Learned my lesson about exchanging hardware Thursday night when what would have been my biggest striper by far straightened both treble hooks on my rattle trap. It must have been a 30 pounder at least.
Will Pope: so sorry to hear that. That's the worst feeling isn't it? The good news is there are always more out there to catch. ( And now you can really slam em' with that SP minnow coming your way ;) )
lol this comment takes me back to 2010. I had just purchased my first magic swimmer for just shy of $40 (first generation model) and went to the canal. Third cast and I’m into a really nice fish and 15 seconds later I’m reeling my $40 lure back in and the hooks were completely pretzeled. I’ve had several occasions (especially on the 190 7.5” model) where the hook hanger was sheared out from the belly and I reeled in a hookless lure that’s now filling with water. I will say this though, the first generation Magic Swimmers not only have thicker wire gauge on the hook hangers, but the body is a stronger ABS plastic and there’s much more structural gusseting inside the body. Let’s face it, when Sebile pulled these off the shelves in 2015-2016 and released the second generation model for literally half the price, I doubt he accomplished that by beefing the lure up lol....And beyond that, most people don’t know that they used to make both a fast sink and regular sink 228 (9” model). The one with the red head/white body in fast sink is my go-to
Unfortunately, like most jointed plugs they don't have great range. They work well with the fish close in busting on the surface or when they don't show along structure. You can get a little more distance by alowing more leader distance from the tip of the rod and loading up the cast more. For me, if they are busting on the surface I go with a longer range lure like a popper or Yo Zyuri Hydro minnow works well or Large X Rap will sail far for you. This works well with big bait in close. If they aren't showing try prospecting with a minnow style plug or Canal Favorite, jigging an Al Gags Whippit Fish.
Aqua Bass , thank you bud. Will do. I'll try them on landlocked Stripers. The kool thing bout them is they come with no hardware which is a big plus for me since i always swap out the stock hardware & replace them with Owner Hyper Wire Split Rings, Owner hooks & Spro Power Swivels.
Felix Martell Awesome Man! I'm sure they would work. Let me know how you guys make out. I agree about the hardware.... I always like to add my own. Thanks for watching and best of luck this season!
Definitely use your own hooks when you buy them near the canal they will even tell you that the hooks on them are to small and the fish will bend them ( know from experience ☹️)
They handle large fish. Just don't trust the rear joint. Only use the 1st two hook attachments. These are the same lures Cape Cod Charlie's used to carry. Cheeper but just as good action. Best of luck this season! If you decide you want to buy use promocode "Jack" for free shipping from the site. Works for all products ( Gafs.lures, kill bags, Offshore trolling gear...etc.). If you haven't please consider Subscribing.
30minforasn I suppose it would not make too much of a difference. I just like the profile of the hook as it says against the body of the lure. ( The 3/0 seems to tuck nicely along the second joint and the extra length of the 4/0 rest nicely along the larger 1st joint). Thanks for watching, and if you haven't yet make sure to enter in the give away!
Hello Ian. My first set up that I found works well on a budget is a Tsunami Trophy Series 10 footer (Rated up to 10 oz for jigging too). I paired this with a Penn Battle II 8000 with 50lb Power Pro. Best of luck this season!
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Learned my lesson about exchanging hardware Thursday night when what would have been my biggest striper by far straightened both treble hooks on my rattle trap. It must have been a 30 pounder at least.
Will Pope: so sorry to hear that. That's the worst feeling isn't it? The good news is there are always more out there to catch. ( And now you can really slam em' with that SP minnow coming your way ;) )
lol this comment takes me back to 2010. I had just purchased my first magic swimmer for just shy of $40 (first generation model) and went to the canal. Third cast and I’m into a really nice fish and 15 seconds later I’m reeling my $40 lure back in and the hooks were completely pretzeled.
I’ve had several occasions (especially on the 190 7.5” model) where the hook hanger was sheared out from the belly and I reeled in a hookless lure that’s now filling with water.
I will say this though, the first generation Magic Swimmers not only have thicker wire gauge on the hook hangers, but the body is a stronger ABS plastic and there’s much more structural gusseting inside the body. Let’s face it, when Sebile pulled these off the shelves in 2015-2016 and released the second generation model for literally half the price, I doubt he accomplished that by beefing the lure up lol....And beyond that, most people don’t know that they used to make both a fast sink and regular sink 228 (9” model). The one with the red head/white body in fast sink is my go-to
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Wow right on time that I was looking for tip on how to replace split ring on this.
vsonic86 Glad this video was helpful! Best of luck this season with this lure!
Any tips on casting ? this thing cast like a boot
Unfortunately, like most jointed plugs they don't have great range. They work well with the fish close in busting on the surface or when they don't show along structure. You can get a little more distance by alowing more leader distance from the tip of the rod and loading up the cast more. For me, if they are busting on the surface I go with a longer range lure like a popper or Yo Zyuri Hydro minnow works well or Large X Rap will sail far for you. This works well with big bait in close. If they aren't showing try prospecting with a minnow style plug or Canal Favorite, jigging an Al Gags Whippit Fish.
That's kool you found them alot cheaper. If im right you get 3 in the link or i read wrong.
Felix Martell Yes sir! Significantly cheaper. Feel free to share with your friends. Best of luck this season!
Aqua Bass , thank you bud. Will do. I'll try them on landlocked Stripers. The kool thing bout them is they come with no hardware which is a big plus for me since i always swap out the stock hardware & replace them with Owner Hyper Wire Split Rings, Owner hooks & Spro Power Swivels.
Felix Martell Awesome Man! I'm sure they would work. Let me know how you guys make out. I agree about the hardware.... I always like to add my own. Thanks for watching and best of luck this season!
Definitely use your own hooks when you buy them near the canal they will even tell you that the hooks on them are to small and the fish will bend them ( know from experience ☹️)
Absolutely! Always switch out the hook/split rings on these, especially for the canal.
What’s the biggest striper ya caught on these knock offs? Curious about the integrity... great instructional video btw
They handle large fish. Just don't trust the rear joint. Only use the 1st two hook attachments. These are the same lures Cape Cod Charlie's used to carry. Cheeper but just as good action. Best of luck this season! If you decide you want to buy use promocode "Jack" for free shipping from the site. Works for all products ( Gafs.lures, kill bags, Offshore trolling gear...etc.). If you haven't please consider Subscribing.
Already subscribed! Found the sebile knockoffs but what do you search for stick shadds knocks? Can’t seem to find it
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Why wouldnt u put the bigger size hook on the middle and have the smaller size hook in the front?
30minforasn I suppose it would not make too much of a difference. I just like the profile of the hook as it says against the body of the lure. ( The 3/0 seems to tuck nicely along the second joint and the extra length of the 4/0 rest nicely along the larger 1st joint). Thanks for watching, and if you haven't yet make sure to enter in the give away!
Just my 2 cents
What rod and reel combo do you use for magic swimmers at the canal?
Hello Ian. My first set up that I found works well on a budget is a Tsunami Trophy Series 10 footer (Rated up to 10 oz for jigging too). I paired this with a Penn Battle II 8000 with 50lb Power Pro. Best of luck this season!
@@aquabass2117 thanks very much
Whats the link for these lures on ebay??
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you can't get the free shipping if you buy them on eBay
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Hey bro
you arent rigging them correctly.
Really only 2 comments lol (ghost)
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