Paddle tail is spanish mackerel, black drum, yellow belly/yellowbelly, striper bass/striper, speckled(sea) trout/weakfish and mangrove jack lure baits.

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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.

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.

Is Spanish mackerel good shark bait?

The best bait for shark fishing is any fresh local fish that is bloody and oily. ... Generally speaking, the bloodier and oilier the bait, the better! In warmer the best baits for shark fishing include Spanish mackerel, false albacore, tuna, jack crevalle, mullet, ladyfish, threadfin herring, bluefish, and more.

What lures do black drum like?

The best baits for black drum are live shrimp and crabs fished within 24 inches of the bottom. The best lures for black drum are 4 inch gulp shrimp with a 1/8 ounce jig head or a 3 to 5 inch paddle tail with a 1/8 to 1/2 ounce jig head. Black drum a.k.a. big uglies are a very fun fish to catch.

How do you get a yellow belly in the winter?

In winter, schools of yellas cling tight to standing timber. Vertically rolling grubs such as up the trunk is a fantastic way to target deep-schooled winter yellowbelly. In spring, however, yellowbelly still frequent trees, but they tend to be holding on timber in shallower water.