favorite curl tail grub

i've never been a big curly tail guy. most any i've ever used has always required too much movement to get a good wiggle to them. as i primarily vertical jig, i like stinger shad style baits, and triple ripples when they like to hit on the fall. This year I decided to try the fle fly go go minnows. it is a minnow body, curl tail lure. i've had really great luck with them and unlike most curl tails, they take almost no movement to really give that tail a good action.

the only problem is the only place i can get them is bass pro, which i do not like to give them any more of my business than i have to, and they only make a couple colors that i really like.

do you know of any curl tails similar to the go go minnow that doesn't have to be cranked at 5 mph to get a good tail whip? i have tried a couple others since and they have been terrible. thanks

Haven't tried the go go minnows but I'm fixing to. You can order them off this site they r a sponsor.also souther pro
curly tails works great with a slow roll.

Mr Crappie Shad Pole CT. BEST by far. Fish seem to love them for some reason. The only complaint is the soft palstic sint very durable

Monk's Minnow!

Monk

You can really save yourself some money by getting the Z-Man Curly Tail grubs....those dang things last forever...they also have get action because of the Elaztech plastic and they also float! Plenty of colors!

I do not use curly tails as often as I use to several seasons ago, but when I was using them, the best I found were the 2" tails from Netcraft. These days however, I tend to lean more toward the paddle-tailed grubs (i.e.: CB Sliders) and/or straight tailed bodies (BGBS).

We fish a deep clear lake.The Number 1 bait on our lake is a Roadrunner with a Curly tail Grub.We are looking for a reaction bite from the blade from the Roadrunner and the tail action from the Grub.With that being said.The best curly Tail grub"in our 2 cents" is Arkie's 3 in Glow Color Grub's."can buy them in a 100 pack"This Grub catches fish especially in the fall.We like an 1/8 oz Roadrunner.Cast father and gets just a little deeper than the #1 spring 1/16 oz Roadrunner with the same grub.Most think a 3 in grub is to big its not.2nd is barlows "can buy them in 2.5 or 3 in Glow color Grub's"can buy these in 100 pack..Real close to the Arkie's. Our 2 cents hope this helps.

kalins and then southern pro

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Luck-e-St...-Pack/50941193

This company was in Missouri and if you called them they would send them to you in bulk.I have used about all the colors....but black comet has caught the most fish for me. The only problem is their consistency in the color of the black comet...it needs to black back,white silver belly and tail and flecks of sparkle in it to be the best. Occasionally they turn out a batch that does not swim as well as others.Look at the reviews on this lure...you don't have to take it from me. I am not even going to try to tell you how many fish I have caught with them because you would not believe me.

BUT.....sometime about a year ago or so I started throwing the Shadpole CT...man those things are wicked. Thrown on a 1/16 oz jighead with the right hook size for the beefy body...fish are just totally fooled. You also need the right shank design to hold them well and preserve the bait because as mentioned they are soft.But the tail just goes crazy even on the fall...I pitch that thing in among em and you dont even have to turn the handle most times they will thump it on the fall.

I special order the "lunker grip" round heads from Lunker city.It's a pain and they are expensive but they hold solid body bait so well without damaging it they are awesome.I use other heads to but I always like to try have some ....they work great with the swimmin minnows...but you need the smaller hook size in the ultralite round head for the smaller bait. The CT need the bigger hook in the standard round head.

I like these. They came from Walmart, but can't get that color anymore around here. They seemed to work good on all panfish.

My favorite curl tails are Bobby Garland Stroll'R, Southern Pro Hotgrub and Bass Pro Cajun Critters. I use the Shadpoles as well but not as much as the others.

What size do you guys prefer for the Black Crappies??

Never cared for, nor used curly tail grubs ... but, if I did or wanted to start, I'd seriously take a look at Slab-a-nators Jigs. I do use their Shad Body & Hot Rod baits. Soft, but durable plastics & come in a large array of color combos ... plus you can get custom colors by request.

You can see some of the styles & colors in the thread on the Member Sponsors Classifieds forum. http://www.crappie.com/crappie/-memb...-crappie-jigs/ (check out the last few posts in that thread for color pics of all 4 styles )

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Originally Posted by jwilson48

i've never been a big curly tail guy. most any i've ever used has always required too much movement to get a good wiggle to them. as i primarily vertical jig, i like stinger shad style baits, and triple ripples when they like to hit on the fall. This year I decided to try the fle fly go go minnows. it is a minnow body, curl tail lure. i've had really great luck with them and unlike most curl tails, they take almost no movement to really give that tail a good action.

the only problem is the only place i can get them is bass pro, which i do not like to give them any more of my business than i have to, and they only make a couple colors that i really like.

do you know of any curl tails similar to the go go minnow that doesn't have to be cranked at 5 mph to get a good tail whip? i have tried a couple others since and they have been terrible. thanks

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For what you are looking for take a look at their curly tail minnows.
Crappie

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Originally Posted by CrappiePappy

Never cared for, nor used curly tail grubs ... but, if I did or wanted to start, I'd seriously take a look at Slab-a-nators Jigs. I do use their Shad Body & Hot Rod baits. Soft, but durable plastics & come in a large array of color combos ... plus you can get custom colors by request.

