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Post by tailchaser on Jul 11, 2005 14:22:47 GMT -6
OK here we go, whats your favorite technique for those schoolies ?
Mine, well i usually start with a crank, i like to get below the ones on top to the larger fish. My next favorite is a fluke with a weighted hook... if you can hit them while they are up.. it is an almost garanteed strike..
I have thrown topwaters, but i seem to get more on the above...
Rat-l-Traps.. i used to throw them and would get alot of strikes but not many hookups... i think while they are up they are trying to hit the bait, not necessarily eat it... and the trap doesnt look hurt enough.. maybe..? i dont know.. maybe its just me..
I have tried spoons, little georges, and a few other things, but for me its a crank or fluke... what about yall?
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Post by cchamptr21 on Jul 11, 2005 15:41:50 GMT -6
depends...i like to catch them on top-water, just to see'em strike....then i'll move down to cranks... to worms if i have to or some bottom dewelling bait...
if working fast to keep for a tournament, i use a buzz or a spinner bait w/ a single hook,that way i can get them off fast and back out for another before they go down...
if it's dinks you can't go wrong w/ a 1/8oz lead jig, it's deadly!!! don't let it sink just pop it throught the water. i've caught 1000s this way, but their dinks. and if it's hot and your not catching anything dinks are fun!!!
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Post by John Payette on Jul 11, 2005 15:55:58 GMT -6
I usually try a Yellow Magic, Sammy a CC Spoon or a Rattle Trap. The wife prefers a 1/4 oz Little Cleo
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Post by sdfd504 on Jul 11, 2005 19:20:57 GMT -6
I will usually start off with a topwater and then if they quit hitting that then I use a crankbait
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Post by Robert on Jul 11, 2005 21:26:44 GMT -6
Swim bait below the school, reel slow and hold on!
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Post by dave on Jul 11, 2005 21:31:18 GMT -6
I tried all of this yesterday....It didn't work!!!!!! Me and Jayson tried for about 45 minutes to get the schoolers to bite...NOTHING!!!! We watched a few other guys and nothing.....was very tough. Maybe next time!!!!
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Post by cchamptr21 on Jul 12, 2005 8:12:05 GMT -6
lol at dave.....you know dave you have to throw your bait at the fish in the school for all these tactics to work....
just poking at ya...wish i could be fishing!!!!
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Post by Bill Hall on Jul 12, 2005 8:19:37 GMT -6
I prefer a Rat L trap but color seams to make a big difference I use to use Chromes Blue or black back but after some experimenting I found Tennessee Shad is the best color not as flashy and harder for them to get a good look at
I burn it near the top if no takers slow it down still no takers count down finally I use it in a yo yo method riping it up of the bottom
one of the methods and most of the time all of them will get you bit
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Post by Ranger360 on Jul 12, 2005 11:03:35 GMT -6
I think Bill has been watching me catch schoolies. His technique is the one I use. You do know that I have a copyright on this technique Bill so I will expect a check in the mail for copyright infringements.
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Post by seminolefan on Jul 18, 2005 7:36:22 GMT -6
I have had a lot of GOOD luck throwing a Jiggin Spoon at schooling fish.. Also crankbaits (shallow) work good too!
Rick
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Post by mtbass on Jul 20, 2005 12:14:30 GMT -6
Alot of variables play into schoolies, depth and whats below them, what size bait they're feeding on, cloudy or sunny, size of schools & how spooky or not they are. All that taken into account, I've done well in past using superspooks on spots over 90ft water on lake shasta, but never tried it in Texas lakes. Here most consistent hookups come on shedogs in two colors one for clouldy other for sunny days,with a few alterations.Backed up by DD22 both cast far, larger profiles smaller fish tend to leave'm alone, also a R-trap but traps are not consistent. Schoolies in a Tournament and I'll cash a check on first two. One gets'em on top and when they sound the DD22 takes over. The DT10 works but not consistent as the nature of the DT10 doesn't allow you to work it like needed through the school. In shallower water 10ft or so, a Lucky Craft staysee 90 has worked well for me if spots or smallies are whats schooling. Pop-Rs or chug bugs we all know work sometimes, don't know till ya try but shedog is always my first choice.
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Post by John Payette on Jul 20, 2005 16:29:28 GMT -6
Thanks for giving up your She Dog secret Lon. I will have to get some next time I stop in your store. I know you told me Russ and a few others were able to catch fish on that bait when they wouldn't hit spooks or anything else. Can you change the hooks out and what are you using?
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Post by Joel Babin on Jul 20, 2005 20:24:07 GMT -6
Haven't tried a she dog on bass yet, but they sure as heck work on trout and red fish...
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Post by goose on Jul 21, 2005 13:28:22 GMT -6
Now what do you do for black bass? The techniques for whites is fine but they don't count. I like to use the lighted bober with the battery in it. Makes it easier to see the strikes. Don't use to big of a minnow or he will sink your light.
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Post by mtbass on Jul 21, 2005 17:29:00 GMT -6
OK! here's my alterations to shedogs, #2 Daiichi Bleeding Bait D99 Treble on front, Owner #2 treble white feather tailhook. The hooks are a major key change and the only acceptable sub would be Daiichi #2 D93 treble if'n your a fly tyer make your own feather trailers alot less cost then the 2 or 3 hook Owner packs I get from BPS, if you ty flies or know someone that does. Why only those hooks? It's all about consistent hook ups and considering how far you can cast a shedog anything less doesn't get the job done if she gets hit right after touchdown. I throw'em on 15lb CXX P-Line and a 6'6" MH rod. You can set back further still reach the schoolies without crowding'em or spooking'em. Never tried Shedogs night fishing but might be a hot setup.
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