RUSS9999 Posted May 27, 2015 Posted May 27, 2015 From what I understand you want to fish the 1.5 early in the year and the 2.5 latter in the summer. Yes or no? Quote
Dypsis Posted May 27, 2015 Posted May 27, 2015 I think the thought process on that is shad or bait fish have gotten larger in late summer fall time. But they both should work year round. Matt 1 Quote
MainelyBASS Posted May 27, 2015 Posted May 27, 2015 1.5 or 2.5 has about 50 different angles you can approach from. 2.5 has a more dramatic wobble, therefore better in the later months as the bait fish are more active. 1.5 runs tighter and less dramatic similar to bait fish in cold water. Also, 1.5 is smaller in size which is more appealing to a bass that is not looking to eat a whole lot when the water is cold. Quote
Nolan Hunter Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 I'm must be I guess you could say a 1.5 fanboy but it seems to me that I catch like a 5:1 ratio with a 1.5 all year... Big and little fish. It could be one of those trial and error things, and just throw witch ever one they are hitting at that particular moment. The fish could want two totally different presentations @ two different spots on the lake Quote
CDMeyer Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 The 2.5 is a wider wobble and a bigger frame, fir me that is the BIG difference. If you just need bites in I would use the 1.5 it is smaller and is less likely to get caught on structure. Plus fish will go after it since it's not as big. But latter in the year, or if you are looking for a bigger bite then use the 2.5. I think both can be used anytime. It just depends on the situation Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted May 28, 2015 Global Moderator Posted May 28, 2015 The baitfish are actually bigger first thing in the spring than they will be a little later in spring after all the fish have spawned. Then they're larger late in the fall again. I don't have a set rule that I follow selecting squarebill size though. 2 Quote
sprint61 Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 I seem to have the best luck on a 1.5 all year. usually use the neon bluegill pattern. Quote
Jon G Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 Never seen a difference in getting bites between the two year round. I just use the 2.5 because I usually catch bigger fish with it. Quote
kcdinkerz Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 More fish on the 1.5 for me but bigger bait sometimes pulls bigger fish Quote
papajoe222 Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 I normally don't throw square bills until after the spawn and when I do, I like a bigger bait. I don't own any 2.5's, but I'm thinking maybe I should add a couple after all the good things I've been reading about them and the 1.5 Quote
*Hank Posted May 30, 2015 Posted May 30, 2015 I think the thought process on that is shad or bait fish have gotten larger in late summer fall time. But they both should work year round. Matt Ya they both work year round for me. Quote
Super User iceintheveins Posted May 30, 2015 Super User Posted May 30, 2015 The 2.5 is best later in the year and in really dirty water. Quote
Chris186 Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 I have been killing them on the 2.5 the past couple of weeks, I dont own any 1.5's. I need a couple more though, half my bill broke off on my favorite one the other day, not really sure how. Quote
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