My dad and I are trying to get into offshore (or should I say nearshore?) fishing. That is, within 15 NM because we have a 19 ft boat.
I have had success with Russelures fishing with other people but they of course went out of business. I picked up a couple "King Katcher"s from FTU that look like cheap versions of the same thing and I couldn't get them to stay in the water, they kept popping out. We were trolling 5-6 kts, and tried a little fast and a little slower with no more success, We even tried both medium and shallow depth settings with the same results. I had an old pink Russelure on the other side and it performed flawlessly. I also tried a black/purple Magnum lip bait and it kept running to the left so I ended up just sticking it on the left side.
What lures have you caught the MOST fish on? I don't want to go crazy buying $10+ lures but I don't mind spending money if they work and will last. What are the best colors?
Also, we tried drifting ribbonfish and the bait seemed to sink to the bottom rather than remain suspended. Is it okay to stick a balloon on it like a shark rig? What's a good depth?
Thanks for any replies. I've done some research but I don't think anything will be better than info coming from Texas anglers who fish the same waters I do.
I have had success with Russelures fishing with other people but they of course went out of business. I picked up a couple "King Katcher"s from FTU that look like cheap versions of the same thing and I couldn't get them to stay in the water, they kept popping out. We were trolling 5-6 kts, and tried a little fast and a little slower with no more success, We even tried both medium and shallow depth settings with the same results. I had an old pink Russelure on the other side and it performed flawlessly. I also tried a black/purple Magnum lip bait and it kept running to the left so I ended up just sticking it on the left side.
What lures have you caught the MOST fish on? I don't want to go crazy buying $10+ lures but I don't mind spending money if they work and will last. What are the best colors?
Also, we tried drifting ribbonfish and the bait seemed to sink to the bottom rather than remain suspended. Is it okay to stick a balloon on it like a shark rig? What's a good depth?
Thanks for any replies. I've done some research but I don't think anything will be better than info coming from Texas anglers who fish the same waters I do.
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