windy fishing

pig n jig · 08-27-05, 06:35 PM

My freind and I went out on Keuka lake this morning . The weather stations were calling for 20-35 MPH winds and I believe they were right for once.

We caught alot of fish even though the drift sock slowed us down we were still drifting about 5 MPH. I used a Mc Guinness 1/2oz. Gold trap spinnerbait while Doug opted for a 3/4oz. strike king spinnerbait.we caught dozens of smallmouth, largemouth bass before having to get off the lake due to low battery power. We took on alot of waves over the boat so the bilge pump was running alot and the trolling motor was on constantly to hold the boat in position. The 3-4 foot white caps made it impossible to take advantage of getting to the fishing spots far away from the launch.This was the first real good day of fishing on this lake for me this year, I have struggled to boat a limit of keepers on this lake this year the few times I have fished it. The Mc Guinness spinnerbait is expensive in my opinion , about $8.00, but I will buy alot more, next time I go to Bass pro shop. The hook is fastened to a steel cable which flexes when a fish is hooked. I thought it was another gimmick, but I believe it helps,It was a difficult to unhook the fish sometimes because the hook does not open the hole any bigger when bringing the fish to the boat.I think the components into the spinnerbait are high quality,making it a another lure to stay in my tackle box.

P N J

zooker · 08-27-05, 07:21 PM

so what we are going to start calling you ivan the gold blade now??

zooker

Rebbasser · 08-27-05, 07:24 PM

If they were right on the winds you must be living right. It's been my experience that adding the two forecast numbers together is usually what you actually experience

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Glad you caught some.

Ivan the Gold Blade, huh

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pig n jig · 08-27-05, 07:40 PM

http://www.bassbait.com/spin.html

Marty · 08-27-05, 08:49 PM

Good day, Ivan. But you talked about a McGuiness and provided a link to Leverage. I'm obviously missing something. I'm confused, but then, that's about normal.

pig n jig · 08-27-05, 10:38 PM

Marty, You are correct, its called leverage . Justin McGuinness is the designer of the leverage spinnerbait, which is made by McGuinness fishing products. Sorry if I confused anyone in not calling it by its name the Leverage spinnerbait. The odd thing is you can buy direct online cheaper than Bass pro shop sells the product for.

P N J

08-27-05, 06:35 PM	#1
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	windy fishing My freind and I went out on Keuka lake this morning . The weather stations were calling for 20-35 MPH winds and I believe they were right for once. We caught alot of fish even though the drift sock slowed us down we were still drifting about 5 MPH. I used a Mc Guinness 1/2oz. Gold trap spinnerbait while Doug opted for a 3/4oz. strike king spinnerbait.we caught dozens of smallmouth, largemouth bass before having to get off the lake due to low battery power. We took on alot of waves over the boat so the bilge pump was running alot and the trolling motor was on constantly to hold the boat in position. The 3-4 foot white caps made it impossible to take advantage of getting to the fishing spots far away from the launch.This was the first real good day of fishing on this lake for me this year, I have struggled to boat a limit of keepers on this lake this year the few times I have fished it. The Mc Guinness spinnerbait is expensive in my opinion , about $8.00, but I will buy alot more, next time I go to Bass pro shop. The hook is fastened to a steel cable which flexes when a fish is hooked. I thought it was another gimmick, but I believe it helps,It was a difficult to unhook the fish sometimes because the hook does not open the hole any bigger when bringing the fish to the boat.I think the components into the spinnerbait are high quality,making it a another lure to stay in my tackle box. P N J

08-27-05, 07:21 PM	#2
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	so what we are going to start calling you ivan the gold blade now?? zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

08-27-05, 07:24 PM	#3
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	If they were right on the winds you must be living right. It's been my experience that adding the two forecast numbers together is usually what you actually experience . Glad you caught some. Ivan the Gold Blade, huh ? __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

08-27-05, 08:49 PM	#5
Marty BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,580	Good day, Ivan. But you talked about a McGuiness and provided a link to Leverage. I'm obviously missing something. I'm confused, but then, that's about normal. __________________ Meeting expenses is easy...they're EVERYWHERE The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits Rochester, NY

08-27-05, 07:40 PM	#4
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	http://www.bassbait.com/spin.html

08-27-05, 10:38 PM	#6
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	Marty, You are correct, its called leverage . Justin McGuinness is the designer of the leverage spinnerbait, which is made by McGuinness fishing products. Sorry if I confused anyone in not calling it by its name the Leverage spinnerbait. The odd thing is you can buy direct online cheaper than Bass pro shop sells the product for. P N J

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