I HATE this POPULAR Shrimp Lure... Heres Why! (Lure Review)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ส.ค. 2024
- Putting the Vudu Shrimp to the test for redfish, trout, and snook.
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Thoughts on the vudu shrimp??
I like em for trout
Caught bonefish snook trout and reds on em in fort pierce bro. Legendary over gere
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The vudu shrimp was the first lure I caught a saltwater fish on and is was a blue fish
Can you start also recommending how to retrieve the lures as you review them?
Try a drop of superglue where the back of the lure starts to ride up the hook
Justin, I really would love to see a video of a gold spoon, I see guys swear by them, but I haven’t had much success with them
I’ll look into it but to be honest I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone catch a fish on a gold spoon in my area in my life.
@@justin_menendez that’s so crazy, I keep hearing they are redfish slayers and never seemed to do well with them
They r awesome on flats here in Texas but put an o ring with a swivel so the spoon can spin freely and no line twists also make sure it’s weedless
@@danielgarza6724 thanks Daniel , I found that out the hard way trolling the spoon without a swivel for jacks in my canal, the line became a twisted mess and had to be changed
Gold spoons are for muddy water in places like LA, TX and northeast FL like Jacksonville for example. They will still work in other parts of FL but theres better options in my opinion
But can we talk about how windy it’s been lately?!
Right? I haven’t been able to kayak all week here in Tampa.
It’s brutal down here in palm beach
Straight facts
I got 20mph blowing here in fort pierce. Gonna try to hit a few spots on A1A in the morning though.
Drove 19 hours from PA to fish in Pensacola this week and had NO day that wasn't blowing 20 to 30 miles non-stop. Worst I have ever seen it!
As at least two other commenters have noted, a drop or two of superglue would almost certainly have stopped the bait from sliding down the hook, an issue which is certainly not limited to the Vudu. Further, it's widely considered a mistake to fish ANY lure "right out of the box," without honing the factory hook until it passes the "thumbnail test."
Nonetheless, thanks for sharing your thoughts and fishing trip with us.
Might as well sell it with a dull hook in that case lol
Use this on the water all the time and have yet to have the problem you had with them shaking the lure. I love it and with a sab of procure, it's lethal!
Only different thing I do from your retrieve is I retrieve it a LOT SLOWER. It just works for me.
I commented this on the lst one too you should do one on the SaltNative skelly shrimp lawson helped design. Not a lot of people use it yet would be a good video
Used this dozens of times and no major issues....However got bored one day and took a gamble on a trick and slid hook off the body and placed a small treble hook or stinger as they are called. Kinda like what you can do with a fluke on EWG hook. This then had the treble hook under that body and main hook on top....From that point on a regular had at least two hooks into the fish. Never had one thrown at that point.. Also the treble hook didnt seem to effect the action of the bait... Tested the movement in a friends pool...... Treble size based on size of the Vudu shrimp 3.5" red #6 Vudu 4" red #6 or #4
Maybe you can try a rubber bait peg from amazon that you use to keep soft plastics in place. Put one on the hook shank to keep the shrimp from sliding up and keep the hook gap, perhaps.
Great idea. I’d never heard about those. Thanks
I use these pretty regularly, you do need to get a good hard hook set with them... absolutely a very useful bait, but you do have to get a good hook set. I catch a lot of reds, and flounder in Texas.
Vudu shrimp is probably one of my favorite inshore baits I’ve never had any problems like this
I was thinking the same. Might just be the pack he bought 🤷🏻♂️
How do you work it
I like the clear and purple/chartreuse Vudus. I rig a little lighter though...20lb fluorocarbon leader. Slow-Med retrieval with some occasional bumps and snaps. You can even put em under a cork.
Vudu is definitely in my top 3...I've caught tons of fish with em. 🍻
@@joshmess9219 I’ve used them once and got nibbles
@Frostizz I've seen it happen to others too...something about that rhythm, they either work for ya or they don't. 🤣
I’ve caught plenty of species on the vudu shrimp but I mainly use them for trout because they don’t get torn up too easily and the trout love them.
Might be a Snook issue. I catch a lot of Reds, Trout and Flounder with it here on the upper Texas gulf coast. Not too many Snook around here.
Really loving the new series
NLBN paddle tail 5 or 8 inch next?
