Upper White Smorgasboard

[Wayne SW/MO]

Don't overlook the hybrids. Flouro has two characteristics that are valuable at times. One is its neutrality in the water, but not everyone needs this because of the type of fishing being done. The other thing is its abrasion resistance, which most everyone can use. The hybrids with their flouro coating give you a mono with more abrasion resistance. P-Line CX and YoZuri are a couple that come to mind.I don't think line gets the attention it deserves sometimes.

[ryan]

Hey thanks for the info SKMO... I have always used baitcasting gear but I've got friends who swear by using spinning equip.... Like you, my accuracy goes out the window when using spinning gear. In your opinion, is the floro that much better then regualr mono ?

it depends on what conditions you are fishing. Throwing baits like topwater or moving to the other end of the spectrum a crankbait you should use mono. Why you might ask, well mono has a certain degree of stretch and when fishing those baits it is important to use a line that has some give the reason being it is tougher for the fish to throw the bait or shake it loose. When fishing a plastic worm or jig f-carbon is better due to it's sensativity so you can detect those light bites, it also helps when fishing along the bottom to have an abrasion resistant line. Hope this helps

Ryan - I usually see 8-12 walleye a year caught out of my boat, all accidently. Also the majority are real nice size, I am not sure I have ever caught a sublegal except up the James from the recent stockings. Most are this size or larger. Also kind of interesting is the fact that I have never caught one in the Kings, where I fish quite a bit and where there is a substantial spawning run. Not sure what to make of this myself.

I catch them in the White River channel from Big M to the mouth of the James which is not really great info because that's where I fish most of the time, along with the Kings. Have caught them about every which way but I would say most are in pretty shallow water, shoreline to 8' deep, although I have caught some deep spooning. The Biggest one caught though was 27.5" caught on carolina rigged brush hog about a mile up the James on a big gravel flat in June.

There are a few locals that fish for them specifically this time of year way up the Kings, mostly at night and mostly with bait, and mostly from the bank. They are pretty tight lipped about it but I think I get the idea. This year with the water low I think some different locations are being fished. If you are interested in more info about this let me know.

yeah I would appreciate some info on table rock walleye, thanks

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