Phish stick soft bait

[Randy Watson]

How'd t everyone, from texas ! Been fishing 60 years( I'm old) love it.
Have a question??? I used a short fat soft bait that has a hook groove, pointed on both ends . Used for a short time ,  30 years ago, then couldn't fi[/img][/img][/img][/img][/img][/img]nd em. They showed up at academy a year ago, but only one pack. Since lost the package.  Really work top and jerk. Any ideas? Thanks

[BassmanRudy]

Hi! Welcome to UB!!

First lure that came to mind was/is the Manns saltwater Ghost. I've used it before and yeah walks really well just no luck on it.

Second is one I saw in a saltwater tackle shop called the D.O.A Pt-7. It's very similar to the Ghost except not prerigged.

[BassmanRudy]

Sorry for the D.O.A. meant "single hook slot" not double hooked like the Manns.

[Randy Watson]

Thanks for the opportunity to visit with like minded guys.
The one I'm talking about is solid , not hollow, very thick, maybe 1/2". About 3" long. Pretty heavy, it can be cast a good ways, never used a weight. It walks on top like a Zara spook, and falls slowly and darts around under water quite well.  Using a 4.0 hook it's very good top and under water. Thanks for your reply.

[Donald Garner]

Randy,
Welcome to the UltimateBass Family we're glad you're here.  Where bouts do you live in Texas?  I live in Belton just South of Waco and North of Austin.

Our Academy here in Temple carried that bait for a while.  I haven't been over there in a long time.  I checked out a couple websites and you might try Zman Bait company.  There was a couple baits that looked similar to what you're looking for.

Good luck in finding that bait.

[Randy Watson]

Good to meet you.  I'm in Fredericksburg, been all over, raised in midland, lived at possum kingdom for a bit. I'll check that out!! Thanks for your help sir!

[Donald Garner]

Randy, your welcome.
My wife and I travel to Fredericksburg often.  We attend shows at the Rock Box Theater on occasion when there's an artist we like to see.