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Posted on 7/25/25 at 8:23 am to KemoSabe65
The M54 shrimplets are where it's at; I've caught big specks, sheep, reds, blk drum, etc. etc. on these tiny things, mostly in the natural colors.
I like the Boom Boom shrimp but last Sunday I watched the M54 shrimplet wreck shop next to me using the BB shrimp, I eventually switched. Some days they're about equal, but I've never seen the BB Shrimp out produce the M54 so if I had to pick just one to go with, it's the M54 tiny shrimp every time.
We're currently on a live bait moratorium on my boat for the foreseeable.
I like the Boom Boom shrimp but last Sunday I watched the M54 shrimplet wreck shop next to me using the BB shrimp, I eventually switched. Some days they're about equal, but I've never seen the BB Shrimp out produce the M54 so if I had to pick just one to go with, it's the M54 tiny shrimp every time.
We're currently on a live bait moratorium on my boat for the foreseeable.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 9:11 am to JRinNOLA
Great bait. And the best thing is that they don’t melt like that vudu shite. I can’t begin to count how many vudus I’ve tossed out that were melted.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 9:26 am to No Colors
I didn't find them to be that durable, especially the shrimplets. Not nearly as durable as the 4 Horseman boom boom shrimp
Posted on 7/25/25 at 10:17 am to JRinNOLA
Got a buddy that charters out of Lafitte and said when his clients want specks, the shrimplets in natural brown color is all he uses
Posted on 7/25/25 at 3:03 pm to Tigah D
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The M54 shrimplets are where it's at
Under a cork?
Posted on 7/25/25 at 4:02 pm to Saskwatch
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Only everybody thats ever used them
How durable are they? I am going to try a couple. Are they holding up for multiple fish?
Posted on 7/25/25 at 4:55 pm to LanierSpots
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How durable are they? I am going to try a couple. Are they holding up for multiple fish?
They hold up ok. You may have more problems with toothy critters in Florida than we have in LA. I bought a hard plastic body shrimp from the Marker 54 guy at a local tackle store tent sale. I dont see it available on his website but you may be able to call and see if he has any laying around.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 5:07 pm to Saskwatch
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They hold up ok. You may have more problems with toothy critters in Florida than we have in LA. I bought a hard plastic body shrimp from the Marker 54 guy at a local tackle store tent sale. I dont see it available on his website but you may be able to call and see if he has any laying around.
Thanks. I was thinking more for my personal use. I dont think they would be good guiding unless they could hold up. You are right, there are a lot of different species in the grass here. Damn pinfish chomp your swimbait bodies off all day. Gets frustrating at times.
Thanks.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 8:11 pm to LanierSpots
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Are they holding up for multiple fish?
For speckled trout I have used the same bait for several trips with no problems. Spanish Mackerel can be pretty unforgiving on them tho.
I tried the hard plastic version once and thought it was terrible. I wouldn’t recommend it. Not sure they still make it.
Posted on 7/26/25 at 10:23 am to JRinNOLA
discovered them a few months ago from my cousin who lives in thibodeaux. they are the single best and most durable artificial i've ever used.
i was only a live bait user. haven't bought live since finding them, and they've outperformed what i did with live.
the country gas station in downtown Broussard keeps them stocked!
i was only a live bait user. haven't bought live since finding them, and they've outperformed what i did with live.
the country gas station in downtown Broussard keeps them stocked!
Posted on 7/26/25 at 2:21 pm to AlxTgr
I remember telling you to use a certain bait one time.
Posted on 7/26/25 at 3:01 pm to JRinNOLA
Does any local stores in Lafayette have them? I’m a sucker for trying new stuff
Posted on 7/26/25 at 5:50 pm to headedwest21
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Does any local stores in Lafayette have them
Go to Marker 54 website. They should have a map where they sell
Posted on 7/26/25 at 9:22 pm to headedwest21
Swampland Tackle and Custom Rods in Lafayette carries a good selection.
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