Montana 4th weekend fun
Montana Fishing
Jun 30, 2023 19:19:34 #
Wishing everyone a fun & safe holiday weekend. Such a great country (well, half of it as I don’t recognize the other half these days ). Hit the big waters of Flathead this morning… about 15 bass, and another half dozen Northern Pike Minnows by accident. All fish released to play again. Every fish came on drop shot 8 lb fluoro 10 lb braid using 4 in Gulp minnows. For anyone not familiar with this bait, it’s a must go to when the bite is tough. Been fishing it for over 10 years. Its everything all the adds claim. I call it my stupid bait. Cast, a few twitches here and there, and BAM . Fish on ! Tight lines to all
Jun 30, 2023 19:27:15 #
Thank you for the July 4th wishes! Very productive day on the water for you...as usual!!! Nice feature bass in your photo!
Jun 30, 2023 22:31:56 #
JB134 wrote:
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Happy 4th JB
Looks like fun for you
Jun 30, 2023 23:31:35 #
Jul 1, 2023 05:25:32 #
JB134 wrote:
I truly love the stories from home JB. Nice smallie, keep it up sir. You make me SMILE.🙃Wishing everyone a fun & safe holiday weekend.... (show quote)
Jul 1, 2023 09:26:38 #
JB134 wrote:
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Great report JB looks like a really nice size SMB you got there. Never tried the Gulp minnows before, will have to give them a shot in our lakes down here. Was wondering if you ever went out on Flathead. Happy 4th to buddy
Jul 1, 2023 09:27:13 #
JB134 wrote:
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Beautiful color on that Smallie JB ! Thanks for sharing ,👍🤙🤙 is it true Flathead Lake is getting lower right now ? Mom & Step Dad lived in Pablo for a long time , right below Flathead,
Jul 1, 2023 10:13:36 #
Jarheadfishnfool wrote:
Beautiful color on that Smallie JB ! Thanks for sharing ,👍🤙🤙 is it true Flathead Lake is getting lower right now ? Mom & Step Dad lived in Pablo for a long time , right below Flathead,
It’s practically at full pool at the moment, but I just heard that it will be lowering about 1.5 feet. Shouldn’t impact really much, except for the lake residents at their docks. Flathead Lake is essentially a freshwater ocean, as it’s massive.
Jul 1, 2023 10:18:23 #
JB134 wrote:
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What colors do you recommend on the Gulp minnows?
Jul 1, 2023 10:39:26 #
Jul 1, 2023 11:55:32 #
OldBassGuy wrote:
What colors do you recommend on the Gulp minnows?
Chartreuse hands down. Fished every color and combination and nothing compares. It’s that bright chartreuse top half with the white bottom half just seems to bring in the curiosity. As they get closer I know they pick up the smell… I’ve watched many many many bass in clear water eat it when nothing will get their attention. Only negative is that it’s a really soft bait, and often becomes a one fish wonder… the saltwater version of their gulp is much stronger. But the softness just adds to the overall effectiveness of this bait. Trust me on this. You will catch fish on it
Jul 1, 2023 12:18:54 #
Jul 1, 2023 12:36:51 #
JB134 wrote:
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Alright great info buddy and nice fish and pics! Have a great July 4th!
Jul 1, 2023 12:49:40 #
OldBassGuy wrote:
Thanks JB, do you rig them through the nose?
Yes… I use a smaller #4 drop shot hook. Use a light drop shot weight. As it flutters and slowly spins while sinking will give you half your bites
Jul 1, 2023 15:25:02 #
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