04-16-2014, 01:35 PM
Gulp minnows along with powerbait minnows are staples in my tackle box. On streams, I usually fish the 3" minnows on a 1/8 oz jighead, but I'll sometimes drop to 1/16 oz depending on the flow. If you're in a section that you know contains larger fish, switch to the 4" minnows on a 1/8 or 1/4 oz head and work it aggressively. I've also had good luck on streams with a dropshot-type rig using a splitshot about 1' below the hook.
In much slower sections and in stillwater, I'll fish them weightless on an ultralight rod like a very small jerkbait. They can be a little difficult to cast, but it works extremely well as long as you work it slowly.
If you want to see a gulp minnow in action on a stream, look up the "Fishful Thinker" website and there are many episodes with Chad LaChance fishing them on streams. When I get a minute, I'll try to find a link but I've got to run kids to school.
Matt
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In much slower sections and in stillwater, I'll fish them weightless on an ultralight rod like a very small jerkbait. They can be a little difficult to cast, but it works extremely well as long as you work it slowly.
If you want to see a gulp minnow in action on a stream, look up the "Fishful Thinker" website and there are many episodes with Chad LaChance fishing them on streams. When I get a minute, I'll try to find a link but I've got to run kids to school.
Matt
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