Everything posted by A-Jay
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Hello and Welcome to BR ~ You're really going to like it here. A-Jay
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Hello and Welcome to BR ~ You're going to really like it here A-Jay
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Sounds like a great trip ~ Congrats A-Jay
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You're most welcome - Please let me know what you think about them ~ especially if the bass eat them. If so, they'd be a nice addition to the Lake Baccarac bass arsenal . . . A-Jay
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Hello Tony and Welcome to BR ~ You're going to like it here. A-Jay
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Doesn't always work but reel in that swimbait and very softly present a weightless Senko (or stick bait of your choice). Try not to bonk the bass right on the head with your optional offering - depending on the water clarity and the mood of the fish a couple of feet in front is often sufficient to get some interest and perhaps she'll eat it. We call this move "see the bass - catch the bass" Good Luck A-Jay
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Hey Blue Check your PM's A-Jay
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Haven't tried this one yet, but it's getting very favorable reviews. On behalf of the bait monkey ~ thank you . . . . . A-Jay
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Agreed - However I have quite a bit more room to work with on the Brown bass than you Sir. A-Jay
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Would either of you gentlemen be interested in making an upgrade ? I do believe I am ready for at least one. A-Jay
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Nice ~ That always makes me smile . What a huge fish . . . . . A-Jay
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Lake Erie for Bronzeness And this crazy place for the bug-eyed green ones. A-Jay
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Yes. Additionally I'd like to make two more points. 1. My experience fishing swimbaits is minimal. Though I have a rod, reel and plenty of big baits - I do not fish them any where near as much as others here and definitely less than other methods. I have caught fish with them and believe them to be a very effective way to catch big bass. So my limited experience & knowledge of the that technique continues to grow. 2. All the bass I've caught from systems I've traveled to and that have been larger than any bass I've taken from local waters (that means a lmb over 7 or a smb over 6) has been taken on one of the following baits: Jerkbait, Spinnerbait, Lipless Rattle bait, Scrounger head w/ Flukes or Slugg-O, a weighted Fluke & a Jig. As mentioned, I don't fish Swim Baits that much, doesn't mean they wouldn't have worked as well - I just didn't throw one. Admittedly, I do not consider myself in the class of many of the fine anglers and authors who are also BR members here. I do believe that if I'm able to put myself around the right fish enough times, sometimes I can catch a few. So can you. A-Jay
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Interesting thread, several points of view from some very accomplished anglers. I love reading this kind of stuff. Really makes me think about my own approach to fishing for the bigger fish in a system. Quite a bit of the focus of the discussion has revolved around location and with good reason. My simple but true addition to the thread is this ~ For the past several years, with very few exceptions, my fishing style has consisted of techniques & presentations that target the bigger fish in the systems I'm fishing. This style, though often not super productive, has rewarded me the biggest bass (both lmb & smb) I've caught in those systems - meaning I don't believe that I caught any of these fish by accident. I was targeting them and I'm very satisfied with that. But I always believed that I was capable of more. What may be noteworthy here is that once I made a commitment to travel & fish habitats that have traditionally given up larger fish than I have been able to catch locally, my Big Bass catching success improved - Dramatically. I didn't do anything different,(except use slightly heavier tackle) there was no special / magic lure or technique. By simply fishing an environment that supported the size of fish I have always wanted to catch - I did. So my perspective on the role that location plays in the quest for larger bass is ~ It's not only an important factor ~ It's The Whole Show. A-Jay
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I've had that happen - get close to surfacing bass, make my presentation and they ignore it. It's a little frustrating. I have found that by backing off the fish even more and presenting a weightless fluke style bait on spinning gear, I can often times get a few of those fish to commit. A couple more points of interest ~ ~ Braid helps with long bomb hook sets ~ A small ball bearing swivel in front of the bait helps with line twist - whether you use braid or not. ~ Turning off the sonar / Fish finder well before the approach seems to help the fish stay up longer - don't really need it right then anyway. ~ Finally, though satisfying & fun to catch, none of my largest fish have come this way. Good Luck - edit BassinLou beat me to it A-Jay
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The 6th Sense baits have been very good for me this season; both the 50x and the Flat 75x. The Larger 75x is presented as a cold water bait but I've been taking larger than average size bass with it All Season. The baits beefier profile & subtle rattle seem to be an effective combination. By controlling the speed of the bait according to the water temp / mood of the fish the bait just keeps producing. And to answer your question - both come through cover very well. These baits are offered in a wide array of dynamite color patterns and at a most reasonable price. And as an additional note several very stout Mexican Bass were choking that 75x this spring as well. Good Luck A-Jay http://www.6thsenselures.com/#!crush-flat-75x/c1rev
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No Spray for me. Seems like there is too much waste. Megastrike & Pro-cure for me. I prefer the direct application and the fish seem to agree. A-Jay
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Hello and Welcome to BR ~ A-Jay
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11 Nov 2013 11~11 Re-Leased. Jig A-Jay
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Sweet Bronzeback ~ Who says smallies won't eat a bigger bait . . . . . . PB's are always a Blast ~ Congrats A-Jay
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Hello Jay-D and Welcome to BR ~ A-Jay
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Good Stuff. I'm a Cabela's fan and have been for a long time. My experiences with the Customer Service has been very positive. Like their Guidewear line quite a bit. A-Jay
