12-08-2010, 06:08 PM
That's an interesting theory. Hadn't heard that one. Crawdads - always a fish fav.
The [url "http://www.cabelas.com/product/Pro-Troll-EChip-Kit/703403.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dechip%26x%3D0%26y%3D0&Ntt=echip"]ECHIP[/url]s proclaim to emulate the electrical signals emitted by a wounded fish. It's basically a small silver tube, and I believe a charged pellet inside that issues charges when it rolls back and forth. Didn't realize they have a "kit" you can get and add them to your own tackle. Various Dodgers or Lures can include one.
Electric Charge is a known factor of concern for DownRiggers. Don't have one - but a "black box" can help you adjust the charge your boat and electronics emit so you attract fish, instead of repelling them. (figure I must have the repel setting from my rig!)
I can confirm that the movement of wounded fish attract other fish. Cracks me up to see the whole school of bass-lets come chasing after a hooked fish floundering along. Attracks the Musky too!
Yup - flashy stuff catches fishermen. But I think there's two things going on - one, getting the fishes attention and getting them to come investigate. The next part requires offering them something to bite and hold onto - whether it be food, smell, flavor, or visual appeal that "triggers" a response.
Part of why I moved my pop-gear to the rigger weight - get it off my line, so I can feel a fish, and emulate a school followed by a wimpering wounded fish.
So this "Sonar Lure" - what's it look like?
Bouncing the bottom will get fish in a fever. Check some underwater perch-cams on YouTube. Stirring up the muck - they'll just suck up whatever they find and try it out.
Here's a couple ECHIP shots ([url "http://www.protroll.com/"]Protroll [/url]has a bunch - I like the Kokanee Killer)
But I also concur - sometimes simpler is better. Fish want to eat - at least sometimes.
And I LOVE that Barbie Pole! I think Spiderman needs to come ice fishing!
The [url "http://www.cabelas.com/product/Pro-Troll-EChip-Kit/703403.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dechip%26x%3D0%26y%3D0&Ntt=echip"]ECHIP[/url]s proclaim to emulate the electrical signals emitted by a wounded fish. It's basically a small silver tube, and I believe a charged pellet inside that issues charges when it rolls back and forth. Didn't realize they have a "kit" you can get and add them to your own tackle. Various Dodgers or Lures can include one.
Electric Charge is a known factor of concern for DownRiggers. Don't have one - but a "black box" can help you adjust the charge your boat and electronics emit so you attract fish, instead of repelling them. (figure I must have the repel setting from my rig!)
I can confirm that the movement of wounded fish attract other fish. Cracks me up to see the whole school of bass-lets come chasing after a hooked fish floundering along. Attracks the Musky too!
Yup - flashy stuff catches fishermen. But I think there's two things going on - one, getting the fishes attention and getting them to come investigate. The next part requires offering them something to bite and hold onto - whether it be food, smell, flavor, or visual appeal that "triggers" a response.
Part of why I moved my pop-gear to the rigger weight - get it off my line, so I can feel a fish, and emulate a school followed by a wimpering wounded fish.
So this "Sonar Lure" - what's it look like?
Bouncing the bottom will get fish in a fever. Check some underwater perch-cams on YouTube. Stirring up the muck - they'll just suck up whatever they find and try it out.
Here's a couple ECHIP shots ([url "http://www.protroll.com/"]Protroll [/url]has a bunch - I like the Kokanee Killer)
But I also concur - sometimes simpler is better. Fish want to eat - at least sometimes.
And I LOVE that Barbie Pole! I think Spiderman needs to come ice fishing!