Couple More Days Of Fishing

[merc1997 Bo]

been out again the last two days, and the bite is still on. yesterday did not produce many keeps, but lots of action. today lots of action and 7 keepers all brownies.

question for the nedders. i got some strike king zeros, but they sink like a rock. no float to them. i was thinking someone told me the zeros floated. i put a piece in the water without a hook, and it sank. we did catch fish on it, but did just as well with a generic senko. a fat sized crappie tube worked well also, and also a lake fork crappie minnow.

i am totally mad though. i had fished with the same 1/8 jig since late this summer, and a darn bass broke me off!!

here is a pic of linda with a sample of what we have been catching.

bo

[J-Doc]

Beautiful fish. Smallmouth are awesome.

[Champ188]

Nice brownie, indeed. Donna and I are headed up tomorrow. Got new Ned heads in the mail today and am ready to get busy.

[motoman]

Nice report bo and great fish for Linda!

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Take that zero and stretch it a few times until the salt starts flying out of it(caution, there's a lot in there and it can make a mess); and the color lightens a pinch and it will REALLY soften up! Careful stretching it; go easy on it or they can start to tear or break a bit. Especially if they're a bit older of a pack. I prefer the zeros and Zinkerz over any other Zman baits. Higher salt content makes them even softer; I seem to catch more with them for that reason.........at least I think that's why!:-)

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Then soak it overnight weighted down in some water to get the rest of the salt out. It should be super buoyant then. If not; at least it'll be crazy soft!

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Then take them out in the morning and just press them hard in a paper towel to quickly dry them and you're ready for action!

[96 CHAMP]

Nice fish you guys have been catching, hope you guys have a good day tomorrow, never have used the Ned rig yet but have all the tackle for it, need to put down old reliable baits I have been using and start fishing it next time I am down

[dtrs5kprs]

Bo,

Doug hit it right. Give it a good stretching to get the salt loosened up. He may also have caught me running mine under the resort faucet. Older ones will be softer and float more.

Nice brownies.

[motoman]

Bo,

Doug hit it right. Give it a good stretching to get the salt loosened up. He may also have caught me running mine under the resort faucet. Older ones will be softer and float more.

Nice brownies.

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I think I actually read someone posted the soaking the baits trick. If I woulda spotted you tinkering with baits in the sink; I woulda certainly kept my mouth shut. That's a sure sign you were conjuring a little magic. And at times like that, I learned from watching Gilligans Island......."mums the word!";-)