Swimbait fishing adventure: Stage is set...

coldfront · December 20, 2019, 03:46:05 PM

lou,
just read a guy talking swimbaits/glidebaits. a very good day might be 5-6 bites. a typical day might be 2.
he also said to just buckle down and be sure to throw it for 4-5 hours or more. if you try to 'spot' toss it; 20 minutes here, 20 minutes there, it's tough to get bit.

SteveTX · December 20, 2019, 04:09:33 PM

Quote from: coldfront on December 20, 2019, 03:46:05 PM
lou,
just read a guy talking swimbaits/glidebaits. a very good day might be 5-6 bites. a typical day might be 2.
he also said to just buckle down and be sure to throw it for 4-5 hours or more. if you try to 'spot' toss it; 20 minutes here, 20 minutes there, it's tough to get bit.

I found my problem with swimbaits right there. I'm not near that patient I'm gonna wait another 40 or so years I might get there right before I am dead.

Capt. BassinLou · December 20, 2019, 04:21:44 PM

Quote from: coldfront on December 20, 2019, 03:46:05 PM
lou,
just read a guy talking swimbaits/glidebaits. a very good day might be 5-6 bites. a typical day might be 2.
he also said to just buckle down and be sure to throw it for 4-5 hours or more. if you try to 'spot' toss it; 20 minutes here, 20 minutes there, it's tough to get bit.

Appreciate the info CF. I have read and heard the same info as well. I understand it's a mindset I must put myself in. I don't know if I'm remotely close to the discipline of sticking with it for 4 hrs, but I have been working on my mindset lately practicing with smaller swimbaits. Don't have much to show, yet,,, but my time is coming soon. I can feel it on my bones.

coldfront · December 20, 2019, 07:12:15 PM

Quote from: Bassinlou on December 20, 2019, 04:21:44 PM
Appreciate the info CF. I have read and heard the same info as well.

sounds like we're seeing a lot of the same stuff. you're just faster to it than I am.

Capt. BassinLou · December 20, 2019, 07:18:41 PM

Quote from: coldfront on December 20, 2019, 07:12:15 PM
sounds like we're seeing a lot of the same stuff. you're just faster to it than I am.

Nah.... I have been researching this technique for a while now.

Capt. BassinLou · December 20, 2019, 07:40:58 PM

I'm all set: rod, reel, line, and an assortment of swimbaits ready to go. Can't wait to see the experiences this new adventure has in store for me.

Capt. BassinLou · December 22, 2019, 12:23:15 PM

For anyone following, I have started a new thread in regards to everything and anything Swimbait/Glidebait related, it's in its's infancy stages right now, but I'm expecting a lot of tips, stories, and how to topics emerging from this thread.

To learn more, look here ---> Swimbait/Glidebait Chronicles (2020)

caddyjoe77 · December 22, 2019, 10:21:44 PM

Quote from: Smallie_Stalker on December 17, 2019, 08:19:05 PM
Joe, did you get the 100% flouro?

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Yessir, I did.

Deadeye · December 23, 2019, 07:40:01 AM

Quote from: Bassinlou on December 17, 2019, 08:34:21 PM
I have tried getting into flouro several times, but flouro is just not for me. Copoly's and braid are my go to lines, but I do appreciate the recommendation.

I was you Lou with the Flouro until I tried the Sunline Assassin. That stuff is Soft, Casts like a Dream, and Doesn't have that Memory that most do.

I tie with a Palomar Knot and I've NEVER had a Knott Break Issue.

I use it for: 20lb on a Med-Xtra Heavy Jig rod with a Jig, 15 lb on a MH for Rattletraps/Swimbaits/etc, 12 lb on MH for Crankbaits.

I've been using it for about 8 months now and I haven't had a single issue with it and no breakoffs. It is very sensitive, seems to be very non abrasive, and doesn't break the bank on price.