Why is the Gambler EZ Swimmer rolling when im reeling it back in? I havent noticed that with the other paddle tails i use and i always use the same rod and reel (703c and tatula ct 6.3:1) just different hook sizes and weights depening on what im throwing. If i slow down, it doesnt seem to do it as much. 

 

Im using 30lb braid and 3/16oz tungsten bullet weight and vmc 4/0 ewg hook (regular wire). Ive tried it pegged and unpegged. I almost always throw braid because i fishing around a lot of grass in south florida and dont have very much confidence in fluoro but i actually just bought some 15lb invizx but havent spooled it up yet lol. 

Maybe it's not rigged straight or the hook isn't heavy enough to keel it? Try a weighted hook rather than a bullet weight.

4 hours ago, Tim Kelly said:

Maybe it's not rigged straight or the hook isn't heavy enough to keel it? Try a weighted hook rather than a bullet weight.

I just ordered some so we will see how that goes. Thanks! 

That problem went away when I started using an Owner keel weighted hook with cps on all paddle tail swim baits. 

 

Try it

 

 

 

 

 

Mike

3 minutes ago, Mike L said:

That problem went away when I started using an Owner keel weighted hook with cps on all paddle tail swim baits. 

 

Try it

 

 

 

 

 

Mike

Thanks will do, i just ordered some keel weighted hooks

I use a lot of the Gambler paddle tails and they are very sensitive to hook placement unless you have some weight on the hook to keel it.  I sometimes fish the Big EZs weightless and on top like a toad and unless I get the hook placement perfect it will twist around like crazy.