Thread: A few bream testing the Limber Tip

Big bream have made themselves scarce of late, but I wanted to catch some on the new Evergreen Limber Tip SS. I found some on the PLS stacked up in around 16-20 feet of water, near an automatic fish feeder, but they were mostly small bluegills, with a few crackers in the mix, and they absolutely would not bite jigs. I threw everything I had in the kayak at 'em - no dice. So, I came back the next couple days between storms with some live red wigglers, and they sang a different tune.

I was using a 20 Luvias 2000S on the Evergreen, with the 2.3 lb ester line and a short flouro leader, and a Tict 1.5 g jig. The last time I went, I also tried a Mr Twister micro craw plastic, and they were smashing it pretty good. Strangely, they wouldn't even peck at a jig or trout magnet, nibble or not.

These were some hard-biting rascals, and fast. They stole some wigglers from me before I learned to wait for the weight on the line before reeling. I was casting about 30 feet and letting it sink to the bottom. The sensitivity was awesome, even the little juveniles were jolting the rod. I may put some regular 2 lb mono on to more properly gauge the sensitivity, as I'm not sure how much the no-stretch ester line helped. I had no trouble feeling the bites, that is for sure. I've caught around 50-60 bream the last couple days using up the large pot of wigglers. It doesn't get old. Here's a few of the rascals:




I had to fish near the launch because the trolling motor I usually use on my kayak to get around this 400-acre electric-only lake had died on me, and paddling is tough for me since I am dealing with RA in my elbows. My need to fish over-rides the minor pain, so I deal with it best I can. I will be getting a warranty-replacement motor next week - thank you Newport Vessels customer service. Did I mention paddling sucks? LOL Well, catching bream helps me forget about it. Best to all.