Trip Report February 21

[snagged in outlet 3]

I got out early with a plan to hit south facing banks I looked at on Google maps.   Water temp was generally 45 everywhere.  

First bank nothing.  Second one nothing.  Heading to 3 rd one I saw shad flitter on the surface.  Dropped the troller and tried jerks and cranks.  My favorite way to fish.  Nothing.  Went to the little guy.  PBnJ.  Bam I’m hooked up!   

I caught several going down the bank in I assume 8-10’ of water.  I don’t even have a depth finder.  I guess I got away from them so went back to where I started.  Dirt zinkerz on 1/8 ounce @Jadesjigs jig head.  Bam on again!  Thanks @Dutchand @Quillback!   Water temp was 51 when I left.  Caught 8 all around 14-16 inches.  Fun morning. 

Saw around 20 boats.  All way offshore and all head down TV fishing except two guys sitting on a brush pile I assume crappie fishing. 
 

[cheesemaster]

Nice SM.
What part of the lake where you on?

[Quillback]

Very nice!  Nice warm day to be out.  

[Dutch]

Good for you.  I have several of Jades jigs.  I really like them.

[snagged in outlet 3]

10 hours ago, cheesemaster said:

Nice SM.
What part of the lake where you on?

Dam area.  

[snagged in outlet 3]

1 hour ago, Dutch said:

Good for you.  I have several of Jades jigs.  I really like them.

I had the dirt stick rigged whacky with the jades jig head.  They hit that more aggressively than the trd.  

[Quillback]

17 minutes ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

I had the dirt stick rigged whacky with the jades jig head.  They hit that more aggressively than the trd.  

Never have wacky rigged the Elaztech stuff.  Do they stay on the hook well?  I have fished Senkos wacky style, but they get torn up pretty easily.

[snagged in outlet 3]

3 hours ago, Quillback said:

Never have wacky rigged the Elaztech stuff.  Do they stay on the hook well?  I have fished Senkos wacky style, but they get torn up pretty easily.

I use the g7 reverse pliers and silicone sleeves.  https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/G7_Worm_Tube_Pliers/descpage-G7WTP.html

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descpage-G7WPTAV.html

 

 

 

[jdmidwest]

Electrical Shrink tube works good too if you don't use rubber O rings.  Don't have to heat it, just get the right size to match the worm.  Tough as nails.

I use gold carpet nails for my whacky heads as weight.  I have always felt a little gold helps a bait.

[Jadesjigs]

Thank you so much @snagged in outlet 3 and @Dutch for the kind words and wonderful support!!  So glad the jigs are working for you!  That wacky rig technique with our jigs is a great idea. 

 

I feel like we have some really good finesse fishing approaching the next couple of weeks - so excited!

 

Please let me know if you guys ever need anything. Appreciate you!