| Date: | 9/13/16 |
| Product type: | Stick worm |
| Manufacturer: | Lake Fork Trophy Lures |
| Reviewer: | Jamie Wilson |
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that one of the best fish catching baits over the last 10-15 years has been the mighty stick worm. In this day in age, there are seemingly hundreds of companies that produce good quality stick worms so what sets a particular manufacturer apart? Well, in the case of Lake Fork Trophy Lures “Hyper Sticks” one design feature definitely stands out, and that is their very unique segmented body (“swim slots” patent pending). This feature makes the Hyper Stick versatile as they can be fished as a weightless presentation, wacky rigged, Texas rig, Carolina rig or a perfect drop shot worm. 21 colors to choose from at a great price and what you have is a viable bass tempting option for sure.
| (Lake Fork Trophy Lures “Hyper Stick”) Specifications | |
| Type | Soft plastic stick worm |
| Length | 5” |
| Weight | N/A |
| Material | Plastic |
| Colors | 21 colors |
| Origin | Texas, USA |
| MSRP | $5.49 U.S per pack(9) |
As I mentioned, Lake Fork Trophy Lures offers a fantastic color selection which covers just about every variation you need for your favorite body of water. Besides the colors, the fine detail and craftsmanship the “Hyper Stick” offers up is high end all the way. It is apparent that a lot of time, effort and thought went into the end product that only benefits the angler and not just the pocket books of the manufacturer. Obviously these worms were designed for anglers by anglers and that’s that.
| Colors(1-5) | Level of Detail(1-5) | Craftsmanship(1-5) | Total | Possible | Rating (10 being highest ) |
| 5 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 15 | 9 |
The overall performance gets top marks here for sure. The unique action, which is due to the segmented body cannot really be matched by other stick worms. The “Hyper Stick” comes alive with a weightless jerk-pause presentation while their subtle life-like action will tempt finicky bass on weighted rigs as well. Any current will set the “Hyper Stick” into motion on a drop shot or Carolina rig. Beyond these presentations, a Texas rigged “Hyper Stick” can be one of the most deadly flipping/punch baits. The slender action laden profile is perfect for sliding into heavy cover and you can bet that once inside these tight little pockets, the life-like action adds realism. Bass candy indeed.
| Castability(1-5) | Ease of Use(1-5) | Quality of Action (1-5) | Durability (1-5) | Total | Possible | Rating (10 being highest ) |
| 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 20 | 9 |
| Consistency(1-5) | Realism (1-5) | Range of sizes (1-3) | Total | Possible | Rating (10 being highest ) |
| 5 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 8 |
As I mentioned the variety of ways the “Hyper Stick” can be rigged, it becomes pretty clear that smallmouth and largemouth alike can be targeted in just about any situation with the “Hyper Stick”. Suspended smallmouth/largemouth can’t resist a drop shot while bass under docks/trees/laydowns fall victim to a weightless stick, skipped in front of their noses. Largemouth in shallow matted vegetation won’t say no to a “Hyper Stick” invading their shaded lairs while bottom oriented bass slurp up a tasty morsel bouncing and slithering on bottom (Carolina rig). Also, as a cold front passes through a subtle presentation is usually the right choice and these worms are perfect for this conditional situation.
| (Insert Product Name) Collective Final Rating | ||
| Construction/Quality | 9 | |
| Performance | 9 | |
| Price | 10 | |
| Features | 9 | |
| Design (Ergonomics) | 9 | |
| Application | 10 | |
| Total Score | 56 | |
| Ratings Key: 1 = terrible : 2 = poor : 3 = lacking : 4 = sub par : 5 = mediocre : 6 = fair : 7 = good : 8 = great : 9 = excellent : 10 = MUST HAVE | ||
Versatility, price point, a wide variety of colors to choose from along with durability and a unique subtle action and what you have is a fine addition to your arsenal. It’s all about being confident and these particular stick worms deliver on all fronts. Top marks all the way for the “Hyper Stick” from me, give them a try yourself folks.
Jamie Wilson- Exist To Fish Canada Lead Writer/Editor
