Reply With QuoteIt's one of three things.
1. Too much weight. (we go lighter at this time of year except in the wind)
2. Too small hook (we had this problem when we used #4)
3. BRM's answer.
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I like it when the fish hammer it. The light bite is much tougher to detect. I doubt it's you rig that's the problem as most trollers use some form of the C and C rig, the bottom bouncer (Kentucky Rig), or all forms double drop rigs. What rods are you using? Sounds like you're experienced with trolling, but if they swallowed it deep and you didn't see the bite, Id think either the rod tip was too stiff, or you weren't paying attention to them. You did say that you didn't Feel it, were you strolling? That's what we call it when you're holding two rods in your hands while trolling.
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It's one of three things.
1. Too much weight. (we go lighter at this time of year except in the wind)
2. Too small hook (we had this problem when we used #4)
3. BRM's answer.
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I choose number 3.Originally Posted by RCC
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You ain't got as much experience catching 8 inch slabs as I have. I have my equipment tuned for a small fish bite. Anyone can see the bite on them 2ft long Mississippi hawgs.I choose number 3.
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It was a beautiful afternoon to go fishing on Clear Lake. The weather was great and it was a perfect Valentines Day. I had a good time even though I didn't catch any fish. Teresa.
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Those are some nice ones.
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Those look like some grilling or baking fillets!
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Glad to hear that's unusual. Rods in driftmasters but I keep my hand on the t bar. Normally feel the thump. Probably just us. Between the gulls and the bald eagle fishing and all the boats running up and down the little lake we were probably not paying attention. We do use cheap rods and zebco 202 s, but we normally catch a few fish. First nice day on the water. Nice sunset. Probably just us. I ll try it again when the ice melts. Sorry we are fair weather fisherman. LoL.
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i would keep an eye on the line more than the rod tips , ive seen times when the fish wil take the line off to the side or in an unusual direction and never move the tip, 2 1/2 lbrs !
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Most of the time and especially in cold water if it's a big fish like Greg said the pole might never move at first watch YOUR LINE they will move to the side or easy it down and just hold a few seconds then spit it out and most of your real hard bites will be your smaller crappie or a trash fish !!!
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