Decent day despite the wind.
Pennsylvania Fishing
Apr 24, 2024 15:39:37 #
Headed over to one of the local waters this morning before the WNW winds really kicked up. Caught about 10 of the ever present snot rockets, 3 bass from 11-14” and 3 pretty nice crappies 11-13” swimming 3” Keitech EZ shiner paddle tails. Really wanted to fish weightless plastics but it was not to be Still no goslings but all the mallard hens had the kids in tow. The drakes are no longer competing for breeding rights and are hanging out in bachelor groups. Home in plenty of time to till the garden and maybe get the first mowing in. Nice bright sunny day but that darn wind makes it a challenge.
Apr 24, 2024 15:58:07 #
Double_A
Loc: Port Huron,Michigan
Interesting knot choice do you think that helps the action hook up or both?
Apr 24, 2024 18:03:44 #
seesalt
Loc: Pisgah Forest, NC
bknecht wrote:
Headed over to one of the local waters this mornin... (show quote)
Nice catching. What type of loop knot is that? Looks stronger than what I've used. Thanks
Apr 24, 2024 18:04:52 #
1Oldboat42
Loc: Kearney, Nebraska
bknecht wrote:
Headed over to one of the local waters this mornin... (show quote)
Maybe it's just the timing of the pictures but your water seems very calm. I know weightless responds to the wind but we usually have bottom bouncers or crank baits on. Good to see you catching though.
Apr 24, 2024 18:25:27 #
Double_A wrote:
Interesting knot choice do you think that helps the action hook up or both?
I like to use a loop knot on jigs, easy to tie and may impart additional action. Don’t know if it makes all that much difference but I’ll take advantage of whatever I can.
Apr 24, 2024 18:27:23 #
seesalt wrote:
Nice catching. What type of loop knot is that? Looks stronger than what I've used. Thanks
Don’t know the name of it sea salt, saw a video on salt strong.
Apr 24, 2024 18:28:55 #
1Oldboat42 wrote:
Maybe it's just the timing of the pictures but your water seems very calm. I know weightless responds to the wind but we usually have bottom bouncers or crank baits on. Good to see you catching though.
OB, it was gusty so I had to time my casts when there was a lull.
Apr 24, 2024 19:13:36 #
seesalt
Loc: Pisgah Forest, NC
bknecht wrote:
Don’t know the name of it sea salt, saw a video on salt strong.
Thanks. Found a salt strong YouTube and shared it to my email for reference
Apr 24, 2024 19:28:52 #
bknecht wrote:
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Nice assortment there Brad, sounds like far more than a decent day. At least the temps are starting to favor your days out there but this never ending wind is a PINTA.
Apr 24, 2024 20:50:55 #
plumbob wrote:
Nice assortment there Brad, sounds like far more than a decent day. At least the temps are starting to favor your days out there but this never ending wind is a PINTA.
Yeah plumb, the wind was gusty today making swimming a light jig pretty difficult but I’ll take it. Enjoy just a’chucking and winding.
Apr 24, 2024 23:11:21 #
May 2, 2024 22:19:01 #
That is a fine catch. I never do well on a windy day unless I am working the bottom with a bouncer or some bottom jigging rig.
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