dtrs5kprs Posted January 3, 2015 Posted January 3, 2015 Thanks - Smithville and Mozingo not to far from here - may have to give it a try.....when the outdoor temps move above 35 degrees! Next week looks brutal up here for a couple of days I am 45 min to S'ville, 90 to Mozingo, and still drive to Kimberling to fish. Mozingo is not what it was, too many tournaments and not enough acres. Both have clear enough waterwater though, especially early when it is cold. Mozingo would be my pick, around any old grass or along rows of trees leading to deeper water. If you need a winter trip you might give LaCygne a look south of KC too. Hot lake that finesse fishes well.
Smithvillesteve Posted January 3, 2015 Author Posted January 3, 2015 Thanks for all the valuable info boys. Amazing. One thing i have figured out in my lifetime is that 99.9% of people that like to fish are just plain good people!! I was committed to the jerkbait one day last year in late winter/early spring at Table Rock. I stayed with it for several hours. Determined to show my buddy i could catch a bass with it. Never happened. But hey, that could happen with any lure when bass fishing. Thats why we love the challenge. If somebody could show me a pic of the Ned rig that would be greatly appreciated. Sounds like a mushroom head jig with a half of a worm basically right? Is it rigged like a grub then? Or sideways like a wacky worm setup? Once again, thanks so much for the valuable info several of you guys gave me. Smithville Steve
dtrs5kprs Posted January 3, 2015 Posted January 3, 2015 Thanks for all the valuable info boys. Amazing. One thing i have figured out in my lifetime is that 99.9% of people that like to fish are just plain good people!! I was committed to the jerkbait one day last year in late winter/early spring at Table Rock. I stayed with it for several hours. Determined to show my buddy i could catch a bass with it. Never happened. But hey, that could happen with any lure when bass fishing. Thats why we love the challenge. If somebody could show me a pic of the Ned rig that would be greatly appreciated. Sounds like a mushroom head jig with a half of a worm basically right? Is it rigged like a grub then? Or sideways like a wacky worm setup? Once again, thanks so much for the valuable info several of you guys gave me. Smithville Steve Steve...the pics in my first reply are of the parts before rigged, and of a rigged one in a black from last year. Just run it up like a grub and glue it. Lots of pics of it up at Ned's blog and the zman page. Also YouTube. This one shows it in profile.
Bill Babler Posted January 3, 2015 Posted January 3, 2015 I believe that Wrench just posted a big string of whites from just a few days ago, on the loz forum. On the sticker there have been some wonderful information posted on this blog. One of the best was in Champ pointing out the quality of equipment and the setup that puts you in the proper frame to get bit. I really cannot think of any other bait where such a multitude of different very little things make such a huge deal to accomplishing the whole. The Spro Blue Bandit has become one of the best baits on both the White River Chain and also LOZ. It can be fished in any type of light situation, from bright where it really excels to a cloudy dreary day. One of my very favorite suspending baits. Another very important bit of info to consider, and I have had a multitude of clients tell me this is that the bite at times can be a very nice thump or jump, but most often as one Client described it "A Drive By." Most often it more reminds me of a crappie bite on a light jig, just a quick tap or line movement. I have caught so many on it that I can a very good percentage of the time tell what critter is checkin it out. A white bass won't fool with it, you know you are bit. A walleye is the lightest, only a whisper. LM at times only line movement or the tick, tick, K's will put a jolt in it. Not every time, but you should know you been bit. A jaw is the hardest one to figure. Hit soft, fight big is the usual deal with them however as the water warms and you fish it shallower, the jaw will put the hammer on it. To me a jerkbait is somewhat like a buzz bait. I cannot put it down when I should. Great information gents and go get em. http://whiteriveroutfitters.com http://whiteriverlodgebb.com
Hunter53 Posted January 3, 2015 Posted January 3, 2015 Despite the Ned I still fish a shakey head, but tend to fish a bigger version these days. Usually a 1/4-3/8oz FB head and a full length zinkerz or zero. Ned Rig parts can be hard to come by. Still not a lot of good options on the heads from big companies. While there may not be good options from the big companies there is a guy (dtrs5kprs) on here who makes FANTASTIC jig heads for the Ned.
Ham Posted January 3, 2015 Posted January 3, 2015 While there may not be good options from the big companies there is a guy (dtrs5kprs) on here who makes FANTASTIC jig heads for the Ned. MAYBE HE'LL BRING THEM TO THE OPEN MARKET. Every Saint has a past, every Sinner has a future. On Instagram @hamneedstofish
Bill Babler Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 MAYBE HE'LL BRING THEM TO THE OPEN MARKET. Personally I wish I could get some from him. Seems to be keeping them pretty close to the vest. Oh. I forgot, I have to wait my turn. Just kidding Dave. Not really HEEEE http://whiteriveroutfitters.com http://whiteriverlodgebb.com
Sore Thumbs Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 I believe that Wrench just posted a big string of whites from just a few days ago, on the loz forum. On the sticker there have been some wonderful information posted on this blog. One of the best was in Champ pointing out the quality of equipment and the setup that puts you in the proper frame to get bit. I really cannot think of any other bait where such a multitude of different very little things make such a huge deal to accomplishing the whole. The Spro Blue Bandit has become one of the best baits on both the White River Chain and also LOZ. It can be fished in any type of light situation, from bright where it really excels to a cloudy dreary day. One of my very favorite suspending baits. Another very important bit of info to consider, and I have had a multitude of clients tell me this is that the bite at times can be a very nice thump or jump, but most often as one Client described it "A Drive By." Most often it more reminds me of a crappie bite on a light jig, just a quick tap or line movement. I have caught so many on it that I can a very good percentage of the time tell what critter is checkin it out. A white bass won't fool with it, you know you are bit. A walleye is the lightest, only a whisper. LM at times only line movement or the tick, tick, K's will put a jolt in it. Not every time, but you should know you been bit. A jaw is the hardest one to figure. Hit soft, fight big is the usual deal with them however as the water warms and you fish it shallower, the jaw will put the hammer on it. To me a jerkbait is somewhat like a buzz bait. I cannot put it down when I should. Great information gents and go get em. Bill. I tried that Spro blue bandit at Grand. They aren't ready to suspend right out of the box like Megabass but with a few modifications it was ready to go. I will definitely be buying some more in that color. I think you are exactly right on using it in multiple water colors.
dtrs5kprs Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 Bill. I tried that Spro blue bandit at Grand. They aren't ready to suspend right out of the box like Megabass but with a few modifications it was ready to go. I will definitely be buying some more in that color. I think you are exactly right on using it in multiple water colors. More or less a chartreuse shad or sexy pattern. Seems to work everywhere. One of the good colors in the pointers back when they were hot. Mc stick has to be the best stick under $20.
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