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Swimbait question
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08/12/09 11:26 PM
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I started using swimbaits last year and found out that if the little blacks are schooling, the big swimbaits will make their way to the bottom because they're too big for the little fish to mess with. I also figured out that the big bass are on the bottom below the little ones and they will kill a swimbait. I have caught so many 2 1/2 to 6+ lb bass using this technique and cant even guess about how many. I catch them in 20 to 35' of water simply "bumping" it off the bottom like a Texas Rig. Sometimes I "strool" around just dragging it til one bites. Ive been using nothing but the Storms 5" swimbaits and the Academy here in Temple dont carry them anymore but I have noticed that the swimbait section is getting bigger and bigger. My question is what kind of swimbaits do yall think would work the best using this technique? The thing I like about the Storms is that the hook and weight are made into the bait and it's plenty heavy. All the other types I been seeing are the type you have too insert a weighted wide gap hook in. I did buy some 5" h20 swimmers today to try out. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
10.3 lbr Stillhouse Hollow Lake caught and released 'A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.' ----Thomas Jefferson----
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Re: Swimbait question
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08/12/09 11:46 PM
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Thanks Cody. I like the Storms but Im thinkin that a different type might work a little better just because there's so many out there now that's nothing like the Storms besides the paddle tail.
10.3 lbr Stillhouse Hollow Lake caught and released 'A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.' ----Thomas Jefferson----
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Re: Swimbait question
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08/12/09 11:52 PM
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balata9999
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The river2sea bottom walker is similar to the storm but I think a little better weighted and some cool colors. You can use them the same exact way and they also come in bigger sizes if you want to go bigger.
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Re: Swimbait question
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08/13/09 12:02 AM
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Funny, I almost grabbed a pack of those today. I think Ill give em a try. I guess a jighead hook would be best?
10.3 lbr Stillhouse Hollow Lake caught and released 'A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.' ----Thomas Jefferson----
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Re: Swimbait question
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08/13/09 12:14 AM
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Evan O'Brien
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i think those storm swimbaits are hard to beat for what you're looking for!
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Re: Swimbait question
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08/13/09 12:23 AM
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i think those storm swimbaits are hard to beat for what you're looking for! Yeah, Im a firm believer in the ole "stick with what works" saying but I also believe that change is good sometimes but not all the time i.e. November 2, 2008 but we better not go there in this section lol.
10.3 lbr Stillhouse Hollow Lake caught and released 'A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.' ----Thomas Jefferson----
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Re: Swimbait question
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08/13/09 03:30 AM
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StephenPineau
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River2Sea Bottom Walker or the new Black Dog Bait Co. WeedSlinger. It's redesigned to work especially well for this technique.
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Re: Swimbait question
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08/13/09 03:35 AM
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Lake Fork Guide
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im gunna have to say the bottom walker is ur best option, u can get it with or without a weedguard too.
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Re: Swimbait question
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08/13/09 04:44 AM
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Anglers Lodge
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im gunna have to say the bottom walker is ur best option, u can get it with or without a weedguard too. Weedguard ! But I have to say a 3:16 Mission fish in the 6 inch is my favorite below the baby schoolers.
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Re: Swimbait question
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#3810792
08/13/09 04:56 AM
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mtannerworley
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Lake fork tackle magic swimmer. not only can you use these with your technique but there are TONS of other options. Put it on a chatterbait head, us it as a chatterbait trailer. I've even used them for jig trailers. They range from 3 1/2 to 8 in, in 12 different colors.
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Re: Swimbait question
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08/13/09 11:01 AM
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GO WACKY
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There are a lot of good swimbaits out there now. There are also a lot of good hooks for them available now. I like the weights you can clamp onto your hook shank... so you can adjust the way the swimbait works very easily.
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Re: Swimbait question
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08/13/09 03:04 PM
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Thanks guys. Where can I get the River2Sea Bottom Walker?
10.3 lbr Stillhouse Hollow Lake caught and released 'A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.' ----Thomas Jefferson----
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Re: Swimbait question
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08/13/09 03:09 PM
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Rudy Lackey
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im gunna have to say the bottom walker is ur best option, u can get it with or without a weedguard too. Yep !
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