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re: Punchin' Last weekend Video
Posted on 2/24/16 at 1:51 pm to Polar Pop
Posted on 2/24/16 at 1:51 pm to Polar Pop
I usually have two punching rigs ready to go. Everything will be very similar between the two except line. One will have braid (40-65 lb. test), the other fluorocarbon (20-30 lb. test).
For some reason, I find myself in situations where I lose confidence with the braid.
Rods: I'm in love with Falcon so a Falcon Jason Christie flippin stick and Falcon Lowrider flippin stick.
Reels: Usually a high gear ratio. I personally use pfluegers.
Bait: Lake fork craw tube (until I run out of the 500 I bought several years ago, they are discontinued). And Big Bite craw tube. I have so much confidence in these craw tubes I look for any reason to throw them.
Weight: Strike King tungsten. I tried several other brands but I've had the least issues with the Strike Kings. I also try to use the lightest weight that still punches the mat.
Hooks: EWG superline 4/0 or 5/0. Perfect shape for the tubes.
For me, punching is all about confidence. A rod/reel that you feel you can place a bait in a solo cup at 30 ft. A bait that moves through the mat the way you like. Etc.
ETA - Don't forget the stoppers. Way better than T-stops imo.
For some reason, I find myself in situations where I lose confidence with the braid.
Rods: I'm in love with Falcon so a Falcon Jason Christie flippin stick and Falcon Lowrider flippin stick.
Reels: Usually a high gear ratio. I personally use pfluegers.
Bait: Lake fork craw tube (until I run out of the 500 I bought several years ago, they are discontinued). And Big Bite craw tube. I have so much confidence in these craw tubes I look for any reason to throw them.
Weight: Strike King tungsten. I tried several other brands but I've had the least issues with the Strike Kings. I also try to use the lightest weight that still punches the mat.
Hooks: EWG superline 4/0 or 5/0. Perfect shape for the tubes.
For me, punching is all about confidence. A rod/reel that you feel you can place a bait in a solo cup at 30 ft. A bait that moves through the mat the way you like. Etc.
ETA - Don't forget the stoppers. Way better than T-stops imo.
This post was edited on 2/24/16 at 1:52 pm
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Posted on 2/24/16 at 1:56 pm to Polar Pop
The weight I use depends on the thickness of whatever I'm fishing, but I try to go as light as possible. Usually the smallest is 1/2 or 3/4 oz all the way up the 2 oz.
Favorite bait is a Missile Baits D-Bomb or Baby D-Bomb
ETA: I always peg my weight with some Eagle Claw rubber bobber stoppers, and usually only use 65 or 50 pound braid.
Favorite bait is a Missile Baits D-Bomb or Baby D-Bomb
ETA: I always peg my weight with some Eagle Claw rubber bobber stoppers, and usually only use 65 or 50 pound braid.
This post was edited on 2/24/16 at 2:04 pm
Posted on 2/24/16 at 4:08 pm to cbr900racer22
Sweet little video there. 
Posted on 2/24/16 at 4:18 pm to rballa19
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Favorite bait is a Missile Baits D-Bomb or Baby D-Bomb
The baby D-bomb is a KILLER!
Posted on 2/24/16 at 4:47 pm to EyeoftheEldrick12
No doubt. I fish the Calcasieu River a lot and those bass love them!
Posted on 2/24/16 at 6:00 pm to Polar Pop
Big tubes work great. Weights from 1/2 to 1 oz. Braided line 50-65 lb. I've caught lots of bass just stacked under one small mat. Don't hesitate to fish in the same hole you've just pulled one out of, esp in the winter!
Posted on 2/24/16 at 6:09 pm to rballa19
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Thanks man! What software did you use to make your video?
I use gopro studio. It doesn't have a lot the features some programs have but it is what I learned to use.
Posted on 2/25/16 at 5:30 am to cbr900racer22
Thanks man
Posted on 2/25/16 at 5:55 am to cbr900racer22
Great video and music.
Y'all need to let the a- hole know he truly is one!
Y'all need to let the a- hole know he truly is one!
Posted on 2/25/16 at 9:21 am to LSUCouyon
Awesome video man!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Posted on 2/25/16 at 9:32 am to CFDoc
quote:
Don't forget the stoppers. Way better than T-stops imo
what do these do for you ?
Posted on 2/25/16 at 9:36 am to mikeytig
Keeps the weight from sliding up your line when you make a pitch. Pretty much a necessity for punching or flipping bushes.
Posted on 2/25/16 at 10:24 am to mikeytig
Posted on 2/25/16 at 11:03 am to mikeytig
I like the bobber stoppers from 6th Sense. Perfect size and cheap too.
Posted on 2/25/16 at 11:08 am to cbr900racer22
I use Eagle Claw bobber stoppers. Only ones I can find in stores around here. They're all basically the same thing 
Posted on 2/27/16 at 7:13 pm to cbr900racer22
Cbr I thought that was you fishing today. I was the guy in the xpress fish the rouge. Did have any luck after we chatted?
Posted on 2/28/16 at 1:39 pm to redsoxtiger
Nice meeting you. I din't stay much longer as you could see my Son lost interest. I ran to the back and caught 2 on a spinner bait where the muddy water was coming out of the woods. We were chasing sac a lait earlier but my spots were jacked up so wanted to try that area before we left
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