I've created a trolling Monster!! KY Lake 6-14

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06-15-2015, 09:23 AM
M R Dux

I've created a trolling Monster!! KY Lake 6-14

My wife has always loved to fish with me when she could watch a bobber. I took her longlining a couple of times but she just didn't care for it. I thought there's no way she would ever go for pulling crankbaits. Boy, was I wrong. The lady absolutely loves it!!

We were watching the weather when we decided to run to KY Lake Sunday afternoon and fish a couple of spots we haven't fished in a while.

We got a few miles up the lake from the ramp when the sky to our west turned a shade we wanted no part of. Out 1st trolling pass had produced a white bass, a bunch of short bass and one gaspergoo that Chaunc would have envied. I decided to get back closer to the ramp and the safety of my truck. As we got closer, the storm clouds were about to overtake us. We headed for the bank near the ramp and into my truck for a while. The worst of the storm tracked to our west then north.

We got back out, hoping the weather had sent most of the lake lice back to the docks. WRONG!! Cypress Gardens must have sponsored a "Let's learn to waterski! Day". Between the ski boats, tri-toons, cigarette boats, jet skis and generally rude operators, we spent the next 3 hours tossed all over the place but catching fish.

My wife is still learning the fine points of netting a crappie or catfish with a face full of crankbait. She hung a couple of the baits in the net but we managed to get them in the boat.

I had recently acquired some 8A Bomber cranks that I custom painted. That is a big bait that will get down and dig deeper than other baits I normally troll. Several of the crappie were caught on those as well as the C55s that I run so much. The fish were mostly scattered at various depths and locations. It was just a matter of keeping baits in the water and the boat moving. Many came in water as deep as 30 feet. The orange tiger striped and black/hot pink were the best colors but we did catch some on a blue/white/pink combo.

We ended up with 12 good keepers, a bunch of catfish/yellows/short bass, my wife a pretty good sunburn, and lots of laughs. No doubt I have created a trolling crankbaits Monster.

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06-15-2015, 09:31 AM
Hotpepper

Very nice, looks like a 10-12 ft crank bait. Indeed.

Pepper

I love to pull'em.
06-15-2015, 09:33 AM
Cray

I can see why, catching fish like those would spoil anyone. Big question, where you find them overalls. I have looked everywhere and can't find any.
06-15-2015, 09:46 AM
M R Dux

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Originally Posted by Hotpepper

Very nice, looks like a 10-12 ft crank bait. Indeed.

Pepper

I love to pull'em.

Try 18 foot bait with 100 feet of line out.
06-15-2015, 09:48 AM
M R Dux

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Originally Posted by cray

I can see why, catching fish like those would spoil anyone. Big question, where you find them overalls. I have looked everywhere and can't find any.

Some work clothes site that's tied in with Sportsman's Guide. They call them painter's overalls. They might be a little cooler than my normal blues on a 90 degree day but not much.

Work Boots & Steel Toe Boots - Carhartt & Dickies Workwear

They had them a while back. I bought 2 pairs. I'm working hard to lose a bunch of weight so they should fit better in the fall.
06-15-2015, 10:37 AM
Cray

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrdux

Some work clothes site that's tied in with Sportsman's Guide. They call them painter's overalls. They might be a little cooler than my normal blues on a 90 degree day but not much.

Work Boots & Steel Toe Boots - Carhartt & Dickies Workwear

They had them a while back. I bought 2 pairs. I'm working hard to lose a bunch of weight so they should fit better in the fall.

Thanks for link. That is what I was hoping for. Was thinking they might be a little cooler than my blue ones. I am like you, if I could lose about 50 lbs could wear a lot of things:Rofl
06-15-2015, 10:51 AM
chaunc

Glad you and Vickie had a good time on the water. Nice catch too. BUT where's the picture of the monster GOO? :biggrin
06-15-2015, 11:59 AM
M R Dux

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Originally Posted by chaunc

Glad you and Vickie had a good time on the water. Nice catch too. BUT where's the picture of the monster GOO? :biggrin

You had to ask, didn't you?http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...psvt4e8s92.jpg
06-15-2015, 12:01 PM
rayzor65

For several years I've been fishing for crappie and have always invite my wife out with me, when she did come out she would lay in the sun or read a book while I fished, shooting docks. Then a couple falls ago I went to KY lake and met Jack Canady to fish for crappie, spider rigging. While we were fishing I thought to myself this would be perfect for her and I, so I rigged my boat up with two seats and got the rods and rod holders. We went to Priest a couple times slow trolling, spider rigging, she didn't care for it because she was having a hard time seeing the bite and getting the hook set. One morning this spring on Percy Priest we were spider rigging, she was getting frustrated so I decided to long line troll. BINGO! The fish pretty much set the hook themselves, she caught fish and by the time we were done fishing she was wanting to know when we were going out again! In fact she asked if I had my choice where would I go, to which I said KY lake, we spent a night and fished two days, had a blast. I'm working on pushing cranks now, she is a little put off by "ALL THE HOOKS", I'm hoping to get over there end of this month with her, I will of coarse have to find a way to make a hookup for an umbrella, but I'm hoping I can create a crank monster also! Oh by the way nice fish! :)
06-15-2015, 12:07 PM
M R Dux

