Members Eric the awful fisherman Posted July 27, 2015 Members Posted July 27, 2015 We fished my first time in a late night tournament, took 7th of 31. That's with just three fish, one being 6 lber and won big bass of the night. Only thing is I think I could've had more but I was having trouble feeling the bottom on a medium bait caster rod. I'm used to more shallow water like the James. Any suggestions to make it more sensitive? Or just keep practicing?
zarraspook Posted July 27, 2015 Posted July 27, 2015 Go with a "good" braid... A cheap "super-soft" braid will drive you crazy on a baitcaster and at night you will chuck the whole thing in the lake ( if you can find the lake --LOL ) Eric the awful fisherman 1 "Look up OPTIMIST in the dictionary - there is a picture of a fishing boat being launched"
Dutch Posted July 27, 2015 Posted July 27, 2015 Well Eric a little more info would help. How deep were you fishing? What kind of baits were you using, etc? The more we know the more we can help you out. BTW: Congrats on the 6#.
Members Eric the awful fisherman Posted July 27, 2015 Author Members Posted July 27, 2015 I was using a 1/4 oz shakey head and an 8 " worm. I think my problem was I had either 12 or 14 lb on my medium action. I'm more used to fishing the river so I tend to be in the trees often. I had another rod with 15 spider wire and. 10 lb flouro leader tied on that I got a keeper on but it was a 5/8 jig. Also I could feel the bottom til about 10-12 feet the. After that pretty much nothing. trapshot25 1
Members Eric the awful fisherman Posted July 27, 2015 Author Members Posted July 27, 2015 Go with a "good" braid... A cheap "super-soft" braid will drive you crazy on a baitcaster and at night you will chuck the whole thing in the lake ( if you can find the lake --LOL ) What's a good braid ? I use spiderwire but haven't tried much else. I like the 15 lb stuff that has like a 4 lb diameter.
fishinwrench Posted July 27, 2015 Posted July 27, 2015 More weight! Summertime fish aren't skittish about baits that drop FAST, and you can feel it better. Flysmallie and Aggressor1988long 2
waterpossum Posted July 27, 2015 Posted July 27, 2015 Can you see braided line after dark using your moon glow light or whatever light you use?
Dutch Posted July 27, 2015 Posted July 27, 2015 Yep I agree with wrench. Use more weight. When I use braid I use Power Pro.
zarraspook Posted July 28, 2015 Posted July 28, 2015 What's a good braid ? I use spiderwire but haven't tried much else. I like the 15 lb stuff that has like a 4 lb diameter. I use Sufix & PowerPro (4-20 or 4-15)with a 2-4 foot leader of 6-10 lb Floro (depending on the depth & weight/size of my lure).. The best knot for joining the braid and Floro ( that I have tried ) is..... Eric the awful fisherman 1 "Look up OPTIMIST in the dictionary - there is a picture of a fishing boat being launched"
Members Eric the awful fisherman Posted July 28, 2015 Author Members Posted July 28, 2015 I've started using the FG knot and when it's done right I love it. But thanks guys for the help. But good news. My girlfriends dad just gave me his old bass boat so I'm going to be using a lot of these suggestions very soon!
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