treble hook Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 16 hours ago, Jmurphy87 said: I got out twice today, wanted to try my choppo on mono instead of 14lb fluorocarbon that I normally use on my other reel. I was coming through some sparse weeds and had one roll on it and miss it completely. I think I startled it and it wasn’t going after it to eat it. I then kept fishing in the rain in my hoodie, felt good with the temperatures we had last week. Managed to blow my reel up on a cast and tried to get it out for 8 minutes and decided that I needed to go get some groceries lol. I was there for a hour tops at spring valley fishing. Off to the store I went defeated, the store was crazy busy. I got home and got the mess out of the reel and salvaged the last half of the spool. I have big game on it and could respool it but I didn’t want to. I was happy and figured that is still plenty of line. I had to pick my son up in allegan and figured that I might as well put it to the test again and make sure that I had enough line on the reel still. I was still using the choppo and bombing cast and had enough line on the reel. I kept at it a while moved spots and casted and came back through where I caught a pike a little while back. I had a light strike but it didn’t grab it. I kept trying different angles and eventually caught a small smallie about 20 feet off the bank. The spot was perfectly set up as a ambush point, shallow rocky point leading to a flat with a drop on the outside. It was a good day and fun, I can’t complain. I find it nuts how camera positions change the size of fish, one pic he looks smaller and the other he looks bigger than he was. I always like trying to make my fish look as small as possible. I catch fish and I don’t want to lie about there size. I really like the Choppo. Especially the white one. I do well with them. The more you use it, the more confident you will get in it. Thanks for sharing your pictures and your story. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmurphy87 Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 1 minute ago, treble hook said: I really like the Choppo. Especially the white one. I do well with them. The more you use it, the more confident you will get in it. Thanks for sharing your pictures and your story. No problem, I like sharing my experiences because someone might get some useful information that they can use someday out of it. I enjoy helping others out and being able to teach them new things. No clue why just do lol. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominat0r Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 Got me a little one, loving my pond...can catch something every 15-20mins. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User AlabamaSpothunter Posted June 12, 2023 Super User Share Posted June 12, 2023 About a month ago, the big swimbait addiction pretty much took ahold of my entire fishing brain, over that time I usually only take the swimbait rig, a second "fun" rig", and a fanny pack. Got my first real deal premium swimbait on Saturday after finally winning the "lottery" on a KGB TSG drop. To date this is my biggest bait at 9" and 3.5". Today was the second time out with it, and the following video occurred about 2 hours total into fishing this bait. Shook a 4-5lb fish, two casts later I land a 8.14 on it, my second biggest fish of the year. She threw the bait in the net, absolute perfect catch, zero trauma on her, and she swam away full of vigor in 83d water. I enjoyed the glow on the water for about 30mins, but I basically quit after that fish......I couldn't help but feel incredibly blessed, and thankful, didn't want to ruin a perfect day. I shook today better than I have in months, and overall one of the best shakes I can remember. What an absolute drug 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User ATA Posted June 12, 2023 Super User Share Posted June 12, 2023 @AlabamaSpothunter wait and see when you catchem on Hinkles and Debs 250. Great catches and nice fishery. The place I aim fishing the most of the times not having more that 5 or 6lber LMB. But I have plan to go out with rental boat chasing some giants with big glides. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Jar11591 Posted June 13, 2023 Super User Share Posted June 13, 2023 @AlabamaSpothunter Look at those cartoon eyes! Monster fish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User AlabamaSpothunter Posted June 13, 2023 Super User Share Posted June 13, 2023 12 minutes ago, ATA said: @AlabamaSpothunter wait and see when you catchem on Hinkles and Debs 250. Great catches and nice fishery. The place I aim fishing the most of the times not having more that 5 or 6lber LMB. But I have plan to go out with rental boat chasing some giants with big glides. Thanks! Those Hinkles are crazy money, but man I'd love to have one. Need a Deps 250, can't have a good collection without one it seems. You're in the right state for monsters, look forward to you posting one up ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Swamp Girl Posted June 13, 2023 Super User Share Posted June 13, 2023 Alex, Alex, ALEX!!!! We are so proud of you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User AlabamaSpothunter Posted June 13, 2023 Super User Share Posted June 13, 2023 7 minutes ago, Jar11591 said: @AlabamaSpothunter Look at those cartoon eyes! Monster fish. Thanks friend, she was a magnificent fish. Just now, ol'crickety said: Alex, Alex, ALEX!!!! We are so proud of you. HAHA, thanks Katie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted June 13, 2023 Global Moderator Share Posted June 13, 2023 Nice marble eye bass @AlabamaSpothunter!