On 9/7/2017 at 11:20 AM, hawgwash said:

Went down to the bridge this morning to practice again with the senkos. It was raining but the bridge makes excellent cover. Plus there's a lot of nice size rocks along the bank. First cast I was working the bait in and suddenly it felt like I snagged a rock, then the rock moved. I pulled up to set the hook and the rock headed out to the river. I could feel the weight of the fish, it was definitely a big one, probably would have been my PB, but then my line went slack. When I reeled it in all I had was the hook!  Sucker ate my senko!

 

Stayed under the bridge while it was raining for another couple hours and in that time I had the chance to catch five more really nice fish, but each time I pulled back to set the hook it came right out of their mouths. One bass even broke the surface, shook his head and the senko went flying. Exciting stuff.

 

What I'm learning is that senko fishing is really all about patience and watching your line movement. For all five of these fish that I had on this morning I only was able to detect the last one - watched the line till it hit the bottom then it started jerking a little and moving. The other fish I didn't even know I had on until I went to twitch the bait and felt resistance.

 

I will say this, the senko definitely lives up to it's reputation. This same spot is where I've been fishing the last few days (using cranks, spinners, etc.) and producing nothing, not even strikes.

 

Would be nice to find out how to hook set these fish. If anyone knows any tips/suggestions I'm all ears.

One member talked about feeling weight and setting the hook. I have found this to be true as well, especially true with bigger fish. Do not be afraid to "cross their eyes". I had to learn the hard way as well, or use a very strong side sweep set, and don't give them any slack.

 

i did change out reels this summer as my backup reel the drag slipped twice on two fish costing me in a tournament. I fish mine on a 6'6" mh fast action and 12lb test hybrid. Good luck, another option through them wack on an exposed hook, your catch rate should jump up.

I was waiting all weekend for these to arrive. Proud new owner of a pair of "new-to-me" SV 103s, one in each ratio. 

 

 

 

Just ordered the indigo sheets too since it's a full set on a queen ..Still waiting onthe other flappers and ganteral to be delivered 

4 hours ago, bh91 said:

 

 

Just ordered the indigo sheets too since it's a full set on a queen ..Still waiting onthe other flappers and ganteral to be delivered 

So the beyond in Bed, Bath, and Beyond is fishing tackle? Awesome!

Took advantage of the Kistler sale.  Got a fourth to get 50% off but it's for my dad.  Also, figured it was time to jump on at least one of the current bait bandwagons...

 

Got this lot from TW , and have a Diawa Tatula from Academy on the way.

 

 

I have some of those Decoy HD Hooks as well, but I have yet to use them.  I have a vague plan involving bubba-shoting some larger Z-man lures but haven't gotten to it yet.  I did a destructive test on one with some pliers and they are quite strong for how thin gauge the are.  

Ordered more skip gap hooks..I'm starting to use these more and more. 

 

 

 

 

Mike

9 hours ago, bh91 said:

 

Dick's strikes again lol

 

I also partook in both of those sales

Had a nice little walk this morning to the local Holloway Outdoors. It's about a 45 minute or so walk from the house. Was in there for quite a while just looking at all the different stuff they had. I coulda been in there all day...lol. Finally made up my mind on what to get, harder to choose when you have limited extra funds. All I could spend was $20 so I picked up a new Z-Man Project Z 1/2oz chatter bait in breaking bream color, a pack of SK Rage Tail 4" watermelon red flake Structure Bugs and a pack of Missle Baits 4.5" candy grass D Bombs. Can't wait to go try them out here shortly. ?

Got my Tatula CT in the mail from the Academy sale. I must say without fishing it yet I am impressed. The reel feels solid, has some nice features, and seems to be designed really well. I'll be testing it out tomorrow. I've never used one of their magforce reels so it should be interesting. 

 

Kastking Speed Demons are back in stock. I got one for an insane price since I signed up for the Kastking inner circle. 

 

I have had had it out twice already and I like it so far. Same backlash proof casting like my other Kastking baitcasters. Solid smooth, crazy fast retrieve. I used it for casting into cover so I can get the Bass out of vegetation quickly when I hooked them.

I couldn't resist, I ordered one as well.  

9 hours ago, NYWayfarer said:

 

Kastking Speed Demons are back in stock. I got one for an insane price since I signed up for the Kastking inner circle. 

 

I have had had it out twice already and I like it so far. Same backlash proof casting like my other Kastking baitcasters. Solid smooth, crazy fast retrieve. I used it for casting into cover so I can get the Bass out of vegetation quickly when I hooked them.

 

Today at Walmart I was able to pick up an Ugly Stick GX2 medium 6'6" spinning combo fo 20 bucks instead of the normal price of 40. While not a wow purchase, this will replace my original ugly stick with the same specs that has lived in my truck for many summers. So for my river fishing this was a big score. 

Abu Garcia Vendetta ($50) brand new. 

Fenwick HMX ($35) brand new. 

Zara Super Spook Jr. 

two Shur-Set football jigs (Made in USA, awesome)

my son ONLY fishes Rooster Tails so he got two

This is from a mom and pop tackle shop 45 minutes away.  Prices and selection are incredible.  Their tiny building literally has more selection than our local Bass Pro.  You can barely walk through the place.  And when she has a sale it's really a sale as you can see from the cost of those two rods.  

 

Biovex Smallie Killers ~ A most Prized Purchase.

A-Jay

Ordered two 1/2oz Bubble Blade Fogies (bladed jigs) from @Siebert Outdoors today(Tuesday 9/19/17). 1 in June Bug color and 1 in Bluegill Flash color. Hope they get shipped tomorrow(9/20/17). Can't wait for them to get here! Will post pics when they arrive before I go fishing with them. ?

Gearing up for some epic topwater action ~ 

A guy can dream can't he ?

A-Jay

On 9/20/2017 at 1:04 AM, MichaelCopeland said:

Ordered two 1/2oz Bubble Blade Fogies (bladed jigs) from @Siebert Outdoors today(Tuesday 9/19/17). 1 in June Bug color and 1 in Bluegill Flash color. Hope they get shipped tomorrow(9/20/17). Can't wait for them to get here! Will post pics when they arrive before I go fishing with them. ?

I love his chatterbaits! I have 2 so far, but I've been eyeballing the bubble blade ones, probably order a couple the next time I order from him

Went to Wally World today and picked up some junebug Zoom Trick Worms and some 3.75" green pumpkin Zoom Salty Super Tubes. Boss man let me barrow his kayak for the weekend and I'm going early in the morning. Gonna try to be on the water by first light. Finally gonna get to fish some new areas for a change. 

On 9/21/2017 at 12:42 PM, A-Jay said:

Gearing up for some epic topwater action ~ 

A guy can dream can't he ?

A-Jay

Those look like dual purpose lures designed to catch both bass and angler 

What kind of poppers are they? They look awesome And they're dressed trebles look like ones I've made in the past. ?

1 minute ago, islandbass said:

Those look like dual purpose lures designed to catch both bass and angler 

What kind of poppers are they? They look awesome

 

https://megabassusa.com/product/megabass-popmax-topwater/

A-Jay

Thanks. Even from the pics they have  a high eye candy factor. I fully understand I am clicking on the link at my own bait monkey risk. 

14 minutes ago, islandbass said:

Thanks. Even from the pics they have  a high eye candy factor. I fully understand I am clicking on the link at my own bait monkey risk. 

The River2Sea Bubble Walker 80 is a very similar bait for half the price. I have a few, they're my favorite larger popper.