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| Just wondering when you guys feel is the time to use small(6" medium(7-9" or large(9+) baits? Mostly I've heard that most guys go small in the spring. I've also heard a few who go large in the spring. What conditions would you choose which size baits? (for any season)
Thanks,
MJB
MJB
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| over here the season opens in june and then there is no particular size of lures that scores best. Mainly people use large jerkbaits and surface lures in all sizes. I have exerienced that throughout the summer smalle rbaits do better and that from October through March, the largest sizes of lures do best. But that's in Holland. And of course, I carry several in different sizes to "match the hatch". If they won't take a certain lure in one size then I'll try a different size first. |
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| Usually I try to match the lure size with my intent as to presentation and depth.
If I am fishing very shallow clear water, I will use a smaller biat. Weedlines, on the primary break, a medium. Open water, rocks, and secondary breaks call out the artillery!
The exception is very dirty water, where I use medium to large stuff anywhere the cover will allow. |
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| Good Question.
Size does not mater....Come on.... LOL
I use many baits large and small, normally small in the spring, but sometimes large depending on the forage. Let me explain.
The forage on Pewaukee is alot of 4" perch. I use small baits spring, summer and fall. Doesnt mean large wont work, but you will do better on small baits for consistant numbers and size. Bagleys, 6" Slammers and 6" Reef Hawgs.. those kind of small baits.
But take shad base lakes like Kinkead and Shelbyville in IL. Pitching 10" Jakes, 10 and 8" Slammers is not uncommon during anytime of the year. The forage is often larger then those baits.
You have to match the situation, and let your presentation be the key to success. |
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