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Swimming Shad Softbaits
Posted on 10/14/19 at 3:58 pm
Posted on 10/14/19 at 3:58 pm
With so many different brands of swimming mullet softbaits (for inshore) on the market, is there really that big of a difference between them? I know everybody has their own “confidence bait,” but do y’all think any are “head and shoulder” above the others? Or is color the major factor?
My confidence bait growing up was a 3” H&H Cocahoe in chartreuse with a red tail. Now its mainly a Matrix Shad Green Hornet.
I was looking at the Overcast Lure brands, and they look good. Has anybody ever used them?
My confidence bait growing up was a 3” H&H Cocahoe in chartreuse with a red tail. Now its mainly a Matrix Shad Green Hornet.
I was looking at the Overcast Lure brands, and they look good. Has anybody ever used them?
Posted on 10/14/19 at 4:23 pm to Tear It Up
I've pretty much strictly been using Downsouth lures. Kinda a hybrid between a swimbait and straight jerk bait. But gives you a lot of movement on the fall and I've always done well with them.
Posted on 10/14/19 at 4:27 pm to Tear It Up
I’ve always used matrix in the past but I’ve had good results with highwater lures lately.
Posted on 10/14/19 at 6:27 pm to Tear It Up
Posted on 10/14/19 at 6:36 pm to Mister Bigfish
Can't speak to this year since I haven't fished much at all. I have always caught a ton of trout on 3 inch tsunami in either croaker or the blue back over black/clear sides. I have used various matrix swim shads and I find they work better under a cork while the tsunami runs better. The key is to run the tsunami like a crank bait with a steady retrieve. In the Fall you have to alter your speed until you find the speed they want that day.
If I can't catch any on swim baits, I switch to a smoke colored sparkle beetle either in 3 inch or standard size. I find the smaller bait works much better than swim baits when it gets real cold.
If I can't catch any on swim baits, I switch to a smoke colored sparkle beetle either in 3 inch or standard size. I find the smaller bait works much better than swim baits when it gets real cold.
Posted on 10/14/19 at 7:08 pm to LSU2001
Throw whatever you believe in. Heck Deadly Dudleys still work
Posted on 10/15/19 at 4:13 pm to Tear It Up
its amazing how baits that look the same dont act the same
there are youtube videos where guys show you how they swim and its eye opening how some brands look like H&H cocahoes but have little to no tail action at all when tested
the H&H cocahoes and the bass assassins seemed to have the best overall action from what i saw
this is one of the better videos LINK (oops bigfish beat me to it)
there are youtube videos where guys show you how they swim and its eye opening how some brands look like H&H cocahoes but have little to no tail action at all when tested
the H&H cocahoes and the bass assassins seemed to have the best overall action from what i saw
this is one of the better videos LINK (oops bigfish beat me to it)
This post was edited on 10/15/19 at 4:15 pm
Posted on 10/15/19 at 4:28 pm to Mister Bigfish
quote:This one is great because: shrimpyness.
This guy does some excellent videos on different baits.
Posted on 10/15/19 at 5:50 pm to Tear It Up
My experience in saltwater is that the fish are either taking soft plastics, or they are not. The color variance is really only contrast, the shape/action doesnt effect the bite much.
I had an old timer mentor coworker that took me under his wing to teach me inshore. When I told him I was overwhelmed with soft baits he told me to buy a pack of chartruese and pack of black Sparkle Beetles. I did and they caught same size and amount of fish with friends WHEN fish were feeding on soft plastics.
Gulp chartruese curly tail swimming mullet is a great all arounder. You can put it under cork, on jig head only (both fast retrieve and bump across bottom), tip a spoon, etc. Its caught me everything in Louisiana inshore from croaker to bull shark.
When the bite is on, I like a more durable soft plastic like a Matrix Shad. But again, I can get bites on Sparkle Beetle if Matrix Shad is working. So I would say durability is a factor in better bait.
I had an old timer mentor coworker that took me under his wing to teach me inshore. When I told him I was overwhelmed with soft baits he told me to buy a pack of chartruese and pack of black Sparkle Beetles. I did and they caught same size and amount of fish with friends WHEN fish were feeding on soft plastics.
Gulp chartruese curly tail swimming mullet is a great all arounder. You can put it under cork, on jig head only (both fast retrieve and bump across bottom), tip a spoon, etc. Its caught me everything in Louisiana inshore from croaker to bull shark.
When the bite is on, I like a more durable soft plastic like a Matrix Shad. But again, I can get bites on Sparkle Beetle if Matrix Shad is working. So I would say durability is a factor in better bait.
Posted on 10/15/19 at 6:31 pm to Tear It Up
I like the Tsunami swim baits as well. Super cheap too.
Posted on 10/22/19 at 3:58 pm to BoerneAg
After seeing this post i bought 4 packs of various colors. Then caught 24 specks the following weekend. Couldn't get the Matrix Shads to work. I ended up giving some to a buddy that was in his boat cause he couldnt get them to bite. Thanks!
Posted on 10/22/19 at 4:13 pm to signalflow
Do they sell them in LA? They are all the rage down here in south texas. I know they are based out of San Antonio. But didn't know if they make it to other states yet.
Posted on 10/22/19 at 4:16 pm to BoerneAg
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Do they sell them in LA?
Yep... I've seen them in Ms. too
Posted on 10/22/19 at 4:21 pm to Tear It Up
I mainly use Matrix Shad....favorite colors are green hornet, lemon head, or holy joely
In really dirty water I’ve done OK with the Vortex Shad in purple haze
In really dirty water I’ve done OK with the Vortex Shad in purple haze
Posted on 10/22/19 at 4:26 pm to Tear It Up
I use killer flats minnow out of Texas and a variety of plastics from Slayer out of Florida. Both are great products with a lot action.
Posted on 10/22/19 at 4:30 pm to Tear It Up
One I use that is less known, but still hand poured in USA is Slayer Inc Lures. The SST is standard size and Grande is the swim bait version I use. Typical colors as others.
Slayer
Lots of action in his baits.
Slayer
Lots of action in his baits.
Posted on 10/23/19 at 8:40 am to BoerneAg
They do. Chags in NOLA sells them.
Posted on 10/23/19 at 6:26 pm to AutoYes_Clown
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Gulp chartruese curly tail swimming mullet
My favorite soft bait along with the glow. I use them under a cork for specks and reds. I've also caught puppy drum and sheephead on them. Only downfall is that they are not very durable.
Next favorite saiftbail is a plain old sparkle bettle tandem rigged under a cork.
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