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swimmin senkos are very delicate i agree. they could make the plastic more dense right where the joint is, but that might hinder the action. I set the hook like i'm fishing a plastic worm when i'm throwin swimmin senkos, give em a sec, give em some line so they don't feel you then set it hard on taut line.

Mississippi. Mostly just fishing a 33,000 acre reservoir system here in Jackson. I actually feel that the harsh winter we had (for the south anyway) changed a lot. This time last year, lily pads had filled in purdy heavily. But this year, summers on its slow exit, and the banks are still relatively bare. So for me, I've been doing the best i can fishing deep since the cover isn't there. Even then the fishing isn't all that great. The shad spawned late thiis year, and aren't really big enough yet to excite big schools of bass. So I fish 5:30 to 7:30 or 8, froggin up river with decent size and quantity. Bout average, but once that sun hits the water i'm moving out onto the main lake chasing deep, unmotivated bass with big worms and big craws. And i know I need to do some night fishing but it's still too dang hot, and the mosquitoes are ruthless. i need more private ponds to fish on.

So don't apply thumb pressure on the spool. Not sure what u mean by the line never touches the water. If anything, thats a good thing for top water. What kinda reel you usin? My revo stx has the adjustable mag breaks that helps slow the bait down towards the end of each cast. So I don't have to use my thumb as much throwin light rigs. I throw my ribbits on weightless hooks so it's a pretty darn light rig, and i'm turning those mag breaks almost completely on.

good luck man, this fall will bring some rewarding fishing.

link? i can't find those http://www.***.com/Strike_King_Rage_Tail_Craw_7pk/descpage-SKRCR.html#multiview oh i see, i thought that was another company all together

man i wish they'd have a feeding frenzy on some grennel where i fish!

link? i can't find those

Craws are actually the very first bait of the season I begin with. They may always be there but, I was always told that as the water temp reaches 40 degrees, the crayfish begin to stir and soon become a primary food source. maybe cause they're relegated to hunting along the bottom before a flip, when the temps are warmer down there

hollowbodys (preferably a spro bronzeye) is the worm of frogs, they stay in the strike zone longer. fish over pads or any type of vegetation really. they've been productive in open water also. watch a video of a frog swimming and try to simulate that. buzz frogs (preferably a Stanley ribbit) are pulled at a constant pace, slow or fast. use these first to see if they are in a chasing mood, again over pads but across a lesser concentration of pads. some solid bodies are louder than others, the ribbit is a subtle churn. rage toads make more noise but are better on windier days. also i'd recommend casting onto the bank and pulling softly into the water. i get tons of hits like this when the bites good. and don't wait to set the hook! set it as soon as you know he didn't just swat and miss. set the hook upwards violently but reel in your slack before doing so

aw come on man, hope you're kidding.

especially in the middle of the day when you know they're using those pads for shade. pull your trim up and get in the thickest concentration of pads, the more pads, the more shade.

I need to retrain my thinking. I've always considered craws to be fished towards the end of the year during the cooler months. summer is more of lizard season to me so this is good, widening my options, thanks for the post.

looking at that water made me drool

healthy fish man, nice catch

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that's the ticket and you said you let him run with it before you PULL to set the hook? you need a hard swing, an almost violent one

A hook only needs a certain amount of sharpness to be set. good ole gammys and mustads are all you need.

did someone say gummo? you my friend are twisted if that's your favorite movie. not really though, that movie is VERY interesting. Here are my top 5 in no particular order; The Shining City of the Lost Children Play it Again, Sam Fargo Blue Velvet

sounds delicious!

spend so much on lures, rods and reels that i'd probably spend the whole thing on terminal tackle, line and crap i definitely need, but just isn't as fun to get.

man that spot looks like prime froggin!

tequila sunrise huh? sweet dude, nice catch

What i'd try assuming there are bass in the lake, and you have no depth finder: Areas 1 & 2- If you can pitch, i'd pitch all around those trees with a black or purple jig. or just throw on a lizard and crawl it very slowly all around those trees. any dark plastic will do really but the bigger and darker, the easier for a bass to locate. you may wanna concentrate on the deeper parts of those areas. Also, never rule out a frog here. Area 3- I'd fish about 10 to 15 ft off the bank, and parallel with the bank with a plastic worm of your choosing. i'd put on an 8" junebug lizard or a 6" roboworm zipper shakin in oxblood 1/4 oz weight, and fish along the bottom. let it sink and fish slow. keep a crankbait handy in case you see em bustin the top. area 4- i'd go there first thing in the morning and throw spinnerbaits and crankbaits real quick to see if they were chasing breakfast by the rocks. experiment with different depths and colors. persistence pays, and good luck.