I don’t know if the Texas Tackle Factory folks had a sight fisher design the Killer Flats Minnows, but if they didn’t they still came up with what just might be the perfect sight fishing soft plastic. Sight fishing is primarily done in very shallow, clear water. In this environment the fish are usually very aware of what is going on around them and tend to be a little spooky. The size, action and colors of the KFM make them very effective in shallow water applications.
The KFM is noticeably smaller than it’s Trout and Red Killer brothers, both of which are very effective baits. The KFM lands in the water with very little splash or disturbance. Unlike some fish in deeper water that may be attracted to a splash reds and trout in really skinny water tend to shy away from such a disturbance. Once in the water the smaller size makes for a much less invasive presentation.
The subtle action of the paddle tail is just right for fooling spooky fish. When twitched, the up and down motion of the KFM does a great job of mimicking a fleeing shrimp or a baitfish looking to hide in the grass. The straight track also allows the angler a good line to bring the bait directly to the fish.
The wide variety of colors allows the angler to cover the entire spectrum in search of the color the fish really want. I almost always start with light colors such as liquid shrimp or salt-n-pepper with the chartreuse tail. My main reason for this is that the lighter colors are easier for me to see. When I can see both the bait and the fish I can do a better job of “coaching” my client that can’t always see the fish. If I see that a light color makes the fish shy away I will switch to a little darker shade such as pumpkinseed chartreuse or strawberry white. On rare occasions I may have to switch to one of the really dark colors. I have to say that on most days the liquid shrimp does the job for me.
One more attribute of the KFM, actually all the TTF baits, is their durability. A few years back I used brand “BA” baits and for the most part that meant catch a fish and put on another bait. The TTF baits are much tougher and will normally stand up to multiple bites. Sometimes small trout or piggy perch will bite off the contrasting colored tail. When that becomes a problem I just switch back to the liquid shrimp.
If you enjoy sight fishing you owe it to yourself to try the KFM baits…quite possibly the perfect sight fishing bait.
The KFM is noticeably smaller than it’s Trout and Red Killer brothers, both of which are very effective baits. The KFM lands in the water with very little splash or disturbance. Unlike some fish in deeper water that may be attracted to a splash reds and trout in really skinny water tend to shy away from such a disturbance. Once in the water the smaller size makes for a much less invasive presentation.
The subtle action of the paddle tail is just right for fooling spooky fish. When twitched, the up and down motion of the KFM does a great job of mimicking a fleeing shrimp or a baitfish looking to hide in the grass. The straight track also allows the angler a good line to bring the bait directly to the fish.
The wide variety of colors allows the angler to cover the entire spectrum in search of the color the fish really want. I almost always start with light colors such as liquid shrimp or salt-n-pepper with the chartreuse tail. My main reason for this is that the lighter colors are easier for me to see. When I can see both the bait and the fish I can do a better job of “coaching” my client that can’t always see the fish. If I see that a light color makes the fish shy away I will switch to a little darker shade such as pumpkinseed chartreuse or strawberry white. On rare occasions I may have to switch to one of the really dark colors. I have to say that on most days the liquid shrimp does the job for me.
One more attribute of the KFM, actually all the TTF baits, is their durability. A few years back I used brand “BA” baits and for the most part that meant catch a fish and put on another bait. The TTF baits are much tougher and will normally stand up to multiple bites. Sometimes small trout or piggy perch will bite off the contrasting colored tail. When that becomes a problem I just switch back to the liquid shrimp.
If you enjoy sight fishing you owe it to yourself to try the KFM baits…quite possibly the perfect sight fishing bait.
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