Quote Originally Posted by BenFL01 View Post
So its really more straight lines. That is what I figured. Had a poor day, but I have concerns that the Winter Haven chain isn't all that great. We only fished for 3 hours as well. I still think we weren't dead on your pattern, but getting close... maybe as close as we can with our setups. Might need some new poles.

We caught 1 fish. It was a nice one, my son's first spec he boated on his own. HE insisted we release it to the grease.

We had 8 poles out. 4 with 3/4 oz weights. 4 with 1 oz weights. They seem to be mostly down, but picked up a little. The water was 9 to 11 feet deep, and we were fishing at about 7 to 8 feet. With this technique, you seem to be advocating fishing even a bit more shallow. For instance, fish 4 to 5 feed in 9 foot of water. With all the weight on the line you can guarantee the depth you are putting the jig into.

As far as poles holding up to the weight. All the poles we used, from 8 to 12 foot poles, all held up the weight we used pretty well. They would likely take the extra 1/2 oz. just fine.

Now I just have to tune towards the jig colors that make me feel confident.

I am starting a "Black Creek" thread in a few minutes with some additional photos of our setup.

Tom