper zones will find these baits the most useful.
Cranking deeper flats, weedlines, and standing timber, or
jigging/ripping/pumping the bait off deep ledges and other key zones will yield
the best results. While these baits will work in shallow water, a faster
retrieve and tip-up rod attitude is needed to keep the bait from plowing the
bottom.
Ratings:
(We've
re-calibrated our
ratings standard for
2008 and have
included a key at
the bottom of the
following matrix as
a guide):
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DUO
Realis
Vibration
G-Fix
(?/10)
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Construction/Quality |
Attention
to
detail
is very
high |
10 |
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Performance |
Not much
action
on the
drop and
the bait
requires
at least
modest
speeds
to
activate |
8 |
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Price |
The
$13.99
price
point is
more
expensive
than
most |
6 |
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Features |
Impressive
features
both
inside
and
outside |
9 |
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Design
(Ergonomics) |
These
baits
utilize
smart
designs
and pack
a lot of
weight
and
noise
into a
compact
package |
9.44 |
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Application |
Most
useful
for the
deep-water
angler
that
wants to
cover
areas
quickly |
6 |
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Total
Score
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8.07 |
Ratings
Key:
1 =
terrible
: 2 =
poor : 3
=
lacking
: 4 =
sub par
: 5 =
mediocre
: 6 =
fair : 7
= good :
8 =
great :
9 =
excellent
: 10 =
unbelievable!
For More
Details
of the
updated
rating
system
visit
our
explanation
here |
Pluses and Minuses:
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Plus
Minus
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+
Beautiful
baits |
- Not as
versatile
or
durable
as some
other
lip-less
cranks |
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+ Fast
sink
rate |
- Price |
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+ You
can't
reel or
rip
these
too fast |
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+ Very
sharp
stock
hooks |
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One of several chunks caught while casting from a favorite stretch of steep
bank.
Conclusion:
DUO never disappoints when it comes to delivering quality craftsmanship. The
Realis Vibration 68 G-Fix is not only beautiful to look at, but includes some
really impressive out-of-the-box features. Sure, I didn't really find these
baits to be optimal for where and how I fish locally, but anglers that want to
probe deeper waters at a fast pace will want to take a closer look.
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