Will This Pinfish Lure Catch Snook? SHOCKING RESULTS! LIVETARGET Review

I tested the LIVETARGET Pinfish lure to see if it would catch Snook. The results might shock you in this review. I fished the same area where I was landing fish one right after the other the day before. I also was working this new lure during the same time of day, sunrise. To my surprise I got hooked up with a Snook on the very first cast. Soon afterward I had one landed in the kayak. That's when I decided to do a review of the LIVETARGET Pinfish lure.
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Many of you know that this live Pinfish are one of my favorite baits to fish with. I have to be totally honest here, I didn't think this lure was going to be very attractive to these Snook. I've always said that the live ones have to be extremely vibrant because that's how this species of fish likes to eat them. I kept thinking there's no way this piece of rubber could possibly vibrate like a fresh live bait on the hook.
My retrieval was steady with a lot of twitching and some periodic stopping in order to let it fall for a moment. My approach worked over and over again as these feeding Snook took aggressive strikes on the lure.
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REVIEW
Here are the things I like about the LIVETARGET Pinfish lure:
1. It's the perfect size to attract any sized Snook
2. It skips really well when casting under docks or mangroves
3. The lures sinks rather quickly
4. It literally looks like a Pinfish
5. The dorsal area of the lure acts as a weed guard
6. It can me fished with or without a treble hook
Here are a few things I dislike about the lure:
1. The casting accuracy is hindered by the shape of the lure. I'd say about 75% of the casts landed very near to where I was targeting. It's because the lure is flat and has a tendency to waffle around in the air a bit.
2. It's rubber and after catching about five Snook I noticed the tail area was beginning to rip.
Without a doubt this is a lure that I will try to keep in my saltwater tackle box at all times. What I find impressive about this Pinfish lure is it can be fished in deep, mid depth or shallow water. It's a great bait and by the way the Snook reacted to it, I'd be shorting my chances of catching fish if I didn't fish with one.

[@dougblack7411]

Not enough gap on the hook...the dorsal fun weed guard is why you jumped so many off...if you want a better hook up ratio take a pair of pliers and off set it.

[@RadReelingFishing]

Oh...a great tip my man, thanks. I've also hear people say cut that dorsal fin off.

[@MrVanTeacher]

i happen to know a top guide that uses LiveTarget for certain spots for snook👍

[@TheMagazinedude]

What’s that boat?

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for asking. It's the Topwater 120 PDl, check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/an6ud2WAp9CnhqM

[@wegottafishdude]

🤘🏻😎🤘🏻 Awesome old school stuff dude

[@farmerjohn2262]

To a snook, a pinfish is like a hamburger, a shiner is like a steak, and a shrimp is like a lobster.

[@cliffs49]

Hi ,I finally found my password for YT because could not like videos without signing in , but have watched many many of your videos over the last few years

[@groverwoody9464]

Awesome video, can’t wait to try that lure.

[@mlvcustomsllc5395]

Keep some super glue with you! You can fix that tail and get some more miles out of it!

[@fishinmagician81]

WTG. JC. I agree with you on the mirrodine,man you got a lot of hits and fish in that little corner,that was way cool Thanks for sharing. Oh and thanks again for turning us on to that penn Pursuit 2,,, I wish I bought a few more ...Tight lines Brother

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Yeah, I'm thinking about adding one more 4000 spinning combo to my rod collection. I was looking for the pursuit 2 last night to see if there was one at an extra good price somewhere.

[@JETTIEROCKSFISHINGwithMIKED]

I have seen that lure so many times and just passed it by...i will be getting one for sure

[@nathanz602]

I've never caught a snook... The only saltwater fish I manage to catch are hardhead catfish, mangrove snappers, and one time I caught a small whiting...

[@klinqzgaming2594]

Do you fish at the beach or river?

[@nathanz602]

@@klinqzgaming2594 I just fish at my grandpa's dock. I want to go fish somewhere else, but I can't convince my parents to take me...😂

[@dannypeace9053]

Mirrodines are meant to be worked slow. I do better with then in winter, when baits need to be worked slow. They are meant to be fished in about 5 to 6 feet of water, the drop rate allows you to work the bait just above the grass. Im telling you once you figure it out, it's a great wintertime hard plastic.

[@RadReelingFishing]

Dude, great to hear from you. Where have you been? Thanks for the tips. I'm going to get it figured out for sure. I have four of them in my tackle box. Like you, my buddy Otis says they are amazing lures. He tends to twitch them very erratically on a slow retrieve. The way those Snook were feeding in this video, I'm sure a Mirrodine would have done the trick.

