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I am experiencing a BoBlade phenomenon - catching fish when the shad are tiny
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09/09/23 01:51 AM
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Dennis Christian
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This past Wednesday, yesterday, and today, I have observed others and enjoyed myself catching good numbers of white bass and some hybrids on both Cedar Creek Lake and Lake Tawakoni. Normally, like now, when the lakes are full of micro-shad I have to downsize to a #1 or #2 Mepps to catch fish. On Wednesday I fished with CHAMPION FISH and Fastguy, and both were using full-size yellow BoBlades (see pic below) and catching more fish than I was with a #1 Mepps. I borrowed a BoBlade from Gene and tried it but only caught 2 in about 12 casts while they were catching one on most casts. I later asked George how he was working the BoBlade, and he said he was reeling up from the bottom fast and they usually hit it on the 5th crank of the reel. Gene added that they used high-gear ratio reels with full spools. So, back on Cedar Creek the last two days, I rigged up a rod and reel with 8.3 to 1 gear ratio and full spool and tried to emulate what Gene and George were doing. I located a good school of fish on the bottom and started casting the same yellow BoBlade. Sure enough, I started catching fish - big sandies and a few hybrids. I would crank the reel anywhere from 4 turns to 10 turns before stopping. Sometimes they did not strike until the 8th turn of the reel handle. Can I explain why this works when I also can catch them on a #1 Mepps? No. It's a phenomenon. Thinking they might bite any similar-sized spoon, slab, or spinner if I worked it like they worked the BoBlade, I tried several varieties and got no bites. I am not promoting BoBlades, just stating a fact that may help fellow fishermen.
Last edited by Dennis Christian; 09/09/23 02:06 AM.
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Re: I am experiencing a BoBlade phenomenon - catching fish when the shad are tiny
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09/09/23 02:11 AM
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I might add that on both Tawakoni and Cedar Creek, when this technique worked we were on fish in 12 to 18 fow.
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Re: I am experiencing a BoBlade phenomenon - catching fish when the shad are tiny
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09/09/23 02:12 AM
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These lures work year round! My Customers can learn the techniques quickly and begin catching fish most days! Awesome report on the lakes as well!
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Re: I am experiencing a BoBlade phenomenon - catching fish when the shad are tiny
[Re: Dennis Christian]
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09/09/23 03:37 PM
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Love this post! Mepp Master is extraordinary in sharing, helping others, and telling like the way it is. Love ya, DC! I fished with Dennis numerous times and many in my circle think DC is all about mepps. But for me DC will leave his comfort zone and will try anything that can improve his game and others as well. Or in other word DC is dam open minded and always asking to learn more! This man has amazing clarity and wisdom.
Back in January DC told me he never fished with Fastguy before and asked if I can arrange a trip with Fastguy, Gene, Dc and me. At Texoma or Tawakoni. So I finally made it happened once in June but the three are retired buddies and prefer to fish weekdays so I couldn't join the Dream Team yet. But I am pretty sure us four migos will hook up one day. Lol
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Re: I am experiencing a BoBlade phenomenon - catching fish when the shad are tiny
[Re: Dennis Christian]
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09/09/23 03:38 PM
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Thanks Gene and George for covering DC to the dark side hehehe
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Re: I am experiencing a BoBlade phenomenon - catching fish when the shad are tiny
[Re: Dennis Christian]
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09/09/23 09:35 PM
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Good job guys! 
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Re: I am experiencing a BoBlade phenomenon - catching fish when the shad are tiny
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09/09/23 09:50 PM
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Bob Maindelle can explain it.
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Re: I am experiencing a BoBlade phenomenon - catching fish when the shad are tiny
[Re: Dennis Christian]
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09/10/23 03:42 AM
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This video explains the verticle presentation of a Maindelle Mepps inline spinner, not a BoBlade. The BoBlade success I am observing at present is not verticle. It is best with long casts dragging the bait back to the boat close to the bottom. Not shown in the video is Bob's newer heavy #2 seized Mepps to address the micro-shad issue.
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Re: I am experiencing a BoBlade phenomenon - catching fish when the shad are tiny
[Re: Dennis Christian]
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09/10/23 12:01 PM
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Maybe this one is closer to what your experiencing. Bait really doesn't, it's the technique I'm interested in.
