Psycho fisho Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) Hi guys What are you your top 3 most versitlie soft plastics. Just want to see what you guys use. Also have any of you guys tried the zman slim swimz are they any good. thanks Edited October 17, 2017 by Psycho fisho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regan Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 - Zman grubz - Zman jerk shadz - Zman minnowz sorry never really tried the slim swimz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flattiefisher27 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Number one most versatile for me has been the gulp of powerbait 3” minnows in darker colours e.g. dark greens etc, got flattie, kings, bream, tailor, trevally, salmon. They’re my number 1. jacob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca02 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Squidgy Fish - 65mm - Black & Gold (Flathead) Zman Grubz - 2.5" - Motor Oil (Bream) Squidgy Lobby (Bream) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marks1984 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 1 hour ago, flattiefisher27 said: Number one most versatile for me has been the gulp of powerbait 3” minnows in darker colours e.g. dark greens etc, got flattie, kings, bream, tailor, trevally, salmon. They’re my number 1. jacob Mate 10000000% but in the 4" is my go to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 4 hours ago, Regan said: - Zman grubz - Zman jerk shadz - Zman minnowz sorry never really tried the slim swimz Same here, partly because Zman hold up so well to toothy critters and don't shrivel up in the sun etc, very cost effective lures ( not so good for tackle stores !!!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGG DADDA TREVS Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Zman Slim Swimz Berkley Gulp Jerk Shad Zman Curly Tail Grubz The Zman slim swimz lures are sooo good because of their unique action and small size, also they are indestructible. Only downside is no scent. The jerkshads are so good aswell, sometimes better than the slim swimz because of the scent. Caught everything u can think of on the slim swimz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGG DADDA TREVS Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 12 hours ago, Psycho fisho said: Hi guys What are you your top 3 most versitlie soft plastics. Just want to see what you guys use. Also have any of you guys tried the zman slim swimz are they any good. thanks u asked about snook previously right?. Used slim swimz for snook before. Work awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Berkley Gulp Shrimps in both 2" and 3" Probably the only plastic I find that crosses different species and styles. Cheers Windy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewhunter Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 3" Berkley Power minnows in pearl watermelon. They catch everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaxland Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Squidgy curly tails work for me as the plastic moves well even on slow retrieve however not very durable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutamouth Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 The slim swimz are a great flatty lure. My favourite though for flatties is the STORM twitching nipper in pink, rigged from the tail end so it swims backwards. Looks just like a yabbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aardvarking Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) Not seeing much love for squidgies, but they are my go to soft plastics. I love the squidgy fish and lobbys for flatties, and the wrigglers for pretty much everything else, actually including flatties. Also a fan of the squidgy flick baits, but I haven't used them a lot recently, they work better in summer when the fish are more active from my experience. Edited October 19, 2017 by Aardvarking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aardvarking Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Out of curiosity, from people who have used zman grubz and wrigglers, how do the two compare? I've used grub type soft plastics, the atomic plazos fat grub, but never the actual zman ones. Is it worth buying some over my squidgy wrigglers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFoosh Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Zman grubz are the bomb. They really are super effective. I find the 2" is more versatile than the 2.5" due to the slimmer body and plus they go on a size 2 hook perfectly. Everything will eat them. I also use the slim swims in 2.5" all the time, which are also highly effective. They also work well when rigged on a beetle spin. I caught plenty of bass recently using that setup with a 1/8oz jighead on the beetle spin. Squidgy wrigglers in 80mm bloodworm slay the bream and most other estuary species and the 100mm bloodworm is my go to soft plastic for EP's and Flathead. Don't discount using hardbodys in the mix too, they definitely have plenty of applications when soft plastics won't deliver the goods, especially when chasing natives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaxland Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Must be a confidence thing I cant catch a fish with grubs but change wrigglers in the same spot and get fish mostly flat head but will persist with the grubs as peeps rate them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MainframeJames Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 13 hours ago, blaxland said: Must be a confidence thing I cant catch a fish with grubs but change wrigglers in the same spot and get fish mostly flat head but will persist with the grubs as peeps rate them. Go with what works. I reckon a lot of the difference in effectiveness has to do with the style. I've been out in groups where we're all catching fish on different baits, trade the poles around and nobody catches anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toilor Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 80 mm Sqidgy Bloodworm Wriggler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFoosh Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 I find a lot of people fish their plastics way too fast. Leave a longer time between hops and give the bream/fish time to pick them up off the bottom when they come to rest. With Zmans that tail will be wafting in the current while it is on the bottom so give them a chance to nail it otherwise you'll just be pulling it away from them just as they are about to commit. I always find using scent works well, especially S Factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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