storm lures

**makgas** · 07-03-2007, 23:17

what is the best way to use them
cheers

**Lobber** · 08-03-2007, 01:57

Are you asking about the soft swimmer shad type lures?

From the shore I use a 10ft spinning rod (rated 40 - 60g) and anywhere from the just under the surface (fast retrieve) to bouncing them slowly along the bottom. Depends on what species I'm after and how clean the sea bed is. Even used them under a bubble float in snaggy marks. Sink and draw, vary your winding speed till you hit fish.

On a side note I poped out to my local tackle shop today to buy some in the perch pattern for pike and discovered that Diawa now sell "Dictator Sonic Shad Lures" which are nearly identical for half the price.. Bought 2 packs, like 'em.

Anyone else seen these?

Hope I guessed right on the lure type makgas, if not please ignore.

ATB.

TomBettle · 08-03-2007, 09:16

Makgas

Either fish them exactly as you would a Shad (on a flying collar)

Or use the same rig, but shorter trace (18" to 5 feet) as a hopper for Cod

Or simply tie them on and fish them (use a swivel) all but freelined just as you would a plug.

All methods work very well in different situations.

**dabcatcher** · 08-03-2007, 09:31

if its the storm eels i fish them as i would a sandeel when deep spinning.

**sandpiper** · 08-03-2007, 09:38

http://www.rapala.com/ has a wealth of practical advice on the use of various types of lure

hope this helps

**skipperboy** · 08-03-2007, 11:39

Originally Posted by Lobber

Are you asking about the soft swimmer shad type lures?

From the shore I use a 10ft spinning rod (rated 40 - 60g) and anywhere from the just under the surface (fast retrieve) to bouncing them slowly along the bottom.

how far can you cast these light thingies with a rod like that??? I have the same class and tried to lob it in but the storm lures appear to light to cast them like that. I have to tie a flying collar or fish with heavy float...

jan

TomBettle · 08-03-2007, 11:43

They'll cast 40 or 50 yards in fair conditions if fished like a plug.
I use them both boat and shore fishing and they are first rate if livebait is not available.

**Lobber** · 08-03-2007, 16:19

Originally Posted by skipperboy

how far can you cast these light thingies with a rod like that??? I have the same class and tried to lob it in but the storm lures appear to light to cast them like that. I have to tie a flying collar or fish with heavy float...

jan

My bad, checked my rod. (RT Steelhead) Rated 20 - 60g. I use the 10cm shad type which weigh 27g. Have a leadhead already inside them, cast like bullets on 12lb Ultima F1 mono and FS reel.

ATB.

**sallysludgebucket** · 08-03-2007, 18:38

I use the eels with a shovel shaped lead lifter head on a very light Shimano 9ft spin rod and the things whiz out and fast retrieve. Not has as much success with the weighted shads in saltwater but great on the Severn and Teme for the toothy predators ! In fact one of the ways I have made use of weighted ones I dont really like is use them on the bottom of feathers instead of lead, works like a fish chasing fry.