redfin Q's for Bill and others

[dtrs5kprs]

Saw the post from a few days ago regarding some redfin fish. Is that just an early thing due to the warm spring or do you think it is about ready to go? Will be down the week following Easter and would love for them to be grabbing that fin.

Also one Q regarding an earlier post that referenced using foam mounting tape on fins. I usually weight mine at the back of the front section and have played with bending bills but have not tried (or actually heard of) the tape. Is there a particular area of the front section where it works better? Or is it just a stick some on and try it out deal?

Thanks much, appreciate all the info on all of the pages.

[Bill Babler]

I start throwing the fin, as soon as I see-em on top. Usuall water temp in mid-50's. Some guys catchem in the high 40's on top over cedars. A spook is better for this, but the fin will work.

I have never-ever had any success modifying a redfin. Bending bills, trading hooks, using weight, trading rings. They either work or they don't. If they don't I just toss-em. " Easy for me too say at $7.00 bucks per pop." NOT

I do remove the origional split ring and replace with a speed snap for lighter weight and easy and quick bait retie. I will also tie a bit of flash on the rear trouble. Most all the guides do.

I try to really work the middle or the broken back section to make sure it is free and will really wiggle. I have shaved some plastic where it joins so it wouldn't rub, but thats about it.

Fish it on 14 to 20 lb. test, not floracorbon as that sinks, just mono and the bigger line also helps to float the fin. Good Luck.

[dtrs5kprs]

Bill, appreciate the reply. Guess I have just never started throwing it early enough, usually waiting for 60+ water. I normally throw fins & spooks on 15# big game for the float effect, sort of hit and miss with the tails depending on how they are eating the bait. Tails do seem to enhance the wiggle.

At lower temps what sort of banks are you looking for? I usually throw it on points, over gravel areas where fish are working, and on big swing banks with cedars. Thanks again.

[Bill Babler]

Your in the right spots. Don't hesitate to chase any of the main lake K's that are chasing in the deep stuff, main channel. Usually a white or two with em and they are the good ones.

[TRGFish]

How's it look for this weekend or next throwing redfins?

[Bill Babler]

This time of the year, I always have one tied on and let the fish and the conditions, tell me wheather to pull the trigger on it.

[conman]

Bill,

What size Redfin do you throw?

I have never thrown that bait, how is it retrieved?

Thanks

Conman