SOFT VS HARD plastic lures - SIB fishing in wild winter conditions
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Every angler swears by one lure, the one that catches them more and better fish than any other. I wanted to put some of my favourites to the test in a mini face off to see which would reign superior.
As I left the shelter of the estuary I was greeted by howling winds and crashing waves, a site no angler wants as they embark on a day's fishing. I knew the sea handling capabilities of my 3.7m SIB would safely see me to more sheltered waters. It certainly wouldn't be a dry ride but quite a bit of fun skipping along the wave tops. The shallows were teaming with school bass falling to all manors of shallow diving hard plastics, surface lures, jigs and paddle tails. The average stamp of fish was rather underwhelming for December a time when I don't expect to catch a lot but the chance of a donkey is always there. I did find a few better fish residing in the shallowest parts of the reef which really surprised me for the time of year... Then again sea temperature is slightly higher than usual for the area. The weather was certainly challenging and kept me on my toes all day but I was rewarded with fish and the joy of spending a day at sea.
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Really enjoyed this video i am getting into lure fishing this year and am learning a lot from your videos . Thanks for sharing.
Great vid Oban, going to try those paddle tails soon. Might be an idea to land your Bass into the chilly bin or a rubble bucket, save the spines popping the deck / tubes..
Another great video Oban, always love how informative you are. Recently bought my first boat and am new to all things sea fishing so the more info the better! Thanks 🎣 👍🏼
Appreciate the next level on that tiny vessel bud… nice work ✌🏼🙌🏼👌🏻
What a cracking day out Oban. Inspired me to get out this winter 👍
Wow...to think i was toying with buying a ruddy kayak.? The SIB takes those rollers in their stride as seen here.I don't suppose they're immune to a freak swamping and by definition there cant be a drainage mechanism in place other than a stout bailer bucket...but l would rate my overall survival chances with a sib thsn a kayak.Really fancying a Rydal green number myself but this featured boat is a bobby dazzler for sure.
@obanonthewater7796
11 ай бұрын
I’ve fished from a SIB comfortably in conditions I wouldn’t dream of taking a kayak in. Usually there is a one way drainage valve at the transom of a SIB so they are able to auto bail small volumes of water, not like a kayak that can be clear it’s decks almost instantly.
That was brilliant. Love your videos, keep up the great work 💪. Happy new year 🥳
Great Video Oban, love your conscious attitude towards these beautiful creatures
Another awesome days fishing on the water 🎣🎥🔥 great work mate 👍🏻
Wonderful video mate.
Awesome. Happy New Year. 👍🐟👍🐟👍🐟
i live and i’ve just bought a sib myself i’ll have to give a lure session a go
All the best for 2022....
Another banger Oban, well done. Ya mad in that sort of weather, hats off to you, that's dedication. Hydrus performing very well.
@obanonthewater7796
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Carlo a nice end to what has been a great year on the hydrus
Bro you should do a collab with OYZ for sure, they do great sib content.
Looked a bit lumpy but SIB handled it well. Nice fish as well.
I think I need a SIB! Getting nothing shoreside there. I know it’s a bit cold but I’ve seen baitfish about so the food’s there still.
Great video nice bass on them lures 🎣🌊😎👍🏻don't think my little 6hp yamaha outboard would push me though them waves lol 😆
@obanonthewater7796
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Darrell, you'd be alright with the 6hp 😎
My friend went out and bought a boat exactly like yours as you inspired him .. I’m from looe .. do you come from looe yourself ? Your videos are very interesting to watch don’t get bored and your very knowledgeable for a young man keep the videos going 👌
Just found your channel no idea where your fish from but I like that you seem to put the bass back I do all mine to greater fish to end up on a plate in my book. Do you do any fly fishing Happy New Year
I love lure fishing , so much to think about , changing the lure to the situation, conditions etc . I'm enjoying your channel . On the subject of black minnow all I've ever caught on them is wrasse ?
NICE ONE.Do you ever spoon the river for flounder ?.
Have you ever tried treble hooks with barbs crushed down.
Another useful video. Can you tell me what suit your wearing. I have a dry suit for the kayak but thinking of buying a flotation suit for the sib. Thanks.
@obanonthewater7796
2 жыл бұрын
The suit is a Gul Vigo. Not a floatation suit but great for keeping sea spray and wind off
How big are these swells? Camera always flattens waves
Nice informative video Oban, sometimes people don't realise how calm it can be in open water with some depth. Was the blue soft plastic a HTO artic eels?
@obanonthewater7796
2 жыл бұрын
The soft plastics used in this video are the Fiiish crazy paddle tail 150
@theinflatableboatownersnet5684
2 жыл бұрын
@@obanonthewater7796 thank you Oban.
Mate, why dry suit over wet suit?
Great film again Oban. Have you used the crazy paddletail from the shore? if so any good?
@obanonthewater7796
2 жыл бұрын
Yes it's pretty much the only sp I use from the shore with great success in most conditions/venues
@mathewvickery9925
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Oban
How did the airdeck feel? I've seen someone else's video showing loads of flex in the floor as it was barely inflated. Does your airdeck feel pretty solid when inflated properly? I'm looking at the Hydrus v4 370. Thanks
@obanonthewater7796
2 жыл бұрын
You should have no problem standing and even walking the length of the deck when inflated to correct pressure.
@TheReelIsle
2 жыл бұрын
@@obanonthewater7796 thanks Oban. I subsequently watched your set up video and see you walking around. The manufacturer actually reached out to the other YTer as he wasn't inflating the boat properly. Anyway, I went with a Excel Volante 360 in the end. Seemed like a higher quality product, especially with the transom and bonding of - supporting junior towables.
Just a quick question, what size jig head do you use for the crazy eel paddle tail ??
@obanonthewater7796
2 жыл бұрын
20g is my go to for most situations but the 10g & 30g are useful to have in the box.
@1977fuzzedup
2 жыл бұрын
@@obanonthewater7796 cheers mate, ille get some ordered up