Tarpon, spanish mackerel, yellow belly/yellowbelly, mangrove jack, river trout and striper bass/striper 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 line do you use for paddle tail swimbaits?

Line – Fluorocarbon is the most popular line choice for swimbaits. Use the heaviest you can get away with based on water clarity. Usually, 12- to 17-pound test will work for mid-sized swimbaits. For jumbo baits, some anglers use 20- to 25-pound-test fluorocarbon or monofilament.

The best aspect of a paddle tail swimbait is that it can be fished however you please. You can slow roll the bait on the bottom, pop the bait as you reel it in, and even burn the bait across the top of the water in shallow areas. A paddle tail swimbait is very versatile, but works best when slow rolled near the bottom.

How do you attract tarpon?

All Tarpon will take dead baits, such as a Mullet head or half Mullet, fished patiently on bottom. For trolling or surfcasting with heavier gear, large jigs, spoons and lipped plugs get the call. Generally, casters enjoy the most success with swimming plugs, jerk plugs and surface plugs.

What kind of fish is Spanish mackerel?

The Atlantic Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus maculatus) is a migratory species of mackerels that swims to the Northern Gulf of Mexico in spring, returns to south Florida in the Eastern Gulf, and to Mexico in the Western Gulf in the fall.

How do you catch a yellowbelly in a dam?

Cast out and let the lure sink to the bottom, then at full pace with the rod parallel to the water put five or six turns on the reel and stop, letting the lure sink back to the bottom, repeating the process back to the boat. This is also accounting for good fish and really fires them up.

What kind of fish is a mangrove jack?

mangrove red snapper.The mangrove red snapper (Lutjanus argentimaculatus), also known as mangrove jack, grey snapper, creek red bream, Stuart evader, dog bream, purple sea perch, red bream, red perch, red reef bream, river roman, or rock barramundi, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a snapper belonging to the family Lutjanidae.

What bait is best for river trout?

Worms are a solid choice of bait for all freshwater fishing. Nightcrawlers and earthworms are particularly good for catching bottom feeders like bass and catfish. Manure worms are best for trout fishing.