Super User scaleface Posted January 18, 2016 Super User Posted January 18, 2016 I was watching KVD underhand roll cast spinnerbaits this morning and realized that I cannot do that anywhere near his level and i'll admit that I am atrocious at the backhand cast . The low trajectory cast is where I definitely could use some improvement . 1 Quote
Super User Master Bait'r Posted January 18, 2016 Super User Posted January 18, 2016 Patience. I want that big, deep fish but I always seem to get worn down, go to my strong suit and boat the fish I know I can pull right then. It may be a nice fish, but it's not the one I was really going for, y'know? I need to work on that. 2 Quote
Super User everythingthatswims Posted January 18, 2016 Super User Posted January 18, 2016 I need to step up my cold water jerkbait game. Shad Rap, blade, finesse, and jig I can catch them, but I just haven't figured out the jerkbait 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted January 18, 2016 Super User Posted January 18, 2016 I need to improve my fishing platform. A-Jay 5 Quote
Hurricane Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 Tackle organization. .. Spring time, my tackle is well organized. .. By late fall it's a disaster. .. 2 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted January 18, 2016 Global Moderator Posted January 18, 2016 I can't catch fish on a dropshot, just can not do it. Not sure if it's just not an effective option on our lakes or what, but I'd like to get better at it. 7 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted January 18, 2016 Super User Posted January 18, 2016 17 minutes ago, Bluebasser86 said: I can't catch fish on a dropshot, just can not do it. Not sure if it's just not an effective option on our lakes or what, but I'd like to get better at it. I'm the same way with a Carolina rig ~ but if you haven't already, just try D/S with a SK Rage Craw. Don't need to "Fish it". Use it like live bait. Toss it to a likely spot and leave it. You Will Get Bit. A-Jay 6 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted January 18, 2016 Global Moderator Posted January 18, 2016 Just now, A-Jay said: I'm the same way with a Carolina rig ~ but if you haven't already, just try D/S with a SK Rage Craw. Don't need to "Fish it". Use it like live bait. Toss it to a likely spot and leave it. You Will Get Bit. A-Jay Maybe I move it too much, it's very possible anyways. Hadn't ever thought about the craw on it, I always just go with a little worm and call it good. I can catch fish on the C-rig, I just hate doing it. Full sized creature baits have always been the ticket for me with those. The old Strike King Wild Thing was a great C-rig bait until it was discontinued. 2 Quote
pwahmy Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 32 minutes ago, Bluebasser86 said: I can't catch fish on a dropshot, just can not do it. Not sure if it's just not an effective option on our lakes or what, but I'd like to get better at it. X2 always can throw a shakey head but never can catch one on the dropshot, I'll try what A-Jay said. Quote
Super User ww2farmer Posted January 18, 2016 Super User Posted January 18, 2016 Customer service and human relations. 8 Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted January 18, 2016 Global Moderator Posted January 18, 2016 I need to improve my confidence level and decision making when what I'm using isn't working. I'm always second guessing myself that I have the right bait tied on. Example..If throwing a T rig for a 1/2 hour and not getting bit I fight with myself... Should I just change colors, go to a different shape and action plastic (worm to maybe a craw) or tie on a jig! Or throwing a spinnerbait..Should I change the blade configuration, skirt color, or just put it down and throw a sq.bill! Drives me crazy!! Like all of us I have my "confidence baits" but when they're not working, I just stand there for a while saying to myself "Ok Mikey now whattca gonna do???? Mike 7 Quote
Super User Raul Posted January 18, 2016 Super User Posted January 18, 2016 Hell I can practically catch bass on a bare hook except for -------> buzzbaits ! those sobs are my Kryptonite ! 4 Quote
ward131 Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 I can practice all day but when it comes time to make it count I ALWAYS screw up my Flipping and Pitching.! 1 Quote
Kevin Beachy Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 3 hours ago, Little Fish.... said: In all areas concerning fishing deep. Amen! 1 Quote
Kevin Beachy Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 36 minutes ago, ward131 said: I can practice all day but when it comes time to make it count I ALWAYS screw up my Flipping and Pitching.! Same here! 1 Quote
Scarborough817 Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 lure selection i need to actually think about what i'm throwing and not be lazy about retying Quote
Kevin Beachy Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 2 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said: I can't catch fish on a dropshot, just can not do it. Not sure if it's just not an effective option on our lakes or what, but I'd like to get better at it. I thought the same for the ponds around here, so I spent several hours trying to figure out how to fish it, and i soon found a way! 1 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted January 18, 2016 Global Moderator Posted January 18, 2016 1 minute ago, Kevin Beachy said: I thought the same for the ponds around here, so I spent several hours trying to figure out how to fish it, and i soon found a way! I've spent days and days trying, have a rod and reel just for DS, fish some lakes that have good DS bites (Table Rock, Beaver, Bull), just can't make it work regularly. 1 Quote
Kevin Beachy Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 Just now, Bluebasser86 said: I've spent days and days trying, have a rod and reel just for DS, fish some lakes that have good DS bites (Table Rock, Beaver, Bull), just can't make it work regularly. Have you tried differnt typs of retrives? Thats what made the dif for me! Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted January 18, 2016 Global Moderator Posted January 18, 2016 Just now, Kevin Beachy said: Have you tried differnt typs of retrives? Thats what made the dif for me! I have, and I think that's the problem. I think I might need to stop retrieving and start letting it sit. The only time I ever get a bite is after the initial fall, after the bait has been sitting for a few seconds. 1 Quote
Kevin Beachy Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 Just now, Bluebasser86 said: I have, and I think that's the problem. I think I might need to stop retrieving and start letting it sit. The only time I ever get a bite is after the initial fall, after the bait has been sitting for a few seconds. Ill leave mine sit sometimes for a minute before i move it! Quote
imagine29028 Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 Getting a job that lets me fish more! 3 Quote
atcoha Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 Going to work on having more patience with a jig...I tend to give up after a half hour or so. Also catching something with lipless this year. Quote
BaitMonkey1984 Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 My biggest "needs improvement area" is patience when trying out new techniques. I am a junk fisherman, plain and simple. I spend countless hours rigging up baits and usually have 10+ rods on deck. Last year I stuck with the Jig and texas rigged pretty well, however didn't give the drop shot or the carolina rig much attention. A few casts and onto something I am more comfortable with. I gained a lot of experience and confidence in a texas rigged crawdad/creature bait. It is now one of my go-tos. I need to give the other presentations and techniques a chance because they may be super-successful as the t-rgigiged berkley powerbaits crazy chigger craw was for me last year. 1 Quote
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