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Message started by Kerry on Feb 19th, 2015 at 4:37pm

Title: Re: Bottom Bouncers
Post by Wally13 on Feb 19th, 2015 at 9:51pm
ST,

Yes,  I would like a bottom bouncer that slips on the line. You are right in your criticism of the Wing It.

The Northland Roach Rig and Rock Runner Slip Sinkers are different critters  than a bottom bouncer. The Roach Rig goes from 1/2 oz to 1 oz  and the Reef Runner goes from 1/2 oz to 1 1/2 oz.  I need a heavier system...1 oz for every 10 ft deep is rule of thumb ...with 45 dgree angle for your line  from rod tip to weight. 

I usually fish 20 ft in July and August can be as deep as 30 ft so I would need 2 to 3 oz bottom bouncer.  I have used a 1/2 and 3/4 oz Roach Type slip sinker if I am using a floating worm harness 10 to 20 ft deep ... but float is needed on worm harness to get it off the bottom a bit as slip sinker is made to skate the bottom of lake.  The Reef Runner is closer to fitting my need  but i want more weight than 1 1/2 oz max that it comes in and I want a longer wire than it offers.

Mike

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