Topwater Bassin' - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-28T16:47:07Zhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/topwater-bassin?groupUrl=bassfishing&groupId=2036984%3AGroup%3A54066&id=2036984%3ATopic%3A403419&feed=yes&xn_auth=noStick with them and you'll ca…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-07-04:2036984:Comment:4050752013-07-04T16:31:18.199ZJohn Sheehanhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnSheehan
<p>Stick with them and you'll catch too .You're right ,they ARE fun to use .Last week out of 5 attacks on the Philips 'Crippled Killer' I lost one fish ,a dink Bass that took it under for a second .One Bass about 16-17" jumped three times but didn't throw the bait .Another bass that jumped three times finally threw the Joe's Fly single treble ,and single trailer hook .I am having better hookup rates with the Crippled Killer than I ever got on the bigger Zara Spooks .</p>
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<p>Stick with them and you'll catch too .You're right ,they ARE fun to use .Last week out of 5 attacks on the Philips 'Crippled Killer' I lost one fish ,a dink Bass that took it under for a second .One Bass about 16-17" jumped three times but didn't throw the bait .Another bass that jumped three times finally threw the Joe's Fly single treble ,and single trailer hook .I am having better hookup rates with the Crippled Killer than I ever got on the bigger Zara Spooks .</p>
<p> </p> I like prop baits alot. The v…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-07-04:2036984:Comment:4052902013-07-04T16:23:30.955ZDavid, aka, "McScruff"http://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/david553
I like prop baits alot. The visual aspect is compelling.<br />
Even if the fish won't hit them, they are fun to<br />
manipulate and watch!
I like prop baits alot. The visual aspect is compelling.<br />
Even if the fish won't hit them, they are fun to<br />
manipulate and watch! Hey Ray- checkout the Heddon…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-07-04:2036984:Comment:4050742013-07-04T16:16:29.449ZJohn Sheehanhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnSheehan
<p>Hey Ray- checkout the Heddon Jitterstick (2nd link) with the back prop and the gurgling lip! . Big time ruckus!! <a href="http://bigbluegill.com/photo/topwater-4?context=album&albumId=2036984%3AAlbum%3A403071" rel="nofollow">http://bigbluegill.com/photo/topwater-4?context=album&albumId=2...…</a></p>
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<p>Hey Ray- checkout the Heddon Jitterstick (2nd link) with the back prop and the gurgling lip! . Big time ruckus!! <a href="http://bigbluegill.com/photo/topwater-4?context=album&albumId=2036984%3AAlbum%3A403071" rel="nofollow">http://bigbluegill.com/photo/topwater-4?context=album&albumId=2...</a></p>
<p><a href="http://bigbluegill.com/photo/topwater-5?context=album&albumId=2036984%3AAlbum%3A403071">http://bigbluegill.com/photo/topwater-5?context=album&albumId=2036984%3AAlbum%3A403071</a></p>
<p> </p> I'll post a pic of my humongo…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-07-04:2036984:Comment:4051812013-07-04T14:07:46.693ZJohn Sheehanhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnSheehan
<p>I'll post a pic of my humongous Jitterbug later . I got a Bluegill last night after dark on a Medium size Black Jitterbug .No Bass unfortunately .A few Bullheads .</p>
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<p>I'll post a pic of my humongous Jitterbug later . I got a Bluegill last night after dark on a Medium size Black Jitterbug .No Bass unfortunately .A few Bullheads .</p>
<p> </p> The old Arboghast Jitterbug c…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-07-04:2036984:Comment:4050562013-07-04T13:06:35.528ZRay Ditzenbergerhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/RayDitzenberger
<p>The old Arboghast Jitterbug came in multiple sizes. 1/4 and 5/8 oz as I remember. Each had a little different sound. I always like the 5/8 oz better than the 1/4 oz......There was also a real large Jitterbug. It looks just like the regular Jitterbugs only much larger. I don't remember if it was really called the Musky or if that is what I called it. It must be at least 1 1/4oz or maybe larger. It really sets up a racket. The 5/8oz kind of sets up a gurgle but the Musky does a plop plop plop.…</p>
