Brian C Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 So I already asked about people having problems with pickerel and most people said they haven't had much problem. But I have gone fishing around 10 times so far with swimbaits and I have only landed one sb fish so far(not surprised) but it was a pickerel. Also today I got bit if by a pickerel using 25lb copoly. I've only used hudd68s so far. So my question is do I keep throwing the copoly and just deal with the loses or can I use a steal leader of some sorts? Will that bother and bass that might take a look at my bait? I'm in highschool and have a tight budget so I hate loosing stuff but I'm still addicted to trying to catch big bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good Year 71 Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 Darken it with black permanent marker. It won't flash and the shadow will disappear easily within surrounding light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpoppabass Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 Hudd 68s are pickeral magnets. Even at a super slow retrieve that tail is pounding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Bendhard Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 I fish mainly for pike and catch a lot of bass in the process. 40-50lb flouro leader is probably more than sufficient for any pickerel you will encounter. Unless you are creeping the hudd in crystal clear water super slow I doubt the bass will notice. Side note: I fish a pond with big bass and ALOT of pickerel. I've found that if I use a slower steady retrieve I catch bass and a fast erratic retrieve will trigger the pickerel almost 100% of the time. Pickerel also love anything flashy. Good luck out there KeepinItReelFishing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjoyal Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 I agree with big poppa pickerel love the hudds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian C Posted January 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 Hmmm thanks so far everyone. What about 8" hudds? Will that keep most of the pickerel away? Someone just caught a 26" 5lb pickerel and I know there are a lot in the 24" range where I fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angryjohn Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 Use real leader material. Its the hardest of the fluorocarbons and if your 50 or above you should have less of an issue. Pike guys use 80 and land over half but still get bit off. Keep your baits cheap so the losses are not so heart breaking. I like the trash fish in the double pack not cheap loosing 10 dollars plus hook but easier than a 30 dollar hud. marc626 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northeast_trev Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 i find that its the small guys that are bait ruiners/tail nippers. You may be getting bit off with a 68 because it's not hard for a big pickerel to choke something that size, thus clipping the line Big surface baits may help you sort out those slimy guys too. Have yet to have a pickerel shark attack a slammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian C Posted January 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 i find that its the small guys that are bait ruiners/tail nippers. You may be getting bit off with a 68 because it's not hard for a big pickerel to choke something that size, thus clipping the line problem is my water is somewhere in the 40s and 30s so I don't think I'll move any bass with a topwater right now. I'll be sure to remember that for when it's warmer though Big surface baits may help you sort out those slimy guys too. Have yet to have a pickerel shark attack a slammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian C Posted January 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 Ok I was trying to put this with that but it didn't for whatever reason. Problem is my water is 40-35° right now so I don't think I'll be moving any bass with topwater. I'll be sure to remember that for when it's warmer though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangerfield Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 (edited) http://youtu.be/k6MuCm2g9xY I saw this video in another thread and it's gold, if you're in northern or pickerel infested waters. I can't seem to figure out the YT video embedding, anyway the link should work. Edited January 26, 2018 by Dangerfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian C Posted January 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 Just picked up some 60lb leader and crimps so I'll see how that goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angryjohn Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 (edited) Just picked up some 60lb leader and crimps so I'll see how that goes If you can swing the knot I would Alberto the connection knot and crimp in a owner hyper wire split ring on the terminal end. It may take a few more seconds to change baits with a good pair of pliers but little chance of failure and minimum components low cost. Edited January 29, 2018 by Angryjohn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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