drew03cmc Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 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. Haris122, snagged in outlet 3, chucknduck and 5 others 8 Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnsfolly Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Sounds awesome buddy. Congrats on a great day of catching for sure! You were throwing what they wanted to eat. drew03cmc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutRinger Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Awesome day. That looks like some skinny water too. drew03cmc 1 "Of all the liars among mankind, the fisherman is the most trustworthy." "There's a fine line between fishing and standing on the shore like an idiot." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 The Zip n Ziggy is a great little bait! Good for you! drew03cmc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew03cmc Posted September 15, 2019 Author Share Posted September 15, 2019 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. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew03cmc Posted September 15, 2019 Author Share Posted September 15, 2019 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. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Yes do change the hooks! Stock hooks are sharp but bend ez. I put KVD shorts on mine. Up one size from factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew03cmc Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 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. Daryk Campbell Sr 1 Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew03cmc Posted September 20, 2019 Author Share Posted September 20, 2019 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. Gavin, nomolites, timinmo and 1 other 4 Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moguy1973 Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 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 -- JimIf people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles. -- Doug Larson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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