thinkingredneck

Must be a new offering, in a two pack. I don't have a Swimbait rod. I have an 8'6"Salmon rod that I may try. 5-Rising-Son--Weedless-2pk-_p_39.html

5 inch Rising Son. Not really big, but bigger than what I have used.

Two good papers that I drew on "Correlation of Habit and Structure in the Fish Brain," H. N. Schitzlein. Am. Zoologist 4: 21-32 (1964) "Fish brains: Evolution and Environmental Relations," K. Kotrschal and M.J. Van Staaden. Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries 8 (4) 373-408 (1998)

How do you set up for this, rod, line, etc.?

I read a scientific article on comparative anatomy of fish brains. In summary: 1. Fish brains vary widely. For instance, catfish have very large olfactory (sense of smell) lobes, whereas bass have larger lobes for vision and lateral line detection. 2. Fish brains vary within species. For instance, fish that live deeper usually have a more developed brain lobe concerned with lateral line, as do fish in murky water. Fish in clear water or who live in shallow water have more highly developed visual cortex. 3. Generally as fish age, they move deeper and their brain lobes change anatomically from a larger visual lobe to a larger lobe associated with the lateral line. 4. Fish brain structure, in the same fish, can change depending on environment, over time. This is over years, not days. 5. Unlike mammals, fish brains continue to grow and can change fairly radically throughout life as a response to the environment. 6. Fish brains structure is also effected by primary food source. I found this fascinating. I think it confirms some things people on this forum have noticed. Bigger fish are often deeper than shallow fish. Bigger fish often require a subtle presentation. Match the hatch, etc. Thought I would share.

Gonna have to try it. Oh no, gotta go to the Bait shop!

Don't use a stringer to keep fish around Alligators. I had a nice stringer of blue gill and almost got my yak flipped by a very large one. Thank goodness it was a cord stringer and not a metal one. God protects fools and little children. (Sometimes.) I knew better than to use a stringer around gators or sharks but was lazy or arrogant and was stupid. That is why I have an Alligator for my image. It made a strong impression. We humans aren't used to being prey. Also, young Alligators will hit a topwater. Especially a Jitterbug.

Ross Barnett is full of shad.

A friend developed retina issues and became legally blind. Said he became a better worm fisherman because all he could do was focus on feel. I Think about that a lot.

They are for clearing line. Fight the fish by pulling in line by hand. Great for bluegill.

Looks like a gynecologist's speculum?

Watch some of the you tube videos of guys using those baits. That is a different world. I understand the obsession however, compared to the cost of powerpoles, a $50k boat,etc? None of this really makes sense. As Jimmy Buffet said, "do what you wanna do, do what you like..."

Keep your rod low, your line in contact, reel down, and set the hook with authority, as they say. As though you were snatching a tooth out with a string.

Weightless first. Use as light weight as you can get by with. Use weightless if you are dragging up muck. Peg in heavy cover or wood so that your bait doesn't wrap around stuff. I usually try not to peg, though so the bait slowly follows the weight. Pegged, it drops fast with the weight. Keep swinging at every tap or line twitch. You will catch one and have that a hah moment.

Trickworms are good, also. Creme scoundrel and Mann's jelly worm. I like Gamakatsu hooks. Offset round bend 3-0. Try weightless to 1/4 oz bullet wt. I use braid with hybrid leader. Join with Alberto knot. Palomar knot on hook. You can wacky or TX rig Sendo or trickworm. Can use straight braid if water is murky. Use a leader if fishing in rocks as they will fray braid. Use mega bass scent. Also, I recommend a white or white and chart spinnerbait, 3/8 to half oz with willow and Colorado blade in silver. For plastics color, you cannot go wrong with green pumpkin pepper, Junebug, black, watermelon red flake or purple like Candybug. Also black red flake or blue flake is good, and something bright like bubblegum or merthiolate. Pick a few different colors. You don't need but a few one dark, one green and one bright. Slow down. Really slow. Unless they want it fast. Vary your retrieve until you get bit. If you are dragging up muck, go weightless or dropshot. I you have wide flats, go Carolina or split shot rig to cover water. For top water, I like an old school jitterbug or Rebel popper near vegetation. Frogs and toads, IN vegetation. Or weightless trickworm.

Trick Worm Texas rig. Weight varies. Junebug or Candy bug

One of them dang Northwest hippie fish wearing tie dye!

I get it on AT &T, Although it costs extra. Love Kayak Bassing, Zona, and Know Fishing. . Some of the shows are just watching people catching fish, but some are entertaining.

I have been reading about California Swim baits. After 2 years of looking at them I bought a 3:16 Mission Fish and Rising Son. I like the Mickey Ellis story and Christian message. Unconventional. Gonna see how these Central MS fish like them. Gotta love the 8/0 Owner Beast hooks. Anyone on here use the 3:16 swimbaits?

Bought à 3:16 Mission Fish and Rising Son. Excited to try SB fishing. Also, when I went to WM I bought some Chatter baits, Razor shad by Z man, Christie craw and some hooks all on half price clearance. also ordered some Salad spoons by Mister twister, and some large grubs and paddle tails. Found som 8 inch Zoom lizards at local store.

Just glad the season started.

My Dad and Grandfather. My Dad didn't care to fish, but took me, anyway. Bill Dance. Homer Circle. Got really serious first with Trout. Was fortunate enough to meet AK Best, Geirach, Mike Clark and Ed Engle. First people I ever met who were dedicated totally, to fishing. Also Brian Silvey (guide) and Mark Nobles and Bob in Pacidic NW. Charlie Craven taught my first tying class. Spencer at the Church Mouse in Fairhope AL taught me about saltwater. That Jimmy Grace got me going on plastics for Bass when I moved back South.

Horn toad. Jitterbug (catches young gators, so watch out!)

Gonna have to try that.

I have a variety of plastics in Junebug and Candybug. Have most confidence in a trickworm.