Replacement arrived!By the way, I did forget to mention that the original lure did have a decent strike however as most anglers will attest you can get a hit kzitem.infoUgkxCbNOWAGmn6nfbCbJDmasvBq7J38KZNw2 and fish will hang on and release lure. I used the replacement lure yesterday and ran thru a Shimano Waxwing, Kastmaster, Bobber (set to sink). I found the does run deep (I casting on the flats 3.5'). Make sure you adjust your rate of retrieve and rod tip angle (up) to prevent getting snagged on bottom. Used it a couple of times and action was very lifelike (looked like local bait fish for trevally), craftsmanship very good....however eyeball fell out. I asked for replacement and it is on it's way! It was very easy to change out treble to single inline hook.
@vinesh969
2 жыл бұрын
*Found this through a KZitem video **enjoyable.fishing** recommend does exactly what its meant to do. Very durable and no hang-ups at all surprisingly*
@emilioreed3667
6 жыл бұрын
Wheres the down south lures? best soft plastic from texas
@jeromegraham8709
5 жыл бұрын
Diesel baits
@logankolker1157
5 жыл бұрын
Slayer inc
@thebayoudiaries8389
4 жыл бұрын
The Cocahoe is probably some of the best bang for your buck.
@290shawty
4 жыл бұрын
I think it's time for another one of these soft plastic videos 💯💯💯💯
@MrSymbolic7
2 жыл бұрын
I know that this was a paddle tail only test , but I stop throwing them except on rare occasions , the reason was years ago Mirrolure came out with the Lil' John and all I do now is change colors or go to a lighter lead head or change retrieve speed and that does the trick , where I fish the guy's throwing paddle tails just start up and leave after our boat lands 50 plus trout 30 yards away while they catch 1-2 trout on very cold Day's we just dead stick it and keep in contact with the bait and hammer them !
@redfishray2505
6 жыл бұрын
Nice my man! Have you ever heard of Slayer Inc Lures? It would be nice for you to test that!!!
@ChesaFreakBoyzFishingVideos
6 жыл бұрын
RedfishRay I shoulda scrolled down. I say it’s a worthless trial unless you include them. Still keep em on the lowish lol. I love their customer service as a smaller company
@dixondjallen6620
5 жыл бұрын
The best
@dixondjallen6620
5 жыл бұрын
The best
@dixondjallen6620
5 жыл бұрын
And the first of the year they are coming out with an even larger bait
@bawdhed7
5 жыл бұрын
Yes Slayer Inc. has one of the best tail action in a swimbait.
@123wetland
4 жыл бұрын
I beg to differ Mr Masson, It's my opinion that the H&H Sparkle Beetle has produced more speckled trout across the Gulf Coast Region than any paddle tail plastic. Going back to 1959, the lowly sparkle beetle still produces fish regularly. It's not as sexy, but the fish don't care.
@vicmeaux8199
6 жыл бұрын
Great test. Maybe try the same baits under a popping cork.
@colebradley6503
4 жыл бұрын
Noble6 I a little late but u can also keep it in the right water column longer
@SaltyJaxfishing
Жыл бұрын
Slayer INC paddletails have some of the best action.
@bob58la
6 жыл бұрын
Hey Todd , Next time you do pool test w/ plastics focus on the lures shadow during the jigging portion of the test. If you go back and look at where you can see the shadow of the lure .It provides a much better view of what the lure is actually doing.
@frankbreck5758
6 жыл бұрын
Man you are getting a raw deal.their are over 8,000 views & they don’t take the time to hit the subscribe button.
@speckledtruth4577
6 жыл бұрын
Great video Todd incredibly valuable information. Having said that, consider removing price value from the overall score or rank that separately between brands. As you know, trout could care less about price. Keep em coming though...very similar to the sink rate and profile series were doing on Speckled Truth
@johnrickards1908
5 жыл бұрын
Great vids man, love the pool tests. Being a pensioner I don't have a lot of spare cash so I'll take any cheapo soft plastics and attack the rear end with a small pair of curved nail scissors. You'd be amazed at how you can improve the action of a stiff lure with a little surgery. Keep up the good work. John from Spain.
@gd3design63
2 жыл бұрын
That is a great tip, thanks!