[@dannypeace9053]

@@RadReelingFishing I've been on a hot snook bite lately. 36" is the biggest I've managed, so nothing great, but I've been getting a lot of slot sized ones lately. We got to get together soon.

[@RadReelingFishing]

@@dannypeace9053 Yes sir we do. I'll give you a call. Thanks for the update.

[@saltaddict685]

Man can't wait to see 👀 you use that new custom Rad Reeling Rod you just recieved on some big boy snook 🤙throw some fat healthy pins on a hook and hear that drag...

[@simonriley2513]

Do you think I should add a treble hook? Thanks!

[@finnlessard6070]

Please do a snook catch and cook

[@RadReelingFishing]

The season's closed on my coast. Here's an older catch and cook Snook video I made: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJLTq4iNerCniK8

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Looks like a really good lure for snookies. I wonder if it will work good for halibuts. It's a good to carry a good lure with you in case you run out of bait.

[@MarkFL98]

Thank's JC, for that location the live target pinfish definitely works better than live pinfish. Gotta love that.

[@3rdjohnson432]

A try the VUDU MULLET SWIM BAIT U WILL THANK ME 😆

[@TheSpadre]

Mirodines don't tear like that. You should definitely figure out how to use them.

[@klinqzgaming2594]

Keith Jones super glue fixes it. Also mirodines are a hard lure while the live target is soft plastic

[@TheSpadre]

@@klinqzgaming2594 Obviously. I haven't used the Live Target lures yet. I think they look awesome, but Mirror Lures are like crack to the trout where I fish and Mirrodines are some of their best lures. I never have to replace my Mirror Lures because they broke. No matter how many hundreds of fish I catch on them.

[@mlvcustomsllc5395]

Great spots you got over there! I've got a few live targets and I've lost more fish than I've caught for sure! I did add a treble hook to my croAker but ain't used it yet! Well stay up bro!

[@redwood1957]

Nice video How did you tie it on? Try Supper glue Thank you

[@RadReelingFishing]

I used a loop knot. Thanks for the glue tip. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIrPeniNrdR8rKc

[@nickruch5007]

You teach me, and many other fisherman teach us you dont need some $300 combo to catch nice fish. All you need is a half decent rod/reel to get you outside to catch some good fish!!!!!

[@MW3BOT]

For me i like to collect rods and reels...but when i go out most of the time i use my cheap penn reels and ugly sticks especially on the kayak.

[@johnnyo9618]

How many yards of braided line should go on a 6000 size reel Don't want to mess up my online

[@johnnyo9618]

@@MW3BOTHow many yards of braided line should go on a 6000 size reel Don't want to mess up my online

[@nickruch5007]

@@johnnyo9618 it depends on what lb test your using, if your using 30, I'd say around 350

[@MW3BOT]

@@johnnyo9618 depends on the type of fishing you plan on doing.

[@saltyveins306]

Couple drops of super glue might make that live target pin good as new again. Nice vid brother!

[@klinqzgaming2594]

Yea it works great

[@yoni9829]

Hey JC, one reason i love your vids is bc you answer comments, and i have a question. I fish the jetty you fish a lot (i know you dont like giving away spots) and i want to get on some snook. ( its the one with the beach on the right that you cat h sheepshead). I really would love to know whats one lure thats shure to get me on one? I am starting to want to get into lure fishing.

[@RadReelingFishing]

Can't help with lure choice at the jetties. Here's a Pinfish video though: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZfMe32PerN7gsU

[@mrmagoo6178]

Of course it will

[@heylar2]

Because it's SUPER!

[@snookcatcher1]

Exciting video! What # test was your leader & how long was your leader? Thanks.

[@RadReelingFishing]

Twenty five poujnd test. I generally rig a six foot long leader. When it gets down to about three feet after re-rigging I'll put on a new one.

[@johnnyo9618]

How many yards of braided line should go on a 6000 size reel Don't want to mess up my online

[@RadReelingFishing]

There's usually specifications on the manufactures website. Thanks for watching.

[@clevelandwalker1336]

If you want a Mirrodine that sinks fast, you can find them..they are called the heavy dine...it’s a few water version..and it’s usually right beside the regular ones...

[@RadReelingFishing]

I will look for them, thanks.

[@jshall1000]

Jc. Are u gonna be taking the yak to the bridges this fall and winter.

[@RadReelingFishing]

I will be fishing some bridges for sure. I have a few ideas rolling around in my head.

