Bandits on Greer's

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06-30-2009, 08:58 AM
CastandBlast

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Bandits on Greer's

Crappie pro and I went to Greer's late yesterday afternoon for his first run with the Bandits. The bite was kind of slow but we still managed to catch 9 crappie, a few bass, and a pretty nice cat before dark. Russ was going back at daylight this morning so we'll see how the morning bite is. It was nice to be out and it not be so darn hot. I had 2 problems or I would have had more fun. My depth finder wouldn't turn on and my back running light wouldn't turn on either...:confused:....oh well....it's always something.
06-30-2009, 09:21 AM
crappie boy

What size swivel

What size swivel do tou use on your crankbaits ? Do you use one with a ball bearing swivel or snap?Please share what your setup as far as this goes Thanks Crappie Boy
06-30-2009, 10:31 AM
CastandBlast

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Originally Posted by crappie boy

What size swivel do tou use on your crankbaits ? Do you use one with a ball bearing swivel or snap?Please share what your setup as far as this goes Thanks Crappie Boy

I use a fairly large snap swivel so I can easily switch baits.
06-30-2009, 10:38 AM
bc1448

Those are some nice crappie! Congrats on the catch.
Blake
06-30-2009, 11:37 AM
slabbandit

Do you use the big motor or the trolling motor to troll with?
06-30-2009, 12:13 PM
ShimmyShamrock

Good to see you guys out and about not letting the heat bother ya. Nice fish!
06-30-2009, 12:32 PM
creekslick

Tory I see you got some Okuma Linecounter reels and some BnM trolling rods.;) How do you like the rods? The jury is still out for me and the BnM:rolleyes:.
06-30-2009, 01:10 PM
Quillback

Nice to see some slabs caught on cranks!
06-30-2009, 01:47 PM
CastandBlast

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Originally Posted by slabbandit

Do you use the big motor or the trolling motor to troll with?

Hey Slab...I use the big motor....40hp 4-stroke....according to my gps at idle it moves me between 2-2 1/2 mph depending on wind, waves, ect. I like to use the big motor because I can tighten up the tiller handle so it won't turn easy and it's almost like having auto pilot plus I can get the boat stopped quickly if I get a hang up.
06-30-2009, 01:59 PM
CastandBlast

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Originally Posted by creekslick

Tory I see you got some Okuma Linecounter reels and some BnM trolling rods.;) How do you like the rods? The jury is still out for me and the BnM:rolleyes:.

Hi Wayne....I'm like you, the jury is still out but so far so good. I do worry that they may be a little too delicate but the price was right (free) so I'm certainly going to use them but time will tell....on another note I wanted to get you over here this spring to jig the brush for some shallow Brewer slabs during the spawn like we talked about but the rains and high water ruined it for me and I never could get to them....oh well maybe next year....just wanted you to know that I didn't forget. :D
06-30-2009, 02:10 PM
creekslick

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Originally Posted by CastandBlast

Hi Wayne....I'm like you, the jury is still out but so far so good. I do worry that they may be a little too delicate but the price was right (free) so I'm certainly going to use them but time will tell....on another note I wanted to get you over here this spring to jig the brush for some shallow Brewer slabs during the spawn like we talked about but the rains and high water ruined it for me and I never could get to them....oh well maybe next year....just wanted you to know that I didn't forget. :D

No problem I did fairly well on Greer's this spring. I fished all last year with the Wally Marshall rods that were stolen in the spring and did not break one. I have broken 3 BnM's already this year. 1 was my fault the other 2 I don't think should have broken. You remember how I would get a crank unhung last year with the Wally Marshall's, you can't do that with the BnM.:mad:
06-30-2009, 03:29 PM
gasper_goul

good seeing u guys out together...that's what this site is all about...way to go
06-30-2009, 03:40 PM
Arkie John

Some day...SOME day I will be able to get the trollin' bandits to pay off for me.

Today I was on the lake at 0500. I planted four more condos and after that, I let down the bandits and trolled...and trolled and trolled. One rod at 60 feet, the other at 80.

I was marking fish at 12-18' feet as I plowed through the numerous baitballs. I caught one 2 lb catfish and a stinkin' white bass. For the last two and a half hours, I dipped minnows over the brush piles and beside the timber and did the thang with the RR's, poppin' and droppin' around the timber. Water temps today ranged from 89 to 93. Maybe I need to go down lake where the waters are generally deeper (and cooler). I jus' dunno.

