Netbait Paca

[Fishin Dad]

I have used a paca chunk in the past and liked the action and they got bit.   I just got away from them.  I am going to order some, but don’t know what size.  I want to use them on a swim jig.  I know the flappers can get hooked on the jig, but I don’t know how often that happens.  I am wondering if the regular or the Sr. Model is better on a swim jig?  
I am also going to order some of the Paca Craws to Texas rig.  What do you all think of the Paca family of baits?

[NorthernBasser]

I'd definitely go with the senior. Also, you can always trim the skirt a bit if it's interfering with the claws. 

[cdlittle]

I'd go with the Senior Paca Chunk or the Baby Paca Craw. 

 

I love the Paca series. I use the Tiny Paca Chunk on trimmed 1/16th Bitsy Bug jigs for BFS bass and big ol' warmouth. I use the Tiny Paca Craw for the same jigs, just untrimmed. Makes for AWESOME BFS jig fun.

[papajoe222]

1 hour ago, cdlittle said:

BFS bass

This one escapes my knowledge of acronyms. Can you enlighten me?

 

To the OP, I use Paca Craws when I want to add scent to a presentation. That tube like body is perfect for that.  They are also a bit tougher (the claws) than a RageTail and there are times when that is beneficial.  I've never used the chunks, so I can't chime in on that.

[RDB]

It depends on the size of your swim jig hook but I prefer the Paca Craw v. chunk on a swim jig.  For me, when casting and working the lure, the arms on the chunk foul too frequently, especially if you throw in a little Alabama Shake.  Just personal preference.

[Fishin Dad]

31 minutes ago, papajoe222 said:

This one escapes my knowledge of acronyms. Can you enlighten me?

 

To the OP, I use Paca Craws when I want to add scent to a presentation. That tube like body is perfect for that.  They are also a bit tougher (the claws) than a RageTail and there are times when that is beneficial.  I've never used the chunks, so I can't chime in on that.

Thanks Papajoe (BTW, I smile every time I see your name, that is what I called my grandfather who taught me to fish).   That is a good idea, I have seen that people also put rattles in the hollow body.  

30 minutes ago, RDB said:

It depends on the size of your swim jig hook but I prefer the Paca Craw v. chunk on a swim jig.  For me, when casting and working the lure, the arms on the chunk foul too frequently, especially if you throw in a little Alabama Shake.  Just personal preference.

Thanks RDB.  I had read that the claws on the chunk get hung up.  I may have to give both a try and see how annoyed I get with it, but have enough craws as back ups.  

[RDB]

43 minutes ago, papajoe222 said:

2 hours ago, cdlittle said:

BFS bass

This one escapes my knowledge of acronyms. Can you enlighten me?

 

Bait Finesse System...unless there is another usage I am unfamiliar with.

[ajschn06]

15 hours ago, cdlittle said:

I'd go with the Senior Paca Chunk or the Baby Paca Craw. 

 

I love the Paca series. I use the Tiny Paca Chunk on trimmed 1/16th Bitsy Bug jigs for BFS bass and big ol' warmouth. I use the Tiny Paca Craw for the same jigs, just untrimmed. Makes for AWESOME BFS jig fun.

 

Been throwing a small jig on a baitcaster for years.... no need for new fancy acronyms...

[cdlittle]

3 hours ago, ajschn06 said:

 

Been throwing a small jig on a baitcaster for years.... no need for new fancy acronyms...

 

Throwing baits under 10 grams on light powered, fast action casting gear with super shallow spools is an actual technique developed in Japan, and has been named BFS. I'm gonna go ahead and keep using the acronym.

[ajschn06]

4 hours ago, cdlittle said:

 

Throwing baits under 10 grams on light powered, fast action casting gear with super shallow spools is an actual technique developed in Japan, and has been named BFS. I'm gonna go ahead and keep using the acronym.

That’s cool- I tend to stick mostly to SJF myself 

[jtharris3]

Oh boy, I see an acronym battle shaping up!