Dead Sticking Tactic For Redfish & Black Drum
- By: Tony Acevedo
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Dead sticking can be a very effective tactic when the bite is slow and fish are being lazy and stubborn.
It has even been BANNED from a lot of tournaments with how effective it can be.
In this video I’ll be breaking down how to effectively implement this technique on your next trip.
Enjoy!
Essential Tackle:
- Lure : 5″ Gulp Jerk Shad
- Hook 1: 3/0 Hoss Helix Hook (unweighted)
Gear Shown in Video:
- Reel: Otis 2500 Spinning Reel
- Rod: Slot Machine Medium Power Rod
- Mainline: 10lb Diawa J-Braid
- Leader: 15lb Berkley Vanish Fluorocarbon
Vessel:
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What’s your go-to tactic when the bite is tough? — Let us know in the comments!
-Tony
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Thanks Tony for taking us through another way to be productive on the water. Appreciate the info share! Your vids are THE BEST!
You’re welcome Thomas! Thank you for the great feedback!
great video, always works!
Thanks Petro!
thank you Tony, always enjoy your videos.
You’re welcome Jon!
Hi Tony. I’m assuming Dr. Juice with a paddle tail might work as well you think? Or any Jerk shad with sent?
Hey Johnny! Yes it can work as well. I have caught reds before with my paddle tail sitting on the bottom with scent on it. Not intentionally, as I just set my rod down to grab a drink from my cooler and next thing I know the line was taking off, haha. I prefer Gulp because there is just something about their scent.
Hey Tony, great vid. Have you ever tried the setup with a circle hook to avoid gut hooks? I ‘have a friend’ who can be slow to the hookset. 🫣
Finding the holding fish … next video 🙂
I caught a flounder like that on a Gulp Shrimp, with Dr Juice…Big Lagoon State Park, Perdido, FL, boat ramp docks
Nice!
Awesome tips I’ll have to try it on our next outing!!
For sure! As the water temps get warmer it can be a great tactic on slow days,
Great tip Tony. Hard to be patient sometimes but definitely worth it!
Thanks Salvatore!
Excellent tip Tony! I’ve dead sticked 10” worms on Shaky head jigs rigged weedless for bass for years but never thought about it for inshore reds and black drum! Thanks Tony!
Works great!