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Weighted or Weightless Question
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12/08/15 03:55 PM
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ftwfishing
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I have fished weightless most of my time bass fishing simply because I fish shallow water. I crappie fish at eagle Mtn and would love to get into some Bass fishing. Any tips or tricks that could help thanks!
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Re: Weighted or Weightless Question
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12/08/15 04:59 PM
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Ken A.
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I love fishing a weightless Fluke or Senko but...
I fish a Carolina rigged Fluke in deeper water and it works very well. One of the most effective ways I've seen to fish a Fluke is with a fairly good sized swivel about 18" in front of it. It adds a little bit of weight and makes the Fluke dance a little bit differently when you jerk it.
I also will fish a Texas rigged Senko as well. Don't limit yourself to thinking there is only one way to fish any certain type of bait. The first time I ever saw anyone throw a Texas rigged Senko I thought the guy was crazy but he kicked my butt with it that day. We were fishing shallow coontail grass and cat tails in no more than 4' of water.
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Re: Weighted or Weightless Question
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#11269984
12/08/15 05:01 PM
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Strictly Biznuss
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I'm not exactly sure what your specific question is. Can you specify a little better? Are you asking about when to go weightless and when to use a weight? Or something else?
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Re: Weighted or Weightless Question
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12/08/15 05:12 PM
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bigbass94
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I try to go weightless most of the time simply because I feel that the bait has a more natural appearance. However, when I want a reaction bite I'll put on a weight to make the bait fall faster and that usually draws a reaction strike. But as previously mentioned, don't be afraid to experiment. On tough days and high pressure, weightless seems to work better. On days that are cloudy, pre-frontal conditions, it doesn't really matter if it's weightless or not. Some of it is personal preference as well!
Last edited by bigbass94; 12/08/15 05:14 PM.
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Re: Weighted or Weightless Question
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12/08/15 06:16 PM
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Donald Harper
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I want a senko and fluke to spiral downward toward the bottom. This represents a dying bait fish and the big Bass love it. It only takes a small pinch bullet on the line at the nose. - Fluke = 1/32 - Senko = 1/16
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Re: Weighted or Weightless Question
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12/08/15 08:11 PM
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RiveraTackleCo.
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A fluke or senko on a 1/32oz tungsten weight is deadly anytime...So a little bird told me.LOL you can find the best 1/32oz tungsten weights here
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Re: Weighted or Weightless Question
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12/09/15 05:58 AM
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toddfish
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I fish a Senko weightless any time I can get away with it. If there's too much wind for that, I'll add the lightest bullet weight I can get away with.
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Re: Weighted or Weightless Question
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#11271451
12/09/15 11:55 AM
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rbspots
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I have caught more fish with a weightless Senko but have caught my bigger fish on a nail weighted one
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