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Posted on 4/22/20 at 3:24 pm to AUTimbo
How do you guys get a good cast out of something that has no weight to it? Like if you take a hook and a worm and I think they call it a "wacky worm" basically put the hook in the middle and let it sink on its own..... Its so light I get back lash all the freaking time
Posted on 4/22/20 at 3:30 pm to Uncs
Depending on cover I like to use a spinning rod and a 1 1/2 to 2' leader between the fluke and a barrel swivel.
With baitcasting it helps to have a med weight topwater rod witha fast-xtra-fast tip and 12# flourocarbon on a smaller diameter spool baitcaster. Still want some backbone for driving the hook, but the tip is what allows a longer cast.
Of course fishing a weightless fluke, unless it's a heavier brand, is always going to cause some sacrifice in casting distance....at least the way i set my reels.
Others may know a more efficient way, but this is what usually works for me....obviously depending on how heavy the cover is.
With baitcasting it helps to have a med weight topwater rod witha fast-xtra-fast tip and 12# flourocarbon on a smaller diameter spool baitcaster. Still want some backbone for driving the hook, but the tip is what allows a longer cast.
Of course fishing a weightless fluke, unless it's a heavier brand, is always going to cause some sacrifice in casting distance....at least the way i set my reels.
Others may know a more efficient way, but this is what usually works for me....obviously depending on how heavy the cover is.
Posted on 4/22/20 at 3:31 pm to Uncs
Lighter line and more practice, or a spinning reel.
Posted on 4/22/20 at 4:09 pm to Jiggy Moondust
If you don’t fish senkos/sticks baits start there. They flat out get bit. Start wacky and Texas rigged and build from there. If I’m having a tough day fishing I can go to a senko and start catching.
Posted on 4/22/20 at 4:36 pm to AUTimbo
Same for me with a fluke or floating trick worm. If the fish are deeper I’ll add a spit shot just ahead of the swivel.
Posted on 4/22/20 at 7:31 pm to AUTimbo
(https://photos.app.goo.gl/wmXKSUzvqZbXsczJA)]Bass[/link] 
This post was edited on 4/22/20 at 7:33 pm
Posted on 4/22/20 at 7:50 pm to AUTimbo
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I know a little about Cunningham FWIW
Bass
I’ve caught three around this size over there. 2 on the other side of the bridge and one exactly where you were talking.. that’s some good info and I’ll try what you said. I appreciate it and that’s a nice un you got there
Posted on 4/23/20 at 2:42 pm to Jiggy Moondust
Glad to help. Live in Ft Inn now so don't get a chance to get up to Cunningham as much as I used to but I always liked it.
FWIW she's still in the lake and that was a few years back so tight lines.
FWIW she's still in the lake and that was a few years back so tight lines.
Posted on 4/23/20 at 3:09 pm to AUTimbo
Probably can't get any because of the shutdown but nothing catches the bass like live bait. Get some shiners and you'll be good to go.
Posted on 4/23/20 at 3:15 pm to Jiggy Moondust
When all else fails, throw a zoom fluke and fish it just subsurface.
Bass eat baitfish. Bass that aren't hungry will still eat a wounded baitfish, and that's what it mimics. Flukes will catch fish that otherwise wouldn't bite, and 9/10 times if they're biting then they'll hit a fluke
ETA: I see the fluke has already been covered ITT
Bass eat baitfish. Bass that aren't hungry will still eat a wounded baitfish, and that's what it mimics. Flukes will catch fish that otherwise wouldn't bite, and 9/10 times if they're biting then they'll hit a fluke
ETA: I see the fluke has already been covered ITT
This post was edited on 4/23/20 at 3:17 pm
Posted on 4/23/20 at 8:02 pm to Jiggy Moondust
Depend man.
If they are hitting shad on top I know at least some are biting going up.
I will use topwater, stickbaits, spinnerbaits, shallow water cranks, flukes, swim jigs.
If they are not hitting much on top they could be tight to cover or feeding on the bottom. I will go with worms, crawl type plastics, deepwater cranks or mid diving cranks to bump the bottom, jigs, etc.
If they are hitting shad on top I know at least some are biting going up.
I will use topwater, stickbaits, spinnerbaits, shallow water cranks, flukes, swim jigs.
If they are not hitting much on top they could be tight to cover or feeding on the bottom. I will go with worms, crawl type plastics, deepwater cranks or mid diving cranks to bump the bottom, jigs, etc.
Posted on 4/23/20 at 10:20 pm to AUTimbo
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With baitcasting it helps to have a med weight rod with a fast-xtra-fast tip
This is the key to throwing weightless plastics a long way. And a smooth reel with smaller diameter line. I throw everything on 40lb Suffix 832 braid which casts like a dream. I also leave about a foot of line off the rod tip to help with casting. 30-40yd casts are very doable with this setup.
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