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User AlabamaSpothunter Posted June 13, 2023 Super User Share Posted June 13, 2023 13 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said: Nice marble eye bass @AlabamaSpothunter!!! Thanks brother! She might have only had one, but it was a big one ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User PhishLI Posted June 13, 2023 Super User Share Posted June 13, 2023 43 minutes ago, AlabamaSpothunter said: Shook a 4-5lb fish, two casts later I land a 8.14 on it, my second biggest fish of the year ?? Awesome!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User LrgmouthShad Posted June 13, 2023 Super User Share Posted June 13, 2023 1 minute ago, PhishLI said: ?? Awesome!!! Are you aware that that emoji is a razor? Not a hammer? I just wanna ask for clarification 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User PhishLI Posted June 13, 2023 Super User Share Posted June 13, 2023 Just now, LrgmouthShad said: Are you aware that that emoji is a razor? Not a hammer? I need my spectacles adjusted! 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User AlabamaSpothunter Posted June 13, 2023 Super User Share Posted June 13, 2023 3 minutes ago, PhishLI said: ?? Awesome!!! Like many here, your advice has contributed significantly to my success with these big baits. Thanks brother! They call me Razor Fist in my day job as MMA fighter ? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User PhishLI Posted June 13, 2023 Super User Share Posted June 13, 2023 50 minutes ago, AlabamaSpothunter said: Shook a 4-5lb fish, two casts later I land a 8.14 on it, my second biggest fish of the year. ??Awesome!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User LrgmouthShad Posted June 13, 2023 Super User Share Posted June 13, 2023 Just now, PhishLI said: ??Awesome!!! I mean, razor woulda been fine too. We coulda rolled with it. Instead of saying “that dude’s a hammer,” we’d say “that guy really gave those bass a shavin” 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User PhishLI Posted June 13, 2023 Super User Share Posted June 13, 2023 1 minute ago, LrgmouthShad said: I mean, razor woulda been fine too. We coulda rolled with it. Instead of saying “that dude’s a hammer,” we’d say “that guy really gave those bass a shavin” Killin me??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User BrianMDTX Posted June 13, 2023 Super User Share Posted June 13, 2023 @hokiehunter373 Did I miss a post about you finally getting that boat? Or am I having a “moment”? ? Sorry about your rod. But with that boat, your catches are going to go up for sure. Forecast here starting Thursday. Ugh! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaitMonkey Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 Door county seems to never disappoint. 4lb 4oz on a 3” spark shad - 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominat0r Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 Got these before dinner. Snake head ate a d**n zoom speed worm, the whole worm down its throat. That’s not going to come out nice haha. 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User gimruis Posted June 13, 2023 Super User Share Posted June 13, 2023 11 minutes ago, BrianMDTX said: Forecast here starting Thursday. Ugh! Man that is brutal. I thought it was warm here when it was 84. I'd be hiding in my basement with the AC blasting. 3 minutes ago, Dominat0r said: Got these before dinner Do us a favor and get rid of that metal j hook on your scale. Please use a clamp instead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User BrianMDTX Posted June 13, 2023 Super User Share Posted June 13, 2023 11 hours ago, ol'crickety said: Fishing with your pop and your dog? Man, you scored! Sorry I couldn't leave a reaction. I'm all out. What was it like fishing in that raft? Was it stiff enough to give you some support? This is my boat/raft/whatever lol. Small (7’), lightweight, and with the optional plywood floor, relatively stable. Takes about two minutes to inflate it with the foot pump. I modded it with a 7” seat pedestal and a seat to get me up higher than the included inflatable seat and use a yak paddle vs the oars. I have had some bass pull me around in it lol. Also added a two-rod holder, so two rods there and one rod under each side of the seat (plus one in the hand) and I can fish with five rigs. Great for ponds. Not so much for big lakes, but I’ve had it on a small lake (200 acres) and did ok. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Swamp Girl Posted June 13, 2023 Super User Share Posted June 13, 2023 I love it, Brian! What's the weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User BrianMDTX Posted June 13, 2023 Super User Share Posted June 13, 2023 4 minutes ago, ol'crickety said: I love it, Brian! What's the weight? Per Sea Eagle’s website: “Better than a floating tube! This packraft is a completely dry enclosed hull that weighs only 22 lbs. Fully loaded with floorboard, oars, and seat a mere 32 lbs.” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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