Members The Troutdoorsman Posted March 27, 2013 Members Posted March 27, 2013 Yeah I've heard them called jointed rapala, double back or broken back. I like those from about 2 or 3 hours before sunset til dark. Mid day I like the curly tail pitched into a deep hole up against the bank, in the shade or around deeper structure. Just bring the line tight and watch to see if the line is moving. Many times you can feel the bite, but let him run just a little bit with it.
countryred Posted March 28, 2013 Author Posted March 28, 2013 Thanks, might have to give it a try. I am used to fishing for largemouths on heavy line in dirty water. This finnese smallmouth fishing is fun. One of the cool things is being able to see the fish before catching them .
Terrierman Posted March 29, 2013 Posted March 29, 2013 I'd bet pickled pickerel would be something worth giving a whirl and that would deal with the bones in a very tasty way.
countryred Posted March 29, 2013 Author Posted March 29, 2013 pickled pickerel,,,say that 10 times real fast....haha I have never tried any pickled fish,,,but it sounds good. I am releasing all the smallmouths,,,but if a few eat'n fish bite while we are there camping,, it would be sweet. I am thing goggle eye and a pickerel or 2,..not sure what else swims in there.
ColdWaterFshr Posted March 30, 2013 Posted March 30, 2013 You're gonna love the Jacks, countryred. Anyone read the latest Conservationist about it? Probably my favorite river of all time.
steve l Posted March 30, 2013 Posted March 30, 2013 Yeah, saw the article. And yeah, my favorite river also. But as the wife said, would have just preferred that it not been printed...
countryred Posted March 30, 2013 Author Posted March 30, 2013 Just reading it now. I am not sure how crowded it gets in the summer but I know it has to be better than the Eminence area. I really like the area. Had a nice visit with one of the neighbors down there. She was telling me about the rattlesnakes,copperheads, and mountain lions in her yard.
Al Agnew Posted March 31, 2013 Posted March 31, 2013 Warning...if you are afraid of poisonous snakes, be aware that the upper Jacks Fork has a thriving population of cottonmouths!
countryred Posted March 31, 2013 Author Posted March 31, 2013 Thanks Al, I don't mind them as long as I see them in time. We have a fair amount of copperheads here.Some of them have an attitude. My wife's not fond of any of them so she carries her Ruger with her. I am sure there is some of all those snakes with all the downed trees and rock piles on our new property.
Members Corb90 Posted November 11, 2013 Members Posted November 11, 2013 When I used to go to Johnson shut ins and I would have a ton of luck on un weighted senkos. Texas rigged, thrown against log piles and downed branches and just let them sit, give it a few jerks and repeat. Caught some nice sm and lm there
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