fish jumps
Louisiana Fishing
Feb 6, 2023 18:33:07 #
Today I took a short break from my work and went in the back yard and threw out a 'whopper plopper' top water. In a few minutes I had a 2 lb'er. The odd thing is I tried to make him jump, just to keep me from having to unhook him. I held the rod tip up high, and he still didn't jump. (must have known it was not a tournament) In fact he dove down to the bottom, maybe 7'. What gives?
Feb 6, 2023 18:46:19 #
Harris T. Fudpucker wrote:
Today I took a short break from my work and went in the back yard and threw out a 'whopper plopper' top water. In a few minutes I had a 2 lb'er. The odd thing is I tried to make him jump, just to keep me from having to unhook him. I held the rod tip up high, and he still didn't jump. (must have known it was not a tournament) In fact he dove down to the bottom, maybe 7'. What gives?
I don't know Harris. They never do what I want them to, especially Smallmouth, but they keep you on your toes.
Feb 6, 2023 19:05:44 #
Harris T. Fudpucker wrote:
Today I took a short break from my work and went in the back yard and threw out a 'whopper plopper' top water. In a few minutes I had a 2 lb'er. The odd thing is I tried to make him jump, just to keep me from having to unhook him. I held the rod tip up high, and he still didn't jump. (must have known it was not a tournament) In fact he dove down to the bottom, maybe 7'. What gives?
Maybe he was scared of you or else he was a lazy fish who didn’t want to perform for you 👍🏽👍🏽🤣🤣🤣
Feb 6, 2023 19:09:52 #
Harris T. Fudpucker wrote:
Today I took a short break from my work and went in the back yard and threw out a 'whopper plopper' top water. In a few minutes I had a 2 lb'er. The odd thing is I tried to make him jump, just to keep me from having to unhook him. I held the rod tip up high, and he still didn't jump. (must have known it was not a tournament) In fact he dove down to the bottom, maybe 7'. What gives?
She could have had a headache, or he could have been hung over.
I think,,,,,,,,?????? I read someplace where either the male or the female fish jump more. I can't remember which. Sorry. You might look it up. Let us know, Harris.
Feb 6, 2023 19:25:05 #
charlykilo
Loc: Garden Valley Ca
I have caught a lot of Bass that did not jump. Some never broke water until near landing. Nothing carved in stone.
Feb 6, 2023 19:43:11 #
Harris T. Fudpucker wrote:
Today I took a short break from my work and went in the back yard and threw out a 'whopper plopper' top water. In a few minutes I had a 2 lb'er. The odd thing is I tried to make him jump, just to keep me from having to unhook him. I held the rod tip up high, and he still didn't jump. (must have known it was not a tournament) In fact he dove down to the bottom, maybe 7'. What gives?
Maybe just had short legs. I don't jump much.
Feb 7, 2023 08:53:36 #
Feb 12, 2023 14:10:49 #
bpicinc
Loc: Zwolle, LA. Toledo Bend
I had one 2 days ago that didn't jump but ran straight into the trolling motor and cut himself loose.
Feb 12, 2023 16:07:01 #
bpicinc wrote:
I had one 2 days ago that didn't jump but ran straight into the trolling motor and cut himself loose.
Smart fish!?
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