05-03-2002, 12:23 AM
I've modified the tails of various grubs to produce baits that work better on finicky fish. (The silicone legs were obtained from a spinner bait I wasn't using.) <br><br>The concept to modify comes from old and current models of grubs that have been good alternatives to curly tail grubs, especially Kalin's wide tails and Mr. Twister long curly tails. <br><br>Tail size can be significant when fish seem to be put off by a 'big' action behind the grub. Rat tail grubs by Bass Assassin and Mann's, classic, Sting Ray grub, have subtle 'back-end' motions. <br>Bass Pro's Spring Grub has a ring worm body but a small curly tail which, at times, dominates other grubs for catching pan fish or neutral sportfish. <br><br>When you cut a Kalin or Zoom, Fat Albert grub to a paddle shape, the tail 'flutters' with no action from the angler; the same for a curly tail Mr. Twister that has been cut into a slim 1/2" fin or straight tail. <br><br>Finesse comes to mind when I fish these and my other favorite - Lunker City's 2.5" Fin S Fish on a 1/16 oz. ball head jig. (Click on the link below to see a Fat Albert grub mod.) <br><br>http://www.frontiernet.net/~postcard/my web/flapper_tails.htm<br><br><br><br><br>