Super User everythingthatswims Posted December 9, 2015 Super User Posted December 9, 2015 There's a lake I fish that has a decent population of really big bass. Last winter the goal I set was to catch one of those big ones this year. I fished a lot out there from March through November. I hooked two this summer that had to be over 7lbs, one on a buzzbait that spit the hook, and another on a spook that ran me around a tree and broke 15lb line, then proceeded to jump until she threw the bait. It's not like they aren't in there, I usually see one every time I go. I just want to catch one of the darn things. Quote
dcmclassic Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 I'm happy with Falcon rods. But: Reels: want to try Okuma, Plueger and Pinnacle Lures/Presentations: Finesse fishing- drop shot, wacky worms. I've never been very efficient in these areas, so 2016 I will focus hard on this. Quote
massrob Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 I've got to learn to flip and pitch. Last year I barely got to fish and next year I need to plan more before going. And jigs. Quote
Super User Deleted account Posted December 10, 2015 Super User Posted December 10, 2015 What Do You Want To Try Next Season Twin Brazilian blonde beach volleyball players... Quote
Primus Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 I would like to spend more time throwing chatterbaits . Also, fish more at night . Quote
RB 77 Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 I think I'm going to bite the bullet and put in some work with some spy baits. They seem like they would be perfect for our deep, clear water reservoirs out here. Quote
thebillsman Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 I want to try not to fall out of the boat....2 years in a row I have fallen out at least once. Other than that, I want to try and not break anything. Haha, love it. Quote
CarlF Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 I cant wait for ice off. rods: more Dobyns!! this year I got my first Dobyns (2 DX rods) and now I need MOOORREE Techniques: Frogging, swing jig, and lipless cranking This year I will hopefully get a chance to spend more time with these three techiniques. I don't necessarily care about catching a trophy this year, but my usual fishing partner has been starting to lean towards fishing swimbaits more often. Quote
CarlF Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 I think I'm going to bite the bullet and put in some work with some spy baits. They seem like they would be perfect for our deep, clear water reservoirs out here. I have a couple sitting in my box. They never saw water all year... I should take the time to learn this but I don't get out much, and when I do I have a few other techniques im focusing on that I feel will definitely catch fish. Quote
RyanFishing Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 I definitely want to try more swimbaits. I've gotten a bunch over the past year or so and want to actually start fishing them more to be able to get confidence in them. I also want to try the new Legend Elite from St. Croix I've been looking at it and will probably be buying one soon so I'm definitely looking forward to that also. Quote
RB 77 Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 I have a couple sitting in my box. They never saw water all year... I should take the time to learn this but I don't get out much, and when I do I have a few other techniques im focusing on that I feel will definitely catch fish. Trust me, I have more baits than I would care to admit that have never seen the light of day or the water for that matter. Haha. I feel like these could be a real producer for me though. Quote
Flashbassin Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 Try to learn drop shooting...I spent most of the year power fishing....I need to develop my finesse fishing. Quote
Outdoor Zack Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 Rods: Shimano Stimula Reels: Daiwa (forget model/name) Bait: Twitchbaits, Rat-L-Trap, new crankbaits, new plastics Techniques: Jig fishing, "dragging," and others Quote
RB 77 Posted December 11, 2015 Posted December 11, 2015 Try to learn drop shooting...I spent most of the year power fishing....I need to develop my finesse fishing. Trust me on this, less is more. For me its an exercize in patience. Once I meter some fish its a game of how long I can dead stick it before I move it. The exact opposite of power fishing! Haha. Quote
Stingray23 Posted December 14, 2015 Posted December 14, 2015 Every year, I always tell myself I'm gonna try this and I'm gonna try that, only to go back to what I've always used because its always worked. That said, I'm gonna try to drop shot some more and I'd like to try more swimbaits, again. Quote
bennettkolls Posted December 14, 2015 Posted December 14, 2015 Top water frogs for sure. The first time I fished it I caught my personal best. It was the first and only fish I have caught on one. Watching the blowup was insane, and I can't wait until the weather is warm enough to fish them again. Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted December 14, 2015 Super User Posted December 14, 2015 I am going to try deep water vertical jigging. I have caught a couple fishing vertically by accident, but next year I am really going to give it a shot. Quote
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted December 15, 2015 Super User Posted December 15, 2015 hoping to pick up some 10'' Hudds !!! might be awhile till their in stock ... Quote
imagine29028 Posted December 16, 2015 Posted December 16, 2015 Every year, I always tell myself I'm gonna try this and I'm gonna try that, only to go back to what I've always used because its always worked. That said, I'm gonna try to drop shot some more and I'd like to try more swimbaits, again. take only that rod with you....leave all the other stuff at home. 1 Quote
Stingray23 Posted December 16, 2015 Posted December 16, 2015 take only that rod with you....leave all the other stuff at home. Yeah, I've done that Quote
PourMyOwn Posted December 16, 2015 Posted December 16, 2015 Drop shots... When you come up here we can drop shot all day. Quote
bkohlman Posted December 16, 2015 Posted December 16, 2015 I plan on trying to use a neko and drop shot more often, also some finesse cranks and swim jigs. I just hope to be able to make/find more time to hone the craft. Quote
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