Jigfishn10

That was a great read. Thanks for posting Glenn.

Wow lynyrdsky1, you know other movies that John Wayne wasn't in! I'm impressed!

I was just kidding A-Jay.

That's an oinker for sure! Your heart must have been pounding trying to get that in on 1 treble hook? Congrats on your trip and tied PB, Bluebasser86!

Smart move photoshopping that Rage Tail package under the seat and making it look like it was part of the pic before you posted on here, A-Jay.

Trust me, I wish I live in your part of the country come winter time... grandpa1114, the snowthrower was handed down to me from family. I've learned over the years not to accept, because I'm usually the last in line for the hand down and it usually means..."can you throw this away for us"...

Other than a the Senko, you tried all reaction type baits. If the aren't responding to those, then you need to slow down like matstone7 says...jigs, worms, tubes, etc.

That was a joke.

When "rubber" worms first came out, weren't they grape jelly scented? Now we have coffee scented tubes, so why not strawberry scented worms.

I'm working most weekends, so yesterday was a good opportunity to fix it. I had this blower last year and put it off a little too late. I decided to fish right up to the holiday season before the first snow of the season which only dropped a couple....of feet! It seems like the storms never let up last year so I jumped on the opportunity to fix it. I don't want to shovel a lot this year...LOL

Time of day and conditions would determine what I would do. Bluebird skies would tell me to punch on thru with a jig or t-rig. On cloudy/low light days, I would be fishing the tops with a shallow running crank ticking the tops of the weeds or a spinnerbait fished the same way. If I fish spinnerbaits, I would kill the retrieve at any openings and let it helicopter on down. Topwaters would get the nod here as well. I would also try a jig or t-rig and fish the edges and see if I can hook into some active fish. If all the above fails, I'd go back to punching on thru.

Very nice Northern J! BTW, you lost a lot of weight since you posted in Flukes birthday thread. ...Sorry, I couldn't resist.

I got and old Toro 521 Snowblower that didn't run. I just finished rebuilding the carburetor and changed the oil, but I think I need to replace the auger belt now. Anyone have any experience with an auger belt replacement?

Yep, I loosen the spool tension knob and the drag after every season's cleanout. Can't tell you how many time I reared back and let it loose on my first cast of the season and spiderwebbed or lost a fish on a hook set...LOL...I'm dumb more often than not every spring.

Raul was just pointing out that you need to follow the forage and behavior patterns of your lake.

Contact Dave Osani @ orsanifish@aol.com. Super nice guy. I went out with him the last tme I was down there. I'm sure he could help you out.

Good luck out there guys...be sure to post some pics!

R U Gettn stoked?

If you were using the jig on a slow presentation and got nothing out of it I would go to something different as you mention. Having 2 rods rigged is the way to go if you can do it. A lot of times the follow up needs to be done right after the blow up. Sometimes I get lazy and cast my spinnerbait out again after the blow up and get lucky, but I really don't like doing that. I have a lot more confidence with a completely different slow presentation follow up lure. Other thing you can do is kill the spinnerbait or swim jig right after the blow up. A lot of times the bass will circle the wagons and come back to nail it. IMO, I think the initial hit on the bait is to "stun" the prey only to come back for the feedbag.

Did you set the hook too late? It doesn't take long to spit out jig or spinnerbait. If you think the fish took the lure, swing away. IMHO, you had the right color and/or presentation working if, in fact, you know the fish took the lure. No need to waste time in changing colors. Now, if the fish blows up on a fast moving lure as you mentioned, try a slow presentation type lure as a follow up, something like a worm, or use your jig and hop it or drag it. Up here, my follow up lure that's been working aces has been a tube. JMHO, hope this helps and good luck on your next outing.

I only broke that magic number twice here in MA and both were on my hand made lures: Spinnerbait and Jig.

HookSet, it would be a lot easier to answer your questions if you reveal the mold model # or you can go right to Do-It's website and get the info (I'm assuming it was the Do-It mold from your last thread). Please don't be offended, we're trying to help you. If you feel more comfortable, you can PM either cadman (I'm assuming that's okay with you cadman) or me with the mold model number. We can also get you the correct info on the hook sizes you inquired about on an earlier thread.

No shad here either, and you posted a great question. I basically find that I have to go back to a spring pattern. I look for whatever weeds are left, points, creeks, channels and from the second weedline on in (here anyway and depending the time of day and conditions) and anywhere adjacent to deeper water. Hope this helps.

That was awesome that you took those folks out for a day of fishing. Sounds like you all still had a great day. Great story island, congrats to you all.