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Old 02-23-2013, 07:57 PM
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Default Re: Swim Baits from Surf for Beginners

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Originally Posted by BIGPOPPER
Thanks Leif. This has been truly helpful. I do have a couple of the lures that you mentioned and have caught stripers on the spoon. No luck on the others yet. I agree with fishing heavy surf and not casting too far. My most productive days are usually under these conditions. Observation confirmed. Note: Wear eye protection, the wind can really do damage. And I guess now I won't get that 11' rod I almost ordered.
So the swim bait w/ jighead, would you consider that High, medium or low?
Or is it the retrieve that determines that?
Bigpopper,
You are welcome, glad this helped. The swim bait with the jig head like the paddle tail shad can be worked at different depths depending on the weight.
Generally if you are fishing off the beach you will be on the bottom most of the time. I had the most success with these types of lures off the ends of the jetties and like the storm shad in white in different sizes. The hooks and weights are secure inside the lure and won't slip off the hook like the paddle tail style with the jig head. They work really well though and can be fished with different weight. Ir you like these type of baits, try the Storm rubber eels with the lead lip at night. They can be deadly.

Leif
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