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Top 15 Saltwater Paddletail Lures for Redfish & Trout
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items Here is a casual and concise rundown of 15 highly-regarded paddletail and swimbait lures that consistently produce results for inshore anglers.
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The Classics & The Durable
Custom & Proven Favorites
Versatile Options & Honorable Mentions
The Classics & The Durable
Proven & Tested by time
These are a must-have because of Z-Man's ultra-durable ElaZtech material. Speckled trout have sharp teeth, and these baits stand up to multiple fish catches, lasting much longer than standard plastics. The 4-inch size is perfect, and colors like "Pea...
Zman Diezel Minnowz
A slightly smaller 3-inch version of the DieZel MinnowZ, great for when the fish are feeding on smaller bait, or when targeting smaller-to-average trout.
Zman Minnowz
The big selling point here is the scent—it's incredibly potent. While they aren't as durable as Z-Man, the scent attraction is so effective that many anglers consider them one of the best for catching numbers of fish, especially in murky water. "Char...
Berkley Gulp Mullet
A staple in the Gulf Coast and Florida, these baits offer a nice swimming action and are often used under a popping cork as part of the "deadly combo" rig, especially in the 3-inch and 4-inch sizes.
Doa Cal
A long-time favorite, especially in the 4-inch size. They have a slender body and a quick-thumping tail that redfish and trout can't resist. "Electric Chicken" is the color you hear about the most.
Bass Assassin Saltwater
Custom & Proven Favorites
Custom and proven to be effective
This lure is super popular and specifically designed for inshore slam species. The Slam Shady color is a custom pattern that's basically a white/chartreuse combo that's proven deadly.
Slam Shady Paddletails 2.0 Salt Strong
These are known for their quality construction and realistic colors, often coming in slightly heavier-duty models that appeal to anglers looking for larger redfish and snook, usually in 5-inch or 6-inch sizes.
Nlbn Fishing Lures
MirrOlure makes a variety of effective soft plastics, and the Marsh Minnow paddletail is a go-to for many, often pre-scented to maximize attraction.
Mirrolure mrmm-48st Marsh Minnow
Extremely popular on the Louisiana coast and other Gulf states, these paddletails have a very unique action that is claimed to be irresistible. Colors like "Shrimp Creole" and "Tiger Bait" are highly sought after.
Matrix Shad
While originally a freshwater bass lure, the incredible swimming action and thumping tail of the Rage Swimmer have made it a crossover hit for inshore saltwater species like redfish and trout.
Strike King Rage Swimmer
Versatile Options & Honorable Mentions
killer selection of options here too!
Although the original Super Fluke is a jerkbait, the Swimmin' version adds a paddletail, giving that legendary fluke shape a powerful swimming action that works exceptionally well for searching out fish.
Zoom Swimming Super Fluke
This is Z-Man's attempt to combine their super-durable plastic with an integrated scent, giving you a tough bait that still has that added fish attractant.
Zman Scented Paddlerz
The Trout Trick is a legendary trout jerkbait, and the paddletail swimbait version capitalizes on that success with a deep-ribbed profile that's perfect for a steady retrieve.
Zman Trout Trick
A high-quality paddletail that's gaining a reputation for its profile and swimming motion, often coming in sizes from 3.5 inches to 4 inches which is ideal for both species.
Slayer Inc Sinister Swim Tail (SST) - Pearl
Hogy is known for larger saltwater baits, but their Pro Tail series offers a rigged swimbait with an excellent, realistic profile and tail thump that can draw in those larger bull reds and keeper trout.
Hogy Lures