I field tested the Al Gags Rattle Head 5oz Whip-It Fish during the July full moon. The first cast went far further than I expected for a plastic paddle tail swimmer. On the second cast, I could feel it swim close to bottom. By the third cast, a fish engulfed it! My heavy action 11′ St. Croix Mojo Surf rod was fully arched into a perfect parabola. My ZeeBaas ZX2-27 helped me hold my ground during my tug-of-war with the fish. On two occasions I could not move the fish and the fish did no gain any line. The more stubborn animal won.
The Rattle Head 5oz Whip-It Fish has several features that differentiates it from pedestrian plastic paddle tail swimmers. First, it has Greg Myerson’s World Record Striper Company rattle, which is a fish attractant. Second, it has a 9/0 Tuna Strong hook. That’s not a typo: 9/0. Third, the unique jig head geometry allows it to penetrate the air and water, which contributes to country-mile casting and a seductive swimming action.
As surfcasters we tend to fish proven patterns like fishing the new moon with the same plugs tide in and tide out. This year I decided to fish new patterns and new plugs. I am over the moon that I fished the Rattle Head 5oz Whip-It Fish during the full moon!! 😉
