Everything posted by PaulVE64
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What pond baits to throw first
If its windy go Whopper Plopper, if calm go with a spook
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I have now heard a few people mention that places on rivers near gravel pits generally hold large smallmouth, why do you suppose this is?
Rocks create ideal habitat fer craaws (Gman accent implied) because its ample cover. But they can use anything in the water for cover. Quick note - watching Gman on youtube can be a great drinking game. You drink whenever he says feller, critter, varmint, etc...
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Never underestimate the 5" wacky rig
Its wacky, but they just hit it.
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Bait caster finesse worm
A spinning rod and a 6" robo
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Drop Shot Tip
The ever versatile senko!
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How to target smallmouth
Soft plastic craws and tubes are favorites of the smallmouth bass
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New ned rod suggestions
I am bound to the bank or my canoe.
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New ned rod suggestions
Something under 6-3 would be phenomenal for me.
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Tail water fishing in the Summer
I drift this in current. The deer hair head moves laterally. Is dynomite
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Sub-$100 Spinning Rod Recommendations
Yes I would recommend a Medium or Medium Light rod between 5-10" and 6'-3" long. I prefer a fast tip rather than an extra fast. And if you find it let me know. I want one too.
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Do the biggest male bass get the best spawning spots?
Fishy water, hmmmmmmmm
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For those that fish everyday...How happy are you? :)
Too happy
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One warm day
Time for an official creek fishing update. In a 30 ft stretch of rocky shore dropoff to 7 ft depth on a city creek i caught a #2.68 smallie and lost 2 bigger ones on jumps. d**n. I like this 6' mlf HMG but the tip is slower and i ****** it up. I also landed a 27" pike there too. Im seriously thinking of a short StC LTB (spinning)
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Why do I spend $$ on “nice” reels??
50 PAGES BY MIDNIGHT111!
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Why you should never go fishing without a spinning rod
All spinning rigs I like the line pick up and control better and i believe its easier to use in a wind. But i would like to learn the BC soon. Seems like the better gear for cranks, frogging and "walk the dog" though i have no personal experience.
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Totally hate it when they jump!
In a run along the Crowsnest River (near Calgary) my brother and i hooked 5ish trout. And to their credit every last one of them popped our mepps spinners by driving head first into a gravel bar.
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Ties for Smallies
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Totally hate it when they jump!
LOVE THE JUMPERS
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Bed Fishing for Smallies ~
Ive never fished a bed with intent but i have taken a few while bank fishing the local creeks. The resident bass can get over 5# and they spawn in these smaller backwaters.
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St Croix Victory Spinning ML/XF vs M/F
In my opinion StC spinning rods historically run tip heavy and plain old heavier than other manufacturers. But they made a big deal about 'listening to customer feedback' when they launched the Victory series. Im assuming my MLF St C triumph would feel heavier than the Victory MLF
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Most of the river smallmouth I catch in/around current are average-small in size. All of the trophy sized fish have been in calm deep pools off rock piles. Am I doing something wrong or does this sound right?
I find my biggest smallies in slack water with boulders next to current. I find mostly smaller smallies in the current.
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Your Top Ten Soft Plastics
BPS Hellgramite Hula grub 3" tube Senko/ Yum dinger Pit boss jr Swamp crawler Jackal archelon Berkley Flat worm Xzone slammer Kietech fat impact
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Line to use for topwater if there is pike
Mono is stiff and it floats so it doesnt foul up in the treble hooks like any limp line would as a lure tumbles thru the air. A loop knot allows the lure freedom to move.
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Line to use for topwater if there is pike
Mono with a loop knot for topwater