Topwater Action

BigBassin144 · 06-24-10, 10:34 PM

Hit the local reservoir tonight for almost two hours. Got there at 8. (P.S. sorry about the poor picture quality)

I read the review on TT of the Punch Skirt today and how versatile it was, so I made up a couple to try tonight. I caught one fish on my skirted t-rig. The setup was a bobber stop, followed by an 1/8oz bullet weight. Then came my "punch skirt" followed by a 5/0 Owner Twistlock hook and a watermelon green pumpkin Yamamoto Swim Senko. Fished just like a normal t-rig, but with the added enticement of a jig.

Didn't get any more hits on that, so when it got a little darker, I switched to an XCalibur Zell Pop (the bigger sized one).

Third and smallest of the night. Also caught on the Zell Pop.

Last, and largest of the night. Also on the popper, which was completely inside his mouth and tough to get out, hence the bleeding.

Good night, and I had fun with the topwater. I also had a hit earlier on an XCalibur Jimmy, but missed him.

BB

keithdog · 06-24-10, 10:57 PM

Dang, now thats fun! I love topwater!!! Congrats

WaffleJaw · 06-25-10, 09:24 AM

Very cool BB!~I havent had a topwater hit yet this year....I do like the way those punch skirts look on TT...Glad you had some luck with yours.

geezer1 · 06-25-10, 09:40 AM

BB144...Looks like that punch skirt setup is going to produce for you. I sure like those colors you selected. Would be curious to know how you fare with this rig through the summer.

BigBassin144 · 06-25-10, 10:01 AM

Thanks guys. The article on TT really piqued my interest in them. Knowing they're good for a lot more than punching mats, I got excited to try them out on other rigs.

Geezer, the one in the picture is a wild mix of green pumpkins and watermelons with a few strands of chartreuse thrown in.

BB

BigBassin144 · 06-25-10, 02:48 PM

Just got back from another trip out there. Forgot the camera this time... had it sitting on the counter all packed and ready when I realized I didn't know where my sunglasses were. So after looking for 15 minutes for them, I gave up and left, forgetting the camera as well... DOH!

Started off around noon-thirty. Got the first one on the dropshot.

Switched over to my Skirted T-Rig, and caught 4. After a while of no bites, I switched to a crankbait and nailed another one. After a while of nothing I crank, I went back to my Skirted T-rig and landed one more.

Fished a bit more with nothing, talked to a guy who was there fly fishing for a while. His first time there. I gave him some good spots to fish before I left cause it was getting hot and I hadn't eaten anything today, so by 2:30 I was hungry.

Might go back again tonight with that popper.

BB

bassinbob · 06-25-10, 11:02 PM

Excuse my ignorance. I imagine a punch skirt is for punching through grass. Any other info on them please.

Cavs1123 · 06-25-10, 11:54 PM

I hear ya BB! I caught 3 this mornin on a Heddon Pop n Image

BigBassin144 · 06-26-10, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassinbob

Excuse my ignorance. I imagine a punch skirt is for punching through grass. Any other info on them please.

That is the intended use for them, yes. But as they explain in the TT review, they are much more versatile. I'll post some pics of my setup later.

BB

MallenManson · 06-26-10, 01:24 PM

sounds great BigB! I'm gonna hafta give those a try!

Jim80 · 06-27-10, 10:34 AM

nice fish BB , and I hate forgetting the camera to. My kids got a hold of mine and I have not been able to find it for a few weeks now

Jim

bamabassman · 06-27-10, 04:32 PM

awesum ant. gotta love the top water action the most. just something about watching the water EXPLODE on a top water bait.

06-24-10, 10:34 PM	#1
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Topwater Action Hit the local reservoir tonight for almost two hours. Got there at 8. (P.S. sorry about the poor picture quality) I read the review on TT of the Punch Skirt today and how versatile it was, so I made up a couple to try tonight. I caught one fish on my skirted t-rig. The setup was a bobber stop, followed by an 1/8oz bullet weight. Then came my "punch skirt" followed by a 5/0 Owner Twistlock hook and a watermelon green pumpkin Yamamoto Swim Senko. Fished just like a normal t-rig, but with the added enticement of a jig. Didn't get any more hits on that, so when it got a little darker, I switched to an XCalibur Zell Pop (the bigger sized one). Third and smallest of the night. Also caught on the Zell Pop. Last, and largest of the night. Also on the popper, which was completely inside his mouth and tough to get out, hence the bleeding. Good night, and I had fun with the topwater. I also had a hit earlier on an XCalibur Jimmy, but missed him. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

06-25-10, 09:24 AM	#3
WaffleJaw BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas,TX (DFW) Posts: 2,212	Very cool BB!~I havent had a topwater hit yet this year....I do like the way those punch skirts look on TT...Glad you had some luck with yours. __________________ [nelsoncustomrods.com]

06-25-10, 10:01 AM	#5
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Thanks guys. The article on TT really piqued my interest in them. Knowing they're good for a lot more than punching mats, I got excited to try them out on other rigs. Geezer, the one in the picture is a wild mix of green pumpkins and watermelons with a few strands of chartreuse thrown in. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

06-25-10, 02:48 PM	#6
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Just got back from another trip out there. Forgot the camera this time... had it sitting on the counter all packed and ready when I realized I didn't know where my sunglasses were. So after looking for 15 minutes for them, I gave up and left, forgetting the camera as well... DOH! Started off around noon-thirty. Got the first one on the dropshot. Switched over to my Skirted T-Rig, and caught 4. After a while of no bites, I switched to a crankbait and nailed another one. After a while of nothing I crank, I went back to my Skirted T-rig and landed one more. Fished a bit more with nothing, talked to a guy who was there fly fishing for a while. His first time there. I gave him some good spots to fish before I left cause it was getting hot and I hadn't eaten anything today, so by 2:30 I was hungry. Might go back again tonight with that popper. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

06-25-10, 11:02 PM	#7
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	Excuse my ignorance. I imagine a punch skirt is for punching through grass. Any other info on them please. __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

06-24-10, 10:57 PM	#2
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	Dang, now thats fun! I love topwater!!! Congrats

06-25-10, 09:40 AM	#4
geezer1 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lakehills, Tx Posts: 185	BB144...Looks like that punch skirt setup is going to produce for you. I sure like those colors you selected. Would be curious to know how you fare with this rig through the summer.

06-25-10, 11:54 PM	#8
Cavs1123 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 1,398	I hear ya BB! I caught 3 this mornin on a Heddon Pop n Image __________________ Tom

06-26-10, 01:24 PM	#10
MallenManson BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beulah, Michigan Posts: 6,431	sounds great BigB! I'm gonna hafta give those a try! __________________ Bass fear me. Women pepperspray me.....

06-27-10, 10:34 AM	#11
Jim80 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Thomaston CT Posts: 3,862	nice fish BB , and I hate forgetting the camera to. My kids got a hold of mine and I have not been able to find it for a few weeks now Jim __________________ In memory of Zooker 1/11/73-7/2/2010. You will be sorely missed and never forgotten.

06-27-10, 04:32 PM	#12
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	awesum ant. gotta love the top water action the most. just something about watching the water EXPLODE on a top water bait. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

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