BASS ANGLER TESTIMONIALS

Mike Small
Mike SmallAvid Angler
I finally got out on Erie today and put the Round Goby to the test and it did not disappoint. 40 fish day and 37 came on the 2.6" ROUND Goby in Natural Goby/Chartreuse on a 3/8 football head. We out fished all the boats around us. It was a great day.
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Cam Wheeler
Cam WheelerAvid Angler, Lake St. Clair Expert
"I had the pleasure of trying out GRUMPY Baits a couple summers ago and I must say it has completely changed the game for me. Everyone knows tube jigs and dropshotting are killer for smallmouth but for me, the Goliath Goby on a 1/4oz Ned head has caught me bigger fish and more fish."
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Cory Holt
Cory HoltAvid Angler
Love your plastics the smallies are crushing them!!! Thanks for making a bait that works. Twenty (20) smallies, 4-pound average before the bait was done.
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Steven de Boyrie
Steven de BoyrieAvid Angler
PB Smallie, 17.5 inches but spilling over the bumpy board and definitely 5+ lbs. Fall fishing from the kayak has been good for me. And it feels like a broken record but caught this striped toad last weekend dropshotting a [GRUMPY Bait Company] 2.6" Round Goby again!
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Dwayne Sooley
Dwayne SooleyAvid Angler
"Fishing tournaments and derby events requires unique, original bait designs that align to what the fish respond to. GRUMPY Bait Company has knocked bait design out-of-the-park with an incredible selection of baits such as their Goby Series, Finesse Series and Micro Series baits."
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Chris Zepf
Chris ZepfTournament Angler
"This bait [2.6" Mini Minn-FIN] slays! St. Lawrence river smallies were all over it at the Franny Cup! I fully expect my competitors to have these in their tackle box for next season. The smallies on Lake Huron were chewing them today!"
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Santino Di Pietrantonio
Santino Di PietrantonioAvid Angler
"We were drop shotting for bass around some islands. I was using a ZMan Trick Shot. I kept catching small bass. I turned to my buddy and said, "I need to upsize my bait.". Thankfully I brought the pack of Minn-FIN's (Baby Bass color) I won from the Paddle Get Together last month and threw on a Minn-FIN. The first drop and hooked up with a mammoth of a smallie. I don't like to exaggerate but it was easily 4lbs. After that, I kept putting on the remaining Minn-FIN from the package and they caught me numerous bass in a short time!"
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Connor Ebben
Connor EbbenAvid Angler, Wisconsin, USA.
Hey Martin. Saw you're the founder of GRUMPY Baits. Love the baits! They work phenomenally on smallies here in Wisconsin. ,
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Kevin Dean-Grove
Kevin Dean-GroveAvid Angler
"Up-north, the big bass love the @grumpybaits 3.3" Goliath Goby. This 5.13lb, 20.5" behemoth of a largemouth bass took one look and the rest is history"
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Jake Patterson and Ashton Campbell
Jake Patterson and Ashton CampbellAvid Anglers, Waterloo Region, ON, Canada
"Grumpy Baits stands alone in the fishing world and has been a vital part of our fishing success when they graced the shelves at Natural Sports and many other locations. Using the Mini Minn-Fin on a ⅛ oz jig head has only benefited our daily catch on smallmouth and other species. "
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Jack Tindall
Jack TindallAvid Angler, Indiana, USA
"Recently, I discovered GRUMPY Bait Company and immediately saw the value of their line-up of soft plastic baits. I particularly liked the goby series of baits and started using the Goliath Goby using a variety of techniques including drop shotting and ned jigging. I also also used it on a wobble head dragging it along the bottom with great success!"
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Ryan Biggs
Ryan BiggsAvid Angler, Elora Region
"I have the most success catching smallmouth with Grumpy’s Crawdaddie and walleye can't seem to resist the finesse TZR-Worm. I aspire to one day accumulate enough skill and knowledge to have the opportunity to fish the bassmaster classic."
