I use a Cabela's jig head. It looks like they are no longer making them, but they are similar to the "live bait" hook here:Quote:
Originally Posted by TXPanfisher
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I use a Cabela's jig head. It looks like they are no longer making them, but they are similar to the "live bait" hook here:Quote:
Originally Posted by TXPanfisher
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I also have a TSS rod and have used it with both 20 and 25 sized President reels. Both feel good to me, the rod really has pretty good balance for an American production rod. I have some 3lb Meister nylon line on it and it works and casts very well. Looking forward to the posts of the fish you catch after you have it rigged.
Went out this past Saturday with the TSS rod and the 2lb SOS line to try out the 1/64 oz trout magnet. Was only out about 1.5 hours but caught eight bluegills. Used the bison for five of them then switched over to the purple haze color. Not too bad for my first time with this new lure.
Great job. We are still struggling up here in PA with lots of rain and cold temps. Not many days to try and wet a line.Quote:
Originally Posted by leomort
Same here in NY. Wind, cold temps and rain kind a put a damper taking the boat out. Still dream of some nice 70 degree days and semi-calm water getting near pre-spawn to catch a bunch - comfortably. There have been some shoreline catches in the last month that astound! Not my thing. Guess I'll keep coming up with more Frankenstein hybrid soft plastics until then.Quote:
Originally Posted by BobC
Our past Saturday weather was nice but Sunday rained all day. That was why I tried to get out on Saturday and it was mid-day so probably not the most ideal time to fish but I was happy to get out and wet a line. I did try a bobby garland shad type plastic and didn't get anything. It was a small pond so doubt anything big was in it.
Anyone using the 1/64 trout magnet spin for crappie/bream? If so, do you have some success with it?
I'm not a big fan of blades. I do fine with plain ol' jigs.Quote:
Originally Posted by TXPanfisher
I believe they are used for reaction strikes,which I believe beetle spins do the same.I have caught copious amounts of crappie using beetle spins,but I find I do better by replacing the beetle with a larger plastic.That said,I much prefer jigs,especially under a float,but everything has its place, confidence catches more fish than most baits.
Ahhh, good ol' reaction strikes. Any more I question the definition and have begun to believe that: all strikes are reactions to moving objects if fish so chose based on lure design, speed and proximity.
Lures simply tickle the senses leading to sensory overload once their attention is piqued. Live prey fit into fish sensory expectations; lures do not - which is good thing in that there are so many types that can catch fish of all species on any one day. I've posted examples by the hundreds just to prove that point and stimulate more lure versatility.
So when it comes to using the blade or not, fish determine the scope of lure types, size range, actions, speed and direction (vert/horiz). Could be very limited or wide, but ultimately the senses speak.
Something to ponder on days such as these that are determined to keep us fish-free.