Best paddle tail swim across the topwater to attract black drum, spanish mackerel, river trout, tarpon, mangrove jack and pollock.

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Can you Texas rig a paddle tail?

Paddle tail swimbaits are core bass fishing lures due to their rigging versatility and fish-catching ability, yet Texas rigging them remains an overlooked option. ... A weighted (and pegged) Texas-rigged swimbait comes through cover with minimal fouling while excelling as a baitfish imitator.

When To Use Paddle Tail Swimbaits?

Since a swimbait is a lure which can be worked as fast or as slow as the fisherman sees fit, the paddle tail swimbait shines during late winter through early spring months. Fish are actively feeding during this time, especially as the pre-spawn/spawn nears.

How do you target black drum?

Remember this when you're targeting black drum:They mostly feed on shrimp and crabs, so these make the best baits, although you can occasionally catch them on artificial lures such as a slow-moving bucktail.The best time to target them is in February and March when they come inshore in large numbers.

What is the best time to catch Spanish mackerel?

Normally, the times around sunrise and sunset are your best times. But, Spanish are a schooling fish and will come by the pier any time during the day. Fishing off the end of the Okaloosa Island Pier Spanish Mackerel caught on the with a Gotcha. straw rig.