My point is not whether this is a new technique or an old technique. My point is that I understand why it is so popular.

 

Typically, hen I fish the first baits I am going to throw are going to be a chatterbait, buzzbait, spinnerbait, or a Senko. But my opinion of that has no changed due to the wide success I have had with this technique.

On 12/27/2024 at 12:49 PM, Koz said:

Over the last year plus we’ve seen the outcry about FFS and shaking a minnow. While it may make for boring TV, for me shaking a minnow has been a killer technique even without FFS. It’s been even better since I purchased a Cashion Icon spinning rod.

 

 

 

I know the question I’m about to ask should be asked in the rods section but I’m curious about your above statement and why you think the Cashion rod makes this technique so good.

I believe knowing the history of bass lures and those who developed the lures and presentations is priceless so I share it before being lost.

Why not learn from the pioneers who spent countless hours perfecting specific lures and techniques, can’t do that if you don’t know.

Tom

1 hour ago, Eric 26 said:

I know the question I’m about to ask should be asked in the rods section but I’m curious about your above statement and why you think the Cashion rod makes this technique so good.

First off, the model I have is the 7’ 4” medium fast.

 

First off, despite the size, the rod is light. This is important as I can shake a minnow all day and not get tired out.

 

Second, this rod is really, really sensitive. I have a picnic table on my dock and today I had this rod and a 7’ 2” Expride MHF leaning up against the table.

 

When I walked onto the dock my footsteps alone had the rod tip of the Cashion bouncing while the Expride was still.

 

This comes into play when I’m shaking a minnow. Just a slight shaking movement of the wrist transfers all the way down to the bait. I don’t need big movements to impart action. That’s great for attracting strikes and again, it doesn’t wear me out.

 

The hook sets are also solid even with the smaller jig heads.

 

I have my Cashion paired with a Daiwa Procyon 2500 AL. I like this reel because it’s lightweight and has a slow 5:3 gear ratio which allows me to keep the bait in the strike zone longer when reeling in the bait past suspended fish. 

 

I love to power fish with bait casters, but this Cashion has me loving spinning gear again.

13 minutes ago, WRB said:

I believe knowing the history of bass lures and those who developed the lures and presentations is priceless so I share it before being lost.

Why not learn from the pioneers who spent countless hours perfecting specific lures and techniques, can’t do that if you don’t know.

Tom

 

 

Don't stop sharing, Tom!  I always find your history lessons fascinating and very educational.  You are absolutely right about learning from the pioneers.

2 hours ago, Eric 26 said:

I know the question I’m about to ask should be asked in the rods section but I’m curious about your above statement and why you think the Cashion rod makes this technique so good.

Not specific to a cashion, but I like throwing them on solid tip rods.  You can get a quiver going that reverberates through the rod tip, imparting a consistent smooth cadence.  Doesn't have to be a solid tip, but a lively last 6-10" on the rod will put you in the most control.

 

scott

Anyone ever fish these on a non bfs baitcaster? 

2 hours ago, woolleyfooley said:

Anyone ever fish these on a non bfs baitcaster? 

You can, but in my experience you don’t get the same action on the bait and most baitcaster gear ratios are too fast.

 

I’m typically a baitcaster first guy with most techniques, but this technique changed my mind.

What Spinning reel has a lower IPT then finesse casting reels? Lower gear ratio but IPT averages 34”.

Tom

13 hours ago, WRB said:

What Spinning reel has a lower IPT then finesse casting reels? Lower gear ratio but IPT averages 34”.

Tom

He was asking about non BFS baitcaster reels.

You can use any technique without FFS. FFS just makes it more efficient. You won’t cover dead water and you will have instant feed back on how fish are reacting. It takes the guess work and wondering out.  The guys who are really good at it are the ones who can tell or have a good idea what species they are actually casting at. 

Caught a couple in a short session at a pond from the bank with it last night 

I use an Eagle Claw ball head jig and a Gulp minnow .