On a recent
trip through Alabama, I stopped off a local sporting goods store in Birmingham.
I saw a new lure that was not in any stores I frequent in Louisiana. The
instant I saw the Sizmic Toad, I knew it would catch fish in Louisiana. On my
first trip to my local waters proved my hunch was right.
The
Sizmic lure company (www.sizmiclure.com)
has a great line of plastic worms, frogs, and other baits. In fact, one of the
hottest techniques in Alabama is the jig head worm and shaking. Sizmic lures
make a shaking worm in a six and eight inch model. Jerk shads and twin tail
grubs are two other plastic made by the company that come in many fish catching
colors.
The
jig head technique is an easy method for catching Alabama’s spotted bass.
It works well in many clear water lakes and rivers around the country. A
simple lead jig
head is placed into a plastic worm. Throw the lure under and around docks
or other cover. Once the lure hits the bottom, the angler gives the rod a
gentle
shake. The worm should remain in the same area but wiggle with an enticing
quiver. The big advantage of the Sizmic Shaker Worm is it is salt free. Salt
free plastic does not settle to the bottom. The worm stands up when on the
bottom causing the tail to twitch. This is a great technique when the bite
is tough.
The Toad
line of baits work on Texas rigs, weightless rigs, and Carolina rigs. A Texas
rigged toad slide through the grass and weeds in Venice and Delacroix with
ease. A few test cast with a weightless rig proved the toad was easy to cast
and floated above the grass mats. The dual paddle tails give the toad an
attractive action when pulled through the water.
For a salt
free plastic, try a bag of Sizmic lures. Lures come in different styles and
colors to match any species or water in the United States. From top to bottom,
the Sizmic Lure Company covers the water.
Sizmic Lure Company
Visit the website to find a local retailer
near you.
On the other hand, ask for a catalog if a local retailer
does not carry Sizmic Lures
Be sure to read the pro tips about the jig head worm.
About the author: Jeff Bruhl is a member of the Louisiana Outdoors Writer Association, pro angler, and a pharmacist. His website, www.marshbass.com, covers freshwater fishing across Louisiana and the gulf coast. Each Saturday morning between 5-7 am CST, a bass fishing report can be heard on the Outdoors with Don Dubuc Radio Show (www.dontheoutdoorsguy.com) on 870 AM from the New Orleans station. Jeff has made numerous television and radio appearances on shows like Paradise Louisiana, The Big Fish, and ABC26.com. From tips on youtube.com to weekly reports on his website, his articles and reports provide tips and tactics for bass anglers in the sportsman paradise. Jeff’s sponsors include Abu Garcia, Xpoint hooks, Bud Light, Louisiana Fish Fry Products, Power Pole, Stanley Jigs and Spinnerbaits, Skeeter, Dockside Marine, Rat-L-Trap, and Berkley. For more information about fishing in Louisiana, drop Jeff an email at jeff@marshbass.com.
