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I would love to see Salt Strong test and compare some Yo-Zuri Inshore Lures. They make top water, twitch baits, jerk baits, darters, etc. They are more affordable than Rapala's and better constructed than Mirrolure.
Sorry that it came across that way... the core lesson was just to have a paddletail (of any brand) for days like this because they can sure be helpful in getting bailed out of tough days. The results on day 1 for the hard plastic baits was 1 trout for the MirrOdine and nothing for the SubWalk.
I have had good luck with the larger mirrodine xl for trout and the smaller mirrodine at night time on lights for again trout. I have never caught a redfish on a mirrodine during the day or night fishing. I’m not really sure if it’s the action or what but I do think it has something to do with the way it suspends. My experience is great for trout but no good for redfish. I’ve done good with plastics on redfish and sometimes top water as well as spoons especially gold spoons.
What part of the water column were you working the hard bait? How fast were you working it? What type of retrieve? I by far have better luck with MirroLure MirroDine in spring through fall than Paddletails. I adjust my retrieve for each species as well. Also adjust color, and size based on water and weather conditions.
I was working the all of the lures just above the seagrass, and I was changing the spead and tempo of the retrieve continuously to try to dial into what gets the best response.
@@ianundercover6295 When there are no clouds in the sky. Often happens after a cold front passes. There is an abundance of light and often high pressure. The extra light can make it harder to disguise yourself or your presentations. And high pressure can make fishing tough. There is debate about the pressure aspect though.
I tend to do the same. I have 2 rods rigged... if Im throwin' the MirrOdine a while and nothings happening Ill fall back on a D.O.A Cal. Sometimes its vice versa. Looking forward to day #2 on this plug comparson test.
If you look closely at the rod, you'll see that it was not a straight retrieve (it looked straight at times given that the rod twitches were in-line with the camera's angler at the rod).
They can only be purchased from our online store (shop.saltstrong.com/products/slam-shady-paddletails). We had to take that entire store platform private for just our fishing club members because we offer other fishing gear there too all at 20%+ discounted prices that we can't offer to the general public.
The large amount of seagrass in the harbor definitely gives the paddletails an advantage given that they can be rigged weedless and don't have treble hooks that are prone to snag any sort of debris/structure in the water.
Subwalk needs a big sweep then reel up the slack. You are fishing both lures incorrectly. The twitch bait needs to be twitched lol now burn it back after a long cast
It would help if he wasn't working the sub surface twitch bait like a swimbait. Ha! Either he doesn't know how to fish or this is commercial for there swimbaits.
Mostly because I like the SubWalk MUCH more than the Twitching Mullet (I've tested the Twitching Mullet vs. the SubWalk a couple times, and I always seem to catch more fish on the SubWalk). But also because it's size is closer to the MirrOdine which is nice because it keeps that factor consistent.
Fine fishing video Terrible review video You really owe a little more effort to the viewers and the manufacturers of the two suspending twitchbait lures. They are designed to be worked back in a walk the dog type action twitch reel twitch twitch reel. You worked them all like a paddle tail. No offense intended Hopefully constructive criticism. Thanks
We appreciate you watching and giving us the feedback! Twitchbaits like these can be retrieved in a variety of ways. Straight retrieve, twitch twitch pause, or the walk the dog as you mentioned. It depends on how the fish are feeding, the depth you are fishing, and a few other factors. The purpose of this test however was to maintain consistency and show the two brands of lures. Thanks again for watching!
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the correct way to work a mirrordine is twitch twitch pause it's an erratic bait that's what triggers the strike you dont throw it and reel it
Bet I could have matched that paddle tail with my MirroDine.
I would love to see Salt Strong test and compare some Yo-Zuri Inshore Lures. They make top water, twitch baits, jerk baits, darters, etc. They are more affordable than Rapala's and better constructed than Mirrolure.
Which Yo-Zuri is your favorite?
@@Saltstrong My favorite is the 3.5 inch twitch bait. I also enjoy using the Yo-Zuri surface minnow.
Seems like a commercial for your paddle tails. Would have rather seen the results of the hard plastic baits, even though the bite was slow.
Sorry that it came across that way... the core lesson was just to have a paddletail (of any brand) for days like this because they can sure be helpful in getting bailed out of tough days. The results on day 1 for the hard plastic baits was 1 trout for the MirrOdine and nothing for the SubWalk.
Nice update and good info on calm days
Thanks Pablo! I'm one of the guys who roots for a good 15 MPH wind on the days I'm going fishing:)
I have had good luck with the larger mirrodine xl for trout and the smaller mirrodine at night time on lights for again trout. I have never caught a redfish on a mirrodine during the day or night fishing. I’m not really sure if it’s the action or what but I do think it has something to do with the way it suspends. My experience is great for trout but no good for redfish. I’ve done good with plastics on redfish and sometimes top water as well as spoons especially gold spoons.
