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Title: Sinking vs. Floating stickbaits in Southern Oman
Post by: James Bostock on February 05, 2015, 08:14:36 AM

Hey guys,

3 weeks to go until my second trip to Southern Oman with no boundaries and I still have time to acquire some extra bits of kit.

I would really like to hear some opinions on what is more effective: Sinking or Floating stick baits?

I just fished poppers last time but I'm taking two set ups this time.

Thanks in advance
J

Title: Re: Sinking vs. Floating stickbaits in Southern Oman
Post by: Ivan Kerley on February 05, 2015, 11:34:54 PM

What GT's we had that didn't come to poppers came to Orion Bigfoot.

Title: Re: Sinking vs. Floating stickbaits in Southern Oman
Post by: Trevor Skinner on February 06, 2015, 01:30:16 AM

Keep all your options open.

Floating stickbaits and poppers probably catch most fish but there's always room for a big sinking lure in roll.

Regards,



Trev

Title: Re: Sinking vs. Floating stickbaits in Southern Oman
Post by: Luke Wyrsta on February 06, 2015, 09:24:31 AM

They all have their place in the lure roll as Trevor mentions!

I'm a big believer in floating style baits that mimic flying fish activity - or any fish that exhibits a fleeing type action that switches on the predator instinct in fish. This is why the Carpenter Gamma is simply unsurpassed in the hands of the right angler.

A majority of the reefs, shoals and points in SO are shallow, and as such, floating stickbaits work very well providing great fusilier, flying fish and long tom imitations.

Sinking stickbaits can be great to mix it up and provoke a bite when the fish have lock-jaw. Sometimes they will sit a little deeper and sulk during certain conditions. Also a great alternative if the conditions are too windy and rough to effectively work a floating stickbait.

Good luck!

Title: Re: Sinking vs. Floating stickbaits in Southern Oman
Post by: James Bostock on February 06, 2015, 07:29:55 PM

Thanks very much for the replys guys.

I will take on board your advice and hopefully get stuck into some monsters.

Cheers
J

Title: Re: Sinking vs. Floating stickbaits in Southern Oman
Post by: Craig Maree on February 06, 2015, 10:18:03 PM

Good luck hope you get some monster GT action.

Let us know how the trip goes.

Title: Re: Sinking vs. Floating stickbaits in Southern Oman
Post by: James Bostock on February 07, 2015, 04:07:27 AM

Cheers Criag,

I'll write a full trip report on my return.

Tight lines
J