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Post by keesvanderlaak on Apr 29, 2011 14:50:45 GMT -4
yeah, just grab it behind the head and then when out of the water take it at the gill. the mouth will open for easy unhooking.
when held on the gill, the pike will stay easy.
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Post by qbert on Apr 29, 2011 18:31:29 GMT -4
Thanks guys, I'll give it a try next time I encounter one.
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Post by keesvanderlaak on Apr 30, 2011 3:26:29 GMT -4
It is a bit of a struggle to get the hang of it. but when done a couple of times it will be a routine thing.
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Post by jmcfish10101973 on Apr 30, 2011 5:18:46 GMT -4
very nice photos and great keep it up
john
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Post by qbert on Apr 30, 2011 21:40:12 GMT -4
Well, got a few more Rapala Victims today!!! I decided not to bring my net this time, that way I had no choice but to land my pickerel by hand. So of course the first bass I catch came off as I tried to swing him into the boat. He was small anyway though, so I probably wouldn't have used the net even if I had it with me. My last cast of the day finally provided me with a pickerel to try my new technique on, and I failed miserably. After my third time dropping him back into water, I just gave up and unhooked it while it was still in the water. It's gonna take a little practice, but at least the fish was no worse for wear!!! 29. SSR-7 Clown 30. F-9 Gold 31. F-9 Fathead Minnow 32. SSR-7 Silver     |
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Post by qbert on May 1, 2011 21:38:27 GMT -4
Today's victims!!!! All little guys but at least I'm catching something!! I'm starting to run out of lures I have confidence in!! This may start getting a little harder soon. Until topwater season that is!! 33. J-9 Silver 34. J-9 Blue   I definitely need more work on these pickerel!! Those little guys are tough to handle!! 35. XR-8 Perch 36. XR-8 Yellow Perch   |
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Post by keesvanderlaak on May 2, 2011 4:10:26 GMT -4
Just grab it behind the head. with some practice you'll get the hang of it.
maybe this helps:
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Post by qbert on May 2, 2011 19:38:03 GMT -4
Only had a few minutes to fish today, but at least I got one!!! 37. DT-FAT-3 Silver  |
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Post by keesvanderlaak on May 3, 2011 4:10:19 GMT -4
you should visit my swim, got me 7 pikes in 3 sessions (last session only took 5 casts just to test the lure, the 2nd cast I got a pike)
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Post by 007fishfingers on May 4, 2011 7:54:24 GMT -4
weldone qbert nice fish  |
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Post by qbert on May 4, 2011 10:43:25 GMT -4
Got 2 more yesterday!! Second one was actually pretty nice, compared to what I have been catching so far. I had my buddy Perch(not fish related, his last name is Pertschi) with me, and he also caught 3 bass!! I'm now more than halfway there!!! 38. F-9 Blue Spotted Minnow 39. J-9 Yellow Perch   |
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Post by jmcfish10101973 on May 4, 2011 17:14:12 GMT -4
VERY NICE PHOTOS AND GREAT JOB
JOHN
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Post by qbert on May 6, 2011 18:34:58 GMT -4
This may be a record!! Not sure I have ever caught something so small!!! Still counts though!!! LOL 40. F-9 Holographic Emerald Shiner  |
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Post by omigosh on May 6, 2011 20:50:36 GMT -4
That little guy is anxious to grow up fast. That meal would have given him quite a growth spurt!! At the rate you are going you'll have this bet won soon.
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Post by fishing_in_israel on May 6, 2011 23:30:49 GMT -4
I have to ask: I noticed in tour pics of the fish you've caught that you use a swivel on your snap links. Does it not hamper the lure's action?
