Big Bait Fishing

that is the truth .................

thanks for the feedback , i am definitely getting some , probably one of each of the sebile line . the stick shadd looks very promising and the crankbait , heck , they ALL do !!!! ;D the bait monkey is all over me !!!!!!!

i too have tried those and they didn't work for me either . i think i'll also stick to 4/0-6/0 EWG hooks , i just hate to tearing up the heads of frog on mats when the hook snags , yes i skin hook the hook point but just barely so i can get better hook-ups faster . Owner screw lock hooks work good on some frogs with a drop of crazy glue where the frog is screwed in . well , the frog hooks aren't a waste , ill use them as stinger hooks for big swimbaits .........

yup , they are on my list , my local tackle store doesn't have the green or brown ones in yet , but i might just have to try the black ones ( they only have black and white at the tackle store ) .....

does that line have alot of memory ? it just seemed wiry and stiff but my tackle store guy says to use it cause it has terrific strength for swim bait fishing . do you use it as a long leader tied to braid as your main line ? your feedback is appreciated btw , have you used ANDE mono for swimbait applications ?? It has memory, but I change out my line every couple outings, so my line doesn't get used a long time. I don't use braid for my swimbait setup. I like having the stretch of mono. You can also use Triline Big Game. Its super cheap and you get a ton of it at walmart. You have to get a round baitcasting reel if you want to toss the big swimbaits. Low profile reels don't have a ton of line capacity, so they are not really that great for swimbaits. Never heard of ANDE mono though. this is the ANDE mono - http://www.tackledirect.com/anmon.html

so you think 25 or 30# mono is stronger than 30 or 40 # power pro braid ? btw , you got a PM...........

MICRO , i think you posted this in the wrong topic , should of been about the special edition REVO S with the PT like finish ,

something like these http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_1625_100010000_100000000_100010000_100-10-0

yeah , i think there is always some risk taking when your throwing a swimbait(that weighs 3 oz. or more). your tackle is only as good as your weakest link . experimentation is the key to the whole ''right tackle set-up'' .

yeah , i got to say that bluegill are the hardest fighting freshwater fish known . i couldn't even imagine pulling in or fighting an 6-10# bluegill , you would be exhausted to say the least . 65-80# power pro braid would be mandatory .....

i like the way you give feedback i like the full description , really makes me want to try it . there is nothing sweeter than violent top-water strikes on frog lures !!!!!

if your on a limited budget , how about this http://www.***.com/descpageRDCDAIWA-DAHSCR.html

, but i'd get a REVO S

sounds like solid customer service

if you were to lob the baits , but not for casting them ! you need a ''heavy'' rod that has a rating to 3ozs. before you go launching hudds of 6'' or bigger . my opinion is that you'd be pushing your luck with even the mattlures ''crappie'' . get an Okuma swimbait rod in ''heavy'' that way if you want to throw bigger baits you'll be covered . i my self want to cover ALL my bases and am gonna get the Okuma ''xh'' ''H'', and the ''MH'' ( the okuma swimbait MH is rated 3/4-3oz. ) . what i do is research all my options BEFORE i buy something , that way i know i got the right thing for the purpose i intend it for . hope this helps

Hmm i'm not going to lie to you i have no experience with swimbaits, but it seems to me 30lb braid is a little thin it may dig considering you will be casting heavy baits, for casting and flipping i go no less than 50 and like 65 second enless you will be fishing gin clear water imho it doesn't matter thats just me. Plus your bait will be moving unless you dead stick it you can even opt for a 30lb flouro leader which should be fine with a uni-uni yeah , i fish pretty clear water and the fish are highly pressured , the lake is pretty small compared to most lakes . i want to use a low-profile baitcaster , that's why i want an alternative to huge mono line and a soup can baitcaster . i think ill go with 30# power-pro for swimbaits under 3 ozs. and 40# for heavier swimbaits . but i think i will definetly try some 25# cxx for leaders , tied on my 30 and 40 # braid . yeah , i love the uni-uni knot for my line connections to each other.

Unfortunately, it was a giant bug zapper ;D

i wish all of the reel companies made all their reel's with a left-hand retreive along with the right-hand retreive . i wonder what the percentage is between right and left hand retreive users . any one know or any guesses ???

is that why alot of people use ''can'' baitcasters , to hold more line cause the bigger mono's are so thick ? , what about power pro braid in 30# , or do you think the fish will shy from the swimbait cause of visibility issues with the braid ?? btw , yes , i'm soaking up all the info i can , i love it !!!

that's good to know , you know how when you are hooked on a certain frog that produces well , that it's hard to change unless you have proof or good recommendations , well i'll take yours and try it . i've seen them on tv , was it shaw who was using them , i can't remember , but you know that that doesn't justify ones purchasing of said lure ....

yeah , i feel they're just as strong as palomars , but i trust a palomar over a imp.cinch , i know the plomar is stronger but just never had the other fail , just wanted others experience .....

check the other thread '' swim bait setup ???'' , seems alot of knowledgable people say to go with the OKUMA swimbait rods , that's what im gonna get . in my opinion , the rods your looking at would not hold up to swimbaits unless your throwing basstrix or moneyminnows , and those aren't even really swimbaits , at best , the medium heavy action rod your looking at would at best be a fog rod . give some examples of what swim baits your thinking of using ......

sounds good then , i will definitely give it a try , thanks btw , is there one skirt or two ? or is there a center eyelet to attach the one skirt that's pictured , or do you clip it to one of the frog hooks ? thanks again .......

people have seen the light , j/k

does that line have alot of memory ? it just seemed wiry and stiff but my tackle store guy says to use it cause it has terrific strength for swim bait fishing . do you use it as a long leader tied to braid as your main line ? your feedback is appreciated btw , have you used ANDE mono for swimbait applications ??