jeffj Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 Just got a Rago glide bait and was wondering what kind of retrieves work best for this style of a bait? I had lots of followers but no takers yesterday. Wondering if I am doing something wrong??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanhick Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 Just got a Rago glide bait and was wondering what kind of retrieves work best for this style of a bait? I had lots of followers but no takers yesterday. Wondering if I am doing something wrong??? I emailed him regarding the glideator I bought wanting to roll at a quick retrieve and he replied the bait is designed to be fished slow with a pull reel pull reel retrieve and said he has a version of the glideator available that doesn't roll but didn't really elaborate. I reel mine slow and it works fine. The paint jobs fantastic on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassindon69 Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 I don't use them at this time because everyone else is lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Power Swimbaits Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 I think it's going to depend on the particular bait. All of them I have fished don't fish the same. Some are better right on the surface others are better down in the water etc. I would start with asking the person who made the bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCBass Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 I think it's going to depend on the particular bait. All of them I have fished don't fish the same. Some are better right on the surface others are better down in the water etc. I would start with asking the person who made the bait. +1 And I believe there are ALOT more Huds... on market, than Glides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echoedd Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 Been fishing them on a slow and steady retireve. Slow as I can go that gets the bait to glide, you'll feel the turns. That's just one of many retireves that works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echoedd Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 Just got a Rago glide bait and was wondering what kind of retrieves work best for this style of a bait? I had lots of followers but no takers yesterday. Wondering if I am doing something wrong??? I emailed him regarding the glideator I bought wanting to roll at a quick retrieve and he replied the bait is designed to be fished slow with a pull reel pull reel retrieve and said he has a version of the glideator available that doesn't roll but didn't really elaborate. I reel mine slow and it works fine. The paint jobs fantastic on it. Not sure if it will help but worth a try, add a split ring to the bait. My buddy had one that had some roll to it, added the ring and helped it some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 I don't think this guy ever said the bait doesn't swim right just that he was getting follows with no bites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(DDE) Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 Ya most likely the fish weren't biting that day......try again. Glide baits will produce follows even when they aren't interested in eating...but they are not magical fish catchers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(DDE) Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 Just got a Rago glide bait and was wondering what kind of retrieves work best for this style of a bait? I had lots of followers but no takers yesterday. Wondering if I am doing something wrong??? I emailed him regarding the glideator I bought wanting to roll at a quick retrieve and he replied the bait is designed to be fished slow with a pull reel pull reel retrieve and said he has a version of the glideator available that doesn't roll but didn't really elaborate. I reel mine slow and it works fine. The paint jobs fantastic on it. Not sure if it will help but worth a try, add a split ring to the bait. My buddy had one that had some roll to it, added the ring and helped it some. Not a fan of the glideator on a split ring most glideators are best with a snap. And that's straight from rago I know cause I inquired. But.....he also said every bait has its own little personality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomah21 Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 Not sure if it will help but worth a try, add a split ring to the bait. My buddy had one that had some roll to it, added the ring and helped it some. Not a fan of the glideator on a split ring most glideators are best with a snap. And that's straight from rago I know cause I inquired. But.....he also said every bait has its own little personality. Nice way of saying inconsistent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffj Posted December 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 Yea my bait doesnt roll. I did add a split ring to the nose for better action. Right now I was playing with a steady retrieve and mixing in some twitches with rod tip and chirping handle. Just wanted to see if I am doing the right thing. Also what rod weights are you using for this? I was using a Loomis 8ft Extra Heavy with 25lb big game. Not sure if stepping down a rod weight is needed for action or to let the fish take the bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motomania Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 Not sure if it will help but worth a try, add a split ring to the bait. My buddy had one that had some roll to it, added the ring and helped it some. Not a fan of the glideator on a split ring most glideators are best with a snap. And that's straight from rago I know cause I inquired. But.....he also said every bait has its own little personality. Nice way of saying inconsistent - I was about to post the same thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flaswimbaiter Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 I use five different glides and they are all different. I have better success with a twitching retrieve or twitch pause. I use loop knots, I dont believe any of these baits would work well with any connection that did not allow free movement. Some baits can be worked fast, but most work best at a slow steady retrieve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceaser Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 ok by no means an expert at all on the glides, but when I get new baits of any kind I like to go through alot of hardware options to see all the bait is capable of. How does it work on a split ring vs. no split ring, with larger hooks, smaller hooks, line size, weight added to the front, some added to the rear. It doesnt take much time to do. Example, on that SS gill i posted video of, if its on a snap and not tied direct it has a really cool "hunting" action. It will swim normal then kind of dive left a little, come back to center then dart right or left again. Most baits can have their own personality and its helps me to try alot of option to see what each one is really capable of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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