[@rider660r]

Rubber baits are pointed more towards catching a fisherman's greenbacks. $9-13 is just way to much for rubber.......

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Your input is greatly appreciated.

[@rider660r]

@@RadReelingFishing Look up Pico Lure or Bayou Boogie Lure on Fleabay,they don't have a tail but I bet it's be a much better investment. You don't fish it like reg lures.You crank/jerk it in and it dives,it'll float towards the surface and backwards when you stop till you crank/jerk it again. Replace the hooks with singles and add a twister tail on the back hook,bet it'll get lots of bites. I have a gold Bayou one I bought back in the 90's?,it looks quite a bit like a Pinfish.There's also a Pico Perch mud bug color that's real close.

[@rider660r]

Actually I just watched a couple vids on them and I guess there are sinking versions now or there used to be floating ones.Both the ones I have float

[@capt.toddwalkersonofafish7206]

Awesome, I have some great memories there. What an awesome lure

[@MetalRush666]

👍 Yessssssss!

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

I just purchased a few other live targets. Gonna see how they work for the mullet run. Great video

[@RadReelingFishing]

When does the Mullet run usually start?

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Already starting but will be full go by mid September

[@bobscruggs8886]

A few weeks ago bait pods were on the surf Tarpon galore I was using the live target pinfish Tarpon can throw a bait faster than any fish had 3 hookups 1 second... 2 sec. 5 sec I will never use a live target again !

[@RadReelingFishing]

Interesting. Do you tarpon fish often? A friend of mine said on average he catches 1 out of 10 hook ups on tarpon. He was using a topwater lure though.

[@bobscruggs8886]

I use light line for most of my fishing 12 lb mono 20 lb leader which seems ample for most fish , if I know Tarpon are on bait pods near shore I switch to 20 lb mono with 30 lb mono the hook up rate is never that good for me seems like when I do hook up the Tarpon are 6 ft long over 100 lbs your friend is right on. You catch more fish in your short videos than I have caught in a year which is why I am switching to river wad fishing plus when the surf is dirty and high east winds I can still fish the river, love your videos.

[@joeyjoe8892]

I have the live target pilchard the green one never used it you think that'll work just as good??? But anyway really nice what a way to start the morning😎😉

[@RadReelingFishing]

Yeah dude, great way to start the day for sure. This is the first time I've fished with the LiveTarget brand, very impressed. I've always talked myself out of purchasing this brand because of the price.

[@joeyjoe8892]

@@RadReelingFishing your nickname is the rad man I do pretty good myself I've been Poppin some nice snook and Jack I just moved down here I got to get out of my backyard with the green light I do all right but I watch your videos Dillard's some more stuff

[@joeyjoe8892]

@@RadReelingFishing you should have hooked that dock master by the Foot and dragged him in the water and said here now you can swim with your pet Snook

[@snookhunterfishing]

Hot glue will fix that tear

[@RadReelingFishing]

Great idea, thanks for watching.

[@absolutelynot3065]

Gotta start going offshore a bit. Not far, just beyond the breakers for some bigger fish.

[@RadReelingFishing]

Great idea, what fish are hitting just beyond?

[@absolutelynot3065]

Rad Reeling Fishing Snook, pompano, blacktip shark, snapper, redfish, big Spanish macks, seatrout, flounder, drum. Most of our beaches are fairly calm most of the time which makes it that much nicer. Big greenbacks are deadly out there and for artificials I’d try some silver and gold spoons or diamond jigs that cast a mile. Also, the yo-zuri crystal shrimp. Just remember to bring your reef safe sunblock 😎

[@Hellmuthsilva]

Does your line have a leader or you tied directly on the lure?

[@RadReelingFishing]

I use a 25lb test mono leader that's on average four feet long.

[@Hellmuthsilva]

@@RadReelingFishing do you tie to a swivel or use a knot

[@boz065]

Just finished watching the video. Nice job as always, JC. Question, I know it is customary for soft plastic baits to rip and tear but would it be possible to super glue it back together since it tore from the hook down across the body to prolong the inevitable? Love the videos, brother.

[@brettandkrystal]

Try trimming off top fin and adding single inline hook on underside for for hookups

[@RadReelingFishing]

I'm pretty sure that's the answer to this problem . Thanks for watching.

[@michaelwiseman1405]

The snook been on fire this year man

[@RadReelingFishing]

Yeah, it's just a matter of finding where they are hanging out. It's good to see so many around since the red tide wipe out.

[@michaelwiseman1405]

Caught 3 today in less then 30 mins got my slot for the day