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Brent Hashimoto
Brent HashimotoAvid Angler
"Couple hundred landed perch, this years PB smallie with 5.9lbs, and a new species off my list. Big shout out to @grumpybaits who I was shown today not only catches them, but I caught at least 20 fish on one bait with many more bites and pulls then that. Highly recommend them, great plastic!"
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Joe Buchanan
Joe BuchananTournament Angler
"Hey Mr.! Thank you for making an awesome goby. I pounded the bass on the bay today in the FQFS Tourney, all caught on the GOLIATH Goby (Lake Simcoe Goby color). Hands down the best I have ever used!"
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Tom Smith
Tom SmithAvid Angler, Indiana, USA
"These @grumpybaits Goliath Gobys are one of my new favourite dropshot baits. The smallmouth just slurp them up!"
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Dwayne Sooley
Dwayne SooleyAvid Angler, Belleville Area
"I really like the new colors of the TZR~WORM. This TZR has a slower fall better than most ned worms; not only that, with salt and scent, which is a key factor for me, topped with a durable plastic I don't have to change on every fish. Grumpy Baits has truly mastered this ned finesse bait!"
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loadedfishery_
loadedfishery_Avid Angler
Thanks to @grumpybaits for the awesome gobys ! Love the brand you guys have started and especially all the tackle you've come out with - have my boat stocked with you guys lol! Keep the great stuff coming !"
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WALLEYE ANGLER TESTIMONIALS

Captain Steve Falcon
Captain Steve FalconChief Charters, USA
"As Great Lakes fish adapt to feeding on Gobies, it only makes sense that fishermen also adapt their baits to match this new forage. I knew I needed a Goby pattern in my arsenal to maximize my catch and Grumpy Bait Company has that covered. Grumpy's Goby series has the perfect Goby profile from any angle and comes in a variety of sizes and colors. With this new addition of Goby to the already proven worm and minnow patterns, there's nothing I can't catch with Grumpy."
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Adam Solecki
Adam SoleckiAvid Angler
"Awesome baits guys!! Unbelievable how tough yet soft your baits are!! I'm really glad I found your baits! I've been using the fluke jr's for a while now and saw that yours were more supple and when I tried them out my hookup ratio has been excellent. Keep up the good work!!"
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Curtis Draeger
Curtis DraegerAvid Angler
Fishing the St. Clair river with the 3.3" GOLIATH Goby was on fire. Using a 3/4oz jig, tapping the goby off the bottom was extremely productive. Kinda makes sense given all the goby in the Great Lakes and how walleye love eating them. Nice work on the baits GRUMPY!
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Ryan Biggs
Ryan BiggsAvid Angler
"My favorite species to pursue are walleye and smallmouth. I love the sheer power and fight that comes with hooking smallmouth, while on the other hand I love the suttleness and technique that is required to catch walleye. ... walleye can't seem to resist the finesse TZR-Worm"
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Captain P.j Baylis
Captain P.j BaylisNo Limits Fishing Charters
PJ specializes in Detroit River Walleye, Lake Erie Walleye, Rainbow Trout, and Lake St. Clair Muskies.  An avid tournament angler, fully licensed and commercially insured charter captain that is happy to provide advice on what GRUMPY Bait's to use on the Detroit River or Lake Erie for walleye or bass.
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Chad Beaupre
Chad BeaupreRecreational Angler
Jigging for walleye on the Detroit or St Clair Rivers has been insane since I switched over to GRUMPY Baits GOLIATH Goby and Minn-Fin's. Unlike the standard fluke and worm-style baits, these goby and minnow imitations are different which gives me the edge when targeting walleye.
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Jay Marteniuk
Jay MarteniukAvid Angler
"I've fished for walleye across Ontario and since using GRUMPY Baits GOLIATH Goby, I've consistently caught more and bigger walleye particularly on the Detroit River. Keep it up GRUMPY! And yes, I would highly recommend these goby baits to anyone fishing the Great Lakes"
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Mario Georghiades
Mario GeorghiadesAvid Angler
"I have a cottage on Lake St. Clair and fish the Detroit River, St. Clair River and Lake St Clair a lot. Since the release of GRUMPY gobys in 2020, I have pretty much changed up all my plastics to GRUMPY Baits. They catch fish, are durable but supple enough to create amazing action."
