NEbucketmouth19 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 So I recently got my first slammer and I am loving it so far. The water is still somewhat warm for this time of year in my area (MA, low 60's) but I was wondering at what point (particularly you NE guys) do you guys look to other baits like a hudd for those colder months of fishing? If you do use yours late into the season what have you found to be effective? Dead sticking, really slow waking, slow twitching? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennebecstripers Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 I've had luck with slammers up until November (Maine). Slow waking did the trick for me. Was fishing a tidal river in Maine during the morning hours when I had the most luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpoppabass Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Bank throwing after turnover during windy conditions....but I do prefer the hudd rof 12 and pats which gets down further than my cranking slammer...But be optimistic on trout lakes. Turnover will bring the trout to the surface again and new stockers will play there too. So waking slammers can work then, just look up famous angler Dave L who once won the pin award in December waking a dark trout. northeast_trev and Primus 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northeast_trev Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 in my experience, the Slammah has worked from ice up to ice out. You've just gotta get it near enough to the fish during your cast to trigger the bite. In the spring, if you have ice coming off the banks, fishing the ice line parallel to the bank can be lethal. Fish will be sitting trying to warm up and you bring this big ol snack in front of their face, they cant resist it. like BPB said, the pats (or other similar cranking baits) works better during the fall because the bait gets down deeper on a slower retrieve NEbucketmouth19, bassturds and Primus 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassturds Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 i was getting bass into december at night on the slammer, i think trout ponds will be best because the trout will be closer to the surface NEbucketmouth19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossypumpkin Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Slammers are best when there is no ice and the water is under 130F. The 7â€, 9†and 12†are good. I like them in ponds, lakes, streams and rivers. They crush fish when you cast and retrieve them. Trout, shad, bass, light, dark and bright colors are best. Waking, twitching, slow rolling, burning and cranking are good retrieves. Luke1046, KyleAvilla, Harshwaters and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynem Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Jesse forgot to mention they also work in saltwater. Definitely just a niche bait. yev14, biggfeast and timcauliffe 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSlant Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Slammers are best when there is no ice and the water is under 130F. The 7â€, 9†and 12†are good. I like them in ponds, lakes, streams and rivers. They crush fish when you cast and retrieve them. Trout, shad, bass, light, dark and bright colors are best. Waking, twitching, slow rolling, burning and cranking are good retrieves. So.. to summarize.. they don't work 🤠biggfeast, Mossypumpkin and Nick S. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEbucketmouth19 Posted October 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 So.. to summarize.. they don't work Dang, guess I better return mine Thanks for the replies guys. There's still a ways to go before hard water, I'll be sure my slammer stays plenty wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timcauliffe Posted October 28, 2017 Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 Also, don't stress on color. A bass can't see a paint job out of the water. They are going for the profile and action. Keep a Slammer tied on at all times and learn the bait - you will see its potential! Primus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEbucketmouth19 Posted October 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 Also, don't stress on color. A bass can't see a paint job out of the water. They are going for the profile and action. Keep a Slammer tied on at all times and learn the bait - you will see its potential! So far I have really liked the action. Most of my hits have come just twitching it. It's got an interesting walk and I like how you can get the tail to "slap" and kick out a little water. Mine doesn't seem to want to dive deeper than maybe 18" but I had planned to use it mostly as a wake so that's fine by me. Surprisingly most of my fish so far have been 1-2lbs. I had one really nice fish suck it under twitching it next to a tree but it got off. I'm sure there will be many more to come though. hookedonbigbaits and timcauliffe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewmoniz Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 When you guys talk about twitching a Slammer, are you using the rod to make it twitch? Or just the reel? And are we talking enough of a twitch to make it kick out to the side like a walk the dog style action? Or smaller twitches? Still learning the Slammer and my only bites so far have come while it's waking. I've been messing around with twitching, walking, pausing, etc but no dice yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northeast_trev Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 When you guys talk about twitching a Slammer, are you using the rod to make it twitch? Or just the reel? And are we talking enough of a twitch to make it kick out to the side like a walk the dog style action? Or smaller twitches? Still learning the Slammer and my only bites so far have come while it's waking. I've been messing around with twitching, walking, pausing, etc but no dice yet. both techniques are good. The twitch with the reel is a little more subtle, and can be easier to control when next to cover. The hard rod twitch DOWN is my favorite, chugs it right under then snaps back to the surface. you've got it right with the pause, most important part of any slammer retrieve NEbucketmouth19, drewmoniz and Primus 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimbait_MA_kid Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 I've had luck with slammers up until November (Maine). Slow waking did the trick for me. Was fishing a tidal river in Maine during the morning hours when I had the most luck. What size hooks do you use on the both techniques are good. The twitch with the reel is a little more subtle, and can be easier to control when next to cover. The hard rod twitch DOWN is my favorite, chugs it right under then snaps back to the surface. you've got it right with the pause, most important part of any slammer retrieve what size replacement hooks would you use on the seven inch slammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA Frog Man Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 There's a lot of variables that go into any retrieve. Whether I'm fishing cover or open water and water depth also play a role. I fished a slammer almost exclusively for almost 4 years. Every year I made it a point to use a new technique. Some guys would call what I did a waste of time to focus on one bait but what you learn during that time can very easily be applied to other baits, and not just top waters. Rod length, power, reel speed and line all play a huge part too depending on retrieves. But to answer the origanal question in cooler months the slow/deadstick slow has caught better fish for me. With the erratic/ walking technique you'll get smaller more aggressive fish usually. If you're friends with any duck hunters pick their brains on what they're seeing early in the mornings. You'll probably be surprised at what they'll tell you. NEbucketmouth19, drewmoniz, hookedonbigbaits and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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