brian | Tue Jun-17-03 12:10 PM |
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#2912, "RE: swimmy swimbait"
In response to Reply # 4
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Yeah, I get nervous about hooking them on the swimbait sometimes, but the way I sight fish with that bait, and on certain fish, it really needs to have the leadhead on it to give it some movement through the water. Especially if the fish is deep, or off the bed, or any other number of instances. I do try to get em on texas rig whenever possible, but the weird thing is that on the fish which I was forced to use the leadheaded swimbait I haven't lost one. I've only lost the ones where I should've been using texas rig, but didn't... Kind of weird, I'm sure my streak will come crashing down... x( -Brian
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RODSNAPPER | Tue Jun-17-03 12:32 PM |
Member since Jul 24th 2002
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#2914, "RE: Hooking big bass?"
In response to Reply # 5
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I completely concur with all of the responses! These guys KNOW!
My only thought that I would bring to the topic with regards to Texas rigging is to be careful with EWG hooks. Some guys swear by them, and that is FINE! I won't even go there, It is just my personal preference to stay away from them. Go nuts if you like em'!
I'm with Swimbait on the Round Bend Gammies (5/0) I use this hook when throwing 5-inch Senko's and my hook up ratio/catch went way up! Spool up heavy (20lb) and "Fork-Lift" Em'.
I think any decent fish, especially a big one, will thrash around and tear a big hole in there lip with an EWG. This has happened to me more times than I can count, and just when it feels like you "Stuck-Em' Good!... They break water and your EWG comes flying back at you @ 100 miles per hour.
To quote Swimbait on EWG Jigs. "I have a drawer full of them that I will sell you cheap!"
I also LOVE the Sugoi Hook by GYCB. In Fact, that is primarily what I fish with. I just got some 5/0's and MAN! THOSE SUCKER'S ARE SHARP! The G-lock is also an excellent hook, but does have a pretty wide gap. Owner's are also fantastic, and I use a variety of those as well.
The Sugoi Hook is made special for Yamamoto by Gamakatsu. I'm confident that if you T-rig with THAT hook, you'll land those "Farley's"!! BWW carries some of them, or you can order on line.
Best of Luck, and God Bless all of you for your knowledge.
Late!
"ROD"
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