Don't Forget The Finesse Bite!

[motoman]

Since I finally having something to contribute, I'll give it a whirl.

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I was tired of hearing about, and seeing everyone throwing spinnerbaits, so I thought I'd mix it up. (and since there was a bit clearer water, and I'm better with finesse stuff)

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Was down last week, and on saturday we had to hold on secondary points, windward side, had the boat in about 30' of water.

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The water clarity was at about 1-2' at best in parts of the KC area.

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Carolina rigged a finesse worm and slowly brought it along gradual sloping banks. (while spinnerbait guys hugged the shore, well away)

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Caught a 3.5 lb smallie and several other keepers in the 2-3 lb range.

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It was tough using finesse tackle in the wind, but it worked!

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We had to move it very slow, and actually stopping it for a few seconds worked too. It seemed after stopping it for a few seconds, it's like the smallies were sitting there watching it. And when you started creeping it again, they'd nab it!

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Kinda like playing with a dog and a rope. If you keep the dog away from the rope for a second, leave the rope sit and the dog won't touch it. But start it movin', and the dog pounces!-

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This worked in several different coves. It certainly is not a search bait, but since we had a good idea where they'd been in the past; we went for 'em again.

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Hope this helps!

[motoman]

Oh yah, forgot to mention. They were all released back safe and sound.

[WebFreeman]

Good report. Thanks