papaperch
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Hope this is in the right forum. In fact it might not be on the right site but here goes. Not every year but more often than not I go off the deep end and am consumed by an aspect of fishing.:idea:
One year it was spider rigging , then another year it was the ultra light cycle.
This year I have been cursed/blessed with the bait caster syndrome.Back when I was three years of age Grandpa started me out on the old cane pole.
I remember watching my father cast his old Pflueger Akrons and Summits all over the lake. It was 5 long years until I was permitted to get my grubby paws on one of those prized reels. When I finally did it was my Dad's oldest one. Used it until I discovered spinning reels Mitchell 300s and 308s in my late teens.
After not using baitcasters on a regular basis for over 40 years I get the sudden urge to return to my " roots ". I have used them briefly now and then over the years but now am hot to try this drop shot technique. While primarily a technique used for heavily pressured bass, panfishermen have adopted it with some success.
If you have waded thru all this yes I am finally coming to the point. Since the weight is tied on the bottom of the line I am going to tie up some jigs on the stand-out hooks and owner mosquito styles. Essentially a weightless jig which should adapt quite readily to the " quiver motion " that makes drop shotting so deadly.
I read all I could about this on the internet. Was surprised that the technique was developed and perfected by the Japanese. I guess their bass over there almost have to be always finessed. By the way guys use plastic grub and small plastic worms to seduce them critters. So by my logic fur and fedders and chenille ought to slay them also.
Before you ask yes my wife thinks I ought to be committed.Poor gal has to suffer thru something like this pretty often. But I just know this is going to work. Will keep my intrepid fans updated as to actual results. First the creation of said weightless jigs , second their deployment and lastly their ( hopeful ) success.
One year it was spider rigging , then another year it was the ultra light cycle.
This year I have been cursed/blessed with the bait caster syndrome.Back when I was three years of age Grandpa started me out on the old cane pole.
I remember watching my father cast his old Pflueger Akrons and Summits all over the lake. It was 5 long years until I was permitted to get my grubby paws on one of those prized reels. When I finally did it was my Dad's oldest one. Used it until I discovered spinning reels Mitchell 300s and 308s in my late teens.
After not using baitcasters on a regular basis for over 40 years I get the sudden urge to return to my " roots ". I have used them briefly now and then over the years but now am hot to try this drop shot technique. While primarily a technique used for heavily pressured bass, panfishermen have adopted it with some success.
If you have waded thru all this yes I am finally coming to the point. Since the weight is tied on the bottom of the line I am going to tie up some jigs on the stand-out hooks and owner mosquito styles. Essentially a weightless jig which should adapt quite readily to the " quiver motion " that makes drop shotting so deadly.
I read all I could about this on the internet. Was surprised that the technique was developed and perfected by the Japanese. I guess their bass over there almost have to be always finessed. By the way guys use plastic grub and small plastic worms to seduce them critters. So by my logic fur and fedders and chenille ought to slay them also.
Before you ask yes my wife thinks I ought to be committed.Poor gal has to suffer thru something like this pretty often. But I just know this is going to work. Will keep my intrepid fans updated as to actual results. First the creation of said weightless jigs , second their deployment and lastly their ( hopeful ) success.