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Marty Draeger
Marty DraegerGRUMPY Bait Company
When I started GRUMPY Bait company, I was trying to fill a gap in the market. The fact was, round goby were everywhere, yet bait manufacturers were not making realistic, anatomically correct goby baits. Fast forward and GRUMPY is now the recognized leader in goby baits and we make more styles and colors so you, our customers have access to effect and productive goby baits.
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Adam Moore
Adam MooreAvid Angler
Been using GRUMPY Goby and the Minn-Fin for a few years now. I fish the Detroit River each spring and these baits have been a game-changer. When nobody is catching fish, I am. I think this is because the baits have a very real profile, similar to what they are eating all their lives. Great baits and great price!"
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LAKE TROUT ANGLER TESTIMONIALS

Jason Doyon
Jason DoyonAvid Angler
We fish for Whitefish, Lake Trout, Burbot and Perch on the north end of Lake Huron. This year we decided to try GRUMPY Bait Company goby baits. Well, not only did they do everything in their power to get the baits shipped the same day, the 2.25" Mini Goby helped us land a ton of Whitefish, Burbot and Perch! It's great to use such an original and unique bait made right here in Ontario! I would highly recommend you try their baits. "
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Mike Small
Mike SmallAvid Angler, Cabin Creek Rep.
"I had the pleasure of trying out GRUMPY Baits a couple summers ago and I must say it has completely changed the game for me. Everyone knows tube jigs and dropshotting are killer for smallmouth but for me, the Goliath Goby on a 1/4oz Ned head has caught me bigger fish and more fish."
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Martin Draeger
Martin DraegerAvid Angler
"The GRUMPY Goby Series of baits have been a proven bait for Lake Trout across the Great Lakes Region. Whether fishing Lake Simcoe or any of the inland lakes in North Ontario, these baits simply catch Lake Trout!"
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Alessandro Krick
Alessandro KrickAvid Angler
"Growing up in Niagara Falls, I learned to fish in the Niagara River for trout, bass and walleye over a decade ago. Since then I have become a diehard steelhead/trout angler, and a serious smallmouth bass angler, fishing Lake Erie primarily. I first found GRUMPY Baits through the Minn-FIN with its unique fish catching action for lake trout, rainbow, and brown trout fished under a bobber. "
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WHITEFISH ANGLER TESTIMONIALS

Michael Glandfield
Michael GlandfieldAvid Lake Simcoe Angler
"Your 2.6" Round Goby made success for me today! First whitefish in years except when I was with a guide. I put the goby down my hole and bamb! Got it all by myself."
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Chris Dumais
Chris DumaisAvid Lake Simcoe Angler
"It’s been 3 years I've been ice fishing Lake Simcoe for whitefish trying every bait that was recommended to me with little to no success. This year I thought I’d try out the GRUMPY Bait gobies and what a game changer my season has been. Using the 2.6” ROUND Goby with a 1/8th oz jig head has been working really well for me getting my limits. I’m excited for the upcoming open water season because not only are these baits good for ice fishing, they’re an all season bait for every species you wanna target. I highly recommend GRUMPY Bait Company baits they’re now my go-to-baits on the hardwater!"
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Scott Osborne
Scott OsborneBig Brutes, Ice Fishing Guides, Green Bay Wisconsin
"Big Country crushing the whitefish again. We've been seeing lots of limits and big fish lately ?for some more great action over the next 2 weeks. Get down here Marty they're biting steady (on the 2.25" Mini Goby), Grumpy Bait Company"
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Michael George Butac
Michael George ButacAvid Angler
"GRUMPY Bait is my first choice bait when it comes to fishing for whitefish.100% recommended!"
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Adam Moore
Adam MooreAvid Lake Simcoe Angler
"Oh ya baby! Lake Simcoe whitefish love these baits! I mean, I've been coming here for years using minnows and spoons with marginal success. Then started using GRUMPY Goby on a ned on the bottom hook and a top hook rigged with a Micro or Mini Grubby. Doesn't matter everytime I mark a fish they can't resist to bite! Whities love them!"