@MegaTechno2000
6 жыл бұрын
How about a Chartreuse red dot Sparkle Beetle VS paddle tails... to see what catches more fish.
@Ready4Flightt
5 жыл бұрын
I know this videos a year old, but I’ve recently came about the Zman Swimming trout trick while talking to another fisherman and man does it have action (imo)
@PaPaBataM
5 жыл бұрын
knowledge that is very useful for me ... success for you friend
@flatsfishing828
6 жыл бұрын
My goto soft plastic paddletail is the Z-man Paddlerz in pearl white. I catch fish after fish on those tuff boogers. Pretty much indestructible (blowfish/puffer can bite them in half so I keep that bait moving faster then they can swim). I use them with or without a popping cork but mostly without. I've caught Sea Trout, Reds, Snook, Flounder, Shark, Spanish Macks, Tarpon, Skip Jacks, Grouper and Cobia (big blow-up with those bad boys) They come coated with Pro-Cure and I always dab a little on them from time to time. I think it helps make the fish bite harder or hit the second time if they miss, I can't prove it but hey I use it anyhow.😎 I always look forward to your vids, keep'em comining.👍
@MarshManMasson
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great feedback! I don't think I've ever fished with Paddlerz, but will add them to my arsenal. I'm generally a fan of Z-Man products.
@ChesaFreakBoyzFishingVideos
6 жыл бұрын
I got a 29.5 trout with a 4.5 in paddlerz on the slow stroll. It can get you fish for sure but elaztech is becoming a hassle for me honestly.
@MarshManMasson
6 жыл бұрын
ChesaFreak Boys Fishing That’s a huge trout. What do you not like about the lure?
@andywessels4719
5 жыл бұрын
That does not make any sense..... Why would elaztech become a hassle (yes, you can not throw them in with other plastics in your tackle box, but you can leave them in their respective baggies)
@bawdhed7
5 жыл бұрын
I do like Zman PaddlerZ the baits are really indestructible. They last a very long time. Screw the hassle with it. Just get some super glue. Super glue it to the jig head and your good to go.
@mostlydilettante
5 жыл бұрын
There are tons of comments about down south lures. But nobody mentions gambler flappin shads. I like down south out of a boat, but wading I prefer gamblers when targeting bigger fish.
@reellivin2020
6 жыл бұрын
Cool Video. Nice Shots... liked the scoring. Just Subscribed
@barrywuthrich8530
4 жыл бұрын
Down south is popular around Matagorda Tx where I fish. But I prefer the locally made Hogie Major Minnow. Hogie lure co., out of El Campo Tx, has been around for decades. I couldn't find my favorite color in Stanley's Matagorda, which sells a 6pk for $2.49, so I called up the owner and asked him if he still offered that color. He said yes and made me up a special order of 50 for under $20. I simply dropped by and picked them up at the shop in El Campo. Now that's service.
@jimbogasoline2042
6 жыл бұрын
Great video Todd! The only reason I usually get the H&H compared to Matrix, is they seem to last longer and are cheaper.10 to 8 per pack. I noticed the Vortex doesn't last as long as the original because of the very thin midsection. I wonder if the Matrix Vortex would have had even more tail action.
@MarshManMasson
6 жыл бұрын
I was surprised how well the Cocahoe looked on the retrieve. The plastic seems to me to be really stiff, but it looked great underwater.
@AUClay
4 жыл бұрын
Salt Water Assassin is what we use. Just look out for pinfish! We don’t use bait casting reels with them, we use 3000/4000 Shimano Spheros or Stradic FB’s with Ande Back Country mono or Power Pro. Braided line just wants to get twisted too much for inshore fishing. Ande Back Country is way better around here
@FattyMateo
3 жыл бұрын
You're assuming shimmy/wobble is good. Some of the best lures look like nothing underwater (ie yamamoto senko or zoom fluke)
@joeblowjohnny2297
5 жыл бұрын
Color gimmick , sales gimmick , soft bait gimmick .... fact is .... you can color a soft bait all you want ? You can choose all type of bait all you want ? .... I been a fisherman all my life ! Nothing beat a silver or gold spoons..... hands down ! Fact is .... These metal spoons lures reflect light regardless what water condition ! Grab it and go .... do NOT THINK or debate about it ! Fact is ..... when you out of spoons and the fishing is hot ! Grab a cigarette butt , a rubber band , a hook , and a pigeon feather and your back in business ! This cigarette butt save my ass many ah days when I was a teenager ...... wore all these speckled trout and reds out with it ! Its not what you use but how you present it .... but it does help WITH some light reflection like a spoons ! Not a joke .... fish are stupid !
