i have seen this term used several times here...can someone please explain exactly how/what "deadsticking" is?

thanks

Cliff

Well, this is a family forum so I won't go into detail.

Let's just say the little blue pill (rhymes with 'Niagra') cures the dead stick.  8-)

And Avid takes another thread to an all time LOW!  Only person that can make this thread RISE up again is Muddy or the little blue pill!

LMAO  ;D

Dead sticking...  I usually apply this to Senko's, sluggo's, or twitch baits.  Jerk the bait a few times and let it sink to the bottom.  Leave it there.  Motionless. For a while. Move it a little or jerk it a few more times and let it sink to the bottom.  Leave it there. Motionless. For a while.......  Repeat....  Fish very slow......  

Well, this is a family forum so I won't go into detail.

Let's just say the little blue pill (rhymes with 'Niagra') cures the dead stick. 8-)

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$6#@!* He beat me to it

I use this with *** (senko type bait) I cast it out over an area i expect bass to be and just let it sink, i impart no action till it hits the bottom( seldom does without a hit) then let it lay there then I bring it about 1/2 way back and let it fall again.

Put one on and drop it into clear water even a pool you will see it have built in action, a kind of whole body wigggle

nothing like getting answers...funny and helpful ones within 30 minutes of asking the question...i have been deadsticking just didnt know it...thanks guys! ;D

Cliff

The Dynamic Duo at their BEST!!!  ;D

Hope we answered your question Torpedo!!!  LMAO!!!

$6#@!* He beat me to it

This door was w-i-d-e open.  I was lucky enough to be the first one to walk through.

RedTorpedo is a good guy and I know he'll take this stuff with the right spirit.

Dead sticking - is just what it sounds like.  Cast out a weightless soft plastic and do nothing.  The little bits of current or water movement will impart subtle but lifelike action to any decent plastic bait.  It is a technique that is especially effective for big bass in pressured lakes.  They are used to seeing everything.  They are the boss hogs and can pick and choose so they often will study a bait looking for something phoney.  

I am not especially patient so this technique is not one I am good at.  However, Whenever i am tying a leader, picking out a backlash, or taking a break, I will cast and deadstick a senko, lizard,  fat ika, or finesse worm. and keep my eye on the line for any signs of a pickup.  

From our PM's I know you know about "line watching" this is a great time to do this.  Even the most  subtle unnatural movement of the line should get your attention.  

yeah, you did, and having muddy and avid replies just made it better!  you guys crack me up

Cliff

Let's just say the little blue pill (rhymes with 'Niagra') cures the dead stick. 8-)

World 's greatest recreational drug and it 's completely legal.

youll also need to know that when fishing a jerkbait in colder weather its a very good idea to deadstick the bait for 15 seconds or so

yeah i actually have been deadstickin em for alot longer than that....just let it sit out there and chat with my bud or just enjoy the surrounding nature...the last one i caught must have sat there for over a minute....then i saw the slightest line movement...i really didnt think it was a fish...but like they say, when i doubt set the hook...so i did!