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Kayak Fishing => Product Discussions => Topic started by: ZeeHawk on May 08, 2009, 04:10:23 PM

Title: Swimbaits for things that eat sand dabs
Post by: ZeeHawk on May 08, 2009, 04:10:23 PM: There's been a few sand dab swimbaits out there but so far have left a lot to be desired. While this one isn't perfect (no paddle tail) it looks pretty fishy. Pretty damn spendy @ $9 for 3.. :-\
http://hogylures.net/prodpageflounder.htm

Z

(http://www.hogylures.net/PDGImages/5inchflatfish.jpg)

Rigged with:

Jighead
(http://www.hogylures.net/flatfish-rig-jighead.jpg)

Drop shot
(http://www.hogylures.net/flatfish-rig-showing-bait.jpg)

What they call the halfway method
(http://www.hogylures.net/flatfishdrop02.jpg)
Title: Re: Swimbaits for things that eat sand dabs
Post by: coosbayyaker on May 08, 2009, 04:48:03 PM: those are pretty cool. If they had a paddle tail and the bottom was white, they would be awesome!!
Title: Re: Swimbaits for things that eat sand dabs
Post by: Fishesfromtupperware on May 08, 2009, 05:13:46 PM: That's a nice looking bait but at $9 bucks a pop :o ouch!

Bet you could pour your own for less than that (Like $8.50 ::) )

http://www.tackleunderground.com/forum/soft-plastics/
Title: Re: Swimbaits for things that eat sand dabs
Post by: ZeeHawk on May 08, 2009, 05:36:36 PM: Quote from: Fishesfromtupperware on May 08, 2009, 05:13:46 PM
Bet you could pour your own for less than that

I was waiting for someone to say that. Since you said it.. get to it!! ;D

Z
Title: Re: Swimbaits for things that eat sand dabs
Post by: floatin cowboys on May 10, 2009, 01:15:46 AM: I think I will just smack a rubber lizard with a hammer, I can get a pack of those for $3
Title: Re: Swimbaits for things that eat sand dabs
Post by: Fishesfromtupperware on May 10, 2009, 06:30:36 AM: Quote from: floatin cowboys on May 10, 2009, 01:15:46 AM
I think I will just smack a rubber lizard with a hammer, I can get a pack of those for $3

or just leave it in a warm oven for a while.
Title: Re: Swimbaits for things that eat sand dabs
Post by: INSAYN on May 10, 2009, 09:37:10 AM: I tried searching for it again, but somewhere along my net travels I came across a forum where two fellers were making molds, melting down other soft baits and making their own dabs. Maybe someone else will located it and post the link. :-\
Title: Re: Swimbaits for things that eat sand dabs
Post by: ZeeHawk on May 10, 2009, 09:50:32 AM: Quote from: Fishesfromtupperware on May 10, 2009, 06:30:36 AM
Quote from: floatin cowboys on May 10, 2009, 01:15:46 AM
I think I will just smack a rubber lizard with a hammer, I can get a pack of those for $3

or just leave it in a warm oven for a while.

Would love to see some people's ingenuity. Let's see your creations!

Z
Title: Re: Swimbaits for things that eat sand dabs
Post by: HBH on May 12, 2009, 05:14:56 PM: i think that would be awesome for ling
Title: Re: Swimbaits for things that eat sand dabs
Post by: rustyski on May 05, 2021, 01:03:06 PM: https://www.amazon.com/Sanddab-Lingcod-Halibut-Rockfish-Jigging/dp/B07NMWPB7V?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1

This is pricey, but looks like it would be killer.
Title: Re: Swimbaits for things that eat sand dabs
Post by: SD2OR on May 05, 2021, 08:41:38 PM: I bought a couple of the above baits.
Have only dropped it a handful of times, with no bites, but I still have faith in the thing's potential.
Also check out Westin Flat Matt, pricey, but very good lookin!
Title: Re: Swimbaits for things that eat sand dabs
Post by: no_oil_needed on May 05, 2021, 08:49:41 PM: I made a prototype in polymer clay, made an open mold and poured a few in a couple colors but have not tested them. I had a lot of the materials on hand so it didn't cost too much above what was already spent.
Title: Re: Swimbaits for things that eat sand dabs
Post by: conquestdz on May 06, 2021, 01:39:36 PM: On a recent trip to the Westport jetty I got 2 decent lingcod in about 10 minutes using the 3" hogy flounder on a 2oz jig head. On a different trip I got a cabezon as well.
Title: Re: Swimbaits for things that eat sand dabs
Post by: SD2OR on May 06, 2021, 08:29:25 PM: I did get a hog of a cabezon on a 6" hogy with 6 oz jighead, out of Depoe.
They just don't look as good to me as other baits, but then, it doesn't matter if I like em, it only matters whether or not the fish do!
Title: Re: Swimbaits for things that eat sand dabs
Post by: SD2OR on May 07, 2021, 05:19:32 PM: I haven't fished all of these, and just breifly with the ones I have.

I painted the jig heads, added googly eyes, don't know if it helps, but figure it can't hurt.

Determined to get a big ling one of these days....
Title: Re: Swimbaits for things that eat sand dabs
Post by: INSAYN on May 09, 2021, 06:04:09 PM: I drop a 6" Hogy on most trips out of Depoe at some point in the day. I have smashed some monster 17-20lb Cabies with them.

However, the lings teeth really do a number on them, so when I start attracting tons of nippers, it's time to put Hogy back in my tackle box.
Title: Re: Swimbaits for things that eat sand dabs
Post by: SD2OR on May 17, 2021, 04:43:41 PM: Greedy but pretty lil cab caught on a 6" Almost Alive flounder, on 6oz jighead, today out of Depoe.