Beads affecting bite

Started by Esox obsessed, July 30, 2021, 07:19:11 AM

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Esox obsessed

Could using a bead be affecting my bites on a wacky rig because my friend was using a wacky rig but without a bead and was doing much better
However when I see the fish they don't hesitate when I cast near them
And if so would using a smaller bead help

coldfront

it's possible that your observations already have given you the answer.
curious as to WHY you use a bead with your wacky rig?

I use a bead on my buzztoads... helps shed weeds and I th ink assist in getting the bait to move better in the fish jaws... for better hook up ratio...  but curious as to the wacky rig application/theory?

Capt. BassinLou

Presenting the lure as natural as possible helps. Never seen a bead on a wacky rig.

Esox obsessed

Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on July 30, 2021, 09:08:52 AM
Presenting the lure as natural as possible helps. Never seen a bead on a wacky rig.
To be fair I also use a steal leader and fish dont care about that

Esox obsessed

Quote from: coldfront on July 30, 2021, 07:40:19 AM
it's possible that your observations already have given you the answer.
curious as to WHY you use a bead with your wacky rig?

I use a bead on my buzztoads... helps shed weeds and I th ink assist in getting the bait to move better in the fish jaws... for better hook up ratio...  but curious as to the wacky rig application/theory?

rod guide protection

loomisguy

#5
Ever think you may be reeling the bait up too close to the top ?

Esox obsessed

Quote from: loomisguy on July 31, 2021, 06:07:57 AM
Ever think you may be reeling the bait up close to the top ?

It's why I use a bead I'll be looking for the next spot to cast and would end up doing that and probably was why the rod guides on my old pole was bust

coldfront

Quote from: Esox obsessed on July 31, 2021, 06:22:30 AM
Quote from: loomisguy on July 31, 2021, 06:07:57 AM
Ever think you may be reeling the bait up close to the top ?

It's why I use a bead I'll be looking for the next spot to cast and would end up doing that and probably was why the rod guides on my old pole was bust

kinda reminds me of that old doctor joke

'Hey doc, it hurts when I do this...'
well, stop doing that.


life is full of folks who choose to do something even when they know it's not the best approach.  it's all about personal choice.

Esox obsessed

Quote from: coldfront on August 01, 2021, 08:01:38 AM
Quote from: Esox obsessed on July 31, 2021, 06:22:30 AM
Quote from: loomisguy on July 31, 2021, 06:07:57 AM
Ever think you may be reeling the bait up close to the top ?

It's why I use a bead I'll be looking for the next spot to cast and would end up doing that and probably was why the rod guides on my old pole was bust

kinda reminds me of that old doctor joke

'Hey doc, it hurts when I do this...'
well, stop doing that.


life is full of folks who choose to do something even when they know it's not the best approach.  it's all about personal choice.


Looking where I'm gonna take my next cast and I mean I wasn't sure if it was because I caught my new pb lmb and saw it eat it without hesitation but last weekend my friend did caught almost double fishing it identical to me with the exception being the bead

loomisguy

I'll add one last tip..... When the bait comes out of the water on the retrieve.... stop reeling.. .. Just a thought.

Esox obsessed

Quote from: loomisguy on August 02, 2021, 05:08:28 AM
I'll add one last tip..... When the bait comes out of the water on the retrieve.... stop reeling.. .. Just a thought.
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