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 Re: Punch bait under a bobber?
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03/24/13 03:38 PM
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I have heard a lot about sure shot but haven't been able to find it....where can I get my hands on some?
I have spent many hours feeding many different species of fish.........and on occasion land a few.
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Re: Punch bait under a bobber?
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03/24/13 03:43 PM
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Pick it up in Denton or Decatur or look them up and call to order
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Re: Punch bait under a bobber?
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03/24/13 03:45 PM
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I take the bait and ball it up on the hook really tight
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Re: Punch bait under a bobber?
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03/24/13 03:48 PM
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Hmm......I'm just a few miles from Decatur......may have to get some of that....
I have spent many hours feeding many different species of fish.........and on occasion land a few.
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Re: Punch bait under a bobber?
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How big of a ball do you use?
I have spent many hours feeding many different species of fish.........and on occasion land a few.
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Re: Punch bait under a bobber?
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03/24/13 03:50 PM
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Good bait! I didn't use any last year but the previous two years I luckily never got skunked on it.
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Re: Punch bait under a bobber?
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03/24/13 03:55 PM
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Just enough to cover the trebble hook but keep the points exposed. I would catch a ton of channels doing it this way
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Re: Punch bait under a bobber?
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03/24/13 03:56 PM
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Thanks for the advise guys, it is much appreciated.
I have spent many hours feeding many different species of fish.........and on occasion land a few.
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Re: Punch bait under a bobber?
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03/24/13 04:02 PM
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I grabbed one of my wife's weeders to use as a poker. Filed down the sharp edges and points.  Same thing I use. Use a slip cork so you can adjust the depth of your bait. This is how I fish when targeting channels, it can be a lot of fun. Throw out some range cubes, give it about 20 minutes, no bites then move on. Punch bait only needs to stay on the hook for about 15 minutes any way.
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Re: Punch bait under a bobber?
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03/24/13 05:06 PM
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If you put the bait on with your hands you will see a difference. Just bring a bar of lava soap and a rag. I used to use sticks, and finally said to heck with that. If I can cut up shad and hold slimy cats I can touch some punch bait.
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Re: Punch bait under a bobber?
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03/24/13 05:07 PM
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Lol, that's how it sounds.
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Re: Punch bait under a bobber?
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03/24/13 05:16 PM
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As a kid I was the designated Catfish Charlie doughball maker for trotlining. I never figured out how to get that stink off after four runs a day. Punch bait made me a happy camper.
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Re: Punch bait under a bobber?
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03/24/13 05:25 PM
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I have spent many hours feeding many different species of fish.........and on occasion land a few.
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Re: Punch bait under a bobber?
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03/24/13 05:43 PM
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This time of year, here's the easy way to catch cats on punch bait:
1. Stay shallow, less than 5ft. Clearer the water, deeper the fish.
2. Go to the fish. I never use chum. I constantly move and dabble punch bait into cover in the shallows until I get a bite with bait setting for less than 30sec. Once I find a bite, anchor up and keep catching.
3. As soon as they shut off, move on. The bite isn't going to get any better ince they shut off, so go find another group.
4. Once you anchor up, use shad or perch and cast out the other side of the boat with a clicker on for Blue/Yellow cats.
This is all just my $.02, hope it helps someone.
-Poo
"Nobody ever defended anything successfully, there is only attack and attack and attack some more" George S. Patton Jr 
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Re: Punch bait under a bobber?
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03/24/13 07:28 PM
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just go to a paint store and get paint sticks. They always work for me.
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