WI_Angler1989 Posted January 3, 2017 Posted January 3, 2017 15 minutes ago, smr913 said: 20" smallie on the Ned Rig. I was lucky this year to have caught a bunch of nice river smallies, but this one took the cake. Didn't get a weight but I'd guess about 4#. Great river smallie! And beautiful rod too! How do you like the Elite? I've been dreaming about one since they came out last season. 2 Quote
Super User gulfcaptain Posted January 3, 2017 Super User Posted January 3, 2017 3 hours ago, WI_Angler1989 said: That's one big fish! How have you liked the Spro Rckcrawler? I really like the look of it. Does it come through rocks well? I don't really fish a lot of deeper water, so the 11' depth kind of scares me. I canoe fish shallower rivers mainly. They do come through rock well, and that extra bit of depth over the Wiggle Wart makes them a great 8-11ft crank and they come in at a 1/2oz. They are now part of my crankbait arsenal. 1 Quote
smr913 Posted January 3, 2017 Posted January 3, 2017 @WI_Angler1989 It's sweet rod and handles very well for being a Light power. Hopefully can get some trout on it this winter. 1 Quote
WI_Angler1989 Posted January 3, 2017 Posted January 3, 2017 @smr913, is it super sensitive? I have a Legend Tournament Bass that use for most finesse baits. I fish bottom contact lures for river smallies a LOT, and am looking into an Elite this offseason. Good luck finding some trout this winter! Quote
drew4779 Posted January 3, 2017 Posted January 3, 2017 5.2 largemouth / live target frog 2 5/8 emerald-Brown / AEP 2 Quote
smr913 Posted January 3, 2017 Posted January 3, 2017 @WI_Angler1989 Yes, it is very sensitive and light weight. The combo is only 8 ounce. I am still playing around with line, but have liked using 10/2 power pro. A ML would probably have been more practical, but I've always been drawn toward to light rod. 1 Quote
WI_Angler1989 Posted January 3, 2017 Posted January 3, 2017 @smr913, wow that's a light combo! I could fish that all day without any fatigue. I like that line setup too. I went with 15# super slick power pro and a fluoro leader. My Legend Tournament is a ML and perfect for my needs. But if you like those light rods, then who's to stop ya! Quote
Big Swimbait Posted January 4, 2017 Posted January 4, 2017 Smash-Tech Convict in Olive Shad, 8 lbs 6 oz. Had a great year on Fork as did a lot of anglers after all of the rain East Texas got. Not as many DD's as years past but the numbers of slot fish in the 5-6 lb range were fantastic. In a couple of years, this old lady might be back. 1 Quote
Airman4754 Posted January 4, 2017 Posted January 4, 2017 Rage Space Monkey, can't remember which color. 1/4oz jig rig in about 18" of water. Smallie was on a Keitech Custom Leech in Ice Fish. 2 Quote
DINK WHISPERER Posted January 4, 2017 Posted January 4, 2017 Sadly, due to work i didn't get out nearly as much as I would've liked to in 2016. Heck my biggest wasn't even caught out of the boat! It was on the way home from work at a pond near my house. Caught it on a live target 6" golden shiner swimbait. I usually get at least one over 10lb a year..... Maybe 2017 will be better. Quote
CTBassin860 Posted January 4, 2017 Posted January 4, 2017 5 hours ago, WI_Angler1989 said: Great river smallie! And beautiful rod too! How do you like the Elite? I've been dreaming about one since they came out last season. I thought you had it on a dinner plate for a second! Nice fish 6 hours ago, smr913 said: 20" smallie on the Ned Rig. I was lucky this year to have caught a bunch of nice river smallies, but this one took the cake. Didn't get a weight but I'd guess about 4#. I thought it was on a dinner plate for a second! Nice fish. Quote
brgbassmaster Posted January 4, 2017 Posted January 4, 2017 10 hours ago, AO2point4 said: The biggest problem is that they would get absolutely destroyed by pike up here, I'd have to almost exclusively fish hard swim baits. Surprisingly I've only had 2 pike attack a swim bait in michigan. I caught one and the other hit at the boat and missed it. But with jigs and other baits i get cut off at least 5 times an outing in our lakes. But i only spend 30 days a year in michigan while on leave and 25 on the water. So I'm sure those numbers would go up lol. Quote
Hurricane Posted January 4, 2017 Posted January 4, 2017 5lb Largemouth on a Black Berkley Power Worm 5lb Smallmouth on a green pumpkin trd Quote
PatrickKnight Posted January 4, 2017 Posted January 4, 2017 Biggest Smallmouth hit a 4 inch Yamamoto green pumpkin grub. 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted January 4, 2017 Super User Posted January 4, 2017 10 minutes ago, SPEEDBEAD. said: 8" Hudd Happy New Year Stranger ~ btw That's A TANK ! A-Jay Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted January 4, 2017 Super User Posted January 4, 2017 I always dig the chubby ones... 2 Quote
Super User Deleted account Posted January 4, 2017 Super User Posted January 4, 2017 Ya'll catch some nice smallies. I think I need to make a New Year's resolution to chase them more this year. Quote
gripnrip Posted January 4, 2017 Posted January 4, 2017 1/2 oz Saphire blue fish-scale homemade chatter bait. Quote
Josh_Bovaird Posted January 5, 2017 Posted January 5, 2017 Kustom Kicker Jigs 1/2oz Dock Monkey in pumpkin/watermelon with a Zoom green pumpkin chunk 2 Quote
Nor-Cal Basser Posted January 5, 2017 Posted January 5, 2017 On a 5/16 oz Santone finesse jig. Really kicking myself for forgetting my scale on that day but I'd guess she's about a 10. Could be wrong though. 2 Quote
RichF Posted January 5, 2017 Posted January 5, 2017 One of those greenies just topped the 6lb mark. Got him on a 3/4 oz jig with a 4in chiggercraw trailer. The smallmouth was caught my last trip (Thanksgiving day) of 2016. 6 lbs 2 oz on a 3.5in coffee tube. 3 Quote
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