I want to see how they compare to hogy’s and 7 inch zmans. I wished NLBN had the lil mullet back in stock.
@@aaronhiggs I haven't found NLBN work any better then Tsunami shad, Vudu shad, Storm, etc... plus they screwed me on a discount they were supposed to give me for shipping them to my billing address instead of the shipping I provided.
I've thrown them a few hundred casts. Not impressed so far at all.
@@Tyler-kw9ce that’s what I suspected. I looks like a hand poured hogy. Guess I’ll stick to my 7 inch zmans!
@@yardbird83 good to know I saved my money! Picked up 3 packs of zman 7 inches for the price of 1 pack of NLBN before shipping.
I believe the loop knot is giving the weight too much movement. I would try a standard knot like a uni or palomar and see if the problem persists. I have had problems with loop knots on some lures.
I think you are correct.
I love the Vudu shrimp. I’ve never had any issues with it. In fact it’s like fish crack.
Open up the hook point ( gap ), be sure to use a rag or cloth between hook shank and pliers. As the lure comes on the package the hook point faces parallel to the shank, bend so the hook point faces up away from the shank about 20 to 30 degree angle and the lure should stay put with a good hook set !
Classic series lure testing... gold spoons, bucktail etc.
Vudo’s are amazing & also use pro cure scent on them for redfish @ flounder! Haven’t had issues with them!
I love fishing vudu my favorite color and I live down in Vero so I don’t know what the water is compared to down there but I throw a chartreuse white body ghost shrimp
Good stuff man. I use the vudu shrimp all the time and it catches everything! 💪
Hey Justin great videos brother, I’m apart of TEAMEYESTRIKE and would love to see a Zman Diesel MinnowZ on an EyeStrike Texas Eye. That setup is fire for me up here in the LowCountry... Dan
How often do you sharpen your hooks? It may just be edited out, but I don’t recall even seeing you check your hook.
I absolutely love the vudu mullet that’s all I use when I snook fish and slay with it one have treble hooks them and never have issues with losing fish
I think the snook are able to shake it so easy because of the weight distribution of that weight. Most shrimp lures weights are closer to the belly it’s more balanced
If you use a 6th Sense jig head with screw lock tech, should fix the issue of it slipping
Hey, even though it was cloudy it made the intro look amazing 🤣🤣🤣
I’ve only fished artificial for a couple months now and I love the vudu shrimp, any fish I’ve hooked with it has stayed hooked.
Vudu shrimp.. I have every color for every water/weather condition. Love them.
@Justin, thanks. Very helpful. I'm in Southeast Florida. where were you fishing in this video?
VuDu shrimp is my Go-to and I've never experienced disconnects the way you seem to be. I fish them exclusively under a popping cork.
It could just be the way your fighting them.
That’s what I was thinking. He’s following the fish and not going the opposite way. He’s allow the hook set to come out.
I would send the hook, and that would solve your problem. If you feel the lure is slipping down just super glue it to the weight
We always adjust the hook similar to a circle hook just a little tweak in the shank and can't play with them fish bring them in as fast as possible
Cajun pepper is the best Vudu shrimp color for Florida's east coast. Works really well under popping cork. Best day was 53 trout in 5hrs and on a single lure before I had to change it. I put it to the test that day lol. Made from tennis shoes and tough as hell
what about muddy water which colour
@@BlackMamba-lt8oe pink and chartreuse work pretty well when the water is dirty at least in New Smyrna area
It’s probably since all the weight is at the head it’s easier to shake the hook
this does have some merit to it 🤔
And how is that different from a standard jig head, say with a gulp shrimp?
I use the Vudu Shrimp in fresh water with great results, the steelheads of Lake Erie just love it... A drop of superglue will prevent the body from sliding...
Damn my Friday just got better! Let's goooooooo 🎣🤙
Let's see a DOA Terror Eyes lure review!
I’ll think about it!
Try tying a “stopper” knot onto the hook bend to keep it from sliding up. Leave 1/8” tag ends on the knot.
Great idea
Nice action on the Vudu, I fish them a lot. I usually Make the J hook a circle hook so it doesn’t come off so easily. Much success like that, tight lines 🤙🏾
Nice, I never thought of that. Thanks for the tip my guy !!!
Maybe a little super glue on the Laura with the hook comes out and see if it stays there. Nice work on the video
Thanks for watching!
