paddle tail swim baits...

[chromeseeker]

I think that's what these babies are called. Never used these things before but they look like they'd work well for smallies and LMB's due to their juiciness. I picked up some Yum Money Minnows with some Gammi Weighted Superline Spring-lock hooks.

Any suggestions/experiences using these baits such as when to use them, what season, etc.? The baits and hooks are spendy so I want to make sure I know what the heck I'm doing (which, for the most part, is asking a lot!).

CS

[Super Fluke]

Originally Posted by chromeseeker

I think that's what these babies are called. Never used these things before but they look like they'd work well for smallies and LMB's due to their juiciness. I picked up some Yum Money Minnows with some Gammi Weighted Superline Spring-lock hooks.

Any suggestions/experiences using these baits such as when to use them, what season, etc.? The baits and hooks are spendy so I want to make sure I know what the heck I'm doing (which, for the most part, is asking a lot!).

CS

I have fished with Bass Trix 6"only , with some results nothing real big only 5 pounders and under.Bass Trix is very close to the yum money minnows.Spring , summer and fall you will catch fish on a paddle tail bait.Wait until the rod loads then set the hook(sideways).You need to have some huddle bond because they rip when you catch a lot of fish on them.I use a Falcon Weighted Hook.Good lure a nice slow presentation,Oh put plenty of scent on to.You don't want them to follow it and not eat it.Good Luck post the pic'sP.S. 20lb line.

[bassin newbie]

basstrix are the ishhh on a jighead or weighted hook

[flippinbaits]

basstrix are similar to yum money minnows, however the yums are completely hollow throughout the body. therefore slightly better action they claime. I would throw them on a med/heavey rod on atleast a 7 ft rod for casting and about 15lb mono to help with hook up ratios.

good luck. long slow retrieves!