<p>The old Arboghast Jitterbug came in multiple sizes. 1/4 and 5/8 oz as I remember. Each had a little different sound. I always like the 5/8 oz better than the 1/4 oz......There was also a real large Jitterbug. It looks just like the regular Jitterbugs only much larger. I don't remember if it was really called the Musky or if that is what I called it. It must be at least 1 1/4oz or maybe larger. It really sets up a racket. The 5/8oz kind of sets up a gurgle but the Musky does a plop plop plop. The front aluminum bill must be about 3" wide. Mine is black of course.</p> Musky Jitterbug ? You mean th…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-07-04:2036984:Comment:4049562013-07-04T05:11:50.579ZJohn Sheehanhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnSheehan
<p>Musky Jitterbug ? You mean the one with a jitterbug lip and a prop at the tail . I have a long bait like that .Is that what you mean?</p>
<p>Musky Jitterbug ? You mean the one with a jitterbug lip and a prop at the tail . I have a long bait like that .Is that what you mean?</p> Another fav .Coachdog pattern…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-07-03:2036984:Comment:4049052013-07-03T19:26:36.384ZJohn Sheehanhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnSheehan
<p>Another fav .Coachdog patterns produce !<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2117536240?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2117536240?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a></p>
<p>Another fav .Coachdog patterns produce !<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2117536240?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2117536240?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a></p> Thanks for posting Allen. I '…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-06-30:2036984:Comment:4037472013-06-30T14:28:47.314ZJohn Sheehanhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnSheehan
<p>Thanks for posting Allen. I 've never seen these .You gave me an idea to try out some of my busted lip diving lures as subtle top water baits .Might be worth a try to see how they look and work.</p>
<p>Thanks for posting Allen. I 've never seen these .You gave me an idea to try out some of my busted lip diving lures as subtle top water baits .Might be worth a try to see how they look and work.</p> This one is in Bone. I have…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-06-30:2036984:Comment:4038812013-06-30T01:17:57.694ZAllen Morganhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/AllenMorgan
<p>This one is in Bone. I have many others, in either Silver/Black or Silver/Blue. It's the same size as a large Rebel Minnow, and textured like the good Rebel Minnows are textured.</p>
<p>I've found that the stock lure is good for LMB in ponds and lakes. However, since I've only targeted Stripers and Hybrid Stripers in strong river current, the hooks need to be upgraded. My "upgrades" are armed with Mustad 2 x short, EWG trebles, with the tail hook dressed with some…</p>
<p>This one is in Bone. I have many others, in either Silver/Black or Silver/Blue. It's the same size as a large Rebel Minnow, and textured like the good Rebel Minnows are textured.</p>
<p>I've found that the stock lure is good for LMB in ponds and lakes. However, since I've only targeted Stripers and Hybrid Stripers in strong river current, the hooks need to be upgraded. My "upgrades" are armed with Mustad 2 x short, EWG trebles, with the tail hook dressed with some feathers.</p>
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<p>The nice thing about this lure is that it's HEAVY, and tail-weighted. I can sling this thing a long ways.</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167435169?profile=original"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167435169?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"/></a></p> I've read articles suggesting…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-06-29:2036984:Comment:4036272013-06-29T18:51:18.375ZDavid, aka, "McScruff"http://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/david553
I've read articles suggesting the RIGHT topwater is fine when there<br/>
is a lite wind ripple.<br/>
Prop baits are one that seems good. Ditto for spinner basis and if I remember right, stick baits like Zara Spooks. Poppers were the one that<br/>
wasn't so hot when a ripple is on the surface.
I've read articles suggesting the RIGHT topwater is fine when there<br/>
is a lite wind ripple.<br/>
Prop baits are one that seems good. Ditto for spinner basis and if I remember right, stick baits like Zara Spooks. Poppers were the one that<br/>
wasn't so hot when a ripple is on the surface.