Bro, when you need to cover water and find active fish, the Phat Paddle is your search bait.
That wide paddle tail creates a thumping vibration you can feel through your rod. Bass feel it too - and when they're in feeding mode, they hunt it down.
How I Fish It:
- Weighted Swimbait Hook - Steady retrieve, vary your speeds
- Jighead - 1/4-1/2oz depending on depth
- A-Rig - Multiple Phat Paddles imitating a school of shad
- Scrounger Head - That lip makes it swim with a hard wobble
Real Talk About Paddle Tails:
The key is retrieve speed. Start fast (bass will tell you if they want it), then slow down until you find what triggers them. Some days they want it burning, other days slow-rolling is the deal.
Best Situations:
- Covering flats looking for schooling fish
- Points and ledges in summer
- Grass lines - burn it over the tops
- Windy days when bass are active and feeding
Color Call:
Match local baitfish. Around here in Texas/Louisiana, that's usually shad (White/Pearl) or bluegill (Green/Chartreuse). Stained water? Go bright.
Target Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Striped Bass
