25-04-2009, 02:15 AM
[quote name='TravisS' post='14525' date='Apr 24 2009, 09:31 AM']I know others will post on this and add to my comments, here is my take...
1. Times don't seem to matter much when they are running thick. Go when you can and when they are running.
2. No advice on this, I plan on trying this for the first time this year.
3. I fish a 1/2 or 1 oz weight on the bottom with 2 or 3 dropper loops for the jigs. Smewtimes I switch it up and fish either a single weighted yo-zuri or the weighted jig with one on a dropper loop...I change mysetup util I notice one is producing over the other...Most important, if someone near you is bailing them, look at their rig and technique.[/quote]
Yep. pretty much nailed it on the head imo.
Morning, noon or night. When theyre running thick, go on your own leisure.
I too fish 1/2oz. I've found this to be the most effective weight FOR ME. At times I will also go up to 1oz.
I dont go more than 2 dropper loops. For the most part its one near the sinker. And the other is a couple feet or so above that. If they dont like the jigs, I'll keep switching til they do...color, sz/wt, & styles. And if that doesnt work, then try weightless with 2 jigs...or weightless with 1 jig. And if that still doesnt work, I'll go with my secret weapon (everyone's gotta have one or 2 of those). You know, that jig that pulls em out while others are blanked. You dont want to rig it just yet because of that chance of losing it. And lastly, if that fails, I'll see "a guy" I know. If he's not catching, no one else is =)
Good luck out there & have fun. The kids will love it!
1. Times don't seem to matter much when they are running thick. Go when you can and when they are running.
2. No advice on this, I plan on trying this for the first time this year.
3. I fish a 1/2 or 1 oz weight on the bottom with 2 or 3 dropper loops for the jigs. Smewtimes I switch it up and fish either a single weighted yo-zuri or the weighted jig with one on a dropper loop...I change mysetup util I notice one is producing over the other...Most important, if someone near you is bailing them, look at their rig and technique.[/quote]
Yep. pretty much nailed it on the head imo.
Morning, noon or night. When theyre running thick, go on your own leisure.
I too fish 1/2oz. I've found this to be the most effective weight FOR ME. At times I will also go up to 1oz.
I dont go more than 2 dropper loops. For the most part its one near the sinker. And the other is a couple feet or so above that. If they dont like the jigs, I'll keep switching til they do...color, sz/wt, & styles. And if that doesnt work, then try weightless with 2 jigs...or weightless with 1 jig. And if that still doesnt work, I'll go with my secret weapon (everyone's gotta have one or 2 of those). You know, that jig that pulls em out while others are blanked. You dont want to rig it just yet because of that chance of losing it. And lastly, if that fails, I'll see "a guy" I know. If he's not catching, no one else is =)
Good luck out there & have fun. The kids will love it!