Quote Originally Posted by INTIMIDATOR View Post
There are no wrong ways to catch fish if you enjoy it, some of us have taken things way past the point of a normal person that is sitting down in a chair or boat and relaxing while fishing...I need way more of a challenge to keep me busy and my mind occupied!

The Japanese and their fishing companies are so far ahead of most US fishing companies,

So yes, you are right...there is certainly more than just throwing a swimbait or towing it behind a boat...and I understand!
Good Fishing To You!
Brent
Oh I see. I just took this statement "if I had to put live-bait under a bobber, troll, long-line, spider rig, etc, any way in which you are not controlling the bait yourself" on face value.
I was just merely pointing out that in each of those methods you do in fact have to pay close attention to detail too and exhibit good control in order to continually catch fish.
I have taken the time to learn most of those methods and I can do fairly good with them but my 1st passion is jig fishing. I like a variety of bodies but normally fish tubes, stingers and some swim baits but the swim baits normally aren't my go to.
I find it interesting that you feel the Japanese swim baits are so much better than other makes or styles. Some days it's hard to beat a Bobby Garland or a plain old tube bait. I'm going to put a little more effort into swim baits this year, a friend of mine just ordered me some Big Joshy's. He absolutely killed big crappies on them last year.

"...I need way more of a challenge to keep me busy and my mind occupied!" I tell everyone I have adult ADHD, I can't just sit there either. I've got to be throwing something at the fish.
You mentioned Doc and his catfishing...now there's a guy I've read all his posts I've seen for years. He's a true master. A few years back I remember his wife caught something like a 90# blue cat it was a monster.

I think most guys who like to fish and who have spent years on the water understand the fish fairly well. Understanding the fish is why they are successful.