Arv Posted September 18, 2012 Posted September 18, 2012 Found some of these on clearance a Wally World today. I rigged it weightless with the tail up and fished it like a top water just reeled it straight back. I got one hit from a small fish, which is pretty good since the top water bite isn't very good at the lake I usually fish. How do ya'll fish this? Do you like it? Any specific cover/situations you like to fish it? Thanks! Quote
Big-O Posted September 18, 2012 Posted September 18, 2012 Anywhere you would throw a buzzbait and anywhere you would be AFRAID to throw a buzzbait Plus there are so many other ways to fish it including rigging on a weighted hook for more distance on your cast for windy conditions... It still surfaces easily and keeps it lower in the water. Ck the link below and be sure to hit the read more under each set fo MUCH more info Also, maybe someone here on the forum will tell you about the tail tweak I recently let out of the bag It's SWEET!!! http://www.ragetail....tion/rage-shad/ Quote
TNBassin' Posted September 18, 2012 Posted September 18, 2012 I wish the Wal Mart here carried Rage Tails. 2 Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted September 18, 2012 Super User Posted September 18, 2012 Anywhere you would throw a buzzbait and anywhere you would be AFRAID to throw a buzzbait Plus there are so many other ways to fish it including rigging on a weighted hook for more distance on your cast for windy conditions... It still surfaces easily and keeps it lower in the water. Ck the link below and be sure to hit the read more under each set fo MUCH more info Also, maybe someone here on the forum will tell you about the tail tweak I recently let out of the bag It's SWEET!!! http://www.ragetail....tion/rage-shad/ Humm. How bout a trailer on a swim jig? Quote
TNBassin' Posted September 18, 2012 Posted September 18, 2012 Get you some smokin roosters for that rock. Those things are awesome. 1 Quote
Big-O Posted September 18, 2012 Posted September 18, 2012 Humm. How bout a trailer on a swim jig? It works great but turn the tail DOWN, or on a lighter jig (3/8) it will surface on you at a medium retrieve... Wait'll you see it in the water Quote
Arv Posted September 18, 2012 Author Posted September 18, 2012 Anywhere you would throw a buzzbait and anywhere you would be AFRAID to throw a buzzbait Plus there are so many other ways to fish it including rigging on a weighted hook for more distance on your cast for windy conditions... It still surfaces easily and keeps it lower in the water. Ck the link below and be sure to hit the read more under each set fo MUCH more info Also, maybe someone here on the forum will tell you about the tail tweak I recently let out of the bag It's SWEET!!! http://www.ragetail....tion/rage-shad/ Awesome link! Thanks Big - O 1 Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted September 18, 2012 Super User Posted September 18, 2012 Get you some smokin roosters for that rock. Those things are awesome. On the list. Thanks! Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted September 18, 2012 Super User Posted September 18, 2012 It works great but turn the tail DOWN, or on a lighter jig (3/8) it will surface on you at a medium retrieve... Wait'll you see it in the water I run only 1/2 oz. will it be fine 1 Quote
Big-O Posted September 18, 2012 Posted September 18, 2012 Yes, give it an extra moment to attain the desired depth because the fall will be a bit slower... Ck a medium retrieve speed beside the boat and notice that the 1/2oz rocks back and forth considerably. I normally throw a 3/4 to 1oz and use it in situations where spinnerbaits or slightly larger profile swim jigs are necessary. Have fun! 2 Quote
Super User iceintheveins Posted September 20, 2012 Super User Posted September 20, 2012 They are fantastic buzzbait substitutes and in many places will outfish a buzzbait. They are something I always carry. They come through weeds and timber very well and the hookup rate is pretty good. 1 Quote
mankey Posted September 21, 2012 Posted September 21, 2012 Any color recommendations for the Rage Tail Shad? Quote
TNBassin' Posted October 4, 2012 Posted October 4, 2012 Can you work these like a popper, or is a steady retrieve the way to go? Quote
Super User iceintheveins Posted October 4, 2012 Super User Posted October 4, 2012 Can you work these like a popper, or is a steady retrieve the way to go? Yeah you can, by just pulling them along but they do sink when you stop retrieving. Quote
Super User iceintheveins Posted October 4, 2012 Super User Posted October 4, 2012 Any color recommendations for the Rage Tail Shad? Green pumpkin, white, and green pumpkin/chartreuse. Quote
TNBassin' Posted October 4, 2012 Posted October 4, 2012 Yeah you can, by just pulling them along but they do sink when you stop retrieving. Thanks. Quote
Big-O Posted October 5, 2012 Posted October 5, 2012 Smokey Shad is the top seller and Green Pumpkin/Chartreuse is second... Tw and bps online has all of the colors. Quote
TNBassin' Posted October 5, 2012 Posted October 5, 2012 I'm gonna pick up smokey shad and silver bling. Silve bling should be awesome. Quote
EastTexasBassin Posted October 5, 2012 Posted October 5, 2012 Smokey Shad is my favorite color. I caught my pb (pic to the left here) this past March. The great thing about the RT shad is that you can cast it up on the bank or on the grass mats and then start the retrieve without making that impact splash from the bait hitting the water. They'll hammer it within a second or two after it reaches the water quite often. Quote
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