Night Fishing In Dam Area

[T-RockJaws]

That is pretty much what I have been reporting for the last month or so... I am sure that I am not in the same category as these two gentlemen, and I do not catch as many fish or get as many bites but my techniques are very much the same. Only difference is that I like to use a 4 inch chigger craw for a trailer on my jigs. I am sure that is simply a difference from the amount of years they have on me...

My partner and I have had (and posted pictures of) several fish in the over 5 pound range and many more in the over 4 pound range using the big worms. Not to mention the numbers of fish we have caught in the good solid 2.5 to 3.5 pound range. I can tell you that you will not get near as many bites on a big worm, but the quality of the fish you catch will be much better.

I had not given away quite as much detail, but since we are on the subject a 10 to 12 inch ribbon tail plum worm has been working fairly well just before dark also. I do not want to give the exact depth away either, but once you find it you can catch a few fish. Just work in and out a little until you figure it out!

Good luck out there!

[Bill Babler]

TRock, didn't mean to give any secrets away, hope I didn't. Guys still have to find them. Thanks for posting what you boys are up to.

One other note, the jig I saw on one of their rods, was not a football. It was a big brush jig, and I MEAN big, 1 Oz. at the very least. Huge profile black with blue strands. Looked like it was not an expensive jig, it was not a thing of beauty.

Really, closer in size to a black/blue CHIPMUNK.

Do not have the least idea who makes it. These boys I suspect have a source, or pour their own. Skirt was just a plain black/blue vinal. It did not looked to be cut down, and it was a really full skirt, extending an inch below the hook bend.

I will bet you the farm they are slapping at the very least, a No. 11 Origional Pork Frog on it. Maybe an eel. That frog is 2.1/2 inches long. You slap that frog on that big jig and it is a mouthful.

He didn't tell me what the trailer was, he only said it was pork.

I'm not going to say you won't catch a K on this type of rig, but for the most part, you are more than weeding them out.

Matter of fact, I have measured K's that looked to be about the size of that jig.

You got the NADS to throw this type of gear on those big rigs, there is no question what you are after.

If your doing this at night on Table Rock Lake, you are not fishing for bites. You are fishing for Big Largemouth Bass.

While most of us are just lookin to get bit, these boys are zoned in and after big fish.

TRock, thanks for the great intel.

Good Luck

[Mart]

Thanks Bill. This has been a very fun posting to read. I'm not sure I am ready to throw the "Chipmunk" rig on my next trip down, but it is really good to see there are still a lot of ways to catch bass. Bet those guys would bury you on deep point if you showed up with a drop shot rig on their boat.

As always, you really know how to weave a good story.

[abkeenan]

Quick questions,

1. What do you guys use to "peg" you weights on these texas rigged big worms? The BPS screw-in bullet weights are stupidly expensive @ about a buck per weight and if someone has a cheaper trick i would apppreciate it.

2. What size/weight is recommended on these big 10/12" worms?

3. What is the point/advantage of pegging the weight over just letting it slide on the line?

Sorry if these questions are seem stupid to some of you, just trying to sponge up some of the knowledge that is all over this great site.

-Brett

[T-RockJaws]

Bill - not to worry, all "secrets" are still safe! I was interested to find out the size jig they were throwing. I have been throwing a 3/4 ouncer some.

Brett - To try to answer your questions...

1. If you are looking for a decent but cheap way to peg your weight, a good old fashioned toothpick will work just fine. BPS also has some rubber pegs that are fairly inexpensive as well.

2. We typically use a 1/2 ounce weight on our big worms, sometimes the fish want it to fall a little slower and we will use a 3/8 ounce weight then.

3. The main advantage for me to pegging your weight is to get your worm to fall down into the brush. Without the peg, your weight will fall thru the brush while you worm stays up around the top of the brush pile.

[TRRANGER]

Pegging I use a round not flat toothpick, has worked for years and if you need to you can pick bugs out of your teeth.

Alway like to find mulituse user friendly tools

[abkeenan]

Thanks for the toothpick suggestion. That doesnt affect the line at all with breakoffs or causing a weak link?

[T-RockJaws]

Many people have used the toothpick trick for years, long before there was ever any other way to peg your line. You should not have a problem with break offs.

[johnboy2bfishin]

I guess I will have to go and get some big ol worms. Bill thanks for the info. I haven't been on this pond that long so i really pay attention what you guys say on here and try to put it all to good use. I will always give fair bit of info when i do go and report. i just feel that we all are on this forum to better ourselves and help out the next guy. just isn't fun when you fish and don't connect with the fishies. i appreciate all your guys info. and will continue to give as much as i can when i get out there and give them a go.

[Whack'emGood]

Ha! I'm pretty sure I know those guys that Bill ran into. If it is who I think it is, those guys can really fish! If it is the guys I think it is, they weren't pulling his leg even a little. Those two gentlemen love to throw the big worm this time of year... and they almost always weigh in a big sack in a certain local night tournament series this time of year.

Big lake... small world.