Very weird the fish wouldn’t stay pinned. I use a vudu a bunch under a popping cork. I very seldom have one shake the hook. Very interesting.
for a snook on a voodoo you need to set it a little late so they get it further in their mouth
Cool video I always see people use small lures in videos I Would love to see you use a bigger swimbait like a savage gear trout or shad.
We use them for pike in the Amsterdam canals and it's not easy to catch one.
You just have to keep throwing it and not get discouraged and most of the time there s on really big fish that Wil eattt.
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You are skilled at casting. I’m impressed.
Didn’t expect this result… wow
Never seen someone say they hate a lure that they caught so much fish on
@@copeman5902 He "hooked" a lot, not caught a lot. The lure can have great action, but if the fish won't stay on due to lure design, then using the lure would not be a first choice. That being said, the design issue seems to be something that can be fixed.
@@NOLA-vv3sz for me, the fish always stay on the lure and I catch em lol
I use the Vudu shrimp also. I don’t have any issues with it not keeping fish pinned.
Same here use vudu shrimp all the time and have no problem keeping fish on and get more bites than any other shrimp bait
Dude I love the Vudu. I really like their weedless vudu shrimp LSU color.
Put a worm oring on your hook to keep it from sliding or soft bait/superglue
Great videos Justin. I think that loop knot is at least part of the problem. I love Vudu shrimp for flounder especially a little pro-cure on the jumbo vudu out fishes everything else I've thrown for flounder including live bait. Where I'm at the 1/4oz doa shrimp is a much better choice for trout and zman diezel minnowz are my go to for redfish. I've had some unbelievable days this spring fishing the jumbo vudu for flounder just yesterday I caught 21 in 3 hours and 9 of them were over 16". In the last monthv I've caught 5 flounder over 20" all on vudu. I don't have snook in South Carolina but I've never had the problems you were having keeping them buttoned up. I have used a drop if super glue on the front of the hook and it helps. Until a year or 2 ago the vudu shrimp would rip in front of the hook but they've redesigned them and I think are using a stronger plastic so I hadn't had nearly as many rip and I stopped gluing them. I hope you'll give them another chance especially if you're targeting flounder. Try jumbo in gold, brown or natural. I've also had success for reds with the white with chartreuse tail. Tight lines, Mike
I'd try glueing the plastic to help keep it from sliding. Gorilla glue gel with the needle tip bottle
Where would you put the glue at?
@@stevedockery3534 pull the bait back from the head and apply some to the shank. Slide the bait back up and let it set for a couple minutes
Thanks Trey
I bought these ONCE. Left them in my car while working. They were melted the next day.never again
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Feeling your frustration! It would be cool to go for a slam on Lawson’s SaltNative Collab. Catch one on topwater, one on a spoon, then the last on the skelly swim/shrimp.
Tie some line on the upper part of the tail on the hook to keep it from sliding up
May need to add superglue the bait to the chaft.
I’d love to see you test out the savage gear pulse tail mullet. Maybe a big swim bait vid? Nice work, man
i always super glue shrimp to head and helps save the lure longer and keep it from slipping back
Is it possible the loop knot is not suitable for this type of lure set-up?
the issue is the lead weight at the front of the bait. the fish can use that weight as leverage to throw it. happens alot to with swimbaits and flairhawks.
The barb is larger than I like. I would squash it, or at least half way. The point is not sticky sharp out-of-the-package. Dress up that point with wet & dry sandpaper (the black stuff) glued to a craft-stick (tongue depressor). I use regular Elmer's glue. 320 grit should be correct for that size hook. I do a triangular point (3 sided). It will make a difference ...(Hooked versus Landed). I really enjoy your channel.
I like how it has a heavier weight I bought some with a weed less hook but it’s too light so I can only use on a pop cork
4:16 the wedgie pick cracked me up
The wind rn is crucial. I tried to fish n it was just impossible it feels like
Past two days have been TOUGH
I had the same problem so I bumped up to the 4” vudu and had noticeably less hook throws.
bro what to do buy 4 inch vodoo and what are u supposed to do with the hook and whats the size
What is your boat and motor setup?
Maybe try kinking a small piece of heat shrink around the hook to keep the rubber of the hook bend.
how do you fel about the vanford???? honest opinion
The Voodoo shrimp slipping back is a problem. People have resorted to super gluing them into place.
