Walking the dog

Makitcnt4u · 12-06-04, 10:12 PM

I have been trying to do a walk the dog action with some of my softbaits and lures, but I can't seem to get it. :'( :'( All of the lure packaging says to "give it a slack line twitch. ??? What does this mean? Can someone explain this to me?

ryan7261 · 12-06-04, 10:17 PM

http://<a href="http://www.bassfishi...1093381395</a>

start by doing a little research, we just can't give it to you, try finding it, if you can't then ask.

Not being a jerk here but the same o'l question's keep comming up.

Sorry, Robby.

Rich · 12-06-04, 10:21 PM

Lonestar, it is not too difficult, just takes a little practice. Â*I find it works best with a topwater bait like a Zara Spook. Â*I cast the lure out, then point the rod tip at the water and give it a twitch. Â*The lure will move forward and then turn either right or left. Â*Twitch it again and it will turn the opposite direction. Â*Twitch it again and it turns back the other way, and so on. Â*When I twitch it I turn the reel handle a couple of times and move the rod tip forward to take up the slack and get ready for the next twitch. Â*It just takes a little practice to get the rhythm down, but is is a great way to fish topwaters like a Spook.

This is one of the applications where I prefer a 5-6 pistol grip rod-the shorter rod length makes it easier to control IMO.

macgyver · 12-06-04, 10:49 PM

Usaually I just let em run, if he wants to walk, then that's ok with me, as long as he does his business outside

Sorry couldn't resist. Reb took care of it as usual ;D

Lizards

Rich · 12-06-04, 11:07 PM

Hey Lizards:

;D ;D

Makitcnt4u · 12-07-04, 12:25 AM

haha. Good one lizards.

jeffman · 12-07-04, 09:05 AM

LONESTAR,

There is a oriental recipe book out called "1,000 ways to wok your dog" that should explain it.

JackL

Rob Mak · 12-07-04, 08:21 PM

jackl
nothing better than sweet and sour pooch . mmmm chewy

zooker

mike0062466 · 12-07-04, 09:38 PM

[quote author=lonestarboater link=board=MessBoards;num=1102381922;start=0#0 date=12/06/04 at 20:12:02]I have been trying to do a walk the dog action with some of my softbaits and lures, but I can't seem to get it. :'( :'( Â*All of the lure packaging says to "give it a slack line twitch. ??? Â*What does this mean? Â*Can someone explain this to me?[/quote]
Reb explained it pretty well. I just want to add that after each twitch, leave a little slack in the line. It is the slack that allows the lure to make its zigs and zags.

Makitcnt4u · 12-08-04, 10:18 PM

thanks Marty for that extra piece of info.

Rob Mak · 12-08-04, 10:40 PM

i like to use a swivel about 8" in front of my bait like a trick worm.
zooker

12-06-04, 10:12 PM	#1
Makitcnt4u BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Posts: 0	Walking the dog I have been trying to do a walk the dog action with some of my softbaits and lures, but I can't seem to get it. :'( :'( All of the lure packaging says to "give it a slack line twitch. ??? What does this mean? Can someone explain this to me?

12-06-04, 10:17 PM	#2
ryan7261 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 0	Re: Walking the dog http://<a href="http://www.bassfishi...1093381395</a> start by doing a little research, we just can't give it to you, try finding it, if you can't then ask. Not being a jerk here but the same o'l question's keep comming up. Sorry, Robby.

12-06-04, 10:21 PM	#3
Rich BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Posts: 0	Re: Walking the dog Lonestar, it is not too difficult, just takes a little practice. ÂI find it works best with a topwater bait like a Zara Spook. ÂI cast the lure out, then point the rod tip at the water and give it a twitch. ÂThe lure will move forward and then turn either right or left. ÂTwitch it again and it will turn the opposite direction. ÂTwitch it again and it turns back the other way, and so on. ÂWhen I twitch it I turn the reel handle a couple of times and move the rod tip forward to take up the slack and get ready for the next twitch. Â*It just takes a little practice to get the rhythm down, but is is a great way to fish topwaters like a Spook. This is one of the applications where I prefer a 5-6 pistol grip rod-the shorter rod length makes it easier to control IMO.

12-06-04, 10:49 PM	#4
macgyver BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Posts: 0	Re: Walking the dog Usaually I just let em run, if he wants to walk, then that's ok with me, as long as he does his business outside Sorry couldn't resist. Reb took care of it as usual ;D Lizards

12-06-04, 11:07 PM	#5
Rich BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Posts: 0	Re: Walking the dog Hey Lizards: ;D ;D

12-07-04, 12:25 AM	#6
Makitcnt4u BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Posts: 0	Re: Walking the dog haha. Good one lizards.

12-07-04, 09:05 AM	#7
jeffman BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Posts: 0	Re: Walking the dog LONESTAR, There is a oriental recipe book out called "1,000 ways to wok your dog" that should explain it. JackL

12-07-04, 08:21 PM	#8
Rob Mak BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 19	Re: Walking the dog jackl nothing better than sweet and sour pooch . mmmm chewy zooker __________________ there ain't no such thing as a bad day of fishin SUPPORT OUR TROOPS US ARMY Rochester, New York

12-07-04, 09:38 PM	#9
mike0062466 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Posts: 0	Re: Walking the dog [quote author=lonestarboater link=board=MessBoards;num=1102381922;start=0#0 date=12/06/04 at 20:12:02]I have been trying to do a walk the dog action with some of my softbaits and lures, but I can't seem to get it. :'( :'( ÂAll of the lure packaging says to "give it a slack line twitch. ??? ÂWhat does this mean? Â*Can someone explain this to me?[/quote] Reb explained it pretty well. I just want to add that after each twitch, leave a little slack in the line. It is the slack that allows the lure to make its zigs and zags.

12-08-04, 10:18 PM	#10
Makitcnt4u BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Posts: 0	Re: Walking the dog thanks Marty for that extra piece of info.

12-08-04, 10:40 PM	#11
Rob Mak BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 19	Re: Walking the dog i like to use a swivel about 8" in front of my bait like a trick worm. zooker __________________ there ain't no such thing as a bad day of fishin SUPPORT OUR TROOPS US ARMY Rochester, New York

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