Paddle Tails

[DomW]

Go with a 6/0 weighted if you can find one, and I'd get the heaviest weight you can find. Otherwise, a 5/0 weighted would probably do.

[Central Bassman]

Make sure you get a few different size weighted hooks. A lot of guys say that you need to get the biggest and most heaviest weight and yes there is a time for that but sometimes you might want to roll a swim bait over the top of weeks in 4 foot of water and a little lighter weighted hooks would be key for that presentation.

Check out HellaBass Blog or myspace page he has some pictures of swim baits rigged with different hooks.

[TurnUpTheFishing]

Im a little late, sorry. I found them at the Capra's booth. I got the only 4.5" pack they had. They had a few of the 3.5" ones left and they had quite a few of the really big ones (6"?). They also had the reaction strike which are cheaper but I dont think they look as good as other brands.

[Central Bassman]

Oh ok I seen them there when I was talking to Dean, Decide not to spend any money at the booth I have my Hollow Belly’s

[TurnUpTheFishing]

I was hoping to find a place with hollow bellies at the show so I could try to get a bargain on them. I didnt see any booth that had them.

[Central Bassman]

I didn't see any down there but Fleet Farms has them in some locations.

[HellaBass]

The only booth that had a few packs was the Berkley booth, and they were not selling, for display only.

[Jakesbuds]

So are you just supposed to reel these straight in or what? Maybe a few [PoorWordUsage] here and there? Is there a way that works better than another?

[HellaBass]

Steady retrieve, twitching these baits does not add much action

[Central Bassman]

Steady Retrieve with a few pauses to let the bait fall.

[JP Z]

HellaBass, where do you get Mend-It!

[HellaBass]

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[Central Bassman]

I have never used them HSOforum before thanks!!!

[evinrude19]

are the paddle tails the fake minnows that they always use on infishermen for pike and bass?

[JP Z]

Thanks Rich,

I would remove the links now if you know what I mean

[Neighbor_guy]

 Originally Posted By: evinrude19

are the paddle tails the fake minnows that they always use on infishermen for pike and bass?

Those guys tend to use the Storm Wildeye Swim Shad a lot. It is a very similar bait. It is a paddle tail plastic, but it is molded over a jig head and is not weedless. It does produce though....

[evinrude19]

o i see i have tried those and i dont like them as much as the real swimbaits because they are weedless and i think that the storm ones have less action than others

[JP Z]

Actually infish is the Berkley Saltwater Swimshad on an Owner Jighead Stange enlightened me last year and now I'm a swimbait hound.

[Neighbor_guy]

Well, there you go. I stand corected.

[HellaBass]

 Originally Posted By: HellaBass

links removed

Hmmm did not think they were links.... was not my intention

[Central Bassman]

Was at Gander Mountain today in EP and they have both the Hollow Belly's and Money Minnows!!! I left a few for you guys hehehe

[evinrude19]

i went to cabelas yesterday and found some in rogers i am set now

[AlwaysLearning]

Dear Rjohnson:

Thank you for testing and posting the results of all the swimbaits out there. This is good review and feedback for all of us. Greatly appreciate the efforts you put in this comparison test.

Let me know your mailing address so I can send you samples of the tri-fin Kick Shad that quivers like a nervous baitfish.

[ocf1]

Am I the only one who bought the shadalicious baits for 3.99 at tackle warehouse, what a deal!

[East Rush Rules]

I went to go stock up on them last night and there deal isn't going on anymore!!!! NOT COOL!