merc1997 Bo Posted January 31, 2015 Author Posted January 31, 2015 we used to use this rig, but with bigger hook and head, back in the late 90's dealing with late summer bass suspended in the tops of deep trees. kinda in the era when senkos were first being utilized to catch bass. could not get a bite on the full 5" senko, so, i cut one in half to down size and try it. it was just what they wanted. fishing these guys on small head and light line is very effective. especially when dealing with very inactive bass. right size fall rate and speed equal success. bo
dtrs5kprs Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 Takes a couple of big swallows of courage to get over the hook size. Did for me at first. Then I went too far in the other direction to number 6's and number 4's, before letting the needle settle back to 2's and 1's. Bigger than a #1 and you run the risk of killing it, smaller than a #2 and you start to get into hook up issues.
Chief Grey Bear Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 That is a great fish and congrats all the way around. I don't want to be Debbie Downer on this post but that is the worst way to hold a fish ever! A fish especially that size should never be held that way. That is harder and more damanging on the fish than the hook you put in him. If you want to pose for a pic, please hold them with both hands or if doing a selfie, hold with the back of your hand facing up while you have your thumb pointing down. Again, great fish and great report. Buzz 1 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
merc1997 Bo Posted January 31, 2015 Author Posted January 31, 2015 Takes a couple of big swallows of courage to get over the hook size. Did for me at first. Then I went too far in the other direction to number 6's and number 4's, before letting the needle settle back to 2's and 1's. Bigger than a #1 and you run the risk of killing it, smaller than a #2 and you start to get into hook up issues.i have been using a #2 in the proto types that i have been fishing, and the hookup is great. #1's would work as well, just did not have any with a #1. as stated, bigger hook would kill the action. same problem many have when worm fishing. many use way too big of a hook and kill the action of the worm. bo
Members jackman724 Posted January 31, 2015 Members Posted January 31, 2015 Thanks to all for the feedback...lots of great info on this forum and appreciate the sharing environment. Hope to be able to share some insights (and hopefully some successes) during my trips this Spring. Fish on!!!
Football Head Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 Yeah glad we got a tutorial on the proper way to pose with your fish haha
drew03cmc Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 Nice fish, but don't break his jaw please. That is detrimental to that fish and the others you hold like that. On larger fish, two hands is the way to go. Buzz 1 Andy
dtrs5kprs Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 Guys... Bo can tell us for sure, but I think that fish is probably about 17"-18". Should be able to hold her any way you like.
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