Thread: Late October panfishing!!

After watching the video I am convinced that the float is the way to go - at least in 42 degree water. Have just the right size mico-lures to make them an offer they can't refuse.

That should work well

Floats are deadly. Went heavy using them this year and it really helped.
Bob

Nice catch

Originally Posted by DockShootinJack

That should work well

They’ve been working well for me all season.

Originally Posted by BobC

Floats are deadly. Went heavy using them this year and it really helped.
Bob

What depth do you usually start out with ?
In clear water , I normally start out with 18-24” using a weighted foam float . A round one for a slow retrieve or for pauses . A round one seems to give my jigs more action when there’s a little ripple on the water.
Dead calm wind, and clear water , I go another 6-12” deep , sometimes more .
I feel most panfish will feed up .

Originally Posted by gillchaser999

What depth do you usually start out with ?
In clear water , I normally start out with 18-24” using a weighted foam float . A round one for a slow retrieve or for pauses . A round one seems to give my jigs more action when there’s a little ripple on the water.
Dead calm wind, and clear water , I go another 6-12” deep , sometimes more .
I feel most panfish will feed up .

Please note that I fish in a relatively shallow stream, but yes 18-24 sounds about right. With the 1” panfish size EZFloat I rig it with a 1/64 tm hook with a trout magnet. To provide a nicer, straight below the float drift I put 1 BB about 8 inches above the hook. Getting the drift right with the current speed is critical, in my opinion. You don’t want the drift too fast or too slow. If currents and depth dictate, I can move up to a 1/32 and then use a single B to shot it. Once you get the drift zeroed in it is a killer way to fish. I know there are many higher priced floats out there, but I have found the foam egg shaped EZs hard to beat. I would spend more but haven’t seen the need to do so.
Bob

A split shot below the float makes a lot of sense when pulling & pausing thereby allowing the lure to stay more or less at the same depth without riding up due to line bow.
That's where I went wrong using that presentation. Fine when the lure is semi-stationary with a slight chop giving it some action, but no so much moving it a foot or so.