TheFriendlyFisherman Posted September 27 Report Share Posted September 27 Hey everyone, I know it’s pretty standard for people to load Redfins with about 10cc/ml, but has anyone every tried heavier? Was thinking I wanted to give it a shot but not going to waste the time if someone has tried and it’s not worth it. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbar1 Posted September 27 Report Share Posted September 27 14 mins ago, TheFriendlyFisherman said: Hey everyone, I know it’s pretty standard for people to load Redfins with about 10cc/ml, but has anyone every tried heavier? Was thinking I wanted to give it a shot but not going to waste the time if someone has tried and it’s not worth it. Thanks in advance! You'll dull the action and likely cause it to run deeper and off doing away with that distinctive surface V wake. Honestly a redfin at 10CC Is near perfect. I wouldn't go over 12 myself. If you want a longer casting, deeper running plug with a similar profile a Bomber or SP or even a larger profile needle like the Wadd are probably better choices. You can play around with hardware, hooks and rings to tune your plug to your desired action. Chasing false echoes Send lawyers, guns, and money - Zevon When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro - Thompson DITCH TROLL 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFriendlyFisherman Posted September 27 Author Report Share Posted September 27 2 mins ago, Sandbar1 said: You'll dull the action and likely cause it to run deeper and off doing away with that distinctive surface V wake. Honestly a redfin at 10CC Is near perfect. I wouldn't go over 12 myself. If you want a longer casting, deeper running plug with a similar profile a Bomber or SP or even a larger profile needle like the Wadd are probably better choices. You can play around with hardware, hooks and rings to tune your plug to your desired action. Super helpful. I love how the 10cc ones I did work so I’ll stick with that. Thanks for saving me a test run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbar1 Posted September 27 Report Share Posted September 27 9 mins ago, TheFriendlyFisherman said: Super helpful. I love how the 10cc ones I did work so I’ll stick with that. Thanks for saving me a test run Never a bad idea to experiment but at least for me the fin fills a very specific niche in my rotation. A subtle surface/barely subsurface presentation with that aforementioned V wake. It's a deadly plug fished in this manner in the right conditions. TheFriendlyFisherman 1 Chasing false echoes Send lawyers, guns, and money - Zevon When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro - Thompson DITCH TROLL 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbar1 Posted September 27 Report Share Posted September 27 And I agree the 10CC swim beautifully. I load and go through more than a few each season. I've started experimenting with HG loads as well. Action is near perfect. Wave afterwave, linesiderdemdnj and TheFriendlyFisherman 2 1 Chasing false echoes Send lawyers, guns, and money - Zevon When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro - Thompson DITCH TROLL 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFriendlyFisherman Posted September 27 Author Report Share Posted September 27 21 mins ago, Sandbar1 said: And I agree the 10CC swim beautifully. I load and go through more than a few each season. I've started experimenting with HG loads as well. Action is near perfect. So sick man! You’re always rockin some nice plugs. Hg is above my level haha. Hey question, if you don’t mind - What you use to paint those scales? Not the paint, like the stencil or whatever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XBMX Posted September 27 Report Share Posted September 27 All RedFins swim deeper when 100% filled. There action is also slowed. The best application is in a fast cross current. The most successful 100% for me has been the 4 1/2in CO 8 size with two size 3 4x hooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. Bridge Fisher Posted September 27 Report Share Posted September 27 Anyone know how the redingfin ones that are thru wired and foam filled compare to the ones that are loaded to 10cc? My buddy gave me a big jar a HG years ago but I was to nervous to play with it. I ended up giving it back to him when my son was pounding on something at the workbench vice and I saw it tipping over in my mind . I feel this lure can be over loaded very easily and the action is not optimal overloaded... troll #122 <*)))< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanStaalSteve Posted September 27 Report Share Posted September 27 (edited) 1 1/4 oz. to 1 1/2 oz. is just about a perfect weight for a loaded 7" Redfin as others have noted in this thread. On these plugs I like a 4/0 4X VMC treble on the belly w/split ring and a 3/0 4X VMC treble with split ring on the rear. Anymore load and the Redfin starts to lose its enticing action. Also, a I oz. light load is great for a surface swimming Redfin. I downsize the trebles on these plugs to VMC 1/0 belly and rear with split rings. I have found that mercury is the best way to load these plugs, but it is very dangerous and hard to find. Water works great too and is readily available and safe. Just be sure to seal your Redfin with Zap-A-Gap glue inside and out before loading. That way they will not leak no matter what loading material you decide to use. The loaded 7" Redfin is one of my all-time favorite plugs to catch stripers. At least one or two have been in my surf bag since the late '70s. How many plugs can you say that about? Edited September 27 by VanStaalSteve DZ and Jayfish 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanStaalSteve Posted September 27 Report Share Posted September 27 (edited) Quick story: back in the late '70s a surf fisherman I knew well used to load the 7" and 5" Redfins entirely with lead. The plugs would cast like a sinker, and I personally saw him catch bass on both sizes of these loaded up plugs. He was into distance and mostly used these heavily weighted Redfins in windy and/or rough water situations. He gave me a few but I never caught on them. Both sizes came through the water like a stick. No action at all. Edited September 27 by VanStaalSteve Sandbar1 and pittedsopitted 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbar1 Posted September 27 Report Share Posted September 27 (edited) 10 hours ago, TheFriendlyFisherman said: So sick man! You’re always rockin some nice plugs. Hg is above my level haha. Hey question, if you don’t mind - What you use to paint those scales? Not the paint, like the stencil or whatever? Exactly why I've paid a higher price for already loaded HG plugs, I don't want to try my hand at it until I take the time to really understand the process and take the necessary precautions. Nothing fancy with those paints, a cut up mesh laundry bag. Pull it tight over the plug for a more distinctive scale pattern or leave it loose for an erratic look. Edited September 27 by Sandbar1 TheFriendlyFisherman 1 Chasing false echoes Send lawyers, guns, and money - Zevon When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro - Thompson DITCH TROLL 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfrat59 Posted September 27 Report Share Posted September 27 After years of experimenting settled on copper shot to load, no hassles with sealing the plug if using water or oil. 7 inch 1.5oz finished is the best formula I've found, 1.25oz ok, 1.75oz or more kills the action. Weight including hooks and hardware...3/0 treble and split ring on the belly, 4/0 dressed Siwash or just a flag on the tail. Keep the tail light and it kicks better, retains more of it's action. Day or night always at least one in the bag. linesiderdemdnj, HarryHood711 and TheFriendlyFisherman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryHood711 Posted September 27 Report Share Posted September 27 What's your guys opinion on the factory loaded redfins? I have a few, haven't caught on them as often as a self loaded with bb's or shot. I have an HG loaded one but don't use it and I know I should. Where do you go when the lights go out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinfish Posted September 27 Report Share Posted September 27 I've loaded them every which way.....except mercury. I know some may scoff at my opinion, but the best redfin is unloaded. There are many other plugs out of the package that do what a loaded redfin is trying to do. Nite_Bite_00 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinthedark Posted September 27 Report Share Posted September 27 14 hours ago, TheFriendlyFisherman said: Hey everyone, I know it’s pretty standard for people to load Redfins with about 10cc/ml, but has anyone every tried heavier? Was thinking I wanted to give it a shot but not going to waste the time if someone has tried and it’s not worth it. Thanks in advance! my .02 is that it becomes more of a needlefish that a plastic swimmer I Fish therefore I Lie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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