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Post by smlmike on Nov 27, 2015 19:39:17 GMT -5
Got to SML last night and made repairs to one of nets (not sure why?) and got things ready for morning. Adrenaline was going so I thought I would head out and cast on some points. Only ended up with a LM around 9pm on a 1/2oz fluke. Fri. morning I headed out around daylight with all intentions of catching bait. Spent about half the day and nothing. Just not able to catch anything in water over 10'. Watched Travis roll in and make about a dozen tosses with ease and left. So out came my old stand by (U-rig), I slung out the back of the boat. Ended up catching 6 fish, all released. They were in the teenager variety with a couple low 20s.  Coming off points in 18 FOW, main channel. WTs 56-58. Water at times was actually warmer in main than backs. ATs. Wonderful!! |
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Post by seajay on Nov 27, 2015 19:44:04 GMT -5
Nice report . Glad you got on some after no bait.
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Nov 27, 2015 20:00:13 GMT -5
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Post by mwardncsu on Nov 27, 2015 20:00:13 GMT -5
Good report. thanksgiving morning looked like a perfect morning to be out!
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Post by crappietuttle on Dec 1, 2015 12:05:38 GMT -5
is there a difference between an A rig and a U rig, if so could someone post a pic for this semi newbe
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Post by mwardncsu on Dec 1, 2015 12:13:20 GMT -5
is there a difference between an A rig and a U rig, if so could someone post a pic for this semi newbe Generally it's size.... U-rigs (Umbrella) are larger / heavier - typically 1.5-3 oz frames and pulling 7-9 or more baits (swimbaits, bucktails with trailers, etc). A-Rigs were popularized in the bass fishing world - light-weight frames with maybe 1/4 - 1/2 or heads on the frames and using 3-5 swimbaits - typically with 1/8 - 1/4 oz heads. Alabama rigs are generally castable - umbrella rigs, not so much  Pre-rigged "Capt. Macks" U-rig  Alabama style rig  |
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Post by striperjohn on Dec 1, 2015 13:19:47 GMT -5
Generally it's size--that's what she said! Sorry mward you like teed it up for me. Lol.
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Post by crappietuttle on Dec 1, 2015 14:24:23 GMT -5
Generally it's size--that's what she said! Sorry mward you like teed it up for me. Lol. lol that's to funny thanks guys |
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Post by catsnstripers on Dec 2, 2015 18:21:06 GMT -5
Mike you should have hollered. Always generous with offering bait...
To be honest. I have no clue who people are when they call me by name. Haha
CnS
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Post by smlmike on Dec 2, 2015 20:03:12 GMT -5
I appreciate that CNS but "Only way to learn is by doing it" and watch you !
Should have at least hollered for some tips .... Saving my pennies to ride a long one day and learn some more
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Post by smlmike on Dec 2, 2015 20:08:19 GMT -5
I was throwing an 8' 1/2"mesh 1.2lbs/ft. net.
Suggestions? I don't think shoulder could handle much more than that net.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2015 21:58:45 GMT -5
I was throwing an 8' 1/2"mesh 1.2lbs/ft. net. Suggestions? I don't think shoulder could handle much more than that net. Your net is good for ales on lights, peanuts in less than 15 fow and bigger bait around docks and in 10 fow or less. If 8 foot and 1.2 is your heaviest, then you might try a 10 foot at 1 lb. This will provide more depth coverage if you can spread it. If bigger bait is your target, then I would move up to 1 inch. |
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Post by smlmike on Dec 3, 2015 13:57:56 GMT -5
Yam that's exactly what I have figured out. And I will consider your options. I would like to use bigger bait in the fall.
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