drew03cmc 182 Report post Posted September 14 Guys, I drove to a northern Ozark stream in search of smallies and was not disappointed. I waded 1.5 miles up and back dowmstream and my body is a little achy today (back pain from surgery almost 3 years ago). To say the fish cooperated was an understatement. I caught over 60 fish, 35 or so smallies, 18 or so largemouth and the rest sunfish of some persuasion. I lost the 2 biggest smallmouth, one of which would have been a PB I believe, and biggest largemouth due to my own error. I used one bait all day. 8 Gavin, Haris122, Johnsfolly and 5 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnsfolly 6,113 Report post Posted September 14 Sounds awesome buddy. Congrats on a great day of catching for sure! You were throwing what they wanted to eat. 1 drew03cmc reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TroutRinger 114 Report post Posted September 14 Awesome day. That looks like some skinny water too. 1 drew03cmc reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavin 2,275 Report post Posted September 15 The Zip n Ziggy is a great little bait! Good for you! 1 drew03cmc reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drew03cmc 182 Report post Posted September 15 On 9/14/2019 at 8:55 AM, TroutRinger said: Awesome day. That looks like some skinny water too. It's not terribly skinny, but definitely has the skinny spots. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drew03cmc 182 Report post Posted September 15 4 hours ago, Gavin said: The Zip n Ziggy is a great little bait! Good for you! I ordered 2 more Ziggies yesterday. I'll be changing the hooks to #6 ST36 Owners. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavin 2,275 Report post Posted September 16 Yes do change the hooks! Stock hooks are sharp but bend ez. I put KVD shorts on mine. Up one size from factory. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drew03cmc 182 Report post Posted September 16 4 hours ago, Gavin said: Yes do change the hooks! Stock hooks are sharp but bend ez. I put KVD shorts on mine. Up one size from factory. Yeah, I'm pretty sure the hooks cost me at least a couple big fish. I'll get them next time. 1 Daryk Campbell Sr reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drew03cmc 182 Report post Posted September 20 I did it again, 2 2#+ largemouth, 1 16" smallie and several from 8 to 14. 25 to 30 fish total in about 5 hours of fishing. Really, this walk the dog thing is fun. I was always skeptical, but I walk on spinning gear and now have baits from a Sammy 65 up to Zara Spooks and Dog-X Diamante. It's becoming my favorite way to catch fish in the warmer weather. 4 timinmo, nomolites, Gavin and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moguy1973 1,180 Report post Posted September 20 Check out the Bill Lewis StutterStep 4.0 if you like a walk the dog lure. I have the bigger one and the 4.0 seems like it would be a killer on this little creek you are fishing. https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Bill_Lewis_StutterStep_40/descpage-BSS.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
