massbass10 Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 I've been wondering about getting a RM south because it looks like a good gill bait. I'm pretty sure im gonna pull the trigger but i dont know about the action or quality. Its a roman made so it has to be great but I was wondering because i have no experience with it. Any help appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSlant Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 They are floaters and need to be swam fairly steady in my experience.. I'm a Roman fan but I would recommend other gill baits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinpunk Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 I Agree with Anthony, I'm a Roman fan as well but this bait didn't do it for me. I'm actually going to try weighting it with some tungsten putty this weekend to see what I can get out of it without totally trashing it. If it works, then I'll bring out the drill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thastickybandit Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 There is a good video on here somewhere on how you're suppose to fish it. The pop sound it makes is suppose to imitate a feeding bluegill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
massbass10 Posted September 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 I fish primarily shallow weedy ponds filled with bluegill so I prefer floating or ss gill baits. I was thinking about how is the action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSlant Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 I Agree with Anthony, I'm a Roman fan as well but this bait didn't do it for me. I'm actually going to try weighting it with some tungsten putty this weekend to see what I can get out of it without totally trashing it. If it works, then I'll bring out the drill! Put a bill on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSlant Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 http://swimbaitunderground.com/forums/index.php?/topic/36335-fishing-the-rm-south/?fromsearch=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACE of Bass Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 I recently got one. It has a totally different action from my other top-waters. I use the 1/2 or 1/4 quick turns and it weaves and darts like an injured shiner. I put red feathered trebles on the tail. I like it, but im afraid to throw it a lot due to the price. I've caught a couple of 2 pounders on it in MA. I'm still hoping to get a big girl on her since shes my most expensive bait. Shop around, you can get them cheaper than TW. My go to is still my Slammers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinpunk Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 Put a bill on it! Put a bill on it! Yep, I've been thinking about that as well. The putty is harmless, so I'll try that first. A lip and a bit of weight might make a cool crank down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakeshark Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 The bait makes some trippy noises when twitched and what not. Moves really well in slight wind when deadsticking. Seems to have a thicker epoxy style finish compared to the negotiator. Clacks well, and mine will stay stable when ripped or reeled quickly and make a good commotion. I wish it had a tail, but the fish don't care. Maybe I'll have to over pay for an old style one with a tail at some point. BigSlant and massbass10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinpunk Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 Quick update. I added appx. 5/16 oz of tungsten putty evenly across the bottom to achieve a super slow sink. It swam well, stayed around 2' down on a slow retrieve, and sits well on a pause. One piece of putty fell off before I could really get a feel for it, but I definitely liked what I saw better than the original floating version. I think that I will be playing around with this some more. BigSlant and Ball_08 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSlant Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 The bait makes some trippy noises when twitched and what not. Moves really well in slight wind when deadsticking. Seems to have a thicker epoxy style finish compared to the negotiator. Clacks well, and mine will stay stable when ripped or reeled quickly and make a good commotion. I wish it had a tail, but the fish don't care. Maybe I'll have to over pay for an old style one with a tail at some point. I have tails..i think you know a guy who builds baits that could prolly mod one up Lakeshark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakeshark Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 I have tails..i think you know a guy who builds baits that could prolly mod one up Ha ha now theres an idea! Good advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdatwe Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 New to the forum...I have a South, Mother, Negotiator and lipless trick; the South is ok, but doesn't do near what the others will. In the video on youtube it seems to swim subsurface, but mine doesn't - it's strictly topwater. I like it enough to keep, but for the money it's over rated IMO. I didn't know it was originally made with a tail, that's intriguing. I like the idea of weighting it, but having to modify an expensive bait is disappointing. It sort of walks side to side but needs to be worked slow. I haven't found a blue gill bait that I like - I was thinking of trying a Live Target Wake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobssam Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 New to the forum...I have a South, Mother, Negotiator and lipless trick; the South is ok, but doesn't do near what the others will. In the video on youtube it seems to swim subsurface, but mine doesn't - it's strictly topwater. I like it enough to keep, but for the money it's over rated IMO. I didn't know it was originally made with a tail, that's intriguing. I like the idea of weighting it, but having to modify an expensive bait is disappointing. It sort of walks side to side but needs to be worked slow. I haven't found a blue gill bait that I like - I was thinking of trying a Live Target Wake? If you are looking for a bluegill wake bait you can't beat the wade hoggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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