If you guys get Jay Kumars bassblaster, you will notice that a guy in California landed a 16lber Friday from the bank. Bet ya never thought that could happen.

Went fishing today, I had one on on but it spit it out right at the bank.  I was using a tube.  What is the best way to set a hook when using a plastic tube?  My pole is short and pretty flexible.

Went fishing today, I had one on on but it spit it out right at the bank.  I was using a tube.  What is the best way to set a hook when using a plastic tube?  My pole is short and pretty flexible.

 

Probably want to see a doctor for that.

 

 

 

 

Well a different rod would help but if that not in the cards you can try braid for no stretch if you use mono or fluoro now. You try better sharper hooks.

Do you have the hook exposed or texas-rigged with hook skin hooked? The t-rig will mean a harder hookset needed to stick fish that your flexible rod might not be able to accomplish.

T-rigged weedless.  A new rod isn't in the budget at the moment.  Do you think if I rigged it with the hook out that would help? What way should I bet setting the hook, up or sideways? To compensate for my cruddy rod.

T-rigged weedless.  A new rod isn't in the budget at the moment.  Do you think if I rigged it with the hook out that would help? What way should I bet setting the hook, up or sideways? To compensate for my cruddy rod.

If it is not too weedy, try a tube jig head.  just reel in the slack and set the hook upward (hard since your rod is flexible or set it multiple times to insure the fish is on) 

If a rod or even braided line is not in your budget at the present time, try adjusting your drag just a little tighter.  Holding the spool with your hand on spinning or a thumb on the spool with a b/c will work too.  If possible fish a moving bait with exposed hooks, a fish coming after a lure may strike hard enough to set the hook itself, as opposed to a weedless presentation where the strike isn't as hard.

Thanks for the help.  I will try setting the hook up, tightening the drag, and trying a plastic that the hook can get through easier like a worm.  

Make sure your hooks are sharp. Good luck.

Anybody see the latest episode of Facts of Fishing 1/30/14, Dave did some pond bank fishing. Holy crap He was pulling out some Hawgz. Also showed how finiky bass are at different points of the day. Started with a crank, and nothing. Next went to a worm started catching dinks. Then went to a swim jig with a Rage Craw and started reeling in the pigs, when that slowed down he went back to the Crank again... BOOM the pigs were smoking it even though they would'nt touch it when he started out with it.  Good episode for us bank fisherman. 

Yup, wow what a laugh he's got! Contagious in person I bet

You can tell he enjoys his bass fishing.

Anybody see the latest episode of Facts of Fishing 1/30/14, Dave did some pond bank fishing. Holy crap He was pulling out some Hawgz. Also showed how finiky bass are at different points of the day. Started with a crank, and nothing. Next went to a worm started catching dinks. Then went to a swim jig with a Rage Craw and started reeling in the pigs, when that slowed down he went back to the Crank again... BOOM the pigs were smoking it even though they would'nt touch it when he started out with it.  Good episode for us bank fisherman. 

HaHa, a swim jg with a rage craw is what I use at my local pond...strangely enough though, the bass in there show a strict preference for hard plastic lures like rapalas.

So how are yall dealing with cabin fever season, walking the banks of your ponds, wondering how long till she thaws yet?

Nope!  This is the fishing season for me.  No winter here to speak of, mid 80's almost everyday with summer thick humidity.     Bass are as confused as we are, bedding all but done.  Come the time you guys fish full steam, it'll be the end of my season...just to darn hot to fish.

So how are yall dealing with cabin fever season, walking the banks of your ponds, wondering how long till she thaws yet?

Itching4fishing....

Nope!  This is the fishing season for me.  No winter here to speak of, mid 80's almost everyday with summer thick humidity.     Bass are as confused as we are, bedding all but done.  Come the time you guys fish full steam, it'll be the end of my season...just to darn hot to fish.

U enviable sonofabiscuit. I forgotten what the warmth of sunlight feels like

Anybody see the latest episode of Facts of Fishing 1/30/14, Dave did some pond bank fishing. Holy crap He was pulling out some Hawgz. Also showed how finiky bass are at different points of the day. Started with a crank, and nothing. Next went to a worm started catching dinks. Then went to a swim jig with a Rage Craw and started reeling in the pigs, when that slowed down he went back to the Crank again... BOOM the pigs were smoking it even though they would'nt touch it when he started out with it.  Good episode for us bank fisherman. 

where can i find this?

Cant wait to get out fishing!!! im getting very very very un- patient ...............

Cant wait to get out fishing!!! im getting very very very un- patient ...............

I'm with you on that! I don't care how cold/windy/snowy it is, the moment the ice has thawed I will be out there beating the bank for SOMETHING!

yep same here...going to drive by a cple of lakes today and see how much is clear...of all things it is going to be maybe 68/70 today..had an ice down less than 36 hours ago now this stuff..not complaining love it..

where can i find this?

Go to the Facts of Fishing website, and they should have the episode there.

Anybody see the latest episode of Facts of Fishing 1/30/14, Dave did some pond bank fishing. Holy crap He was pulling out some Hawgz. Also showed how finiky bass are at different points of the day. Started with a crank, and nothing. Next went to a worm started catching dinks. Then went to a swim jig with a Rage Craw and started reeling in the pigs, when that slowed down he went back to the Crank again... BOOM the pigs were smoking it even though they would'nt touch it when he started out with it.  Good episode for us bank fisherman. 

A great episode for sure.  How I missed this thread?  Oh it's been a while since I've been on!  I have recently gotten back on within the last week.  I will do my best to contribute to this thread.  I am going to be on 2nd shift for 12 weeks starting next Monday.  Soooooo I will be getting out a bunch over that time frame....... My goal is to catch my first on some big swimbaits.  Maybe even top my PB!  I'll be throwing other baits as well.  

 

Darin

Go to the Facts of Fishing website, and they should have the episode there.

Alright thanks I'll check it out

Go to the Facts of Fishing website, and they should have the episode there.

I looked but couldn't find the full episode. Am I missing something?

I thought it would be on there. I watched that episode on tv on the Outdoors channel. Go to the Outdoors channel website, and maybe you can get the full episode there