I was thinking about doing that. Definitely going to try it now.
If I gotta glue it, I ain't buying it. Just one more thing I gotta worry about or carry in the ol tackle bag.
Yes should come the right way out of the packaging.
@@justin_menendez Agreed!
What kind of boat are you using?
Between trout fishing the mountains, the coast, bass fishing the lakes, and really every species that comes up to shake the hook gotta keep that rod tip down, and turning the fish back opposite the direction they are wanting to go. Not sure if the knot is an issue if pressure stays on the line. Better luck next time. As far as the voodoo shrimp I've got all the colors and I like other brands better. Thanks for the video!
Super glue. Works wonders to hold the body on if it loosens from the weight/hook.
I only use vudu in high current along dock lines..everything else doa is my go to
A little dab of loctite gel works wonders.Suggested by the manufacturer by the way.
Try the truscend ones never had a problem.
I slay on vudus never had that problem lol
Keep up the lure reviews. Really enjoying them for sure
Rigging needle and some light braid and sew it on so the shrimp cant slide down the hook
Lil mullet next👀
Well he basically just caught his Pb on it a couple vids ago. Idk if he’s counting that as a lure review or not. 🤷♂️
Try to Hook the shrimp through the head from underneath, just like a live shrimp on a jighead, with the point of the hook aligned with where the shrimp’s horn would be. That will allow more of a “gap” and “free play” on the hook shank.
My thoughts on the vudu are the same with any other jig bait. The weight of the jig helps them throw the hook much easier. Bitter-Sweet.
I’d like to see you try the yozuri shrimp. I have mixed feelings on that thing
The hard bait one?
@@justin_menendez yessirr
I have one of these in my bag. No idea where I got it because I wouldn’t have bought it but I’ve never even tried it. Would be interesting to see how you do with it.
Man I need a favor. Can you do a video of your camera set ups? I am wanting to buy some new cameras and not sure what to buy that actually holds up and works
I live in Punta Gorda Fl and the 3/4 Gold Johnson Sprite does awesome for me.
Hey Justin can you try DOA Cal White swimbaits? On White or red Jighead.
Those are some great fish and that shrimp worked out really good 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
you may want to try sharpening your hook and Ben the Barb out just a tiny bit works for me
I suggest a dot of super glue up at the head of the lure to the hook.
What if you super glue it to the head of the hook? Idk I never tried one..
Mounting my new trolling motor mount on my gheenoe soon. Debating which side of the boat to mount the motor. Do you find it annoying to reach across your body with your left hand to adjust the trolling motor or do you prefer that? Nice video man!!
I use both hands. But since I have a high sided bench it’s kind of an awkward reach to the trolling motor. I wish I had a flat front bench so I could stand close to it.
Reach out to me I will tell you what went wrong! I'm a Vudu Prostaffer and have been with the company for about 5 year's now and have caught thousands snook on the Vudu Shrimp and I think I can help you out if you want it!
Why would you not let us all know if you rep them? It would be profitable for the company and you.
@@robertkane4438 on social media I go by Vudu Vince. I think it's self-explanatory
A question about it. How solid is the hook on there? Maybe with you pulling the fish from structure with a tight drag flex’s the hook. Possibly hook it too flimsy.
The hook is solid.
I've done pretty well with the vudu shrimp only thing I noticed different from you and I is that i work it just a hair slower never really had the spitting hook issue. Would be dope to see you use the savage gear pulse tail mullet. Anyway keep grinding man nice vid!
Same with me. Hook never pulls for me. I love that skrimp
That's the same deal with DOA gotta work them crazy slow and light leader.
the 2 best artificial shrimp that are “not” scented, are the voodoo shrimp and the zman prerigged ez-shrimp/weighted
My favorite lure never had any problems with the Vudu!
I use those shrimp for flounder trout and reds in virginia. All I do is use a a little pro cure. I did have one do what yours is doing. I contacted egrets and they sent me a new one no questions asked. They stand behind their products. Please let me know if this helps.
Try a savage gear lure like a mullet or somethin
It's a mix of it being a Snook problem and a lure problem. A bit of super glue does the trick.
Sometimes you can put a little bit of super glue on it to keep it from sliding down like that. I’ve never used that exact bait so not sure if I’ll work or not.