@haemin8759
5 жыл бұрын
I stopped using all other softbait after Z-man grubs. I got the pink grub with the curly tail last year and I still have the half the package left! I think I caight like 30+ salmons on a single softbait! This is thing is glorious! I only destroyed my first softbait by storing it with other softbait. It just melted like slime.
@nozrep
2 жыл бұрын
lowly paddletails? lol first time i ever heard anyone say that about a paddletail. obviously you were jokin as you quickly mentioned how well they work. But who says that? or who told you? and, how dare they! 😂
@ReelinTension
5 жыл бұрын
Try some slayer inc baits they will not disappoint
@gabrielduarte3904
4 жыл бұрын
very nice vid, but not complete without the DOA cal shad, one of the most popular baits around
@Trevlee74
5 жыл бұрын
Kietech is king of the paddle tails.
@briancole6550
5 жыл бұрын
Can't believe nobody else has made that comment. I was about to when I saw yours.
@kurtcer
5 жыл бұрын
Glad I found you....A VERY important channel...
@jeremycarpenter5550
3 жыл бұрын
Try mister twister grubs the have great action and. Last a long time and. A good price.
@kwhanselka
6 жыл бұрын
Try Down South Lures from Texas. “Swims on the fall”.
@bigflysmeatshed626
6 жыл бұрын
Best tail action on the fall!
@billpattillo9597
5 жыл бұрын
If only they held up to the pin fish. The action is great, but durable they are not.
@GM-le5ti
5 жыл бұрын
Love Down South Lures.. I catch everything with them.
@VintageGaming-no1fv
4 жыл бұрын
From San Antonio and just found them today I am in shock lol !!!! thanks for the info man!
@290shawty
3 жыл бұрын
Chickenboy better
@FattyMateo
3 жыл бұрын
Comparing a plastic to gulp isn't fair. There is no comparison.
@ericcastle800
5 жыл бұрын
Downsouth are good but I catch way more fish with Homewreckers!
@rubencisneros90
5 жыл бұрын
Enrique castillo both are great !! You’re probably from deep south texas!
@FG-qh7qx
5 жыл бұрын
I'd like to see the same soft plastics in 5 inch. My go to plastic right now is the Hogie's 5 inch super shad.
@nozrep
2 жыл бұрын
oh yah love them h and h cocahoes. caught a bunch on the purple and chartreuse with blue glitter!
@Covers70
5 жыл бұрын
Nice to know the three plastics I keep in my box pretty much won the test Zman matrix shad and saltwater assassin have been my go to plastics for a while.
@MarshManMasson
5 жыл бұрын
All three are great
@Covers70
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reply love your channel really appreciate all your tips and info. Tight Lines from the MS Gulf Coast.
@ramoncantu7955
4 жыл бұрын
Do a pool test with A.M. FISHING LURS
@jeffreybabino8161
3 жыл бұрын
How do you select lure color in saltwater fishing thanks 🐟
@Eyesofthasouth
Жыл бұрын
There’s something about the mirror lure in that it rigs super easy and centered each time
@texasmade4088
5 жыл бұрын
What size of jig hook do you recommend
@charlieB69
6 жыл бұрын
They actually do "call the fish up" with the paddle tail vibration fish can feel and hear that.
@kyphan9348
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thank you !
@miguelmartinez2770
3 жыл бұрын
Is the Yum Mud Minnow the same as Yum Samurai Shad???
@CaptDavesSportfishing
6 жыл бұрын
LOVE ME, some matrix shads on a 'touthead' jig, (that side wiggle) but no ones knows about the versatility of a 3.5'' CREME Litl Fishie, showing fish a broader profile and something totally different. But then again, here in Jax we DON'T catch Black Drum on plastics or much of anything in our absolute dark smoking tide, water. I'll never forget how Kevin Ford used piece of terrycloth towel with a jighead to catch fish on a old LA. Sportsman TV, or that Sheepshead on TOPWATER PLUG!!!! (holy crap!) Gulp is garbage....pinfish eat them off the hook!! was just devised for tournament bass dudes in my book. You all are so spoiled anyhow, compared to Atlantic fishermen.
