02-11-2019, 12:37 AM
By far, the best way to chase kitties is with a fly rod.
Fly rod: 6 weight
Line: Sink tip.
Fly pattern: by far, my go to Kitty Catcher is a Wolly Bugger. Whites, blues and purple are my favorite colors. Usually tied with medium or large lead eyes.
Leader: three or four feet of 10 lb monofilament.
Favorite fishing location: Willard Bay, 30 to 50 feet off the dike in a float tube. Pound the rocks and strip back to the tube. If you're hanging on the bottom, strip faster. If you're never hanging on the bottom, strip slower. Usually have a spinning rod with me and pull a FLIG behind me that's tipped with a minnow, cut bait, worm or gulp goodies. Doubles happen and can get a bit intense.
Bonus: Both rigs attract wipers, walleyes, bass, bluegills, crappies and an occasional perch. Willard Slams aren't unusual.
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Fly rod: 6 weight
Line: Sink tip.
Fly pattern: by far, my go to Kitty Catcher is a Wolly Bugger. Whites, blues and purple are my favorite colors. Usually tied with medium or large lead eyes.
Leader: three or four feet of 10 lb monofilament.
Favorite fishing location: Willard Bay, 30 to 50 feet off the dike in a float tube. Pound the rocks and strip back to the tube. If you're hanging on the bottom, strip faster. If you're never hanging on the bottom, strip slower. Usually have a spinning rod with me and pull a FLIG behind me that's tipped with a minnow, cut bait, worm or gulp goodies. Doubles happen and can get a bit intense.
Bonus: Both rigs attract wipers, walleyes, bass, bluegills, crappies and an occasional perch. Willard Slams aren't unusual.
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