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Re: I am experiencing a BoBlade phenomenon - catching fish when the shad are tiny
[Re: Dennis Christian]
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09/10/23 01:05 PM
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T Bird, I appreciate your intent to help explain. I was using the sawtooth method with Mepps in 1976, probably before Bob was born. It is very effective with Mepps, but when the shad are tiny, I have to downsize to a #2 Mepps. What is different in this post/string is not the sawtooth method but the fact that the BoBlade is catching them when a #4 Mepps will not and other similar-sized spoons, slabs, and spinners worked the sawtooth way will not. That's why this is a phenomenon in my opinion.
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Re: I am experiencing a BoBlade phenomenon - catching fish when the shad are tiny
[Re: Dennis Christian]
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09/10/23 06:03 PM
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It would really boggle your mind to see me catching striper on Tawakoni with big 2 and 3 oz lures lol
Last edited by Notaguide; 09/10/23 06:04 PM. Reason: this time of year
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Re: I am experiencing a BoBlade phenomenon - catching fish when the shad are tiny
[Re: Dennis Christian]
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09/10/23 06:05 PM
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oh and a fair number of white bass will be caught trying to steal the bigger baits too!
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Re: I am experiencing a BoBlade phenomenon - catching fish when the shad are tiny
[Re: Dennis Christian]
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09/10/23 06:47 PM
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I can say for certain that Dennis is a master of the saw tooth technique. I learned it from him. The only time I don't like using that technique is when the lure is very light like a Mepps #1 or #2. I just don't have a good feel for the lure. I like the mini MAL. I can feel it working. I'm looking forward to spending some more time with the BoBlade. I've already made a rod and reel change for my next outing. Hopefully it will be this week.
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Re: I am experiencing a BoBlade phenomenon - catching fish when the shad are tiny
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09/10/23 09:03 PM
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Just in case you would like to purchase this fantastic lure from Mark Bovee his number is 512 796 0333 Text is best, he fishes and doesn't answer his phone, or leave a message.
It ain't easy making it look easy.
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Re: I am experiencing a BoBlade phenomenon - catching fish when the shad are tiny
[Re: Dennis Christian]
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09/11/23 04:35 AM
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Re: I am experiencing a BoBlade phenomenon - catching fish when the shad are tiny
[Re: Dennis Christian]
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09/12/23 02:26 AM
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Where do you purchase the BoBlade ?
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Re: I am experiencing a BoBlade phenomenon - catching fish when the shad are tiny
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09/12/23 10:57 AM
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Where do you purchase the BoBlade ? Just in case you would like to purchase this fantastic lure from Mark Bovee his number is 512 796 0333 Text is best, he fishes and doesn't answer his phone, or leave a message.
Contact Mark Bovee directly.
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Re: I am experiencing a BoBlade phenomenon - catching fish when the shad are tiny
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09/12/23 02:15 PM
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We were out yesterday catching fish. All of our fish come on the Boblade. ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2023/09/full-8490-197617-img_1259.jpeg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2023/09/full-8490-197618-img_1268.jpeg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2023/09/full-8490-197619-img_1261.jpeg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2023/09/full-8490-197620-img_1255.jpeg) Watching the video on the Mal lure, Bob states to turn the handle on your reel 2 complete turns real fast to get the blade to start turning. Depending on the gear ratio of your reel and if the spool is full of line, that could mean anywhere from 6-8 feet that is non productive catching. The Boblade starts turning immediately no matter how fast or slow you are turning the reel. That first 8 feet is usually where my bites occur. Price Mark Bovee’s lures and I know you will be surprised how inexpensive they are and when trying them you will see how well the quality of the paint and finish holds up. He doesn’t cut corners on anything, strong sharp hooks and top line swivels. I also use his plastic baits on Arigs and when dead sticking.
Last edited by CHAMPION FISH; 09/12/23 02:18 PM.
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Re: I am experiencing a BoBlade phenomenon - catching fish when the shad are tiny
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09/12/23 03:41 PM
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Thank you. I have sent him a text
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Re: I am experiencing a BoBlade phenomenon - catching fish when the shad are tiny
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09/12/23 10:26 PM
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Dennis Christian
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CHAMPION FISH: Good point on the quick start of the reel!
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