RIP Baby Umbrella Rig V2
RIP Baby Umbrella Rig V2
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The RIP Baby Umbrella rig V2 stands out with its distinctive style and expertly crafted components, delivering an unparalleled action in the water. Constructed from a strong yet lightweight wire, the RIP generates a lively baitball effect when pumped on retrieve. Streamlined at every point of pressure, this umbrella rig is designed not just for performance, but also for reliability when it matters most. The best part about the RIP Baby V2 is that you do not need a special rod or reel to start slinging this bait right away.
The RIP V2 now come equiped with Mustad Demon snap swivels to easily attach your favorite Smack swimbait jig heads.
State Regulations on Umbrella Rigs by State as of 2022:
1 Hook - MN & ME
2 Hook - IL (2 Pole Restricted Lakes) AZ HI IA KA MD MA NV ND & VT
3 Hook - *IL CA CO DE IN MO OH OR RI SD TN UT WA WI WY AL AR CT FL GA ID KY LA MI MS NM NY NC OK PA SC TX VA & WV
Customize your RIP Baby umbrella rig to meet your state’s specific regulations by selecting from the available options above. It's crucial to familiarize yourself with your state's restrictions regarding the use of umbrella rigs.
Click here to access the official B.A.S.S. tournament rules concerning umbrella rigs.
*IL - Make sure you understand your state restrictions! In Illinois, where two-pole restrictions do not apply, 5-hook umbrella rigs are permissible. This applies to locations such as Lake Michigan, most rivers, and Army Corps of Engineer lakes, which are all unrestricted areas for fishing with the 3 Hook RIP Baby Umbrella rig.
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Shipping & Returns
Returns
We have a 90-day return policy, which means you have 90 days after receiving your item to request a return. To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging.
To start a return, you can contact us at info@bassdope.com or call us at: 708.892.2770. Restocking fees will not be charged on any return.
Return Address: 14741 Margust Ln, Homer Glen, IL. 60491
Damages and issues
Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item. We will make it right. Our preference on fishing lures is to send you a replacement. If you are still unhappy, we will issue a refund.
Exchanges
The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have, and once the return is accepted, make a separate purchase for the new item.
Refunds
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method within 2 business days. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too. If more than 15 business days have passed since we’ve approved your return, please contact us at info@bassdope.com.
European Union 14 day cooling off period
Notwithstanding the above, if the merchandise is being shipped into the European Union, you have the right to cancel or return your order within 14 days, for any reason and without a justification. As above, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging.
Delivery Times
All orders are processed within two business days and orders typically arrive within 5-days.
If we are experiencing a high volume of orders, shipments may be delayed by just a few days. Additionally, nationwide and global shipping delays (such as those caused by holiday volumes, or inclement weather conditions) may have an impact on your estimated delivery date.
Tracking Your Order
Once your order is fulfilled, you will receive a tracking number via email. Please allow [USPS/UPS] up to 48 hours to reflect updates on their tracking page.
Damages and Missing Orders
If you received your order damaged, or if the order appears to be lost during shipping, please contact us so we can help file a claim. A refund or replacement will be issued. If we require the product returned, we will provide a shipping label.
If your order arrives damaged, please save all packaging materials and damaged goods for claim evidence purposes. Notice of damage must be provided within 15 days of delivery.
If we send you the wrong item, please contact us and we will send you the correct item at no charge.
While your initial shipping charges will not be refunded, you will not be charged shipping on replacement or returned items.
Insurance Coverage
All of our shipments are fully insured, but we may require your assistance when proceeding with filing a claim. For missing shipments, we must file the claim within 120 calendar days from the date the shipment. For damaged shipments, you must notify us within 15 calendar days of delivery.
Depending on the nature of your claim, you may need to provide photos of all outer and inner packaging as well as the package contents, and/or sign an affidavit that we send you once we begin the claim process.
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I purchased the RIP Baby Umbrella Rig V2 along with all the recommended jigs and soft plastics and took it out to an area of the lake that was absolutely loaded with bait balls. I figured this was going to be the perfect place to put it to the test.
I paired it with my Kestrel Ultimate BFS baitcaster and 8 lb braid. That turned out to be mistake #1. 😂 If you’re going to throw this thing on a BFS setup, use the maximum recommended line which in my case, 10 lb braid. After a few casts, the line snapped, the entire rig launched into orbit, and my baitcaster rewarded me with my first-ever bird’s nest. So not only did I lose the rig, it also managed to ruin my perfect no bird’s-nest record on the Kestrel. Impressive.
As far as the fish were concerned, the water was pretty clear and the rig seemed to do a better job of spooking the bait balls than attracting the bass. The bass wanted absolutely nothing to do with it. Needless to say, somewhere on the bottom of the lake is a brand-new RIP Baby Umbrella Rig V2, fully equipped with jigs and soft plastics, while a group of bass are probably gathered around it laughing their asses off. Maybe I’ll get it back this winter when they open the dam and drop the lake level.
Final review: Can’t say whether it catches fish, but I can confirm it catches fishermen. 😂🎣
Hi Alex, thanks for sharing your experience. While the size of the RIP Baby definitely allows you to downsize compared to a full-size, fully loaded A-Rig, we do NOT recommend throwing the RIP Baby on a BFS set up. We do recommend using at least a medium heavy powered casting combo with a minimum of 15lb fluoro, mono or copolymer line. The RIP Baby is compact, but fully loaded it can weigh around 2oz's. Because of this, we also do not recommend using anything less than 40lb braid with a mono or fluoro leader. Braid tends to dig in on itself and can result in abrupt stops of the line on a cast. Lighter braid will definitely snap off a 2oz bait if this happens. I hope this helps for the next time. Thanks for the business!