Modifying SP

[teckee7]

I read this article in the latest edition (July 2009) of Queensland Fishing Monthly about modifying SP to perform that extra better to attract strikes.

The article covered a Squidgy Paddler where you snip part of tail leading to the paddle so that you get maximum 'paddle-affects' when slow retrieving or lifts.

Have any of you guys done similiar to other SPs and what are the methods you employ to get the fish to strike.

[mick fillet]

The boys from charltons bait n tackle reckon by boiling the plastics it makes them softer and a greater action of the lure is achieved.I have never done this but they reckon alot of there customers do it because it improves there strike rate.

[Bri The Pom]

I put a series of cuts on the underside of a 5 in jerk shad,between the hook and the tail, just to give the tail more movement.3 or 4 cuts every 5 - 10mm. I wouldnt say it improves my catch rate as its not that great anyway, but it looks alot better.

Bri.

[teckee7]

Thanks Mick and Bri for the feedback. The article did mention about boiling them to make them more flexible (creates more action in the water). The article also mentioned that for the paddle-type SPs, you can stick on an extra bit on the paddle for more vibration. There was also various ways to attach trebles to the jig to enhance the strike rate as well. Great read anyway in that article.

[nadders]

lol teck remember when i chucked a 2" prong on the back of my vibe with single hook

[fishyman]

ive done this

get a megabass dog x jr or something similar

remove the tail treble

put on a single lure hook (i like decoy)

then a few wraps of wire around the shank of the single hook (plastic keeper)

then put on a small grub plastic on the single hook (damiki 1.5" are good for this)

gives the fish something to hone in on when they are smashing your surface lure

[teckee7]

Yes I remember Nadders.