Triple trout in Salt water - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

William Novotny · 05-15-2014, 05:26 PM

So there is an awesome angler named Kevin Mattson that fishes swim baits in the salt for calicos and i was considering the possiblity of other salt water applications of big baits. I want to take a 10" triple trout and do a custom colorway of a mac pattern or sardine. I think the stinger hooks and split rings would need to be bulked up to handle the abuse, but I really think the swim action on these would be deadly tossed into a boil of yellows. I just want to get some opinions from guys that are knowledgeable on yellowtail fishing. Do you think the bait could hold up or is it out of the question. I know I want to start using it around the kelp for checkers anyway.

45user · 05-15-2014, 05:56 PM

I was wondering the same thing and I think it will work! I have few 8" trout pattern that I don't use. I might try coloring it and use it for yellow... Hmm now if I am good a painter like you lol
I think it will work for sure I might take it to San Clemente to try it out on checkers next week
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YakDout · 05-15-2014, 06:08 PM

Check out the savage gear glide swimmers. Maybe a little cheaper than a TT around $16. And already good paint schemes. Can't speak from experience on holding up to yellowtail. the glide swimmer only has one joint, but great action

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William Novotny · 05-15-2014, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by YakDout

Check out the savage gear glide swimmers. Maybe a little cheaper than a TT around $16. And already good paint schemes. Can't speak from experience on holding up to yellowtail. the glide swimmer only has one joint, but great action

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Yeah the joint is where my concern lies. I think with some upgraded hooks and rings they would hold but not sure on the hinges.

Cadillyak · 05-15-2014, 06:25 PM

I have a few TT and I may be wrong, but I don't think the hinges could hold up to the abuse a yellow could dish out. A double digit largemouth sure, but those mossbacks are something serious. Just my two pennies.

William Novotny · 05-15-2014, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadillyak

I have a few TT and I may be wrong, but I don't think the hinges could hold up to the abuse a yellow could dish out. A double digit largemouth sure, but those mossbacks are something serious. Just my two pennies.

This was my worry too. Oh well. I'm definitely going to run one down the lanes for some calico action though. I've seen the damage they can do

William Novotny · 05-15-2014, 06:58 PM

Check out this video
BASSKING KEVIN MATTSON TRIPLE TROUT: http://youtu.be/Te4ahHsiSqM

05-15-2014, 05:26 PM	#1
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	Triple trout in Salt water So there is an awesome angler named Kevin Mattson that fishes swim baits in the salt for calicos and i was considering the possiblity of other salt water applications of big baits. I want to take a 10" triple trout and do a custom colorway of a mac pattern or sardine. I think the stinger hooks and split rings would need to be bulked up to handle the abuse, but I really think the swim action on these would be deadly tossed into a boil of yellows. I just want to get some opinions from guys that are knowledgeable on yellowtail fishing. Do you think the bait could hold up or is it out of the question. I know I want to start using it around the kelp for checkers anyway. __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

05-15-2014, 06:25 PM	#5
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	I have a few TT and I may be wrong, but I don't think the hinges could hold up to the abuse a yellow could dish out. A double digit largemouth sure, but those mossbacks are something serious. Just my two pennies. __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

05-15-2014, 06:58 PM	#7
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	Check out this video BASSKING KEVIN MATTSON TRIPLE TROUT: http://youtu.be/Te4ahHsiSqM __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

05-15-2014, 05:56 PM	#2
45user Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 576	I was wondering the same thing and I think it will work! I have few 8" trout pattern that I don't use. I might try coloring it and use it for yellow... Hmm now if I am good a painter like you lol I think it will work for sure I might take it to San Clemente to try it out on checkers next week 45

05-15-2014, 06:08 PM	#3
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	Check out the savage gear glide swimmers. Maybe a little cheaper than a TT around $16. And already good paint schemes. Can't speak from experience on holding up to yellowtail. the glide swimmer only has one joint, but great action Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk