At least you found them! They will be there for a few days.
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Finally found a decent bed of big bull shellcrackers and no dice. I think they came in overnight to setup shop because they certainly were not there yesterday. Anyway, I arrived at this spot after the rains and the water was slightly stained. My polarized glasses make it possible to still clearly see the bedding fish.
These are brutes, I'd estimate 1.5lbs across the board. I fished redworms under a small float and couldn't get a hit. As I was getting ready to leave, I finally connected with a monster. The fish fought very hard, pulling drag throughout. As I attempted to land the fish, I got sloppy and tried to flip him in instead of dip netting. WRONG move! My hook popped and the fish swam to freedom.
Needless to say, I was defeated. Hopefully tomorrow brings a better result and a post with pictures!! They sure are interesting to sit and watch, particularly fish this size!
At least you found them! They will be there for a few days.
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Matt Schroeder - AGFC - (877)470-3309 - [email protected]redearhoosier LIKED above post
If I could find big shellcrackers all year 'round, I don't think I would fish for anything else. Found some today, and going back tomorrow.
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We all get complacent at times and lose fish
The love for fishing is one of the best gifts you can pass alongKetchn LIKED above post
Glad you found them! Those big uns are smart ! they are very spooky and can be very picky !
Minister1955 LIKED above post
I have thought about buying a drone for bed searching
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redearhoosier LIKED above post
every time I see bedded fish I get excited and about every time I see it I cant them to even look at my offering ….
from bass to bream to crappie they often sit still and ignore every thing under the sun unless you get to close and then they run off and sometimes don't even return …..
sum kawl me tha outlaw ketchn whales
If you see them then they can see you. Redear are smarter and spookier than gills for sure. Back away and make longer casts. Once they set up on beds it's difficult to get them to bite but you might get a few if you use small jigs under an inch long. That's all I ever use for redear.
Tiny jigs or flies under a float,the bite is usually an aggressive get out of my nest bite more than a hunger bite IMO.start casting on the front edge and sides of the spawn circle,instead of nilly willy,this prevents you fighting a fish over top of other occupied nest.Adjust the float so the jig or fly is just dropping through each bed as you gently twitch the float back to you,fish on.
Fishfishwish, Minister1955 LIKED above post