The bait are relatively easy to use, they will catch gamefish with a simple straight retrieve, and when striper bass/striper, spanish mackerel, mangrove jack, speckled(sea) trout/weakfish, tailor and tarpon strikes a paddle tail usually it will hook itself.

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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.

What is the best time to go striper fishing?

The best time of day to catch striped bass is early morning from dawn until about 2 hours after sunrise and late afternoon from 2 hours before sunset until dusk. Fishing for striped bass can be even better in the hours before a major cold front or rain event arrives.