Prototype Lure Testing From Motorized SUP [Spoon vs. Suspending Plug]
- By: Luke Simonds
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Finally, I had a morning free to get out on the water after dealing with a pair of hurricanes that caused a lot of damage.
My main goal this trip was to test out a brand new weedless spoon prototype that I just received.
But I also wanted to get some fishing time in with our the new suspending twitch plug called the Flea Flicker, so I decided to do a fun contest to see which one the fish perferred.
This contest involved me making 3 casts with each lure before switching to the other for the full 2.5 hours of fishing time while I was exploring some post-hurricane waters near Boca Grande, FL.
On-The-Water Report
This video shows the fish catching fun where you can see which lure caught the most fish along with the retrieve style that got the most strikes:
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Equipment Used – Suspending Twitch
- Rod: Slot Machine
- Reel: Otis 2500
- Mainline: Prototype
- Leader: Ande Monofilament 20lb with a 30lb bite-tippet
- Lure: Flea Flicker
- Vessel: Motorized L2Fish
Equipment Used – Weedless Spoon
- Rod: Slot Machine
- Reel: Otis 2500
- Mainline: Prototype
- Leader: Ande Monofilament 20lb with a 30lb bite-tippet
- Lure: Prototype
- Vessel: Motorized L2Fish
Conclusion
This trip was yet another example to the fact that the most important factor in catching fish is finding the feeding zones (aka – the 90/10 zone).
These lures were very different in most aspects including color, vibration, and size, yet they both caught roughly the same amount of fish.
So if you are having trouble consistently catching inshore fish, make sure to put your focus on learning how to predict the spots where the predator fish will be holding based on the season, tides, and weather.
The fastest way to do just that is to go through our interactive Fishing School modules for whichever skill level you are currently at… click here to access the Fishing School.
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What shoes do you have on? Looking for a new pair and they look comfy. 🙂
I’m not sure what brand those shoes were. I got them a long time ago, and this was actually their final voyage because they tore while I was taking them off.
very helpful video, glad you’re back out on the waters. Thanks
Thanks for showcasing the Flea Flicker! Really sorry to hear about the flooded home. Hope you are able to get repairs completed and moved back in soon.
Thanks for making time to post the nice comment Wes!
Sick paddle board!
Thanks Alan!
Nice video and glad to see your out on the water again.
Thanks Chad!
How can I access the video of Luke and his dad fishing weedless spoons? Thanks
Here’s a link to that video: https://www.saltstrong.com/articles/weedless-spoon-fishing/
Thanks Luke
Couldn’t find the right place to post this. I need new hooks for my skinny lipper. Where do I find them? Can’t find on the site?
Go to tackle store, click on 3 lines at top left, then scroll down to rigging and click it, you’ll find them there.
The one thing that has bothered me about most weedless spoons is that because of the weight of the hook, they tend to ride through the water hook side down (as in your underwater shot at 8 seconds in). The very end of the hook point is still exposed so it catches submerged branches, oyster edges, and other such matter. Wouldn’t it be better to add maybe a spine along the other side of the spoon to weight it so that it rides hook side up? I was able to get some homemade spoons to ride hook side up because I bolted on the hook using a machine screw (always use lock-nut glue). The weight of the cap nut keeps it riding hook side up. As an added bonus, if the hook rusts or the point gets damaged or bent, I could just heat up the screw to remove it and then replace the hook. I’d send a picture, but apparently can’t here.
Thanks for sharing the helpful feedback Rex! I’m curious to see what you did to add enough weight to keep the hook up. Please send the pic to Luke@saltstrong.com.
Luke were you fishing Charlotte harbor? Thanks for the informative videos as always. I enjoy them very much.
Yes, I absolutely love fishing the Charlotte Harbor area… been doing down there on family since I was about 5 years old.
Luke, what reels are on those rods you used in the video?
Those are the Otis 2500 reels. Here’s a link to see details: https://fishstrong.com/products/fish-strong-otis-spinning-reel