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[Canalman]

Reading between the lines in that story might tell you that the action that we see as looking "fishy" in a plug might be the furthest thing from what a real fish actually swims like. Instead of all these wide wagging swimmers that we all think are so sexy, maybe a tighter, mild undulation is the key to more fish on wood? Maybe why so many big fish whack needles.

[ProfessorM]

Originally Posted by Canalman

Reading between the lines in that story might tell you that the action that we see as looking "fishy" in a plug might be the furthest thing from what a real fish actually swims like. Instead of all these wide wagging swimmers that we all think are so sexy, maybe a tighter, mild undulation is the key to more fish on wood? Maybe why so many big fish whack needles.

that has always been my thinking. A reason why I am not a big fan of jointed plugs as the action always seemed too much, too exaggerated, to me. I am probably wrong though

[Flaptail]

Originally Posted by Canalman

Reading between the lines in that story might tell you that the action that we see as looking "fishy" in a plug might be the furthest thing from what a real fish actually swims like. Instead of all these wide wagging swimmers that we all think are so sexy, maybe a tighter, mild undulation is the key to more fish on wood? Maybe why so many big fish whack needles.

Bingo! A winner in aisle 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Slipknot]

well,if you ever watched baitfish swimming in current you'd see that their wiggle is almost non=existant, just a tight wiggle from their tail if you can even see it. Unlike a fish wandering around in relative calm water where you can clearly see the swimming action.

[Canalman]

Originally Posted by Slipknot

well,if you ever watched baitfish swimming in current you'd see that their wiggle is almost non=existant, just a tight wiggle from their tail if you can even see it. Unlike a fish wandering around in relative calm water where you can clearly see the swimming action.

This is where I have derrived that theory from. Peering over the edge of a herring run and watching them swim. This is also why I detest rattling plugs, they excite the hell out of little fish, but I think (and what the hell do I know) that big fish know better. I guess the lesson is (if there even is one) that the more you add or build into your plug that doesn't act, sound or move like a real fish, the less your chances are of connecting with a bigger, seasoned fish.