Rob.Atl Posted July 27, 2008 Posted July 27, 2008 Well i just ordered my first swimbaits a few days ago from mattlures and i got 2 of the bluegills. When i first got them i was so stoked bec these things looked absolutely amazing, and i couldnt wait to use them. I decided that when i got to my favorite lake that i wouldnt use any other bait untill i caught a swimbait fish, and im glad i did. Ok but lets get to the day So when i got there it was raining hard so i was chillin with trey and another friend waiting for the rain to pass, when it finnaly passed i started casting out and varying my return speeds, and i would say on about my tenth cast my bait gets really heavy, and my rod starts to bend over so i set the hook hard...and Fish on i start realing it in and it jumps outa the water, it was priceless the fish was enourmous i think it could be an easy 9 probly a DD, and in midair it spits the swimbait out :'( i was so disapointed, but still determined, so after another 15 mins in that spot i move on to my favorite spot i throw it about 20 times this time and when im about 10-15 feet off shore right in front of the weedline i see something brown following my swimbait and then all the sudden my rod doubles over and fish on, this time it was hooked solid it jumped 2-3 times and everything and still stayed on, I yell to trey to help me out and he runs over hops in the water and pulls my Pig out for me (thanks trey ) I whip out the scale and snag some pics of my first ever swimbait fish. It was a solid 5 1/2 pounder it was such a CHUB haha. Then 45 mins later i go back to my spot where i missed the beast and about 15-20 cast later my bait gets heavy again, i set the hook hard and start reeling and then all the sudden i keep reeling and everything feels light, and i see just a weighted hook pop outa the water :'( my swimbait is gone! a huge bass ripped it right off, the hook had a big tear around it and i guess it just got pulled right through, It was really disapointing, but i still had an awesome day i will never forget, I cant wait for my next outing with swimbaits Pics And the Release Quote
Masshole Mike Posted July 27, 2008 Posted July 27, 2008 nice fish man! i got my mattlures swimbaits in this week and am heading out early this morning to give em a go, i hope i have the same results you did, cept i'm hopin for a big smallie! Quote
BassinAssassin171 Posted July 27, 2008 Posted July 27, 2008 Nice pics man. We need to get those other hawgs next time. I'm gettin me some of those mattlures finally Quote
Super User .dsaavedra. Posted July 27, 2008 Super User Posted July 27, 2008 what a great day but man that sucks real bad about losing your bait like that! thats why im kinda hesitant about buying soft swimbaits, it would kill me to pay 23 bucks for a bait and then have it destroyed by a fish. i'd rather have a hard swimbait that will last thru many fish. good thing you bought two! Quote
Mattlures Posted July 27, 2008 Posted July 27, 2008 Love the release pic. Ok litsen up! What happened to you is typical. Big bass with big bait equals a ton of leverage. Big bass jumps or even shakes its head underwater and the bait comes out. This is why we use heavy gear and crank them in. You cant play them or they will find away to get away. We use oversized gear and heavy line and almost no drag and WE control the fish. If you feel the fish rising sweep hard to the side just before it breaks the surface. Many times you can turn their heads towards you and keep them from jumping. dont stop cranking untill the fish is caught. Also use a stinger hook. A QUALITY hook and split ring. I recomend owner hyperwire rings and owner 2x size 4 treble. Imbed one of the trebles into th belly so its not hanging. Lube the bait. I repeat, LUBE THE BAIT!!!!! This will result in much better hook sets and this will also prolong the life of your soft swimbaits. The fish cant get a good grip on a slippery hunk of rubber so its less likely to tare. This also means the bait will move in its mouth and burry the hooks. I recomend Megastrike or Pro cure butters. Thes tips are recomended for all soft swimbaits , not just mine. Congrts on the 5 but man that big one would have been better. At least you know were she lives. Good luck I hope you get another shot at her. I also sent you a PM Quote
JShrock07 Posted July 27, 2008 Posted July 27, 2008 Nice looking fish man!!! I need to go buy me some large swimbaits!!!! Quote
Todd Posted July 27, 2008 Posted July 27, 2008 At least you got one! Thanks for the tips Mattlures! Seems like there are a lot of us trying to learn how to use swimbaits properly right now. Quote
JShrock07 Posted July 27, 2008 Posted July 27, 2008 I just bought some.... I can't wait til them come in. How long does it usually take? Quote
Rob.Atl Posted July 27, 2008 Author Posted July 27, 2008 I just bought some.... I can't wait til them come in. How long does it usually take? it only took 3 days i think for mine to come in i was very satisfyed Quote
Eddie Munster Posted July 27, 2008 Posted July 27, 2008 Nice fish. Those lures look awesome and I'm sure alot of work is put into making them but I just can't bring myself to spend the $$ on em. Quote
Rob.Atl Posted July 27, 2008 Author Posted July 27, 2008 Nice fish. Those lures look awesome and I'm sure alot of work is put into making them but I just can't bring myself to spend the $$ on em. they are top quality baits and im tired of cat ching small bass, im only fishing for big bass now not numbers so if i dont catch any one day its no big deal bec catching a big bass to me is so much more satisfying, and these lures are big bass catchers baby Quote
Super User fishinfiend Posted July 28, 2008 Super User Posted July 28, 2008 I think I will be picking a few of those up. Quote
deepsessions Posted July 28, 2008 Posted July 28, 2008 nice work....keep chuckin' that swimbait! Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted July 28, 2008 Super User Posted July 28, 2008 Man, that's a beauty! 8-) Quote
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