ajrod88
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Post by ajrod88 on Apr 23, 2018 13:26:14 GMT -5
What is the mesh size of your net? I have 2 that are 1/2in and one that is 1in and I had one borrowed from an uncle that i think was 5/8 and that one is taped. The taped net seemed to be EXTREMELY springy and I couldn't get it to open up well so I didn't throw it much. It wouldn't tangle for me but just seemed to only open like about a 5-6 footer. Maybe this is normal for a taped net?
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Yam
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Post by Yam on Apr 23, 2018 15:33:06 GMT -5
If you want to catch money makers and mongos with an 8 foot net, you have to be willing to move long distances. Additionally, your 1/2 inch nets will only be effective in shallow water. Frankly, that is where they shine. They are easier on the bait you catch. The problem is, by the time they get down to 10 foot, they are closed up. The 1 inch net would be much better, but, if you are catching alot of dollars, now you will be spending a lot of time killing alot of dollars. That's more frustrating to me than catching nothing at all.
When I was throwing an 8 footer about 5 years ago, I rarely caught mongos unless I found them in the backs of creeks. Once I moved up to a 10 foot, 3/4 inch, it took me a good half a year to throw it decent but started to get money makers on a regular basis and mongos more regularly at depths down to 20 foot. Through my many trials and tribulations, I learned how to read different situations, when to rely on electronics, when to throw at blips and a plethora of other things. It was very hard work but very rewarding. No pain no gain.
All of us here still struggle, even the guides. The thing that separates people who catch bait and people who don't is simply your desire to work hard and learn. It seems to me that you have what it takes. You only need more time and maybe better tools to enhance your success.
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ajrod88
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Post by ajrod88 on Apr 23, 2018 16:13:31 GMT -5
Thank you Yam, This is very encouraging. As I reflect on the past year and what I have learned. I do realize I am slowly learning things. I'm not sure what your definition of long distance on the lake is, but I have been searching for bait (close to where I wanted to fish) before and struggling so I pulled up the trolling motor and ran 15 miles without stopping because I knew I could catch bait at the destination. Since my time on the water is limited I didn't want to waste to much time checking to many creeks that day.
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