primetime Posted August 13, 2016 Posted August 13, 2016 I am looking to add a few new lures to my collection, and I am looking for some options for a shallow diving, Slow Rising, or any jerkbait that can be fished in 0-3' of water. The more shallow the better. I have been looking at the new Rapala Shadow Shad Slow Floater which is an option, and also been checking out the Damiki Slim Jack 110, but I am not sure that if either is worth the money, I am sure the Rapala is good but I kind of want a few different lures then what other's will be throwing. I have a box full of Rapala's, Bombers, Rebel, Bagley, Yo-Zuri, Xcalibur Ghost Minnows, BPS floaters, Sebile,Rogues, but I am not familiar with all the Japanese lures or if I am missing a sleeper from Cabela's etc. I know I can use suspend dots and strips, but I am looking for something similar to a floating Flash Minnow or Megabass Slow Riser which I love, but I lost my $25 purchase the first time I used it when my line broke after it became frayed from hanging on the side of an aluminum boat....Talk about getting upset, and it never floated back up, I had it hung up a few feet down and just can't afford lures that expensive. I know some suspenders actually float, or you can change hooks etc. but does anyone have a bait under $15, or under $10 that you fish over weeds that can be worked in 1-2'? Any suggestions appreciated. I am not a brand guy, If Matzuo makes a good minnow bait, then I am down for trying it, I have done well with the Lews Speed Minnow or XPS minnow now for a few years and once you change the hooks it is a good lure. How about that Academy Floater? The Megabass shaped one they call a floater suspends at least the 5 that I have suspend. Not sure why they call them floaters, but the other one is interesting. Jackall, Duo, Evergreen, Norman, Cabela's, LC, SK, I know I am missing out on some good lures and I need to buy some new shiny stuff. I have $33 to spend to get free shipping right now on TW, but would order from any company to get a good slow floater since that seems to be the way to go right now for me. Thanks. Sorry if I rambled, I just type out loud. Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted August 13, 2016 Super User Posted August 13, 2016 Ima flit floater jerk bait. The bills are a different color than clear to help distinguish them from the regular suspending flit. Rapala F13 floaters also stay shallow. Both baits will run from one to three feet. 1 Quote
lakeannaangler Posted August 13, 2016 Posted August 13, 2016 Rapala F11 or F13, shadow rap shad , X rap 8 all float using mono line 2 Quote
primetime Posted August 17, 2016 Author Posted August 17, 2016 Thanks for the suggestions, I am already a huge Rapala guy and love the F-7 to F-18 Orignal floater, and I plan on buying 2 of the new Slow floating Shadow Shad Raps as I love the colors, and they seem to be a more durable and heavier version that the Flat Rap which is light and tough to cast, but does float up slowly. I also like the price. The Ima Flit is no doubt on my list as well. I did not know they make a floater, I will check out the website as I have heard the IMA Flit has a great reputation and I like the pricing on the IMA baits as well. It seems they have lowered pricing which is great, $10 is fair for a top quality lure and I am sure the hooks will be good to go as is. I can't find one positive review on the Damiki Slim Jack, for some reason I wanted to try that lure but I think it is discontinued for a reason. I have enough Eye candy in my collection that never get's used. Almost all Rapala lures seem to work out well for me with the exception of the Scatter rap. Quote
Hogsticker Posted August 17, 2016 Posted August 17, 2016 I wasn't at all impressed with the Slim Jack. Very little movement / action. Check out the Yo Zuri 3DB series minnow. It's a floater somewhere between a slow and fast rise. You could probably tweak it to your liking. Well constructed bait that I've had good results with. Quote
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