The only problem I see ThrillSeeker is I havnt been catching too many in my driveway either.
They look good, should work well for ya !!
I changed around my rod holder setup so I can try a little slow trolling. Feel free to offer any suggestions. The fishing rig is a 1/O Eagle claw hook tied in a loop knot 2 ft about a 1/4 oz sinker. I went w/ that weight because my rod tips are pretty flimsy on these rods (like you may be able to tell by the pics). Oh...and pardon the pics....they're from my phone.
Last edited by ThrillSeeker; 10-04-2008 at 01:33 PM.
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The only problem I see ThrillSeeker is I havnt been catching too many in my driveway either.
They look good, should work well for ya !!
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I wouldn't worry about the rod tips bending a little, the main thing to keep in mind is to go slow enough to keep the lines as vertical as possible. You might even have to go with a 1/2oz weight. Take some with you just in case.
The rod set up looks nice good luck.
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I started doing a lot of the slow trolling this spring and i had to go to the 1/2 to get it to work right. You might try another hook about a foot from the one on there now. I need as many baits in there as I can get.
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I agree, someting more comfortable is needed. haha! Looks like you are ready!
You're right about that. My boat is a 1985 and where they put the hole for the seat pole is right in front of the front livewell, so I can't sit in a regular seat and comfortably operate the trolling motor. I need to extend my front deck by about a foot, but I figure it won't matter if I can talk Mrs ThrillSeeker into getting that Minnkota w/ autopilot. :D
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Oh...I went out today for 2 hrs. I was fishing 16 ft deep in 25 ft of water. I need a heavier sinker to keep my lines vertical. I caught two fat yellow bass, but no crappie. Water temp was 71 degrees.
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I have 1/2 oz weights on a snap swival and carry 3/4 oz with me. If the wind is up or they are generating at the dam I will switch to a 3/4 oz. The snap makes it easy to switch out the weights.
Also I use #2 hooks not#1's. Make sure they are thin wire ones so you can pull them out of the brush and then bend the hook back with a pair of needle nose. Use either 8 or 10 pound test.
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