09-18-2008, 05:57 PM
[quote doggonefishin]Finally, what color did you use? Often, that definitely matters![/quote]
Thanks for the suggestions. I tried 5" and 4" senkos, wacky-rigged, in purple with black flecks, white with dark flecks, and a dark green with multi-colored flecks. I tried to cover the entire color spectrum. I guess I could have tried a pumpkin color, but after a high number of casts with no results, I figured I would pitch the Rapala more.
In your opinion, don't most of the smallies hug the shoreline for the most part. I mean, they are certainly catchable dozens of yards from the shore, even with steep dropoffs, especially if there is some submerged structure present, but I've always found the most strikes by casting to shore and retrieving out into deeper water. I'm guessing I need to learn to vary my tactics a bit more.
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Thanks for the suggestions. I tried 5" and 4" senkos, wacky-rigged, in purple with black flecks, white with dark flecks, and a dark green with multi-colored flecks. I tried to cover the entire color spectrum. I guess I could have tried a pumpkin color, but after a high number of casts with no results, I figured I would pitch the Rapala more.
In your opinion, don't most of the smallies hug the shoreline for the most part. I mean, they are certainly catchable dozens of yards from the shore, even with steep dropoffs, especially if there is some submerged structure present, but I've always found the most strikes by casting to shore and retrieving out into deeper water. I'm guessing I need to learn to vary my tactics a bit more.
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