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Originally Posted by cray

Thanks for link. That is what I was hoping for. Was thinking they might be a little cooler than my blue ones. I am like you, if I could lose about 50 lbs could wear a lot of things:Rofl

Dickies Painter's Bib Overalls 8953 | Coveralls & Overalls | WorkwearUSA
06-15-2015, 12:58 PM
ric44

Nice mess of fish. One question if I might. We both fish Ky - Barkley and I'm thinking seriously of getting into the crankbait pushing thing. I don't really have the coins for a Spyderlok, etc. rod holder setup but have access to some cheap Driftmaster clone setups where the base screws directly to the gunwale of the boat. Only thing is they are made with a 20 degree lift and I'm not sure how that would work trolling cranks. I notice your holders seem to be at the level. Should I be ok with the 20's ? Thanks
06-15-2015, 04:13 PM
LittleJohn

Looking good MrDux
LittleJohn
06-15-2015, 04:34 PM
wilbur

Nice job Doug an Wife. Them are some nice fish.
06-15-2015, 05:37 PM
floatntiny

Good mess a fish DUX.
06-15-2015, 05:56 PM
crp4570

Way to go. I'm in the same boat as you due to creating a crankbait monster in my wife also. Nice fish too you caught
06-15-2015, 06:12 PM
M R Dux

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Originally Posted by ric44

Nice mess of fish. One question if I might. We both fish Ky - Barkley and I'm thinking seriously of getting into the crankbait pushing thing. I don't really have the coins for a Spyderlok, etc. rod holder setup but have access to some cheap Driftmaster clone setups where the base screws directly to the gunwale of the boat. Only thing is they are made with a 20 degree lift and I'm not sure how that would work trolling cranks. I notice your holders seem to be at the level. Should I be ok with the 20's ? Thanks

I want my rod tips close to the water just like longlining or spider rigging. That puts my rods pretty much level with the bait action pulling it even further toward the water. I also want my rods up to where my old bones don't have to bend over to get a rod out of a holder. Only you can decide if your set-up is OK for your application.
06-15-2015, 06:47 PM
ric44

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrdux

I want my rod tips close to the water just like longlining or spider rigging. That puts my rods pretty much level with the bait action pulling it even further toward the water. I also want my rods up to where my old bones don't have to bend over to get a rod out of a holder. Only you can decide if your set-up is OK for your application.

Well seems it would only take a little tweak and I could turn the 20 degree into something more level if need be. Thanks for the input.
06-15-2015, 07:34 PM
chaunc

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrdux

You had to ask, didn't you?http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...psvt4e8s92.jpg

Good goo young fella.
06-15-2015, 07:42 PM
blueball

nice report mrdux
06-15-2015, 08:17 PM
floatntiny

Chance I think Doug needs to mount that drum don't you.

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Originally Posted by chaunc

Good goo young fella.
06-15-2015, 09:15 PM
redearhoosier

You keep dressing in those painter whites, I may put you to work.lol. I'm always looking for good help! Nice fish!
06-15-2015, 09:28 PM
tenncrappie

Glad you guys got out Doug. going to show this to my wife. Maybe next time she will leave the I-pad at home. lol Hey and how bout the snow geese clolored overhalls!!!!!!!!!!
06-16-2015, 12:01 AM
pb crappie

Nice fish, glads she is hooked now
06-17-2015, 07:35 AM
pesce

Wish i could get my wife hooked on fishing, the only thing she is hooked on is money.
06-17-2015, 07:43 PM
cajun fryer

That must be your Sunday bibs ??
06-17-2015, 08:31 PM
M R Dux

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Originally Posted by cajun fryer

That must be your Sunday bibs ??

Battery acid works wonders on bibs every day of the week.
06-21-2015, 09:25 AM
Spec Slayer

Mrdux took my nephew fishing and I am positive he caught the same type of fish "goo". What is the actual name of this species?
06-21-2015, 09:44 AM
CrappiePappy

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Originally Posted by Spec Slayer

Mrdux took my nephew fishing and I am positive he caught the same type of fish "goo". What is the actual name of this species?

Slayer .... that's a Freshwater Drum.

... cp :kewl
06-21-2015, 10:55 AM
M R Dux

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spec Slayer

Mrdux took my nephew fishing and I am positive he caught the same type of fish "goo". What is the actual name of this species?

I've got to hold my buddy Chaunc responsible for calling them goos or gaspergoos. Some of the names we have called them in the past aren't appropriate for a family forum.

Who is your nephew? Since I don't "guide", I don't take nearly as many out as a guide would. I pretty well remember most who have been in my boat but can't figure who he might be.
06-21-2015, 08:30 PM
slabseeker1

Awesome day on the water Doug. The name of the Goos up in the Great Lakes area are sheephead. I gotta get over an give that a go. Any chance your wife runs a guide service?
06-21-2015, 09:21 PM
M R Dux

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Originally Posted by slabseeker1

Awesome day on the water Doug. The name of the Goos up in the Great Lakes area are sheephead. I gotta get over an give that a go. Any chance your wife runs a guide service?

Not a chance Russ. I've tried to teach her to watch background in her photos also. She burns up Facebook when we get out but she is sworn to secrecy on most everything but the color of the baits were are catching fish on and I paint most of them myself.
06-22-2015, 04:37 PM
Wade2131

I would love to hook up with you next time im on KY just to get a few pointers on pulling crank baits!!!