A Pair of Bruiser Warmouth- 6/16/2012

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Comment by Jeffrey D. Abney on June 17, 2012 at 1:37am

Thanks Guys.....As far as the presentation Tony.......I have been fishing the jigs under a float in typical bedding areas but we have been forced to fish deeper the last few weeks as well because of shifting temperatures.....Our water is down a couple feet which has all but dried up many beds, you can see what I'm saying from a couple photos I showed of this condition.  I rarely let the jig sit.....if a strike doesn't come on the fall, I start short jerks out towards deeper water with pauses after each. My crickets normally kick but dead crickets will get hit right now as well.....Good Luck Tony and hopefully this information will help....

Comment by Greg McWilliams on June 16, 2012 at 9:33pm

GETTING READY TO RUMBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Those are BEAUTS!!!!!!!!!!!

Comment by Vince Fusco on June 16, 2012 at 8:00pm

Beautiful big warmouths, Jeffrey. I have never caught one that big either. Congrats!

Comment by Tony Livingston on June 16, 2012 at 7:31pm

Jeffrey, how do you prefer to fish your jigs? I see a float in some of your photos, is it a stationary, vertical presentation, or cast and retrieve? Are you fishing beds, or targeting deeper, roaming fish? Are you able to hook the cricket so it stays alive, or do dead ones produce also?

I'm experimenting with my homemade jigs, and I'm looking for techniques that are proven to produce fish as a basis for comparison. And from what I can see, your technique certainly meets that criteria ;) !!

Comment by Jeffrey D. Abney on June 16, 2012 at 2:32pm

For us both to catch one in that class was awesome.....I didn't need another bite after these fish! Thanks Tony!  We had a great morning.....

Comment by Tony Livingston on June 16, 2012 at 2:29pm

Oh those are braggin' sized Warmouth alright! I've never caught one approaching a pound!

Comment by Jeffrey D. Abney on June 16, 2012 at 12:25pm

That's going to happen Jim....I'm looking forward to showing you around....We catch a few Sunfish down here from time to time.......

Comment by Jim Gronaw on June 16, 2012 at 11:57am

Wow! WOW! Some time in my lifetime I have got to go fishing with you and get in on those blackwater rivers for this insane panfishing fun! Glad the jigs are a hit in Dixie, er, Carolina anyway!

Comment by Jeffrey D. Abney on June 16, 2012 at 10:01am

Thanks Again Jim....my dad and I each caught a one pound Warmouth this morning on the Pink Headed Grass Shrimp.................Pasquotank is a great river!