@MarshManMasson
6 жыл бұрын
Believe me, I know. We're spoiled rotten down here.
@CaptDavesSportfishing
6 жыл бұрын
And I still read on Matrixshad's website how Lake P is going down hill......I can show ya real downhill!!!!! (we still have WAY bigger Trout in NE Fla.)
@jmgarza1288
4 жыл бұрын
No down south lures? I'm appalled
@QuickLickEnt
6 жыл бұрын
you need to visit www.downsouthlures.com and grab you a few packs of whatever color combo you like. for speckled trout , redfish and flounder, dsl's are probably the best lure ive used. the reason they are in a league of their own is the way the small paddle tail actually gives the lure a true swimming action on the fall. in simpler terms, the lure swims as its falling after you twitch your rod up. the reaction bite you get from that true swimming on the fall action is amazing!!
@ronaultmtd
3 жыл бұрын
I love the Zman Creole Croaker 4 inch minnow rigged on 1/4 oz. Deathgrip jighead...I use ProCure Menhaden on it- killer combo on specks and redfish..
@matthewking9395
4 жыл бұрын
Soo... If you don't care about the price zman is the best action?
@misplacedangler
4 жыл бұрын
If you care about price per fish Z-man still the best. 1 bait will stick with you longer than herpes.
@gamerdelitor4344
6 жыл бұрын
Todd, can you do a pool video on the pre rigged swim baits like the tsunami swim baits, H&H usual suspects. Etc. etc.
@MarshManMasson
6 жыл бұрын
I'll add that to the list. Thanks for the suggestion!
@horseshoebuttkayakfishing3604
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I was on my other account when I posted that I meant to post that from my "fishing" account hopefully, I will be able to put up some more videos on my main channel. This is Horseshoe Butt from BCKFC. Gamer Delitor is my other account.
@jeffreybabino8161
3 жыл бұрын
No all baits are not the same some are very different
@joeytaylor8767
2 жыл бұрын
Marshman, watching you from remote Western Australia. Have you thought about fish testing the baits after a pool test? See which one works best for you. As for the Gulp, I have never fished Gulp paddletails. Just bought some 2 days ago. We'll see how they go. Next time I will get the Yum or the Zman.
@MarshManMasson
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting all the way from Down Under. What type of fish do you target down there?
@joeytaylor8767
2 жыл бұрын
@@MarshManMasson From the beach or rocks: Australian salmon (not a real salmon), King George Whiting (best eating local fish), herring (our favourite local.fish), pink snapper, flathead (also very good eating, but very ugly!) Out in a boat there are all kinds of snapper and grouper type fish a few minutes from the beach.
@michaelwalker8501
5 жыл бұрын
Love these pool tests. Also like seeing the movement underwater of my go to inshore lure... the Salt Water Assassin.
@IslenoGutierrez
5 жыл бұрын
michael walker I like the saltwater assassin and the matrix shad the best.
@misplacedangler
4 жыл бұрын
Love the vids man! Is Saltwater assassin part of Bass assassin? Can't find anything separate....and what color is that one? Love that shimmer. 1 last question for OOS'er coming for a month. What size? I've heard 3" but some of those baits start at 4". Seems to me 4" would be better or bait companies would make a 3". Z-man is good stuff too! 1 bait does last forever!
@josezendejas136
3 жыл бұрын
Thank You for your GREAT VIDOES & HARD WORK. I know it's takes time, work, & money to make this. SO THANK YOU!!!
@nozrep
2 жыл бұрын
just caught my “pb” trout of 19 inches on a clear body with black and silver glitter Egret Wedgetail in July 2022. I figured out that I have to tie them direct and not use my swivel snap that I usually use in order for their action to work right. So stoked! 19 incher pb I figure is a good start on my quest to a 30 inch “gator trout”
@LongBinh70
5 жыл бұрын
Was hoping to see D.O.A. lures.
