Okashira Screwheads- what swimbait?
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Okashira Screwheads- what swimbait?
Looking for alternatives to a Sparkshad. What else have you had success with? Anything that withstands more than a few fish before getting torn up? And I've had a lot of luck with the Screwhead/Sparkshad this year. Which do you think is more responsible for the success of the lure- the Sparkshad or the Screwhead.
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Re: Okashira Screwheads- what swimbait?
Since they only have a 2/0 hook, I'd stick with baits not much longer than 3.2 inches. The Duo Realis Boostar is a pretty good fit. Easy shiners work well also.
Re: Okashira Screwheads- what swimbait?
Easy Shiners are good so are Rhythm Waves that are a bit more durable
Re: Okashira Screwheads- what swimbait?
My first choice is a 3" Fish Arrow Flash J shad (boot or split tail)
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Re: Okashira Screwheads- what swimbait?
Thanks fellas for the suggestions. One bait I'm going to try is the Zman Slim SwimZ.
Re: Okashira Screwheads- what swimbait?
I'd been using 2.8 Keitechs and small Sparkshads a bunch, but recently changed to 3.5" HogFarmer Spunk Shads that I cut down a bit and round out to get the right length. Had that idea after watching a talk about how spy and screwbaits work best with as little tail-swimming action as possible. The trailer is durable, as well.
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Re: Okashira Screwheads- what swimbait?
Have you tried the Reins Bubbling Shaker Worm on this rig? Just wondering, if so, how they compare to the HogFarmer.Drakestar wrote: ↑Wed Aug 18, 2021 4:10 pmI'd been using 2.8 Keitechs and small Sparkshads a bunch, but recently changed to 3.5" HogFarmer Spunk Shads that I cut down a bit and round out to get the right length. Had that idea after watching a talk about how spy and screwbaits work best with as little tail-swimming action as possible. The trailer is durable, as well.
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Re: Okashira Screwheads- what swimbait?
I have not, but that looks like a good option to try!Gone Phishin wrote: ↑Wed Jan 05, 2022 10:56 amHave you tried the Reins Bubbling Shaker Worm on this rig? Just wondering, if so, how they compare to the HogFarmer.
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Re: Okashira Screwheads- what swimbait?
Thanks man.Drakestar wrote: ↑Wed Jan 05, 2022 3:23 pmI have not, but that looks like a good option to try!Gone Phishin wrote: ↑Wed Jan 05, 2022 10:56 amHave you tried the Reins Bubbling Shaker Worm on this rig? Just wondering, if so, how they compare to the HogFarmer.
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Re: Okashira Screwheads- what swimbait?
3" Spark shad or hazedong shad is what the okashira head was designed for
can also try the rhythm wave as its quite a bit more affordable for a low action option there is the OSP dolive stick 3.5" another possible consideration would be a hp shadtail 3"
can also try the rhythm wave as its quite a bit more affordable for a low action option there is the OSP dolive stick 3.5" another possible consideration would be a hp shadtail 3"
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Re: Okashira Screwheads- what swimbait?
I did try the Hog Farmer Spunk Shad as Drakestar suggested and had some success. Oddly, some of my screwheads would not turn with the Spunk Shad but others would. I have to play around with this since I really liked the subtle action of the Spunk Shad. I also tried the Z-Man Slim Swimz Swimbait and while it worked, it is just a little too small IMO. I ordered some Z-Man Swimmin' Trout Trick Swimbait in 3.5" and am curious how those will work. The only reason I am looking for alternatives is that I fly through the Spark Shads in some waters with lots of small bass.
Re: Okashira Screwheads- what swimbait?
One thing that seems to help with keeping the baits from being torn up is a dab of glue to help keep the bait from coming down the shaft of the hook on a bite.
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Re: Okashira Screwheads- what swimbait?
3" spark shad or hazedong shad are what it's designed for, but I've also had success with the keitech easy shiner's as well.
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Re: Okashira Screwheads- what swimbait?
Those 3" Storm Largo Shads are pretty tough cookies.