I used a Blade bait for the first time yesterday. I caught 2 bass but I lost 8. I'm not getting a good hook set(I don't think). Fishing in 24' of water with current. What type of line would be best for this?
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I used a Blade bait for the first time yesterday. I caught 2 bass but I lost 8. I'm not getting a good hook set(I don't think). Fishing in 24' of water with current. What type of line would be best for this?
I use 50# braid with a 4' flouro leader seems to work ok for me, I know it sounds a little overkill tho.
Big Basser has a good thought there. Sounds like too much line stretch in current. Some Blade baits also need the hooks replaced as the original is not very good.
Good Fishing!
Thanks for the info.
I take the stock blade bait and modify it by removing the stock hooks, and adding split rings and size 6 or 4 gami's. the front hook is always red. I'll swap the snap with a split ring, too. for line, I stick with 40lb power pro braid straight through. Typically with blade baits youre getting a reaction strike, so whether they can see the line or not doesnt depend that much. Also, the braid lets me rip a bait off a stump or hangup letting me save a few baits. I like a medium heavy rod, 6'8". With the rod and braid, when a fish bites, it rips the bait into thier mouth and I am yet to lose one with this setup
some great info above... my set up for these is simple... 6ft med action baitcaster... 12# clear big game... snap... same rod I use for spoons and little georges... and spooks and small crankbaits... just a fun little rod that gets it done in the cold water... I've tried longer rods and different lines and come back to this... hook ups never been a problem... http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif
If you fish smallmouth, it is required you have at least 1 6ft med action baitcaster in the boat... I carry 3...
goto a gander mtn or dicks, hit the discount rack and bins... could come up with an entire setup for under 80$! rod reel and line!