Big calico baits - Page 2 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

makobob · 10-11-2013, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by wade

This is your swimbait.
This is your swimbait on Calico.

http://youtu.be/RqArwwrgT7M

(These Plastic Swimbaits are brand new never rigged.
These ElaZtech Swimbaits have been fished many times, many fish, many nicks and cuts, hook tears rerigged & still the ElaZtech bait wont propagate a tear like plastic does..

I've got a bunch on order for my Asuncion trip in Jan. will let you all know how they stand up to BIG Calicos!

blitzburgh · 10-11-2013, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by YakDout

You're still getting bit when ties straight to the braid? I would think that would have an affect on your hook up ratio. Maybe not?

Yes Sir! They designed the Waxwing to be fished on straight braid. What I have found is when they're on the chew it almost doesn't matter with line type or size even. When they're finicky though, I'll dial back my size and go with flouro or mono and a different, less pricey bait. But as William said, with baits like the Waxwing or similar in $, it's striaght braid homie

YakDout · 10-11-2013, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by blitzburgh

Yes Sir! They designed the Waxwing to be fished on straight braid. What I have found is when they're on the chew it almost doesn't matter with line type or size even. When they're finicky though, I'll dial back my size and go with flouro or mono and a different, less pricey bait. But as William said, with baits like the Waxwing or similar in $, it's striaght braid homie

Roger that. Makes sense.

William Novotny · 10-11-2013, 01:21 PM

When I do run a leader I bulk it up to 30#. Like when im jigging a lucanus jig shimano recomends running braid to a minimum of 7' mono to avoid tangles and for better abrasion resistance around rough structure...
Wade ive heard good things about zman products and how long they last. I was refering to the big hammers, mc viejos and other weak plastics that are going through the roof price wise. They are not worth the money aby more imo

dmrides · 10-11-2013, 01:30 PM

I am sold on those Zmans! I have had so many tails ripped off of regular plastics when fishing calicoes in the kelp.

rieffer · 10-13-2013, 06:45 PM

I've caught some of my biggest Calico's on the Waxwing. Tie braid directly to it. San Diego or Uni knot. Me, personally, the mackerel pattern is killer. I've found that summer and fall are the best for the waxwing. The rest of the time , I'm playing with the plastics when it's better to go low and slow.

taggermike · 10-14-2013, 08:23 AM

I don't have much patience for fishing calicos in deeper water and mostly fish em in the summer when they're up on top. For top water stuff I like the jumbo slugs type plastics. When the kelp is pulled down just a foot or so below the surface a big light iron, tady 45, candy bar, salas 7x, can produce big fish. Again, its a surface summer thing but you can get a surface iron way back over the kelp and really cover the area. Also with the slugs and light iron you get to see some massive blow ups. Mike

kaya_one · 10-14-2013, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wade

This is your swimbait.
This is your swimbait on Calico.

http://youtu.be/RqArwwrgT7M

(These Plastic Swimbaits are brand new never rigged.
These ElaZtech Swimbaits have been fished many times, many fish, many nicks and cuts, hook tears rerigged & still the ElaZtech bait wont propagate a tear like plastic does..

I'd buy 'em.

Siebler · 10-14-2013, 05:03 PM

One of the most popular Big Calico baits by far are the MC Slug or the old 7-9" Sluggos if you can find them.

makobob · 10-14-2013, 05:54 PM

Has anyone had a chance to fish the Z-man STREAKZ XL 8 inch baits?

YakDout · 10-14-2013, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by makobob

Has anyone had a chance to fish the Z-man STREAKZ XL 8 inch baits?

I haven't even heard of these things until this came up in the post. Excited to give them a shot though. Went through 5 swimbaits today in SD bay due to tears.

alanw · 10-14-2013, 07:26 PM

Don't seem to be any Zmans in the local tackle shops, online only?

easyday · 10-14-2013, 08:08 PM

About to order some ill bet those would be amazing in smojey shad on a dropshot

makobob · 10-15-2013, 07:18 AM

Tackle warehouse has the best prices, pretty good selection too.

10-11-2013, 01:21 PM	#24
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10-14-2013, 05:03 PM	#29
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	One of the most popular Big Calico baits by far are the MC Slug or the old 7-9" Sluggos if you can find them. __________________ CJ Siebler

10-14-2013, 05:54 PM	#30
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Has anyone had a chance to fish the Z-man STREAKZ XL 8 inch baits? __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

10-14-2013, 07:26 PM	#32
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	Don't seem to be any Zmans in the local tackle shops, online only? __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe

10-14-2013, 08:08 PM	#33
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,469	About to order some ill bet those would be amazing in smojey shad on a dropshot __________________

10-11-2013, 01:30 PM	#25
dmrides Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Point Loma Posts: 584	I am sold on those Zmans! I have had so many tails ripped off of regular plastics when fishing calicoes in the kelp.

10-13-2013, 06:45 PM	#26
rieffer Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 91	I've caught some of my biggest Calico's on the Waxwing. Tie braid directly to it. San Diego or Uni knot. Me, personally, the mackerel pattern is killer. I've found that summer and fall are the best for the waxwing. The rest of the time , I'm playing with the plastics when it's better to go low and slow.

10-14-2013, 08:23 AM	#27
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	I don't have much patience for fishing calicos in deeper water and mostly fish em in the summer when they're up on top. For top water stuff I like the jumbo slugs type plastics. When the kelp is pulled down just a foot or so below the surface a big light iron, tady 45, candy bar, salas 7x, can produce big fish. Again, its a surface summer thing but you can get a surface iron way back over the kelp and really cover the area. Also with the slugs and light iron you get to see some massive blow ups. Mike

10-15-2013, 07:18 AM	#34
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Tackle warehouse has the best prices, pretty good selection too. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN