I read a post about some like to use spinning set ups for smallies. I use both but only spinning for finess fishing. Why for smallies?
Thanks!
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I read a post about some like to use spinning set ups for smallies. I use both but only spinning for finess fishing. Why for smallies?
Thanks!
Smallmouth bass, along with other fish, do not know what type of mechanical device I’m using to pull them back to the boat. They will try to shake the bait either way! They also don’t know if I’m using mono, braid or flouro. :roll:
Spinning gear for Sallies?:doh:
Many smallie tactics are deep water finesse techniques which are generally done with spinning tackle. I like spinning reels and baitcasters equally; I just need the right reel for the right presentation.
My son and I were in kayaks in the Buffalo small boat harbor busting SMB on ned rigs with 6# line on spinning rods a couple weeks ago. There were 3 bass boats with guys hammering them with casting poles. The fish don’t care. Of course we were all walleye fishing since bass season wasn’t open. Pesky things kept getting on the line.
Yeah, you have your Larrys and your Sallies. IDK about spots.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bamazona
As long as you have a plausible explanation for breaking the law, it's OK.Quote:
Originally Posted by fr8dog
For the most part here on Erie, Ontario and St Clair you are fishing finesse baits like a ned tube, drop shot etc... so spinning gear is very common. I do throw the sniper jig and my crankbaits on baitcasters however.
Catch and release is totally legal there until full opening in June.Quote:
Originally Posted by fr8dog
I thought Charlie Moore had joined the BBC when I first saw the title of the post. :smile:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bamazona
:laugh: shake my head with the nicknames...... Largie is probably the worst.Quote:
Originally Posted by Woody60
I never caught a "sallie" are they a freshwater or saltwater species ? LOL
I think I might of seen you fishing the wall.....Quote:
Originally Posted by fr8dog
BTW there is TROPHY bass season on Erie Dec 1st to June 14th limit is one bass 20" or greater. On June 15th 5 bass 12" or greater.
Lighter line, smaller baits, better drags, longer casts.
I still use both for smallmouth and largemouth.
Maybe salt? Key west?Quote:
Originally Posted by Fireball
Sallies are a fish that are closely related to the Karen species. They are crazy and will attack anything in front of them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fireball
"Ditch Pickles" is better than "Largies" :beers:Quote:
Originally Posted by basscat21
Lighter baits thrown is usually the reason. Up until recently, it was tuff to throw a 1/64 oz ned type bait on a baitcaster.
Nah, I use 'em for bait. Sallie Manders.Quote:
Originally Posted by Quillback
Spinning Gear for Sallies would instantly be the most popular sub-group in BBC