Nigel
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Post by keesvanderlaak on May 7, 2011 3:32:48 GMT -4
I have that exact same lure in size 7  |
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Post by qbert on May 9, 2011 10:48:13 GMT -4
I have to ask: I noticed in tour pics of the fish you've caught that you use a swivel on your snap links. Does it not hamper the lure's action? Nigel Yea, I switch lures up so often I usually use a swivel. I won't use one on suspending lures, but on a floating lure I don't think it hampers the action too much. I probably miss out on a fish or two because of it, but I really don't want to tie 37 knots every time I fish. |
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Post by qbert on May 9, 2011 11:48:04 GMT -4
I took my nephew out with me this weekend and he outfished me both days!! I recently bought an F-9 in Shiner from Jason, and I now need to buy another. Not because I lost it though, because my nephew absolutely loves it!!! He caught his very first pickerel on it, as well as a small bass on Saturday. Then yesterday he caught his biggest bass ever!! He was excited as could be holding that thing!!    I also managed to cross 2 more lures off my list. The pickerel I caught was really deformed at the mouth. Seemed like there was a large section of extra skin on the right side of it's mouth. It's hard to see in the picture though. 41. J-9 Gold 42. F-9 Shiner   |
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Post by 90collector on May 9, 2011 12:03:02 GMT -4
I always use a swivel no matter what I fish for, mainly because I try multiple lures everytime I go fishing. I havent noticed it affecting the lures action but I suppose it probly does
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Post by fishing_in_israel on May 9, 2011 13:57:44 GMT -4
I always use a swivel no matter what I fish for, mainly because I try multiple lures everytime I go fishing. I havent noticed it affecting the lures action but I suppose it probly does I always use a snap - but without a swivel. Light as possible! Have you seen these though:  Owner Micro Snap Swivel (5th item down the page). Nigel |
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Post by fishing_in_israel on May 9, 2011 14:02:16 GMT -4
I have to ask: I noticed in tour pics of the fish you've caught that you use a swivel on your snap links. Does it not hamper the lure's action? Nigel Yea, I switch lures up so often I usually use a swivel. I won't use one on suspending lures, but on a floating lure I don't think it hampers the action too much. I probably miss out on a fish or two because of it, but I really don't want to tie 37 knots every time I fish. So why don't you use a duo-snap (the ones without a swivel)? Nigel |
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Post by qbert on May 10, 2011 10:57:38 GMT -4
I had my skitter pops working yesterday!! This bet may not last till summer!! Ended up catching 6 bass, and lost 3 more, all of the same J11. One of the smaller bass engulfed my SP-7 and had the back hook way down in his throat. That's why I always carry a pair of cutters. I had to cut off the barbed end then pull the rest through. He bled a little, but seemed to be fine on his way back!! After nearly killing a few bass years ago, using this soft plastic they seemed to swallow every time(Yamamoto double tail hula grub), I will never go fishing without my hook cutters!! I have a few videos of fish taking poppers that I will put up later. It takes a little time with my crappy computer, but here are the pics!! 43. SSR-5 Holographic Blue Shiner 44. XR-8 Purple Gold 45. SP-7 Limefrog 46. SP-7 Ayu 47. SP-7 Chrome Silver Fluorescent Chartreuse 48. SP-7 Shiny Gold Fluorescent Red       |
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Post by keesvanderlaak on May 10, 2011 11:58:23 GMT -4
man I am in love with your skitterpops!!!
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Post by diddly on May 10, 2011 13:43:10 GMT -4
This exercise makes me wonder if I put too much emphasis on lure color.
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Post by qbert on May 10, 2011 13:48:40 GMT -4
man I am in love with your skitterpops!!! Thanks!! Got most of my specials from Jason. Still want a few more that he has, plus that CG you have but in a size 7. That one seems rather hard to come by!!! Seeing it in your post just reminded me of how much I need that one!! The hunt never ends!!! |
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Post by keesvanderlaak on May 10, 2011 15:17:25 GMT -4
that chrome chart model is stunning, I think I need to get in touch with Jason |
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Post by qbert on May 10, 2011 20:07:50 GMT -4
Here are a few videos from my Skitter Popping!!! They aren't the best videos, but at least you can see the fish in these ones!!
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Post by keesvanderlaak on May 11, 2011 12:45:24 GMT -4
nice video's but dude,.. you really need a new rod.. you are missing a part..
for these kind of fish a Shimano Technium DF L of ML will be very good!!! You will like it!
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Post by qbert on May 11, 2011 16:23:50 GMT -4
nice video's but dude,.. you really need a new rod.. you are missing a part.. for these kind of fish a Shimano Technium DF L of ML will be very good!!! You will like it! LOL!! I hear you, but I sort of have a habit of doing that. I think I have broken the tip off of every rod I've ever had!!! And it's rubbing off because two of my nephews have done it too. My dad actually broke my first one, so I guess it's sort of a family tradition. It really is a bit foolish of me to carry around over $1000 in Rapala's in my tackle box, while using a $30 combo with a broken rod tip. I think foolish may be a family tradition too though. Here are my two more from today!! 49. SP-7 Purplescent Purple 50. SP-7 Pond Smelt   |
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Post by bacon on May 11, 2011 20:23:09 GMT -4
maybe your next rod should be an ugly stick, you will have to try to break the end off of those.
bacon
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