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Post by hambone on Apr 18, 2021 14:56:58 GMT -5
Launched boat around 11:30am
Upper blackwater
Water temp 61-63
Water was 1-2’ visibility, cloudy
Had no problem finding fish today but all was small. Didn’t catch anything over 10”. Probably put 50-60 in the boat. Lost count around 40 and caught many more after that.
All fish came from 6-7’ of water holding under docks and found one school on brush in back of a creek.
Found them all with Panoptics
I have gotten so confident in my electronics, I don’t even make a cast until I see them on my panoptics.Not sure yet if this is good or bad. But I can see a 1/32 ounce jig at 20’ away with it so I feel for sure If I don’t see any fish there isn’t any, lol!!
Caught all on solid white maribu jigs, didn’t try anything else on a count they was hitting it so well. I mean I was literally catching fish every cast, got tired of catching them. Just not sure where the big ones are.
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Post by johnr on Apr 18, 2021 16:01:27 GMT -5
100% agree on the electronics. I’m realizing that I have been missing ALOT of fish by relying on side and down scan to find them around brush and docks. They can’t hide from Livescope...
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Post by ncsportfisher on Apr 20, 2021 14:43:54 GMT -5
You both said it right, it’s freaking amazing.. I can see a top water working out of you play around with it.
It’s amazing the fish I’ve missed over the years.
I can’t wait to try it at SML for the ale spawn at night, should be coming up right!?
Are either of you using the perspective mount?
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Post by johnr on Apr 20, 2021 14:50:01 GMT -5
I’ve got the perspective mount but have only used it a couple times. I can see it being very useful for finding subtle brush and structure that holds fish, as well as tracking bait. They recommend it only for water under 20’ deep. I’ve been leaving mine in forward mode. I’m really interested to see if perspective can see some deeper shellcracker beds.
This new software update really improved the usability of the unit too, several good features in it.
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Post by johnr on Apr 20, 2021 14:51:35 GMT -5
The ale spawn should be kicking off in a couple weeks, but the water is still too cold I think.
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Post by ncsportfisher on Apr 20, 2021 15:32:35 GMT -5
That’s my thinking as well, I’m making it a point to fish it this year as I’ve never done it.
I have only used my live scope in down, I should try forward but down is so effective where I have been fishing
Still a lot to learn
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Post by johnr on Apr 20, 2021 19:11:06 GMT -5
With the new software update you can have the best of both worlds by using the reverse range feature.
Usually by Mother’s Day the ale spawn is in full swing. Sometime around 68-70 degree afternoon surface temps.
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Post by ncsportfisher on Apr 20, 2021 19:15:53 GMT -5
Yup, I noticed that as well. When I did the newest update I also got my overlay buttons on the screen, that’s been very helpful.
I saw a larger fish (I assume a gar) while I was at bigs island. You can literally see it’s tail going back and forth while swimming.
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Post by piper on Apr 21, 2021 7:15:13 GMT -5
That’s my thinking as well, I’m making it a point to fish it this year as I’ve never done it. I have only used my live scope in down, I should try forward but down is so effective where I have been fishing Still a lot to learn Ale spawn is an absolute blast. Only advice I have is fish parallel to the banks and hold on .  |
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Post by ncsportfisher on Apr 21, 2021 14:03:56 GMT -5
That’s my thinking as well, I’m making it a point to fish it this year as I’ve never done it. I have only used my live scope in down, I should try forward but down is so effective where I have been fishing Still a lot to learn Ale spawn is an absolute blast. Only advice I have is fish parallel to the banks and hold on . F18’s right!? Ham, sorry I’m completely hijacking your thread |
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Post by johnr on Apr 21, 2021 15:19:52 GMT -5
F18 are the favorite of many.
I like jointed thunder sticks, black prism bombers (Long A), belly weighted magnum flukes, and 4-6”paddle tails belly weighted or on light jig heads.
In my opinion, the F18 does not have enough attention grabbing action for times when the bait is thick and the action is popping. On very quiet and dead calm nights, it is ok.
I have found that sub surface baits can be equally or more effective than top waters, especially in the form of large paddle tails and rattling jerk baits. Stripers spend ALOT of time eating sub surface during the ale spawn.
I have some large, ribbed body creature baits with big flat beaver tails that I plan to try this year on weighted belly hooks. These are black color, and displace a lot of water which should be a good combo for helping stripers find it at night. And on a belly hook, they kinda flutter down like a stunned bait or one that is spawning.
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Post by herringbone on Apr 21, 2021 19:30:54 GMT -5
Again, sorry for adding on to a thread not intended for this convo. But, I’ve fell in love with the Berkeley Choppo, you guys think this would be an option? Makes lots of noise and splashes a lot of water. Another one is a jointed swimbait? Just thoughts.
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Post by hambone on Apr 21, 2021 20:49:18 GMT -5
I don’t have the perspective mount so have not tried it. I have watched some videos on it and don’t see where I would use it that much. I’m hooked on the forward view though, and will probably use the downward view come Perch time.
I’m not a fan of the F18, never had much luck with it. Now I am a big fan of a jointed long A bomber!! That’s my weapon of choice, followed by broken back Redfin. Also done very well last year with a Berkley Juke.
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Post by hambone on Apr 21, 2021 20:52:02 GMT -5
Ale spawn is an absolute blast. Only advice I have is fish parallel to the banks and hold on . F18’s right!? Ham, sorry I’m completely hijacking your thread Hey man don’t worry about that, I’m just glad to see some conversation. I love talking fish |
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Post by herringbone on Apr 21, 2021 20:54:33 GMT -5
F18’s right!? Ham, sorry I’m completely hijacking your thread Hey man don’t worry about that, I’m just glad to see some conversation. I love talking fish Amen to that Hambone! |
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