I caught two reds on a blue mirrodine last Labor Day along with several trout
What part of the water column were you working the hard bait? How fast were you working it? What type of retrieve? I by far have better luck with MirroLure MirroDine in spring through fall than Paddletails. I adjust my retrieve for each species as well. Also adjust color, and size based on water and weather conditions.
I was working the all of the lures just above the seagrass, and I was changing the spead and tempo of the retrieve continuously to try to dial into what gets the best response.
Fantastic job:)
Thanks Dave!
Nice catches and footage!
Thanks Anthony!
Is it safe to say the hard plastics are harder to work than when compared to paddle tails. Also, how do you view jointed swim baits?
Soft plastics are hard to beat. On bluebird days a soft plastic finesse presentation may be your only hope. Nice vid.
Can i ask what a blue bird day is? Thanks
@@ianundercover6295 When there are no clouds in the sky. Often happens after a cold front passes. There is an abundance of light and often high pressure. The extra light can make it harder to disguise yourself or your presentations. And high pressure can make fishing tough. There is debate about the pressure aspect though.
@@ReelGameFishing appreciate it, i subscribed to the channel too
@@ianundercover6295 A sunny, cloudless sky = bluebird day
@@davelindsey6890 thank you!
I tend to do the same. I have 2 rods rigged... if Im throwin' the MirrOdine a while and nothings happening Ill fall back on a D.O.A Cal. Sometimes its vice versa. Looking forward to day #2 on this plug comparson test.
Looking forward to test day #2 for these two twitch baits.
Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment!
Nice Luke I've been doing some flats and Mangrove slamming myself I've been doing pretty good on the top water mornings and days like that
Got to love a fun topwater bite!
@@Saltstrong oh you better believe it brother
Getting close to 100k!
That's pretty cool!
Looks like the Myakka cutoff?
Why weren't you twitching the twitch baits? Looks like a straight retrieve?
If you look closely at the rod, you'll see that it was not a straight retrieve (it looked straight at times given that the rod twitches were in-line with the camera's angler at the rod).
Slam Shady Strikes Again!!!
Can you put a link for the Slam Shady! I cannot find that paddle tail.
They can only be purchased from our online store (shop.saltstrong.com/products/slam-shady-paddletails). We had to take that entire store platform private for just our fishing club members because we offer other fishing gear there too all at 20%+ discounted prices that we can't offer to the general public.
I never have good luck with the hard baits like I do with paddle tails and spoons in the harbor.
The large amount of seagrass in the harbor definitely gives the paddletails an advantage given that they can be rigged weedless and don't have treble hooks that are prone to snag any sort of debris/structure in the water.
Wich reel you where using
I was using this Daiwa Fuego that day: www.saltstrong.com/articles/daiwa-fuego-lt-reel-review/
Subwalk needs a big sweep then reel up the slack. You are fishing both lures incorrectly. The twitch bait needs to be twitched lol now burn it back after a long cast
Not so much a head-to-head as a sales pitch for paddle tails. haha
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It would help if he wasn't working the sub surface twitch bait like a swimbait. Ha! Either he doesn't know how to fish or this is commercial for there swimbaits.
Seriously lucky Otis wasn't there cuz he'd have been in some serious trouble.
Yes, it was def nice that Otis wasn't on the boat that day.
@@Saltstrong that crazy pup would have tried to wrangle that shark for you. Does that kind of thing make you think twice about bringing him?
@@jonathane984 I still feel that he's more likely to get hurt at a dog park than he is while out on the boat with me.
Why not use the Rapala”Twitching Mullet”? It’s more comparable to the MirrOdine than the SubWalk.
Mostly because I like the SubWalk MUCH more than the Twitching Mullet (I've tested the Twitching Mullet vs. the SubWalk a couple times, and I always seem to catch more fish on the SubWalk). But also because it's size is closer to the MirrOdine which is nice because it keeps that factor consistent.
Fine fishing video
Terrible review video
You really owe a little more effort to the viewers and the manufacturers of the two suspending twitchbait lures.
They are designed to be worked back in a walk the dog type action twitch reel twitch twitch reel.
You worked them all like a paddle tail.
No offense intended
Hopefully constructive criticism.
Thanks
We appreciate you watching and giving us the feedback! Twitchbaits like these can be retrieved in a variety of ways. Straight retrieve, twitch twitch pause, or the walk the dog as you mentioned. It depends on how the fish are feeding, the depth you are fishing, and a few other factors. The purpose of this test however was to maintain consistency and show the two brands of lures. Thanks again for watching!
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Click bait. Slimy way of pushing your lure. You guys have lost my respect.