@sdjohn53
2 жыл бұрын
Liked the pool test. I picked the 3 that will work for me here in south coast Georgia. I noticed that you direct tied your line to the Jighead. What if you used a loop knot, would there be a better action on the baits you tested? Keep up the great Vids!
@bobgill4069
6 жыл бұрын
You rigged the Texas Tackle Factory Hackberry Hustler incorrectly. It is upside down. It has an upturned paddle tail which is different from the other baits. Does that make a difference on the action? Maybe.
@TheLanden11
5 жыл бұрын
Try down south lures
@fishingwithanthony4203
5 жыл бұрын
I’m on the west coast is fl and doa cal tail are really popular for trout and I use zoom fluke rigged weedless
@stephenlnoe
5 жыл бұрын
I appreciate these video's marsh man, however, you should factor in how long the bait should last on the hook. For instance, the Zman bait is more expensive but it will outlast any of the other baits. Some of those baits come apart even if a pinfish nips at it which makes them not economical. Anyway, thanks for showing the action underwater of a variety of different swimming baits. It's useful.
@FattyMateo
3 жыл бұрын
Should also tie loop knots for all these, it dramatically changes the tail's action
@MrMatthieu85
6 жыл бұрын
Funny how most people forgot about the once popular hybrid flurry minnow. IMO they have the best action on the fall and straight reeled. Not to mention the matrix colors are a straight copy.
@usamedicine
5 жыл бұрын
Great video man, thanks!
@grizzlyoutdoors4612
6 жыл бұрын
Hope i wasn't the only one to notice. But when jigging some baits make the hook twist around clockwise n some don't. Could this be a contributing factor to less hook up rating???
@joeconner9801
3 жыл бұрын
Cajun lures. Made in Kaplan la.
@smcewen7
4 жыл бұрын
Its funny that the oldest bait thats been aroun2 the longest and is the cheapest one did better than 95% of the baits tested, Cocahoe minnow. 🤔
@hotramen5952
5 жыл бұрын
you cant give a bait that lasts forever a 0 for price. you can catch smallies all day with the ned rig with the same zmann plastic, you have to change the others like dingers out after every few fish.
@bellasworld7000
6 жыл бұрын
I too agree on cork test with the same plastic baits but at the same time test corks . I use 4 horse men and for the South side of the lake it FREAKING works!!! There are a lot of knock offs though .
@123fishing3
2 жыл бұрын
voodoo shrimp
@richardthomas5077
5 жыл бұрын
Interesting here in southeastern NC, Gulp seems to be the go to bait, thinking about picking up Assassins an hitting them with scent spray, thoughts
@blakepurser4305
4 жыл бұрын
I use the saltwater assassin seashad "chicken on a chain" colorway on a chartreuse redfish magic jighead for bass and smash them on it all the time so don't be afraid to bring these baits to the ponds and lakes
@ETuss713
2 жыл бұрын
I know this is old, but your pool tests have inspired me to do my own. I have come to see some plastics are very dependent on speed of retrieve and water temps. Something like a DSL supermodel or Kwigglers new paddle tail have great action in all temps and speeds where as some that do very well at higher retrspeeds turn into a plank at lower speeds.
@iamatt
4 жыл бұрын
We're those tied with a loop knot? My eyes aren't too good but it didn't look like it. Try it with a good loop knot like the canoeman.
@ryankissee4333
6 жыл бұрын
Nice piece. It’d be a short one, but I’d like to see a video showing lures tied with a loop knot versus lures with a palomar, clench, etc. I’m skeptical of the idea that loop knots produce more action, but I’d like to be proven wrong.
@MarshManMasson
6 жыл бұрын
I'm skeptical of the idea as well, in most circumstances. I'll give it a whirl at some point.
@wreckanchor
4 жыл бұрын
Where is the best place to go on the Gulf coast for big trout? I want to take a fishermans vacation. ty
@reelezoutdoors9586
2 жыл бұрын
What about the DOA CAL 😢
@gabrielduarte3904
4 жыл бұрын
i dont know how popular are shrimp tail soft plastics are up there, but it would be nice to see a comparison =)
@Dave-zy6de
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video it helps me decide what to buy for soft plastic baits.
