Finesse Swimbait Running Depth ?

[ChrisD46]

When using your smaller swimbaits without the benefit of using electronics - where do you usually start your retrieve depth ? I've generally thought best to run swimbaits slowly just above the bottom to begin . If I'm getting bit as the swimbait is descending then I may adjust and retrieve the swimbait higher in the water column ... Your thoughts and experiences with swimbait running depths ? 

[T-Billy]

When fishing structure, I approach it as you described. When fishing cover I generally swim it along just under the surface and kill it and let it fall down into openings in the cover.

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6 hours ago, ChrisD46 said:

When using your smaller swimbaits without the benefit of using electronics

Troglodyte!

[softwateronly]

6 hours ago, ChrisD46 said:

When using your smaller swimbaits without the benefit of using electronics - where do you usually start your retrieve depth ? I've generally thought best to run swimbaits slowly just above the bottom to begin . If I'm getting bit as the swimbait is descending then I may adjust and retrieve the swimbait higher in the water column ... Your thoughts and experiences with swimbait running depths ? 

 

Just now, Deleted account said:

Troglodyte!

 

Luddite here.  I like @ChrisD46 plan of attack and do the same.  If I get bit on the fall, I also try a moping or hair jig technique mid column and can sometimes keep the bite alive.

 

scott

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12 minutes ago, softwateronly said:

 

 

Luddite here.  I like @ChrisD46 plan of attack and do the same.  If I get bit on the fall, I also try a moping or hair jig technique mid column and can sometimes keep the bite alive.

 

scott

Yeah, but ya'll think a casserole is pizza, so.....