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Carli Laudahn
Carli LaudahnRecreational Lake Simcoe Angler
"Tried Lake Simcoe for the first time trying to catch whitefish. Armed with GRUMPY Baits Round Goby, we caught 6 whitefish and a burbot in no time. The bite was on fire but I don't think we could have done it without the Lake SImcoe Round goby and Mini Grubby combo rig. Thanks GRUMPY for making me happy on my first trip to Lake Simcoe!"
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Curtis Draeger
Curtis DraegerAvid Ontario Angler
"Yet another amazing year fishing Lake Simcoe for whities. I just can't say enough about GRUMPY gobies on this lake. In the past, salted minnows and spoons were topshelf baits. Now with goby virtually everywhere, if you are not using the Round Goby by GRUMPY Baits, you are missing on bite-opportunities. GRUMPY goby have yielded me an almost perfect score. 9/10 fish you mark on your sonar will hit these things - no joke!"
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Michael George Butac
Michael George ButacAvid Angler
"GRUMPY Bait is my first choice bait when it comes to fishing for whitefish.100% recommended!"
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PANFISH ANGLER TESTIMONIALS

Carson
CarsonAvid Angler
"Fish fry! I dont usually shy away from my lil Berkeley minnows for perch but the lil baby tad pole thingy (2" Micro Grubby) from @grumpybaits made a huge difference from nibbles to chomps."
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Sal C.
Sal C.Avid Angler, Lake Simcoe
"Love using the 2.25" Mini Goby in Natural Goby/Gold color. Lake Simcoe perch love them! I've tried many different baits for targeting jumbos and I have finally found a true winner with GRUMPY Baits. They are the most realistic looking baits ever. They swim exactly like the real goby. I'm always confident that if I miss the first hit, they will circle around for another strike! Can't wait to try these in a few weeks further north for walleye in some back lakes, as I have had tremendous success with them also for targeting walleye on Lake Nippissing. Thank you GRUMPY Baits for creating a true winner!"
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William Huang
William HuangAvid Angler
"The 2.6" Round Goby and 2.25" Mini Goby (Lake Simcoe color) did very well for me yesterday on Lake Simcoe. Got some 12-13" Yellow Perch slabs! I would highly recommend these bait when fishing for Yellow Perch anytime!"
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Mike Isenberg
Mike IsenbergAvid Angler
"Slayed my biggest perch ever on your Round Goby (Lake Simcoe Goby 020) yesterday! Absolutely lover your baits!"
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Bret Alexander, Alexander Sport Fishing
Bret Alexander, Alexander Sport Fishing Green Bay, WI, USA.
"Another GR8 day of walleye and perch jerking today with Doc and his crew. Thanks to Robert Hank for cleaning them. Perch were liking the GRUMPY Baits, Mini Goby and of course the good old crawler."
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Matthew Draeger
Matthew DraegerRecreational Angler
Headed up north with my bro to hammer some crappie through the ice. Setup was a 1/16oz round jig with either the 2" Micro Grubby, 2.25" Mini Grubby, or 2.25" Mini Goby, jigging about 9 ft off the bottom in 25 fow. Let's just say the Grumpy's did their job!
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Curtis Draeger
Curtis DraegerAvid Ontario Angler
First ice in 2023 finally arrived (very late!) and headed to Lake Couchiching, ON. Found some weeds, dropped the Mini Grubby and wham! Fish on and some very nice size too! If you have not tried the Mini or Micro Grubby for perch on Couch or Simcoe, you may want to try. Plus, they are awesome for whities!
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Paul Braun
Paul BraunCottager, Recreational Angler
I own a cottage in the Parry Sound area and don't fish all that much. My neighbour suggested I try ice fishing for crappie since they are literally off my dock. So, I grabbed some Grumpy baits recommended to me by Natural Sports in Kitchener. What a blast - tons of chunky crappie one after the other. Used the Micro Grubby. Great baits guys!
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