@RichieLott
4 жыл бұрын
Good video! Some of those I was surprised with the falling action. Oh, I Love the rake too! We use a hoe handle and zip ties.. Lol. Ohh dixie land, do what we gotta do. 😏👍 Good info man, appreciate your time in editing and sharing.
@bawdhed7
5 жыл бұрын
Nice test there sir. Appreciate your time to show these baits. What, no DOA or Slayer Inc. baits to test out?
@robertjarrell5195
4 жыл бұрын
Some paddle tails have a flat side does it go up? Does the tail always go down.
@MarshManMasson
4 жыл бұрын
Flat side up.
@austinrobertson3488
4 жыл бұрын
Occasionally when fish are picky a paddle tail with less action can get the bite.
@davidpierson7016
5 жыл бұрын
The gulp bass assassin shartruce or molt is my go to lures for speckled trout/ reds/ and flounder
@AUClay
4 жыл бұрын
The only issue is the pinfish will nite the tail off in a few casts sometimes! That’s when we use fluke tailed jigs.
@k_werx
5 жыл бұрын
My go too swimbaits are big bite saltwater edition some crazy tail paddles but not very durable due to its ribbed body
@redbirdsjunkie
6 жыл бұрын
What ounce jig head were you using and what brand? Thank you in advance.
@devonm301
3 жыл бұрын
No down south?
@ryancook8836
5 жыл бұрын
You gotta try the classic Mr. Twister sassy shad. I've got more fish on them than any other paddle tail.
@jeffreybabino8161
3 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks for your time and help 🐟
@hwilcox69
5 жыл бұрын
Reconfirmed my opinion that Bass Assassins are the best.
@delawarehiker
5 жыл бұрын
Instead of price per lure they should be judged on price per fish. Zman's @ 5 for $ 3.50 from BPS isn't that bad since they last forever. I have had the same bait on for over 6 trips and hundreds of fish. Trout, Striper, Red with a few Blues mixed in. Just super glue the bait to the jig head and it will last forever. The bait finally will discolor after a month or so and needs replacing. Try the Diezel Minnow it has a slot in the underside to add some pro-cure to. Best Color is Opening night followed closely by Pearl Blue Glimmer.
@MarshManMasson
5 жыл бұрын
Have to agree with you on ElaZtech's durability. Those Z-Mans do indeed last forever.
@FusionzzYT
6 жыл бұрын
Great video. Quick question, does it really make a difference by using jig heads compared to a normal J hook? If so does the color also make a difference?
@MarshManMasson
6 жыл бұрын
I can't imagine color makes a difference in action, but using a J-hook as opposed to a jighead certainly would. With no weight, any of these lures would have to be worked like Flukes rather than paddletails. I rig them that way sometimes when shallow-water redfishing, but most of my experience with them is with jigheads.
@angelsantiago5953
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid, just what I need to catch specks
@terrycannaday3567
3 жыл бұрын
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@bobgill4069
6 жыл бұрын
Again, good video overall but the way you rank the price category was confusing. Some got 0, some 4, others 7. I like putting price into the consideration but maybe give the 0 to the most expensive per bait and the others maybe a 1 or 2 to help spread out the numbers. Because you rated the Mirrolure highly but very low because of price.
@MarshManMasson
6 жыл бұрын
The lures were ranked in order, with the least expensive receiving a 10 and the most expensive earning a 0. Price is an extremely important factor for many anglers, so I will always include it in any rating. Thanks for the feedback!
@johnhollis3419
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip about Zman plastic lures interacting with other plastic lures.. (a dissolving mess)... Finally got an answer to what was going on with my tackle box containing plastic lures. Thanks !!!
@MarshManMasson
5 жыл бұрын
Z-Man baits do not play well with other soft-plastics.
@BIGROB123
6 жыл бұрын
I believe ill go with the z man and about the vid. I been waiting for a test like this forever. Thanks for effort and making it easy for choosing my soft plastic. Redfish magic minnow is also the same thing as the z man but I don't know about the price. That's the one I use. Godspeed.
@MarshManMasson
6 жыл бұрын
The Z-Man Minnowz definitely performed well. What hurt it in the overall score was the price. I've done very well with that bait, and really like it.
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