Finesse really opening my eyes

[DitchPanda]

So I have several ponds near me that I've fished for 20 years. I've always been a power fisherman which equated to many memorable catches over the years but also my fair share of skunkings as well. So the last 2 years I've made it a point to get better at finesse fishing.....namely the Ned rig a light Texas rigs...and man what a difference it has made. Not only has it turned many 3-5 fish outings into 8-10 fish days but it has saved me from the dreaded fart squirrel dozens of times. On top of that I never thought I would enjoy the light tackle as much as power fishing but fighting a 2-4lb bass on light gear is crazy fun and challenging.

[Spankey]

[Darren.]

There's something to be said about light tackle, and

finesse fishing. My favorite technique.

 

Next up for ya, long pole, no reel, just a length of line

and a float. Hang on cuz a 2lb bass on a long pole is

crazy fun.  

[DitchPanda]

1 hour ago, Darren. said:

There's something to be said about light tackle, and

finesse fishing. My favorite technique.

 

Next up for ya, long pole, no reel, just a length of line

and a float. Hang on cuz a 2lb bass on a long pole is

crazy fun.  

Been there done that. I use a couple telescoping Shakespeare Durango rods for gill fishing sometimes and I've run into some large fish doing that. You think a 2lb bass fights in that scenario? Try a 5-6lb carp. Hook always straightens out or line breaks but that 30 or so seconds is like trying to hold onto a train.

[Boomstick]

Definitely all true! Sometimes if I'm not catching anything I'll toss a ned rig and catch a panfish or trout if nothing else. Beats getting skunked!

[Darren.]

11 hours ago, DitchPanda said:

Been there done that. I use a couple telescoping Shakespeare Durango rods for gill fishing sometimes and I've run into some large fish doing that. You think a 2lb bass fights in that scenario? Try a 5-6lb carp. Hook always straightens out or line breaks but that 30 or so seconds is like trying to hold onto a train.

 

Sweet. Never caught carp this way, but I know they'd

be as you describe. I have caught catfish, chain pick,

which is like hauling in a boot full of water, LOL.

 

I typically use gammy circle hooks when doing this type of

fishing. Inspired by coarse fishing vids and articles I read

over the years. Learned a lot from an elderly S. Korean gent

back in the mid 2000s.

[T-Billy]

When I can find 'em in open water, I can't put that TRD bug down. I've caught everything from 5" bluegill to a 42" musky on it. Big musky, cats, and carp are a hoot on 6# line, but it's those big smallies that really make you feel like you've got a tiger by the tail.

[mrpao]

Lately I've been mainly using light and ultralight gear. So much more fun pulling in even a small one pound bass. Hook into a better fish and a battle is on.

[Bankbeater]

My best catching spinnerbait this year has been a 1/16 ounce single blade.  I fish it on 6# line and if I don't get bites on that I call it a day.

[kingmotorboat]

I actually got my first finesse setup this past week. Have yet to catch a fish on it but yea. It’s a learning experience just on casting coming from a baitcaster all my life. Definitely something different. Yes you that have been in the zoom call read correctly, I now have a finesse rod ??