Black drum, pollock, mangrove jack, yellow belly/yellowbelly, tarpon and spanish mackerel are the classic target when fishing the paddle tail, but the lure baits works on a large number of species.

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What is a paddle tail?

Paddle tail swimbaits are bass catchers year round, in any water conditions. Simply put, they imitate the look and feel of baitfish better than anything else.

The main purpose of paddle tail swimbaits is to mimic a baitfish swimming through the water, a very natural presentation. Matching the hatch or using a color of bait that matches the color of the natural baitfish, is key when using swimbaits.

Do black drum eat barnacles?

The black drums eat crabs, barnacles, and shellfish. Occasionally, they eat small bait fish as well as shrimp.

How do you catch Pollack?

Lure fishing is an effective way to catch pollock, with spinners, plugs and especially jelly lures all being taken by pollock. Float fishing can also be a productive tactic with mackerel, ragworm and sandeel baits presented in mid-water accounting for some decent sized pollock.

What is the best bait for mangrove jack?

Mangrove jack will take a range of lures and ZMan 4" SwimmerZ, ZMan 4" DieZel MinnowZ and 3" MinnowZ are a great place to start and have proven to be jack favourites. Popular colours in the range include: 4" SwimmerZ - Bad Shad, AYU, Shiner, Smokey Shad and Pearl.

What can I feed my yellow belly slider?

Fully grown turtles should be fed mostly pellets and leafy greens, along with some aquatic plants like duckweed. Adults can also be fed crickets, shrimp, mealworms, and earthworms if you are not feeding pellets.

What size hooks for tarpon?

Most Captains use a 6/0 size hook when targeting tarpon with small crabs and threadfin. I also use a 6/0 circle hook when using Large Hogy Soft Baits for tarpon.