You can see some of the styles & colors in the thread on the Member Sponsors Classifieds forum. http://www.crappie.com/crappie/-memb...-crappie-jigs/ (check out the last few posts in that thread for color pics of all 4 styles )

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My wife and I caught all these with slab-a-nator slab twister grubs.
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Southern Pro 2"

Southern Pro 2" curly tails.
LittleJohn

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Originally Posted by doggone

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Luck-e-St...-Pack/50941193

This company was in Missouri and if you called them they would send them to you in bulk.I have used about all the colors....but black comet has caught the most fish for me. The only problem is their consistency in the color of the black comet...it needs to black back,white silver belly and tail and flecks of sparkle in it to be the best. Occasionally they turn out a batch that does not swim as well as others.Look at the reviews on this lure...you don't have to take it from me. I am not even going to try to tell you how many fish I have caught with them because you would not believe me.

BUT.....sometime about a year ago or so I started throwing the Shadpole CT...man those things are wicked. Thrown on a 1/16 oz jighead with the right hook size for the beefy body...fish are just totally fooled. You also need the right shank design to hold them well and preserve the bait because as mentioned they are soft.But the tail just goes crazy even on the fall...I pitch that thing in among em and you dont even have to turn the handle most times they will thump it on the fall.

I special order the "lunker grip" round heads from Lunker city.It's a pain and they are expensive but they hold solid body bait so well without damaging it they are awesome.I use other heads to but I always like to try have some ....they work great with the swimmin minnows...but you need the smaller hook size in the ultralite round head for the smaller bait. The CT need the bigger hook in the standard round head.

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I have several of these swimming minnows I bought long time ago when the company I bought them from was discontinuing them I bought every pack they had ( about 200 packs) still have probably 100 packs left I would sell for $1.00 a pack ( keeping the rest) if someone would like to buy them they have thin tails and move easily .

These are the best I have used. Only trouble is I can no longer get them. These were sold by Dicks. have been told they are no longer sold. I always used the Black smoke with silver flake. If anyone has access to these I would like info.

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Yawl need to try the Go Go minnows sometime ......best curly tail I ever used for sure.....will swim with almost zero movement .....really nice if you are a curly tail user ......

If you like the fle fly you will like the arkie minnow grubs. I think they are an exact replica of the fle fly grub. You can get them at Walmart. I try my best to not give them my buisness but sometimes it is a necessary evil. Watermelon/pearl has been great in the rivers I fish.

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Big Bite Baits. Made in Ga. Have scent built in. Sell them at academy and gander mountain. This is our best dock shooting jig. Tails are thin so flutter with very little movement.

Large profile - 3" Fle Fly
Medium profile - Mr. Crappie Shad Pole CT & Slabalicious PT
Small profile - Katlin's; Southern Pro Hot Grub; Skipper's Mylar Jigs
My experience is to try different brands and styles then settle on what works better for you on your favorite lake(s).

Go Go minnows and Rage tail crappie grubs

Check out the Arkie Curl Tail Minnow. Have them in 2.5"xl and the 1". Most action I have seen from a grub that style. The tail moves a ton just on the fall. Works great on bluegill, crappie, sandies, bass, ect.

Since the spawn is "happening" in the Southern states, I thought I would bump this to see if there are any new candidates for this year.

I have no brand loyalty, just looking for the most tail action at the slowest speed.

I fish in the Florida Gulf in the fall and use a Matrix Shad for Trout and Red Fish, Matrix Shad has now come out with a smaller version "Matrix Mini" since I was happy with the minimum amount of movement it needs to create the tail to move and emulate a bait fish I figured I would try the "Matrix Mini", so far so good, love this bait. Only downside to this bait is the limit of colors. Anyhow popular bait down south around the Gulf States, I know it will produce here in Kentucky. Worth looking into.

I seldom use curly tails when crappie fishing. I do use them when fishing for white bass and my favorites are the GO Go Minnow and the Shadpoles. I them because the tails turn with very little movement. They are deadly on the white bass here.

FLE FLY GO GO minnows I tail moves while going forward or just falling slowly

Hope to find out about the go-go minnow tomorrow. My first time to order, look good. Firecracker and lemon-pie.

The only curly tail grubs I use is the hot grubs


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Mr crappie

love these discussions as i have not had the confidence to use them as i was doing so well on tightlining jigs but places I fish need to do it and recently brought a friend in who was doning well with them. Sorry dude but looks like your 'secret bait" is being talked about!

question is does anyone put these swimming minnows on a beetle spin like the ole Mr Twister ones which I used to use and then they stopped selling my favorite ones. seems like with the spinner blade would make it even more effective.

was given some BG stroll r's at recent crappie U and going to use them this weekend in monkey milk and blue ice. anyone like those as well?

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question is does anyone put these swimming minnows on a beetle spin like the ole Mr Twister ones which I used to use and then they stopped selling my favorite ones. seems like with the spinner blade would make it even more effective.

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I throw everything plastic on a roadrunner 1/32-1/16 . Also Arkie #3 spinner blades on any 1/16 jig .Plastic or hair .

have the Mr crappie spin baby to try out. looking thru Tackle box I put together I have been buying a load of stuff! LOL all on sale so it's ok.

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have the Mr crappie spin baby to try out. looking thru Tackle box I put together I have been buying a load of stuff! LOL all on sale so it's ok.

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I have enough plastics to catch every crappie in Texas LOL!

Reggie