Jsher19038

Thanks ! Do you fish the Delaware often ?

I frequently fish the Delaware river in the summer months. I typically head north of new hope and wade the area near Hendricks island. I also started kayaking there last year. Wading isn’t as easy as it used to be. I’ve always done well here. I get good numbers but nothing too crazy size wise. I used to get out on the Susquehanna for my fix of big bass but with two kids that’s harder to do now. Anyway I want to explore some new sections of the Delaware for smallmouth. Wading or kayaking. Any suggestions on some good areas to try? This was my best bass out of the Delaware. Back in 2017 on a whopper plopper.

That’s a good day ! What section do you kayak? I wade and kayak north of new hope a lot

I did buy some 3/16 weights as well! I did see people mentioning these style hooks but haven’t done a deep dive yet. I’ve always used ewg but am always open to new setups. What makes you prefer these ?

Thanks AJ! I was actually using heavy duty 6/0 as well as the swim bait ones with the screw top. I didn’t think the Berkley looked as meaty but couldn’t tell if I was wrong!

Any one have a recommended hook for these worms? I was fishing 6/0 ewg hooks for the 7 inch zoom magnum worm. They worked good. Just wanted to hear some opinions. I’ll be fishing some heavy pads and dragging it across the top and letting it fall through in the holes. Had great success with the magnums at the lake last week but burned through them all. Headed out Friday so I my next best bet was the Berkeley worms which I read about on here. Couldn’t get the magnums delivered before Friday unfortunately

Looks like a good group of guys ! The guy offered the scorpion for 125$. Looked in decent shape but definitely used. I’ll wait a bit and when the time comes I’ll be looking into the JDM side of things. Best response I found on another forum scorpion is the same as the E7 except for handle knobs, anti reverse pawl, and paint. The stock bearings are better in the scorpion as well IMO. I have several of both and prefer the scorpion. I think he will love the 1500 they are great reels.

Came back to this thread just now because a guy I messaged shortly after making this post just got back to me. He ended up already selling his curado 201 but said he has the same reel but it just has some minor differences. It’s the scorpion 1501-7. I am curious why the curado has more demand. The scorpion 1501 with left handed reels and sells for about the same price. I am curious why it seems like there is less demand for them. My curado comes in the mail tomorrow ! If it goes well and I want another one for a different rod it seems like a no brainer to look into getting a scorpion. Unless someone here has more knowledge about why one may be better.

What’s your preferred setup for punching ?

Yeah I just recently found bass resource so I’ve been doing a deep dive on lots of specific stuff ! This place is a wealth of knowledge ! Appreciate the input !

Yeah I’ve read guys going heavier than 50 as well. I also saw where 50 was good for getting some casting distance. I will be wading and have always fished this lake with 6’6” medium heavy and spinning reel. I am hoping this new setup gets me out further especially in spots where I think I’ll finally be able to land at the edge of the pads where the creek channel is.

Found this looking for the same info. Never heard of this body of water but I am in eastern PA. Saw a guy in a PA fishing group consistently catching nice fish from his kayak here. Did you ever fish it?

Mind explaining what you added on to these? They look awesome

Awesome thanks ! Also will be switching up and using the magnum speed worm. Got one bass on it in late fall here in PA. Thinks it’s going to be a game changer for me this spring

Any recommended braid for this reel? I’ll be fishing top water in a weed bed scattered with lillies. I was thinking 50lb power pro based on some other stuff I read.