A Ton Of Tackle Or A Few Good Lures?

[LittleRedFisherman]

Ron, I to was stocking up on some lure the other day for smallies, and picked up some more roadrunners liked you've mentioned. I havn't tried them yet like your describing on spinning gear, but one time this winter i ran out of jigs on my flyrod, and i tied one on, and drifted it under a thingamabobber on my 4wt. Caught several bass on that, plus a 17 incher to finish the day, on a flyrod. So I to am gonna give them a try with the spinning gear next time i go out. May try to head Pochahontas later in the week on the Eleven Point.

[Addicted to Creeks]

i have 2 boxes that fit in my cargo pockets, i wade alot so i limit what i use to what can easily be carried

[fishinSWMO]

I would much rather mix it up a bit. It would get very stale fishing one bait all the time. I get more satisfaction catching fish on large tackle, it has a better feel to the hook set with a baitcaster and a big o crank bait. I know I can always catch fish downsizing to a little bitty bait, just not nearly as much fun as tossing a large buzzbait around. Most people I know that fish a little, more than just bait and bobber, start with small line and small baits. Some work thru that stage and experience it all but many will not.

[KCRIVERRAT]

I take a ton of tackle... and HOPE for a few good lures.

[Mitch f]

I would much rather mix it up a bit. It would get very stale fishing one bait all the time. I get more satisfaction catching fish on large tackle, it has a better feel to the hook set with a baitcaster and a big o crank bait. I know I can always catch fish downsizing to a little bitty bait, just not nearly as much fun as tossing a large buzzbait around. Most people I know that fish a little, more than just bait and bobber, start with small line and small baits. Some work thru that stage and experience it all but many will not.

I'm with ya Jeremy, even with a lure keeps producing, I still mix it up. We're not fishing a tournament so who cares. Sometimes I just have to try something new.

[fishinSWMO]

I'm with ya Jeremy, even with a lure keeps producing, I still mix it up. We're not fishing a tournament so who cares. Sometimes I just have to try something new.

That's what keeps it fun. Once in awhile I get to fish with a guy that's a crankbait guru and it's fun just to watch all the different color combos he throws through out a day. Watching them swimming thru the clear water, I get a kick out of watching his fish come out and smash it.

It's like when Al starts working his Sammy, you just have to keep looking cause you know it's about to be hammered by a fish!

[TroutRinger]

How you retrieve them really depends upon the current and the depth. In current, I often just drift them or let them swing, much like drifting a nymph. As mentioned, most fish them too fast, but most also want to put too much rod action into it. With Road Runners, less is more. Hold the rod tip steady. That way you will detect more strikes as well. Don't always expect a bump. Watch your line. Many times, especially with bigger bass, the line just tightens. Many strikes feel like the lure is pulling over a smooth rock. It's a finesse bait.

That's basically how I fish Bitsy Tubes which is what I use 80% of the time. Should be an easy transition.