04-01-2011, 04:20 AM
I was using a 6wt and #2 sinking line. I was actually fishing for smallmouth that evening. It was almost dark and I decided I'd make one more cast. I was on a steep rocky drop off and let it sink for a whole minute before starting my retrieve. I thought I must have a carp on, it was so heavy. I normally don't keep large fish, but it was one of my first walleye and I'd never eaten them before, plus I didn't carry a camera with me back then, so I gave into temptation and kept it. They're as tasty as everyone says, though I tend to keep fish under maybe 15" now.
I know Pistol Petes have a propeller on the front. They're just a bugger with the addition of the propeller. I've tied some crystal bugger versions and done well for the smallmouth with them. I also tried making a slider with a propeller, but it wouldn't spin. I guess I need to play around with that and get it right.
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I know Pistol Petes have a propeller on the front. They're just a bugger with the addition of the propeller. I've tied some crystal bugger versions and done well for the smallmouth with them. I also tried making a slider with a propeller, but it wouldn't spin. I guess I need to play around with that and get it right.
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