This again is about time in the
water. It can also be argued that fish
prefer to feed into the current and a
baitfish coming down current looks
more natural.
A light drag setting is an important
ingredient. With the small hooks of
the Tango Shad, occasionally the
fish is hooked on the outside of the
mouth in the skin of the fish’s face.
A light drag setting will allow the
hooks to stay in the fish rather than
tearing out under a heavy drag. It’s
also a good move if the fish swallows
the lure and is shaking its head. The
sharp teeth wear through leaders
very quickly and a lighter drag
setting reduces the wear on the
leader because the tension is not so
high. Try it yourself. Rub sandpaper
over a loose leader and see how
long it takes to break. Now do the
same over a tight leader. The results
will stagger you. And lastly, a heavy
drag setting can straighten hooks.
Keep in mind this lure is only 50mm
long and the hooks are necessarily
light and small. Fish light drags for
better results.
Choosing a colour is always
controversial but the team is having
some real success on colours that
contain just a hint of UV. Yes it’s
flavour of the month, but all the boys
definitely think there is something in
the UV highlights on a lure - another
point worth considering when
choosing the lure for the day.
Hopefully these tips will help you
get more from your time trolling
with the Zerek Tango Shad.
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