whats your patience level?
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From Sunday to Monday the high temps dropped 25 degrees and the lake rose 4" so I had no expectations for this morning so I tried my usually spinner and in 30 minutes I got a 10" lmb and decided if I'm not catching anything I might as well work on my mechanics with plastics. Low and behold after a hour I started feel more comfortable and got a few hits but didn't set the hook. A couple of minutes I finally caught my first bass on a watermelon w/red & black flake swimsenko. I then moved to another spot and got a couple of nice 14". Nothing compared to Tuaniee's catches but a step in the right direction. It's funny how patience skyrockets when expectations are low and you're just enjoying a nice morning.
Here r some bass I got on my 20 min break from work.
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Working from home today so went to my backyard. Got the 4 bass real quick then back to work. 7" senko black with blue flakes
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For me, patience is all about faith. If I believe in the technique I'm using, I'm much more likely to have more patience and stick out that technique. If I don't really believe in the lure I usually switch it up after about an hour.
It can be very tough trying a new technique. Texas rigging is tried and true though so put in the time and eventually you will hit some larger fish. I like to use a 3/8 oz bullet with a 6 inch powerworm. I like watermelon and black and chartreuse colors but mostly it's about the presentation. Cast to your spot and let it sink - I get a lot of hits on that initial sink so have your slack line from the cast reeled up. Let it sit for a few seconds and then start twitching it in.
Another note - I've noticed that bass don't stalk quite as much as say a pike. Bass seem to hold to their structure a little more so if you are casting to a dock if you don't get hit within 10-15 feet of the structure you can probably reel up. If you are fishing an area surrounded by good structure have patience - they could be anywhere.
Good luck man, I love texas rigging. If I'm not pulling a buzz bait, I'm pulling plastic.
It can be very tough trying a new technique. Texas rigging is tried and true though so put in the time and eventually you will hit some larger fish. I like to use a 3/8 oz bullet with a 6 inch powerworm. I like watermelon and black and chartreuse colors but mostly it's about the presentation. Cast to your spot and let it sink - I get a lot of hits on that initial sink so have your slack line from the cast reeled up. Let it sit for a few seconds and then start twitching it in.
Another note - I've noticed that bass don't stalk quite as much as say a pike. Bass seem to hold to their structure a little more so if you are casting to a dock if you don't get hit within 10-15 feet of the structure you can probably reel up. If you are fishing an area surrounded by good structure have patience - they could be anywhere.
Good luck man, I love texas rigging. If I'm not pulling a buzz bait, I'm pulling plastic.
