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My dad and I fished Strawberry from 7-1 today and had a fantastic day. We got some good advice from the jigging jedi master MGB which was very helpful. (Thanks MGB). We fished around the ladders in 29-36 feet deep. We vertically jigged with tube jigs and for 3 hours had none stop action. We landed 40+ fish (after a while you loose track what number you are on). All were cutts and several pushing 21 inches but none bigger. 3 were under the slot (about 12 inches long). That is the most fish I have caught in 1 day ever (25+ myself). We had a great time with excellent weather and just a slight bit of W... to keep the heat off and make your jig do a little dance. Too much fun!
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Glad to hear you had a great time and caught plenty of fish. That area has been excellent fishing for a couple months. We have landed over the slot cutts 6 out of 8 trips. Keep in touch and we will have to hook up.
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[Smile]Bigcat, I'm sooo jealous but happy you got into a fantastic school!! I thought you were the jig master but MGB is the wizard and NKUNTZ is on both your tails!!
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Can you share some hints? I have tried jigging for them with very, very little success
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Most important to find fish using the fish finder. We found them in 29-35 feet. Anchor over them and drop 2.5 inch tube jigs ( 1/8 oz heads) down to the bottom and then jig up about 1.5 feet and let it fall and then repeat. Sometimes dead stick it about 1 foot off the bottom. Tip it with half a nightcrawler or shiner and apply smelly jelly inside the tube. Set the hook quick to avoid deep hooking them.
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