TroutRinger Posted April 9, 2012 Posted April 9, 2012 All good wisdom no doubt.....So.....with all of that said, if I were to take $25 with me to either Walmart or Bass Pro to outfit a one sided plastic box with the tackle to fish from my kayak.....how would you all spend it? $2 pack of Yellow 1/8 White River Marabou Jigs $2 pack of Brown or Olive 1/8 White River Marabou Jigs 3 $4 packs of Strike King Bitsy Tubes (3 different colors) That's 18$ and I could live on that. Honestly, anything else and I'm just spending money to be spending it. Might use the lures but probably not with as much success. I am always surprised at how many people use Wee craws or similar crankbaits so often. I just don't like casting expensive, snag-prone lures close to cover or in/near fast current where the fish like to sit. And since you have to reel them in for the action, it's very difficult to get them close to the cover anyway. Obviously it works for some us though. "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."
mic Posted April 9, 2012 Posted April 9, 2012 While I do mostly use the rebel craw now, for years I tryed just about everything I could throw at em. the crankbait was what happened to work for me. I would say it after thinking about it I am probably just lucky in that I use that lure in a way thats more enticing and while I have used others I was not as skillled with them. if that makes sense. I think it has to do more with confidence versus the % of the time. My best friend loves buzz baits, and I love WTD. We can be on the same pond each catching fish. One time we switched poles and the catch rates went way down. Switched back and it went up. I think you figure out how to cast them into spots and/or add that little difference in speeds/twitches, and it that makes all the difference.
TroutRinger Posted April 9, 2012 Posted April 9, 2012 1/16th ounce Road Runners with a curlytail grub. Ok Ron, after reading your original post in this topic I went out and bought some Road Runners but how do you generally work them? "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."
TroutRinger Posted April 10, 2012 Posted April 10, 2012 Slowly, then slow down some more. Retrieve them right along the bottom. Let them drop in deeper water. Take a couple of cranks, pause, a couple of cranks, pause... They often take them on the drop. Set the hook if you feel the slightest resistence. Anyone who doesn't think they are the best little bait ever invented is fishing them too fast. Make sure you drag is set. Well I'll definitely give it a try. That's pretty much in line with my style of smallie fishing too...also just realized I bought marabou road runners, not ones for grubs. I'll have to pick some up. "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."
mic Posted April 10, 2012 Posted April 10, 2012 Well I'll definitely give it a try. That's pretty much in line with my style of smallie fishing too...also just realized I bought marabou road runners, not ones for grubs. I'll have to pick some up. TR... I can tell you from personal experience with Ron... they work. He left out they he swings them in current. I was missing up and reeling them in, but his way worked. It was nice watching him work them.
Mitch f Posted April 10, 2012 Posted April 10, 2012 TR... I can tell you from personal experience with Ron... they work. He left out they he swings them in current. I was missing up and reeling them in, but his way worked. It was nice watching him work them. I'll be honost, I never use Roadrunners unless I'm fishing for whites...doesn't mean I can't be persuaded. Certain rivers have patterns that don't work as well with other rivers. But the way you are describing the way Ron fishes the bait is a method that can be used with a number of baits including crankbaits. A cast quartering downstream and letting it arc to the apex and reeling slowly straight upstream is a fantastic method for many types of fish including trout. "Honor is a man's gift to himself" Rob Roy McGregor
mic Posted April 10, 2012 Posted April 10, 2012 I'll be honost, I never use Roadrunners unless I'm fishing for whites...doesn't mean I can't be persuaded. Certain rivers have patterns that don't work as well with other rivers. But the way you are describing the way Ron fishes the bait is a method that can be used with a number of baits including crankbaits. A cast quartering downstream and letting it arc to the apex and reeling slowly straight upstream is a fantastic method for many types of fish including trout. Yea I don't want to steal Ron thunder, but he pointed out and showed me the blade is always moving... either from the current, you reeling, or because its falling. And... smaller is better. I brought the next two sizes up and he was really out fishing me.
TroutRinger Posted April 10, 2012 Posted April 10, 2012 TR... I can tell you from personal experience with Ron... they work. He left out they he swings them in current. I was missing up and reeling them in, but his way worked. It was nice watching him work them. By swing do you mean move the rod tip sideways? "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."
Chief Grey Bear Posted April 10, 2012 Posted April 10, 2012 But the way you are describing the way Ron fishes the bait is a method that can be used with a number of baits including crankbaits. A cast quartering downstream and letting it arc to the apex and reeling slowly straight upstream is a fantastic method for many types of fish including trout. And has been for about as long as man has been fishing the Ozarks. Heck, I remember watching Virgil Ward showing this to the world via his aquarium back in the early 70's. And it wasn't earth shattering news then. Chief Grey Bear Living is dangerous to your health Owner Ozark Fishing Expeditions Co-Owner, Chief Executive Product Development Team Jerm Werm Executive Pro Staff Team Agnew Executive Pro Staff Paul Dallas Productions Executive Pro Staff Team Heddon, River Division Chief Primary Consultant Missouri Smallmouth Alliance Executive Vice President Ronnie Moore Outdoors
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