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Re: DD22 Advice [Re: timwins31] #7103696 01/28/12 07:24 PM
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,886 Texas T Tony Clark @ Lake Fork Extreme Angler
Tony Clark @ Lake Fork Extreme Angler T Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,886 Texas	Dont forget line size makes a big differance as far as the catching goes.And also you want to make contact with the cover or bottom to get bit better.I like flourocarbon line in 12 to 15 lb. test.Firetiger and Shad colors for me and Ken's right about what to throw it on! http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/2505/oomv.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Uploaded with ImageShack.us[/image]903 243-6905 Phone or Text, FaceBook:Tony Clark Lake Fork/ http://www.lakeforkbasstrips.com Bass Cat Boats/Mercury

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Re: DD22 Advice [Re: timwins31] #7103754 01/28/12 07:47 PM
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 5,545 DFW T timwins31 OP TFF Celebrity
OP timwins31 TFF Celebrity T Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 5,545 DFW	Man thanks for all the advice guys, I think its going to make a HUGE difference. I have a couple of follow up questions. . . 1) What size mono would u recommend I use with the DD22 - I just really haven't come around to floro yet, I hate the way the stuff feels. 2) Why the low geared reels? Is this to keep it down in the strike zone longer or to save your arm and elbow?

Re: DD22 Advice [Re: Ken A.] #7103766 01/28/12 07:52 PM
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 12,463 Sherman, TX T Tom Groves Captain
Tom Groves Captain T Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 12,463 Sherman, TX	Originally Posted By: Ken A. I've caught literally hundreds of fish on the Mann's 30+. After throwing it for an hour the DD22 feels like a Beetle Spin! Use a good limber 7 - 8' cranking rod with a long handle so you can tuck the butt of the handle up between your elbow and your ribs. A good quality 5:1 reel also helps. I would suggest the Revo Winch or Curado. Keep in mind that the lower the gear ratio the less stress it puts on you. If you go with a speed like Ken has suggested above you`ll be able to fish it all day without killing yourself. You throw it it on a 7.4:1 you`ll be hurting for a few days after. I like to use 14# most of the time. www.viperxplures.com www.xcitebaits.com www.lakeforktxguide.com www.lakeforkmarina.com K&M Roofing and Construction

Re: DD22 Advice [Re: timwins31] #7103768 01/28/12 07:54 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,380 EastTexas R rangerb Extreme Angler
rangerb Extreme Angler R Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,380 EastTexas	This: to save your arm and elbow

Re: DD22 Advice [Re: timwins31] #7103831 01/28/12 08:22 PM
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,886 Texas T Tony Clark @ Lake Fork Extreme Angler
Tony Clark @ Lake Fork Extreme Angler T Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,886 Texas	Originally Posted By: timwins31 Man thanks for all the advice guys, I think its going to make a HUGE difference. I have a couple of follow up questions. . . 1) What size mono would u recommend I use with the DD22 - I just really haven't come around to floro yet, I hate the way the stuff feels. 2) Why the low geared reels? Is this to keep it down in the strike zone longer or to save your arm and elbow? Trilene Big Game or XL line & The lower gears save the reel and your cranking arm aswell. http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/2505/oomv.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Uploaded with ImageShack.us[/image]903 243-6905 Phone or Text, FaceBook:Tony Clark Lake Fork/ http://www.lakeforkbasstrips.com Bass Cat Boats/Mercury

Re: DD22 Advice [Re: timwins31] #7103884 01/28/12 08:53 PM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 757 LBJ M mgid006 Pro Angler
mgid006 Pro Angler M Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 757 LBJ	Remember it doesn't have to bottom out to work the same as dredging it shallower will work what he said

Re: DD22 Advice [Re: Tony Clark @ Lake Fork] #7104110 01/28/12 10:47 PM
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 5,545 DFW T timwins31 OP TFF Celebrity
OP timwins31 TFF Celebrity T Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 5,545 DFW	Originally Posted By: Lake Fork Guide Tony Clark Originally Posted By: timwins31 Man thanks for all the advice guys, I think its going to make a HUGE difference. I have a couple of follow up questions. . . 1) What size mono would u recommend I use with the DD22 - I just really haven't come around to floro yet, I hate the way the stuff feels. 2) Why the low geared reels? Is this to keep it down in the strike zone longer or to save your arm and elbow? Trilene Big Game or XL line & The lower gears save the reel and your cranking arm aswell. Thats good. . .cause the only mono I use is big game. :-)

Re: DD22 Advice [Re: timwins31] #7104926 01/29/12 02:57 AM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 316 Round Rock J joeu235 Angler
joeu235 Angler J Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 316 Round Rock	12 lb mono, and if it breaks off in rocks, it will probably float to the top

Re: DD22 Advice [Re: timwins31] #7105026 01/29/12 03:31 AM
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 88 Plano, TX P Parker Chambers Outdoorsman
Parker Chambers Outdoorsman P Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 88 Plano, TX	The only beating is a big fish will shake it easy because it's so heavy. (yes I sadly speak from experience. That could have been two 7 pounders to post) ShareLunker #425 UT21 "Nobody who does not know how to fish should be allowed to disgrace a fish by catching him.� Norman Maclean

Re: DD22 Advice [Re: Parker Chambers] #7105190 01/29/12 04:37 AM
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 30 T THe Goat Outdoorsman
THe Goat Outdoorsman T Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 30	Are they a lot different than fat free shad?. Ive been throwing the same ffs since I was 15. So I have a saltwater spinning rig on 8' mh rod w/ 50lb. Power pro.,would that cut the cheese?, bc my 2 caenan's wear me out throwing the deep cranks I have. I'm just breaking back into bass fishing after a 15 year plus saltwater fling.

Re: DD22 Advice [Re: timwins31] #7105196 01/29/12 04:39 AM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 55,504 Campbell, TX SkeeterRonnie Super Freak
SkeeterRonnie Super Freak Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 55,504 Campbell, TX	you could sling em a lot further with a spinning rig, I betcha! and a better drag system if you are using a quality spinner! change the hooks, or lose fish.

Re: DD22 Advice [Re: timwins31] #7105309 01/29/12 05:48 AM
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 4,246 D Doug E. Fresh TFF Team Angler
Doug E. Fresh TFF Team Angler D Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 4,246	big trolling motor strolling about 1.5 mph , no work! lol

Re: DD22 Advice [Re: timwins31] #7105609 01/29/12 01:04 PM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 13,782 Trenton, Tx Ken A. Groovy
Ken A. Groovy Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 13,782 Trenton, Tx	That's cheating Doug. I don't do that (much).....

Re: DD22 Advice [Re: timwins31] #7105760 01/29/12 02:40 PM
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 683 West Texas LAH B Bassen Pro Angler
Bassen Pro Angler B Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 683 West Texas LAH	If you don't have one of these, you will lose LOTS of Money. I love/Hate DD22s. I have caught More DDs on DDs than any other bait. 20lb seaguar invizx www.bassboatseats.com

Re: DD22 Advice [Re: timwins31] #7105776 01/29/12 02:47 PM
Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 856 Ft. Worth T tcb01 Pro Angler
tcb01 Pro Angler T Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 856 Ft. Worth	You have to keep throwing it because you wont get a ton of bites. But man, whenever find them bunched up and turned on, it is the most lights out crankbait I have ever used!!

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