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Ever wondered about this? I mean, when’s the last time you saw a blue crawfish or a blue “bluegill” or whatever? I’ve wondered about this for years, did a little interwebz research and don’t have a quote for ya but got this: Several folks who have scooped out some crayfish from a lake or stream and dumped them in a tank noticed they turn blue after they molt. Does that not make complete sense or what? I’m assuming somehow the bass know it, maybe because they have more of a smell or something. Anyhow, now combining a black/blue jig with a gp trailer makes a lot of sense too cuz it ain’t exactly bright blue:
That craw was pretty red to start with. This color Yo-Zuri 3DB Crayfish looks like money:
Here’s the kicker: Sometimes — depending on the species, location and water chemistry — a crawfish can molt and just stay the color it is, or turn red. Not like a lobster, but makes me wonder whether a black/red jig n trailer might kill ’em too. Anyone ever try that? Mark…?
That’s a Strike King Rage Blade, but you get the idea…. Btw I trolled enough of crayfish sites to find out that some people name their pet crayfish…pinchy.
Or 4 minutes?? 20 seconds in bassin’ is an eternity, especially in the winter:
4 minutes? Forget it. That’s how I’d feel anyhow. BUT it could be a requirement in foolin’ winter basses: > The idea is that you absolutely convince any bass that’s hanging nearby that this helpless creature is going to go to waste if he does not eat it. And…a fish may hang over a bait for 3 or 4 minutes before it decides whether or not to eat. > That means you have to have patience on a level that’s rare among high-energy tournament bassers…. The lightly-weighted lures can take 20 seconds just to get to bottom in 10 feet, and then it’s best to let them sit there for at least a full minute before you just barely breath them into life, the tiniest of twitches that may only make the bait crawl a few inches along bottom. > Then you wait again, then twitch again, and so on…. Fish scribbler Frank Sargeant recommends the Rebel TracDown Minnow, but spybaits like the Storm Arashi Spinbait or weighting your fave jerkbait can do the trick. Soft-plastics too…if you have the patience…and a good sandwich to eat while you’re waiting for the sink….
Kevin Brightwell, a firefightin’ man outta Harrison, AR: > …as a second job he owns KGB Swimbaits, a small fishing lure business he runs out of Harrison. > Typically he sells his products on Facebook, but the KG Bullfrog was his first time selling a bait on eBay. He listed the new lure…for $100 and in just 4 days it sold for nearly $1,700. > “You know I was surprised by it. I make these in my basement…it just kept going up and I was really shocked by it.” > “You know um its taken a lot of hard work and a lot of time, but I think I’ve finally found a way to make fishing into a career, something that will at least pay for itself.” <p<Don’t quit the firehouse yet mang! But…sell 80 of those and you can fish the Elites….
Some folks say it’ll fish small but it doesn’t look too bad?
Lol, at least Overstreet, Seigo and Bowman will have an easier time….
News 1. NC: Godfather of Wilmington bassin’ passes on. RIP bassin’ brother. 2. Skeet’s loooong rods are out already! Hmmm. That sounds…premeditated. Kidding — lots o’ interwebz bass-heads are bassin’ conspiracy theorists so thought I’d chuck that out there. > …six new Eagle Claw Wright & McGill/Skeet Reese Tournament Series telescopic models available at retail by May 2017. > Technique-specific applications: Long Flippin’, Big Swimbaits, Deep-Diving Crankbaits, Long-Distance Finesse.
> …to provide better balance and rod control…we’ve added engineered counter-balance weights in the butt of the rod to reduce realized tip weight and make casting easier. MSRP $119.99 each. Will be cool if they make a big difference. Makin’ me think of ‘Ten Foot Pole’ by ZZ Top. Gitcha some southern boogie yo! 3. How Hackney organizes his jerkbaits.
