10 Mt's tip of the month/March 2011 (Read 5628 times)
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Re: Mt's tip of the month/March 2011
Reply #10 - Mar 6th, 2011 at 2:16pm
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I should mention one thing about the tie fast tool. It does poorly tying a knot when the line is thicker in diameter than what is being tied to. This is not usually the case in freshwater fishing however. Wet your knot before snugging it tight and even though you can snap the knot off the tool be certain you don't pull quickly to tighten the knot down.

This goes for any knot actually. A quick pull can generate heat which will alter the molecular composition of the nylon and result in breakage.

Be sure and test your knots often especially with 6lb line! It is very common for me after catching a bass in the 4 or 5lb class to re-tie my knot. If you just keep catching fish you will break off sooner or later (probably sooner). This is not very nice to the fish so check that knot often and re-tie. The knots do wear through (as well as the fine teeth on a bass having an abrasive effect on the line itself). Bass are quite hardy and will recover quickly so no harm done with the light line.
  
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Re: Mt's tip of the month/March 2011
Reply #11 - Mar 6th, 2011 at 3:04pm
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Whoops, I have been informed there are no "motor oil" colored worms to be had in the products I have suggested. I gravitate to natural colors in clear water. How about something in a root beer or pumpkin? If the water is real dark then a brightly tipped tail wouldn't hurt you either.
  
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Re: Mt's tip of the month/March 2011
Reply #12 - Mar 7th, 2011 at 6:24pm
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a similar effect can be had by rigging a worm on a worm hook with a split shot 6-10 inches in front of the bait. this presentation allows for the weight of the hook to make the worm dart around and it is also weedless. the sinker also makes for way less hang ups on a rocky bottom.

i fish rubber worms very often, straight tail finesse worms, curly tail ring worms, anything in the 4" range basically. i have used the glider jigs before and they are neat. i prefer the worm hook and sinker when fishing water in that depth range. i only use a jighead with worms when im in unfamiliar water in a boat/canoe and im searching for structure. otherwise its all about the worm hook/sinker. jigs tend to snag up a lot more from shore as well.
  
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