Fishing "Slow"

Rebbasser · 12-09-05, 01:25 AM

Now that winter is upon us in most parts of the country, you see a lot of advice saying to "fish slow", but what does that really mean?

Most people think that means just letting the bait sit, which it does. However, there is another part that often gets overlooked: How far do you move the bait?

For example, you have let your jig sit for as long as you can stand, and then move your bait. You raise the rod tip from, say, 10:00 to 12:00 and then let it sit again. A lot of time in cold water that is not how natural prey move. Instead, they move a couple of inches at a time, then stop and sit. I've found that rather than raising the rod tip from 10:00 to 12:00 raising it to 10:15 or 10:30 can increase your catch because you don't pull the bait out of the fish's strike zone, because in cold water it isn't very big to begin with.

Just a little food for thought.

Fishie · 12-09-05, 01:35 AM

Good tip. Also dropshot can keep the bait in the strike zone.
Reb see my post under MUST READ IN the OTHER TOPICS post. Think you will find it interesting!

Fishie · 12-09-05, 01:43 AM

Fishin Dude if you there check it out also.

Also try a hair jig on a dropshot rig. Reaction Innovations has now come out with a dropshot jig.

Christopherkeene9 · 12-09-05, 06:59 AM

How cold is cold?

Fishie · 12-09-05, 08:33 AM

I say cold is 38 degree or below

rrw4258 · 12-09-05, 01:38 PM

nice post reb,

got a question for anybody who can answer this for me... Can you explain a dropshot rig and how to fish it! I have tried with no success. What wieght of sinker do yall use? Thanks

Ryan

skeeter944 · 12-09-05, 03:32 PM

i use a small circle octupus hook with a 1/8 of an ounce bass casting sinker. my baits are any thing thats small like a 4'' worm to about a 5 inch worm.setting the hook is real simple. first,when you feel a tap ,make sure he has the worm and hook in it's mouth ,then do a real simple pull and the bass thinks it's catch is trying to get away, so the bass pulls. then all i do is keep pulling and fight the fish. the gear i use is a 6' medium action spinning with 6-8 pund line clear line on the reel.hope this helps!

Rebbasser · 12-09-05, 03:34 PM

Here is a good article on drop shotting with some additional links at the bottom:

http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/drop-shot.html

As far as weights go I use these on soft/non-rocky bottoms:

And this type when in rocks:

zooker · 12-09-05, 04:49 PM

i use a down shot sinker 3/16 oz same as rebs just more tear drop. 3" senkos i rig mine on a 2 /0 circle hook. but rarely use this rig..

zooker

Christopherkeene9 · 12-10-05, 09:39 AM

I guess I'll be good.

Chris

KenDammit · 12-11-05, 07:59 AM

my problem with slowing down is moving the bait. I believe I move it too far and even though I try to nudge it along, I'm always wanting to pick it up and hop it. I'm getting better at it, but I think its all in my mindset..feeling rushed sometimes.

12-09-05, 01:25 AM	#1
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	Fishing "Slow" Now that winter is upon us in most parts of the country, you see a lot of advice saying to "fish slow", but what does that really mean? Most people think that means just letting the bait sit, which it does. However, there is another part that often gets overlooked: How far do you move the bait? For example, you have let your jig sit for as long as you can stand, and then move your bait. You raise the rod tip from, say, 10:00 to 12:00 and then let it sit again. A lot of time in cold water that is not how natural prey move. Instead, they move a couple of inches at a time, then stop and sit. I've found that rather than raising the rod tip from 10:00 to 12:00 raising it to 10:15 or 10:30 can increase your catch because you don't pull the bait out of the fish's strike zone, because in cold water it isn't very big to begin with. Just a little food for thought. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

12-09-05, 01:35 AM	#2
Fishie BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,145	Good tip. Also dropshot can keep the bait in the strike zone. Reb see my post under MUST READ IN the OTHER TOPICS post. Think you will find it interesting! __________________ Kick some Bass

12-09-05, 01:43 AM	#3
Fishie BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,145	Fishin Dude if you there check it out also. Also try a hair jig on a dropshot rig. Reaction Innovations has now come out with a dropshot jig. __________________ Kick some Bass

12-09-05, 08:33 AM	#5
Fishie BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,145	I say cold is 38 degree or below __________________ Kick some Bass

12-09-05, 01:38 PM	#6
rrw4258 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 2,338	nice post reb, got a question for anybody who can answer this for me... Can you explain a dropshot rig and how to fish it! I have tried with no success. What wieght of sinker do yall use? Thanks Ryan __________________ Never Give Up!

12-09-05, 06:59 AM	#4
Christopherkeene9 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oviedo, Fla Posts: 2,270	How cold is cold?

12-09-05, 03:32 PM	#7
skeeter944 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Somewhere in South Carolina Posts: 2,377	i use a small circle octupus hook with a 1/8 of an ounce bass casting sinker. my baits are any thing thats small like a 4'' worm to about a 5 inch worm.setting the hook is real simple. first,when you feel a tap ,make sure he has the worm and hook in it's mouth ,then do a real simple pull and the bass thinks it's catch is trying to get away, so the bass pulls. then all i do is keep pulling and fight the fish. the gear i use is a 6' medium action spinning with 6-8 pund line clear line on the reel.hope this helps!

12-09-05, 03:34 PM	#8
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	Here is a good article on drop shotting with some additional links at the bottom: http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/drop-shot.html As far as weights go I use these on soft/non-rocky bottoms: And this type when in rocks: __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

12-09-05, 04:49 PM	#9
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	i use a down shot sinker 3/16 oz same as rebs just more tear drop. 3" senkos i rig mine on a 2 /0 circle hook. but rarely use this rig.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

12-10-05, 09:39 AM	#10
Christopherkeene9 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oviedo, Fla Posts: 2,270	I guess I'll be good. Chris

12-11-05, 07:59 AM	#11
KenDammit BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Richmond, KY Posts: 691	my problem with slowing down is moving the bait. I believe I move it too far and even though I try to nudge it along, I'm always wanting to pick it up and hop it. I'm getting better at it, but I think its all in my mindset..feeling rushed sometimes.

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