Yeah, uh…Hack you, uh, might wanna get yourself one of those Bass Maf…oh. Never mind. Lookin’ good dude! Lol, those are Strike King KVD Deep Jerk Baits. 4. Swindle’s best of 2016 vid. Rawks:
Humminbird units on KVD Kong mounts and the new KVD edition HydroWave which I don’t think is out yet. Who else is jealous…. 6. Palaniuk’s ‘sneaky squirrel’ bait…
…is the Storm Twitch Stick. What the heck does he man by that? I wanted to know too, and he said: > Cuz you know it’s out there, but not sure what it is. That confuses me as much as this pic:
7. TN writer calls out J-Wheels and Morgan. Talkin’ ’bout a 23-yr-old female basser: > Amanda has casting and pitching skills equal to FLW pro Jacob Wheeler and Andy Morgan. Sen. McCain is like:
Okay, I believe the Wheeler part, but Morgan?? lol, gotcha J-Wheels…. 8. Alton Jones Jr. on BassEdge Radio. 9. Roland Martin caught one on a Rat!
He big-eyed it at 27 lbs…lol. Ogle ya some SPRO Rats on TW. 10. Trapper Tackle hook now for sale. Not at Tackle Warehouse tho…. If’n you remember, it’s this:
Not as weird as whatever parade this guy’s in…
…but hey, why not try it? 11. CA Delta water bill calls for bass “control.” Hopefully one day the citizens of of Cali will rise up and just say no. 12. KS: 6th grader’s bait biz already making $… …after 3 months. Pure Fishing’s parent co should hire him. 13. Win a Classic experience from Shimano. Airfare, hotel, VIP seats and a free angry look from Trip! Okay I made up that last one. Trip is a lot mellower now…most times…. Dang! #confidence > In addition, the service coverage is transferrable to every future owner of the engine. If that sounds nuts well:
15. DC: Congress fails sportsmen… …says Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, a good group the last time I checked. Doesn’t Congress fail everyone? You know, except folks with lobbyists…. 16. Check this YUM Sharp Shooter. If you had to dropshot — and not saying you ever have to — why would you not want to hang this on your wimpstick hook? That look killer or what:
That’s the “ghost shad” color. Put some in your stocking Bass Santa! 17. Don’t forget to shoot me your frigid-bassin’ pics! For a shot at winning a goody bag. Here’s Tom Chopin from Freedom Tackle with a smallie caught on a 30s day drifting a 1/2-oz Freedom Football Jig (gp) with a Trokar TK130 hook with a 3.5″ Set the Hook Junior Nailer (pearl goby):
Fish Story of the Week 89-yr-old grannie reels in Ray Scott hot dog bass > …the Ray Scott Trophy Retreat in Pintlala, about 20 miles south of Montgomery [AL]. The site of her amazing performance was the President’s Lake…. > The secret was the lure…small slices of Oscar Mayer hot dogs sprayed with garlic…. > “Mom didn’t use any other bait. We had worms but didn’t use them or try crickets because the fish were focused on the hot dogs.” [That’s your next bait shape Gary Yamamoto!!] > “She told me if she knew how much fun [fishing] was, she’d have started 50 years ago.”
Tip of the Day The best advice Jeff Kriet ever got from Rick Clunn. On managing your tournament day. Great advice for anyone:
Quote of the Day Compared to 2014 when I was on cusp of getting booted out, things are 360 degrees better. – Fletch Shryock talkin‘ ’bout his experience on the Elites. But…Fletch, I’m no math genius or anything, but if you’ve gone 360 degrees, doesn’t that mean you’re back where you started or…? Shot of the Day Strike King prez John Barns with a couple ditch melons he fooled with a Red Eye Shad. John’s a former D1 pigskinner, I’m guessin’ about 6′ 7″ so bear that in mind when you’re a-lookin’ at those basses:
Bass it wif the best!
Git on these yo!
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Why bass like blue?
Can you wait 20 seconds?
Aerial photo of Classic practice at Conroe!
