Deep water bass

[Brian]

how much weight do you use for drop-shotting and dragging tubes in that deep water?

Like I mentioned, I was trying for Walleye. I was using a 2oz bottom bouncer, dragging a Walleye rig, and that was getting me to the bottom in a hurry and I was able to bounce along in current without much of an issue.

[almontefisher]

We were using a 5/8th oz weight and a 1oz to get to the bottom but the current is the biggest factor of what weight to use.

[Dcaster]

That's one nice fatty!

Thanks for sharing.

[OutdoorActionOntario]

Save the fish, and save yourself the headache of fizzing! Get some fish clips!!!

I know how to fizz, but I will never use a needle again! I donated hundreds at the first shootoutseries event in brockville, and had them for sale all year for less than cost at every shootout event all season! I will continue to carry them at every event I run, including the franny event in just over a week in Cornwall!

Do I work for fish clips! Nope, I just believe in the product so much, and want no dead fish brought to our scales ever! I'm no biologist! Are you?

Our live release rate at the OBN qualifier was ridiculously good, and a huge part because of the fish clip! We went through 6 packs (30) and every fish lived that had one! The event had a total of less than 1% kill rate! Over 1600 fish weighed in over 3 days, 14 died, 11 of those brought to the scales already had died!

I think paddletales sells them also!!!

Mr. Banford, Pleasure to hear from you, I haven't had the opportunity to meet you yet on the water but from what I have heard you are an excellent Ambassador for our Sport, and I thank you for your thoughts on this. People I know have spoken extremely highly of you for all of your efforts in the fishing industry.

About the Fish Clips - my partner had them in his boat for the first tournament I fished on Big Rideau this summer (2nd place) and they are AWESOME, so yes I fully agree with you. I caught a deep Smallie (35 feet) and even though he looked like he might be feeling it at first, those fish clips really did the trick on keeping him upright and OK in the livewell. This was great for me personally to see because i place a huge emphasis on my fish surviving to fight another day.

As for Ed, not surprised he carries such a quality product. It's what he does, and I can tell you that just from a handful of visits to Paddletales during the off season and spring, I received so much fishing knowledge that my game on the water has grown explosively by leaps and bounds this season. Ed + staff have always been willing to help me with advice on gear, local waters, tactics and just about anything else I have ever asked them. I just wish Winchester was a bit closer to Ottawa... In a nutshell our Sport of Fishing is well-served by dedicated guys like cbanford and Ed. Thanks guys, sincerely!!!


~OAO~

[TheMaverick]

As for Ed, not surprised he carries such a quality product. It's what he does, and I can tell you that just from a handful of visits to Paddletales during the off season and spring, I received so much fishing knowledge that my game on the water has grown explosively by leaps and bounds this season. Ed + staff have always been willing to help me with advice on gear, local waters, tactics and just about anything else I have ever asked them.

And then there's the chicken....

[OutdoorActionOntario]

As for Ed, not surprised he carries such a quality product. It's what he does, and I can tell you that just from a handful of visits to Paddletales during the off season and spring, I received so much fishing knowledge that my game on the water has grown explosively by leaps and bounds this season. Ed + staff have always been willing to help me with advice on gear, local waters, tactics and just about anything else I have ever asked them.

And then there's the chicken....

I shamefully must admit that I have missed the free Chicken. Ed, do you do anything like that in the Fall?

[smitty55]

Save the fish, and save yourself the headache of fizzing! Get some fish clips!!!

I assume you mean these "Flip Clips". http://www.flipclipfishing.com/how_the_ ... works.html

Looks like a good handy tool that every deep water bass fisherman should have in his box.

Cheers

[JZ]

Save the fish, and save yourself the headache of fizzing! Get some fish clips!!!

I assume you mean these "Flip Clips". http://www.flipclipfishing.com/how_the_ ... works.html

Looks like a good handy tool that every deep water bass fisherman should have in his box.

Cheers

looks like a great product to keep fish alive and less stressed in the livewell but ultimately if they are at the surface atmosphere for a number of minutes or hours the bloating will still be there wont it? Wouldnt fizzing be required when the fish is released? Or does keeping it submerged and upright give it the chance to gradually release some of the air naturally?