I'm about ready to try the Bandits out on Lake Hamilton in and around the Mazarns and see what happens. BTW, what kind of water are you trollin' right now. Today I varied from 12' to 65' of water "S" turnin down the channels and over the breaks. No dice. I'm tellin' ya...Ouachita takes no prisoners this time of year.

Tomorow I'm stayin' in bed. :)

aj
06-30-2009, 05:13 PM
Heber_Springs_Slab_Seeker

Nice fishes.
Question 1. How do you retrieve a bandit (or any lures) when they get snagged deep.
Question 2. Are you guys fishing near choctaw in those pics?
Good job.
06-30-2009, 05:30 PM
CastandBlast

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Originally Posted by Heber_Springs_Slab_Seeker

Nice fishes.
Question 1. How do you retrieve a bandit (or any lures) when they get snagged deep.
Question 2. Are you guys fishing near choctaw in those pics?
Good job.

Most of the time if you go back the way you came when you get on the backside of your hang up it will come free.....if not use a lure knocker or retriever. Mine is a small lead weight with 3 small chains on it and some heavy cord. It will attach and slide down your line to your bait then jiggle it and try to get the chains to catch the hooks then yank it free with with the cord. I only had to do that once yesterday and when the bandit came up it had another bandit on it I lost several months ago. 2nd. time I've done that. :D....yes we were at Choctaw.
06-30-2009, 06:11 PM
Heber_Springs_Slab_Seeker

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Originally Posted by CastandBlast

Most of the time if you go back the way you came when you get on the backside of your hang up it will come free.....if not use a lure knocker or retriever. Mine is a small lead weight with 3 small chains on it and some heavy cord. It will attach and slide down your line to your bait then jiggle it and try to get the chains to catch the hooks then yank it free with with the cord. I only had to do that once yesterday and when the bandit came up it had another bandit on it I lost several months ago. 2nd. time I've done that. :D....yes we were at Choctaw.

Man! What are the odds of that happening twice? Thanks for the reply. I laughed at my brother a few weeks ago when he bragged about carrying a spark plug to get snagged lures because those store bought ones were a "gimmick". Not ten minutes later he lost his lure AND his spark plug.
06-30-2009, 06:14 PM
blueball

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Originally Posted by creekslick

Tory I see you got some Okuma Linecounter reels and some BnM trolling rods.;) How do you like the rods? The jury is still out for me and the BnM:rolleyes:.

i like my bandm trolling,just thought they would be a little stiffer
06-30-2009, 08:06 PM
KRAPPIE KG

Nice fish I plan on getting over there and doing some trolling this week, early in the morning before the boat traffic gets bad. Hoping they start bitting like they did last year and cranksbaits.
06-30-2009, 10:25 PM
Arkie John

I use a home-made retriever. I take a circle key ring and thread several 4 or 5 inch lengths of small chain onto the key ring. You can get the chain at WM for next to nothin'. Then attach a good nylon cord to the key ring and you're ready for action.

I only had it fail once. I was fishin' with my loud-mouth sister and (of course) got hung. I bragged about my lure retriever and sent it down the main line. Sure -nuff, it grabbed the hooks and I gave it a good tug. 'POP' I brought up the LINE.

Sis looked at me and they BUSTED out laughing and said, "Well, I guess this means we need a lure retriever retriever." (such a smartazz)

The moral of the story is to remember to retie the cord every year or so. :D

aj
07-01-2009, 12:14 AM
CrappiePro

Tory we need to get out there at daylight;) CP
07-01-2009, 01:42 PM
CastandBlast

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Originally Posted by CrappiePro

Tory we need to get out there at daylight;) CP

We definitely will....that was just a little scouting trip...;)
07-01-2009, 03:32 PM
Stumpy04

Hey guys, at least you managed to put a few in the boat. A buddy and I went to Greeson today and only managed 2 small green carp. We were dunking minnows around boo mats and condos as well as any other cover we could find. No crappie at all. Gave up at noon and headed back. May have to check in to the trolling trick.

Thanks for sharing the success story. Gives me hope. :D