Bait Fish Have Left So....

Jarhead '68 · Post by **Jarhead '68** » January 29th, 2005, 10:32 am

Does it follow that lures that mimic these fish will be less effective? I guess it could mean that these lures would be more effective?

Any thoughts?

Post by **mjsigns** » January 29th, 2005, 11:07 am

Welcome aboard Jarhead

That is a good question. I'm gong to wait it out till spring. It is believed that the bait have moved into deeper water.

Welcome-

Post by **Chalk** » January 29th, 2005, 11:55 am

The bait is still present just not in the same numbers as the summer and in different locations.....deep holes and channels are holding bait....

Nothing better than a rattling minnow in 3 ft or less on the flats from March to May....except maybe a Shedog

drayno · Post by **drayno** » January 29th, 2005, 1:05 pm

I've been wondering how the new Storm Suspended Swim Shad would work out in these areas. I've had some luck with the standard swim shad bouncing it on the bottom and wonder how I would do with a suspending one. They are new but I havn't heard of anyone using them. Any ideas?

Drayno

Post by **Eerman** » January 29th, 2005, 1:37 pm

I just ordered 3 of the new Rapala X-rap suspending baits. I'll let you know if they do any good.

Post by **qoutrage** » January 29th, 2005, 4:08 pm

'Can't add anything to the above, But I have been seeing this lure in a few online catalogs. Looks pretty good.

"Sammy128-BGS lures are a salt water version and furnished with corrosion-resistance sharp hook. "Walking the Dog" action can be difficult to achieve with some top water baits. SAMMY makes it easy. Combine its easy to achieve "Walk the Dog" action with the spitting action of a popper and SAMMY gives you unsurpassed top water performance. But that's not all. Add the bass calling, glass rattles and the ultra natural coloring to top water bait that can be cast a long distance, and SAMMY becomes a must for all tackle boxes! SAMMY has already accounted for victories at the various tournaments within the past three years."
Class: Floating
Length: 5"
Weight: 1 oz.
Hooks: #4
Line: 15-20 lbs.

Kinda pricy at $12.45 and up online.

Post by **Eerman** » January 29th, 2005, 4:12 pm

Sammies are Lucky Craft lures...very expensive but nice. There are lots of knock-offs for cheaper and, they do make "walking the dog" very easy. Great action. Sorry, I think we kinda derailed the topic.

Post by **qoutrage** » January 29th, 2005, 4:17 pm

Yup, I'm bad about that. 'Didn't mean to change the subject.

Jarhead '68 · Post by **Jarhead '68** » January 29th, 2005, 7:33 pm

Since I started this thread I've been doing some digging around (old Florida Sportsman Mags, searching archives ect.) and have come to the conclusion that it really doesn't matter that the bait fish are in less numbers. The artificials just need to be presented a little differently.

So perhaps the same lures just deeper and slower until the warm water brings the bait fish back in numbers??