Battle of the Topwater Baits – Round 1
Reaction Innovations Vixen vs. Strike King Sexy Dawg
Right off the bat we have a matchup between two heavyweights. The Reaction Innovations Vixen may be the most sought after topwater lure of all time, and the Sexy Dawg is a newer topwater bait that flat out catches fish. In order to determine a winner, we will divide the review into three different categories: Performance, Overall Quality, and Fish Catching Ability.
Performance
This is what we are all after right? We want to know how a lure performs on the water. After extensively fishing both of the competitors, we can tell you that they both perform flawlessly. I must admit that I expected the Vixen to win this match easily, but the Sexy Dawg is a very underrated lure. It is extremely easy to walk and has a very nice side to side motion on the retrieve. The separation in performance comes from the rolling action of the Vixen. Not only does it walk like a dream, it also has a seductive rolling motion that really triggers bites. It’s one of the very few topwater baits that has this perfected.
Advantage: Reaction Innovations Vixen
Overall Quality
Both of these lures are very high in quality. Although the Sexy Dawg isn’t an expensive bait, it doesn’t have a decent set of hooks and split rings. The plastic is durable and so is the finish. The finish on the Vixen flakes off pretty easily, but it does have some sticky sharp hook and excellent split rings. The plastic itself has been known to have some leakage problems after catching a bunch of fish. If you fish a Vixen long enough, the back part of the bait is also susceptible to breakage. With the being said, these problems are few and far between so it is not a major problem to consider on a daily basis.
Advantage: Strike King Sexy Dawg
Fish Catching Ability
When it comes down to the important stuff, this is as big as it gets. Catching fish is the ultimate goal. If you want a bait that catches fish like none other, the Vixen is the bait for you. It has to be the most fish catching topwater lure in recent history. The Sexy Dawg is definitely a fish catcher too, but this category is no competition.
Advantage: Reaction Innovations Vixen
Winner: Reaction Innovations Vixen
And thus concludes the first match in the Battle of the Topwater Walking Baits. Be sure and stay tuned for the next first round match featuring the Rapala Skitter Walk vs. Megabass Giant Dog-X.
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