Paddletails Not Working? This is Likely Why!

Paddletails don’t have to be complicated. But there’s one mistake that many anglers make that’s costing them fish. It’s not lure color, jighead selection or rigging, or retrieve. Its location, location, location!! Many anglers cast their paddletail out and immediately start reeling, which means the lure is high in the water column and never spending much time in the strike zone. Most times, redfish, trout, snook, and flounder are feeding on the bottom, and if your lure isn’t down there, you’re missing opportunities. - Allow the lure to sink after the cast. - You’ll know it’s on the bottom when you feel the lure bumping grass, shells, or other structure. - Pause your retrieve and let it sink back down slowly. - If you’re a beginner, keep your retrieve as simple as possible - slow and steady while maintaining bottom contact. - Cast to areas with structure instead of in open water. If you’re struggling with catching fish on paddletails: focus on keeping your lure on the bottom and fishing around structure. #fishingtips #fishingtackle #fishinglure #softplasticbaits #fishinggear