Not relying on one type of lure or technique, watching other anglers and learning from them plus adapting to what your fishing grounds are is a sure recipe for success, thank you for always sharing your knowledge.
Power fishing with paddle tails and throwing ned rigs are my two confidence strategies. Your videos reinforce that ideology. Thank you captain. Tight lines and keep up the great content
I like to start with a top water bait if conditions allow it. Other wise I move to a paddle tail as a search bait. After the last few trips, I am mostly rigging weedless. I like the Idea of cast and just retrieve technique. Once fish are located, I will move a jerk if the is slowing.
Awesome info. Quick question if you have a second. Do you think using a scented bait or adding scent helps much with this technique or does it work great either way? Thanks capt!
Hello CCA , Thanx for passing on ur many yearz of knowledge & experience ,,, So much to glean ,,, So many variables ,,,, on ‘power fishing ‘ u recommend - will this also apply wadefishing more stained water ( w some clarity of course ) on shallow ( 12” - 24” ) texas gulf midcoastal waterz where many times u have to perch urself in a dead or living reef patch to maintain urself so as not to sink two ft into creamy mudsilt ,,, wen retrieving da paddletail & u get a strike : it is a subtle take or is it a solid thump by the gamefish ? ,, Thnx A Lot CA & GB ✨🐟
Often the strikes on a straight retrieved paddletail are like the fish wants to jerk the rod out of your hand, especially on redfish. For trout, it can be a more subtle thump that will make you think it’s a smaller fish. Setting the hook will show you it often isn’t, as trout do an inhalation gulp that feels small but then explodes as the gator trout it is on the hookset.
Yes. Great way to locate them. You can then even change it up, slow it down and work an area for more then or, jot down the characteristics of the strike location, to focus on more locations with similar characteristics. The one fun thing is, fishing like that up in the Nature Coast, you'll prolly catch four to five Trout between Redfish! Another great video breaking it down and showing the great techniques.
Capt CA... of all of the colors that have caught this fisherman over the years one stands out as the best.. Pearlescent... if I had to catch fish to eat that would be it.. How about you?
What Falcon model line are you using? I cannot find anything with an Eva grip but a short cork fore end in their web site. ****Never mind. I did some detective work. You are no longer a Falcon Pro. No more Falcon No more Evinrude. Been quite a year I guess.
Finally somebody, teaches, demonstrates and explains. Thank you.
Not relying on one type of lure or technique, watching other anglers and learning from them plus adapting to what your fishing grounds are is a sure recipe for success, thank you for always sharing your knowledge.
Good video! Being a successful fisherman sometimes means listening to another successful fisherman.
Power fishing with paddle tails and throwing ned rigs are my two confidence strategies. Your videos reinforce that ideology. Thank you captain. Tight lines and keep up the great content
I just want to say thank you for helping aid me in my transition to saltwater from fresh water. Your videos are fantastic
I learn more from these videos than anywhere else on RUclips! One day I’m gonna head to the panhandle and catch a few with you Cap!
I really like how thorough you are with each technique. Good stuff!
These videos are incredibly helpful, thank you C.A.
Excellent tip! Those new teramar xx rods look sweet
Nice boat!
Works good with Trout too🤙🏻
Thanks CA
Great tip! Thanks C.A.! Keep up the great content! Oh btw, the Eldora is sweet!
Enjoyed seeing the Eldora in action ! Really like the quick tips videos !
I like to start with a top water bait if conditions allow it. Other wise I move to a paddle tail as a search bait. After the last few trips, I am mostly rigging weedless. I like the Idea of cast and just retrieve technique. Once fish are located, I will move a jerk if the is slowing.
good video, well presented. thanks!
Thanks very much
Is it a good practice to put your fingers in the fishes gills when planning to release the fish?
The answer is NO. And he knows better. 😡
Would u say zman paddle tail better then nlbn?
How well does the red shad color for the paddle tail work?
Fantastic! Learned a lot!
Great info!
I’m pretty good at “in and out”
Great vid
Love the videos CA
Awesome info. Quick question if you have a second. Do you think using a scented bait or adding scent helps much with this technique or does it work great either way? Thanks capt!
A little stank couldn't hurt but it's still effective without
In and out, in and out, so simple! I would twitch the mess out of it haha, no more!
Does swimming the jig work with a gulp swimming mullet?
Yes! But the Zman Elaztech has lots more action
Awesome content, that Eldora is🔥
Do more topwater episodes!!! I love those
What your thoughts on scent? I love to drown those diezel minnows in pro cure menhaden scent. What scent do you like C.A.?
Awesome Sauce from ProCure you can get it on my website captcarichardson.com
What rod are u using and how much for it i like the way i looked powerful
Hello CCA , Thanx for passing on ur many yearz of knowledge & experience ,,, So much to glean ,,, So many variables ,,,, on ‘power fishing ‘ u recommend - will this also apply wadefishing more stained water ( w some clarity of course ) on shallow ( 12” - 24” ) texas gulf midcoastal waterz where many times u have to perch urself in a dead or living reef patch to maintain urself so as not to sink two ft into creamy mudsilt ,,, wen retrieving da paddletail & u get a strike : it is a subtle take or is it a solid thump by the gamefish ? ,, Thnx A Lot CA & GB ✨🐟
Often the strikes on a straight retrieved paddletail are like the fish wants to jerk the rod out of your hand, especially on redfish. For trout, it can be a more subtle thump that will make you think it’s a smaller fish. Setting the hook will show you it often isn’t, as trout do an inhalation gulp that feels small but then explodes as the gator trout it is on the hookset.
Love the el dora
That's the best way to use a paddle tail... straight retrieve (with maybe an occasional pause if the fish are being hesitant to commit)
Learned this from you…. Yup, it works!
Why do you say no twitching/change ups on the retrieve?
Yes. Great way to locate them. You can then even change it up, slow it down and work an area for more then or, jot down the characteristics of the strike location, to focus on more locations with similar characteristics.
The one fun thing is, fishing like that up in the Nature Coast, you'll prolly catch four to five Trout between Redfish!
Another great video breaking it down and showing the great techniques.
Capt CA... of all of the colors that have caught this fisherman over the years one stands out as the best.. Pearlescent... if I had to catch fish to eat that would be it.. How about you?
Yup..Keep it simple
Mono or braid?
Braid... Power Pro 20lb Super Slick
What happened with Falcon rods?!
We left last summer... philosophical differences that’s all
Get your hands out of the gills !
What Falcon model line are you using? I cannot find anything with an Eva grip but a short cork fore end in their web site.
****Never mind. I did some detective work. You are no longer a Falcon Pro. No more Falcon No more Evinrude. Been quite a year I guess.
There shimano teremar xx rods 7 foot medium action.