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Post by trippcasey on May 13, 2014 4:59:56 GMT -5
When it comes to inshore salt fishing, my weapons are limited. I've got a small budget to restock my arsenal, and the choices are unlimited. So far I have jig heads and a few soft baits, some popping corks, some Gulps, and live bait tackle. Ive had some recent luck with Chicken on a chain sea shad, or "grubs" as my uncle calls them. I was looking at the kick-a-mullet lures and others of similar style. It seems as if there are a million different brands and styles and colors. So, my question to yall salt water specialists is: If you had one lure or one artificial bait to chose, what would it be? What is your go to when nothing else is working? I know from largemouth fishing that some things work some days, but not others. I know when to fish top water, or when to drag a worm across the bottom. I know how to choose the right color based on the water color. When it comes to salt water, I know its salty and you can always catch something with a shrimp on the bottom. Thats about it. You guys have probably been asked this a hundred times, but any help would be appreciated. I dont want to waste my money, and would rather have an opinion based on experience locally.
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Post by 3spots on May 13, 2014 5:08:03 GMT -5
I fish with an array of lures, but id have to say that my go to lure would be an 1/8 oz jighead with a white Gulp plastic on it.
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Post by trippcasey on May 13, 2014 6:15:39 GMT -5
With the Gulps, do you retrieve like you would a grub? Ive mainly hung those off a popping cork, but had no success.
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Post by jerseyjoe on May 13, 2014 9:54:07 GMT -5
1/8oz jig head and z man scented paddlerz. They have a bunch of colors, but smokey shad, or pearl can't go wrong. Those z man baits last a really long time. Work it on the bottom with a slow retrieve, a few stops and twitches and the fish love it.
What I do when I want to try a new color is find a few friends to each buy one pack and split them up so we all get an assortment.
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Post by 3spots on May 13, 2014 14:06:58 GMT -5
With the Gulps, do you retrieve like you would a grub? Ive mainly hung those off a popping cork, but had no success. I'll retrieve it how ever I can get the fish to strike. With most paddle tails, I'll work the water column in an up and down jerking motion until I figure out where they are at, then I'll slow retrieve that zone or jerk it side to side in the zone. It really all depends on what the fish wants, slow, fast, jerk, pop, hop, drag, or steady. How's that for narrowing it down for you.  |
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Post by trippcasey on May 13, 2014 15:34:33 GMT -5
With the Gulps, do you retrieve like you would a grub? Ive mainly hung those off a popping cork, but had no success. I'll retrieve it how ever I can get the fish to strike. With most paddle tails, I'll work the water column in an up and down jerking motion until I figure out where they are at, then I'll slow retrieve that zone or jerk it side to side in the zone. It really all depends on what the fish wants, slow, fast, jerk, pop, hop, drag, or steady. How's that for narrowing it down for you. Ive only seen the Gulp baits in shrimp or crab style. I was in Gander today, and nothing but shrimp and crab style.  I feel like a noob for sure now. I need to find me a good store where there is better selection...the internet maybe. |
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Post by Sharkattack on May 13, 2014 15:34:37 GMT -5
YouTube is an amazing way to learn techniques. It's like 3 spots said, the fish are always changing and so does your presentation. YouTube search soft plastics and redfish or different products. Then try to replicate.
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Post by trippcasey on May 13, 2014 15:37:54 GMT -5
And thanks for your suggestions. Im hungry for a good day. Ive been paddling a lot with little success. Any nugget yall toss my way is appreciated.
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Post by ryanmarchall on May 14, 2014 19:16:35 GMT -5
Don't be scared to throw live bait on a 1/8 jig head. Ii like to start this way and then switch to lures. It is really about finding the fish first.
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Post by bigredobsession on May 16, 2014 5:28:31 GMT -5
Buy a cast net and use it to get some bait. Don't be afraid to throw a piece of chunk bait fish on the bottom for redfish.
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Post by trippcasey on May 16, 2014 16:38:12 GMT -5
I picked up a few things in Jax the other day, and had a couple hours to try them out this morning. I got some action with two reds and a trout. Not bad for the little time I was fishing. It aint much different from bass fishing as far as technique and presentation. It just takes time to find them. You dont have to find them pond hopping like Ive always done. One red was 20", the other 16". The trout was 14". No monsters, but a lot of fun. Being in my yak makes it more fun. Even the small fish pull you around some.
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