So I have recently gotten some luck with rooster tails and they may now be my go to method for trying to catch fish.
Currently, I have been either tying them directly to the line OR adding a duo lock swivel in front of the lure to make it easier to test patterns/colors.
I usually start with no splitshot but if needed I will add 1-3 bb sized about 18 inches up for casting better distances.
So now my question, is it worth adding powerbait or scent to the lure or does that not help as this lure moves fast and scent won't really help?
Would you recommend adding a corky or anything near the rooster tail to keep it floating better?
Any tips .. I'll take it.
Oh and here's a picture of a bluegill i caught this morning.
Posted by Drunk_N_Aimless
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I usually don’t add power bait, because the only thing that would do is leave a scent trail, so you’d have to cast in the same exact spot for it to do anything, and I like to cast at different spots most of the time. I never had and issue with line twist so I don’t use a swivel, but if you get line twist you should use one. Otherwise, I just use the rooster tail on its own.
Lures generally benefit from being fished simple for a spoon or spinnerbait I would keep fishing it as is without anything else. A bobber would impede the action of the bait and make it awkward for fish. Adding a few split shots is about as much as you want to do
You could try tipping a hook with something like a crappie nibble for scent but honestly I would skip it. I’ve tried soft plastics with extra scent but too much stuff impedes the action and I found that I catch more fish with lures that are kept simple.