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This is my spin on it.
There may be a big difference in the water displacement signature in the bait types and subconsciously we have established a preference.
Naturalistic. Matched form to displacement profile options
Eel imitators, bucktails, fish snax, needles, glide baits
Loud UN-Matched form to displacement profile options
Paddle tails, poppers, darters, metal lips, plastic lips
I personally like naturalistic presentations. Over time I have taken bigger fish on them. I feel it is the simple factor that the displacement signature aligns with the visual signature.
I do carry darters and metal lips but they have become more fringe in my preference to use. Not because they are not effective, but more because my fishing style prefers naturalistic presentations.
We cannot carry everything. Naturalistic forms often require more finesse and I consider refining that skill a good investment. Also a reason I fly fish.
Spminnows and paddletails are deadly and yes they are marked as a novice tool. They do not require finesse to produce, but they could have finesse applied to them.
I definitely miss fish because I dont fish loud forms, but I also feel my choices have made me a better angler.
Poppers are loud offerings they push so much water. They are also notorious for getting the attention of fish, but also many misses or followers.
I have a very sparse 2 tube bag, 80% naturalistic, but do carry a darter and a littleneck popper. I call the littleneck my dinner bell. On a slow still night when I hear fish but dont get conversions. I will take 3-5 casts over the most probable structure with that popper splashing water. I dont expect to catch anything, but use it to draw fish in closer and energize them. I quickly follow up with a needle and often will start converting fish. Loud can compliment naturalistic.
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