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Written by Captain Mike Gerry
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Saturday, 24 July 2010 13:08 |
Fishing Grass Lines can be Productive
Not all grass lines are created equal, not all have active fish but I have some ideas on what to look for. As you move up and down Guntersville there are now grass edges from ledge to ledge. The problem is how you can pick out grass edges that you can catch fish on, what makes one edge more productive than the other? There are some very distinct differences to look for.
First thing I look for is bait activity, if you pull up to a grass line and after fishing a few minutes you don’t see bait moving about, it’s time to move on. You also need to examine the grass edge for structure, in most cases bass will hold on the grass edges, but if there is stumps or debris on the break lines there is a good chance you will find bass. Ride the edge of the grass line with your Lowrance structure scan, if you see stumps or debris you will also see the bass sitting over or near the structure.
Some grass lines form just a straight line edges, when I see this, if there is no bait about, I generally move on as I want a grass edge that changes definition with points and thickness differences all about the line of grass. Bass have to be able to ambush bait and if there is just a straight edge it eliminates the ambush areas and they generally aren’t there.
I also look for thickness change protruding out from the visible edge another few feet, if the grass just ends I find it harder to get a bite; there is one exception to this. When the grass line drops directly into a creek, this immediate depth change is different than others. I find creeks hold fish in the heat of the summer and the immediate drop to a creek is a good thing. Grass lines are productive, you just have to identify the correct line of grass!
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Some Ideas on Beating the Summer Time Doldrums |
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Written by Captain Mike Gerry
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Saturday, 17 July 2010 17:52 |
Some Ideas for Beating the Summer Doldrums
It’s well documented every summer that the heat removes the oxygen from the water and the bass spend more time suspending than they do feeding. The thing that most people don’t know is that bass actually feed more in the summer than any time of the year. The problem is the feeding is generally limited to early morning or late evening so if you’re not on the water early or late you struggle more often than not.
One thing that I find is that as the summer moves on the bass move deeper into the grass and believe it or not they actually move shallow off the deep points and ledges. So finding fish in less than 10 feet of water becomes easier as the summer changes in July and August. Head to the grass in the slews early in the morning and you will see more activity than on the deep ledges. This allows you to fish top-water in active areas because you can visually see them feeding around the shallow grass areas. It also allows you to utilize many of the new swim baits out there on the market. I find that the jerking action of swim baits over grass is just deadly during periods of early or late feeding in the hot summer. As stated above the problem is you may only have a few hours each day where this activity exists, so you have to take advantage of it while it lasts.
This summer I have found that we have had many early mornings where the wind has been tough on the top water activity. The good news is you just need to find areas protected from the wind and you can catch the bass. So far this year buzz baits have been deadly over the shallow grass just slightly under the water. My favorite is SWL buzz baits; they are just killing this bait in the active back waters. To help you get started you can buy them on line at www.secretweaponlures.com and use my FLGGS9 promo code and get a 30% discount on line. Hope this helps you find some of those tough summer bites.
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Written by Captain Mike Gerry
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Saturday, 10 July 2010 09:09 |
Lowrance Structure Scan
Fishing for most of my adult life has been a great challenge and I have been fortunate enough to have seen the progression of the technology. Never have I been as impressed with technology as I am today. I thought that the GPS technology from Lowrance was the cat’s meow; but folks I must tell you the new Structure Scan technology has taken the on board electronics to another level.
I have spent many years now describing what my eyes tell me is on the bottom to my many customers while using the depth finders and GPS technology, now I can confirm my thoughts because the bottom is so clear and defined by Structure Scan that I am just amazed. I don’t know at my age that many things wow me, but this has and fishing has just taken another leap forward.
Structure Scan defines the bottom structure out from the boat in both directions, and directly under the boat. The image is so defined that you can see things like gas cans sunk to the bottom, sunken brush, stumps and even in some areas where vehicles have been sunk to the bottom creating fish heavens under the water. Emergency rescue teams can view the bottom during times of need. The amazing thing is you can adjust the view to one side or the other or both, change the number of feet you can view or take a direct view of the bottom directly under the boat. It also has a built in tool that allows you to measure the width of a creek bottom or height of a tree and actually see the fish hanging on the structure you are viewing.
If you want to be wowed has I have been come fish with me and let me show you this amazing technology. The problem is after you view this, Structure Scan will jump on your “got to have” list and you won’t be satisfied until it is installed on your boat!
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Proper flipping Technique |
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Written by Captain Mike Gerry
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Saturday, 12 June 2010 09:25 |
Proper Flipping and Pitching Equipment & Technique
With the grass showing it’s head on top in some areas of the lake, the need to properly flip and pitch and be set up correctly can be a difference maker. Just as all the fishing industry has improved in technology the equipment for flipping and pitching has taken a big turn upward in technology.
Point being just purchasing any flipping rod or reel can severely limit or discourage you from trying flipping. One of the biggest factors in catching fish and enjoying this technique is having a light, sturdy long rod. Flipping is 100% wrist action; you must rely on the rod for leverage and the pendulum swing of the bait and it must do the work not you! A heavy flipping rod can just totally destroy the action and wear your wrist out; hence making you dislike what is really a fun technique.
One important key to making a productive day on the water while flipping is learning to produce a silent entry into the water with your bait. I cannot stress this enough if your bait is loud it’s not going to catch fish. Also, since we are generally fishing around the grass and it is generally murky and icky grass areas that you fish using big highly visible baits with loud rattles is my choice of baits. I like black and blue, red and or craw-fish colors with red in them as my choice of colors.
Lastly your thumb is a key part of the fall of the lure into the water; you want the bait to fall as vertical as possible. So the feathering of the spool to ensure that the bait drops without a lot of pressure to restrict the bait so it doesn’t pull away from the target is key in catching fish. Rigging, accuracy and proper drop will make a big difference toward enjoying this fishing technique.
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The Hunt for Big Bass on Guntersville |
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Written by Captain Mike Gerry
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Saturday, 22 May 2010 16:26 |
The Hunt for Big Bass on Guntersville
It’s fair to say that over the many years I have been fishing this lake the hunt for a new record bass for the lake has never been stronger. Day after day I hear from customers what I can do to break the old 14.8 lb Guntersville record, where do I go and what should I fish. I have a few ideas for you all that want to try it. I believe there a 3 possible ways to catch that Guntersville record largemouth.
The 1st is to work the deep muscle beds with a couple of different types of baits, pulling the old ball and chain or what is traditional known as a Carolina rig in the deep muscle beds is one technique I recommend. You see a Carolina rig pulled up or down the muscle beds where the big bass are following the muscle for food can put that lunker in your boat you’re looking for.
Next deep crank bait bumping and popping off the bottom around the muscles is also a technique I would recommend. There is probably no better reaction bait for for deep structure than a DD22 crank bait. It has all kinds of movement coupled with bottom bouncing off of structure causes big strikes. It is definitely the best reaction bait down deep you can find.
Last, Guntersville is known for its frog fishing and no top water bait catches more big fish than a frog or what many of us call a rat bite. Big fish will just collapse a frog if worked over grass and I have seen some monsters hit them with tremendous force. The biggest tip I can tell you here is fish heavy rods with 60 lb braided line and set that hook with some force, because if it’s a big fish it will take some strength and strong tackle to get it in.
Call me I’ll help you hunt for the next Guntersville trophy!
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