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  2. BBZ Trout vs Triple Trout

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    definitely do yourself a favor and go with a TT, i got a new 6” last year to fish as a newb and instantly fell in love with the bait and wish i bumped up to a 7” at least since the 6” is on the small size but it’s all preference and what you’ll be confident in tossing consistently and my 795 handled the 6” with ease so your 795 will handle a 6” no problem 

  8. WCZ Citizen

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    I grabbed a pack of silvers this time. still have a pack of golds and greens from the last drop and idk of purple was put up honestly cus I kept refreshing and never saw purple come up showing it as "in stock" or available?

  10. WTS OG DEPS SS 175

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    5 hours ago, Epthre said:

    I received the 175 in this box, not sure if the ogs came in these or if this a replacement box but it is an og ss not a conversion

     

    I do believe the OG's came in the silent killer box, don't hold me to it but I'm almost positive they did but I could be wrong and like you mention it could just be a replacement box 

  14. New Deps 175 With Bent Tail -- Boil or Return the Bait?

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    I'd try the hair dryer approach and see if that solves the problem, I have also questioned this cus I've seen some 175 from eBay that have some slightly bent tails but never had the guts to pull the trigger and purchase. If the the hair dryer doesn't fix it immediately also try heating it up and then sandwiching the tail between 2 heavy books and letting sit for a day or two and see if that straightens it out

  18. SS 175 Setup

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    being a fresh newb to swimbaits I can't say I know a bunch about all the different setups and whatnot BUT I followed what SU has gave me for knowledge and grabbed a Dobyns Fury 795 and just got my first Deps 175 Slide Swimmer and I got out after work when there was still some light to see the action of the 175 and see what drives people crazy for these baits and now after owning and seeing this bait in the water I fully understand why folks swear by a Deps SS 175 or 250. The rod handled throwing the bait just fine I was throwing it on some 20lb CoPoly on a beater reel that I don't plan on using for swimbaits since it's a convential size Baitcasting reel and the clutch in the reel would prolly blow apart after a month of constant use so figured I'd use the beater reel just to see the action before water freezes here in NY. I have nothing but good to say though about the Fury 795 though as a recommendation

  20. New York Guys

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    indeed it is, that's why I asked just because I've ran into people who have different "upstate NY" boundary lines and then having to explain well technically "upstate" isn't until you hit the great Adirondacks! But much like you I consider Albany upstate as well even though the Adirondacks are maybe a hour drive away depending where you are in the capital region. That's pretty cool though that you're also an Albany guy tossing Big Baits!! I've found a BIG BAIT thrower that's actually local!! From what I've heard a lot of guys who toss the big baits actually go further North toward the Adirondacks just because the pressure isn't as bad as say Saratoga Lake and some of the other local lakes or smaller bodies of water like Ballston Lake, I'd love to hit up the Adirondacks though on a big bait journey finding some nice bodies of water up there to fish that has some solid fish, I'm sure there's some small ponds and such up there that have t been touch in years that probably hold some decent fish PLUS the scenery is just amazing just by itself. Where do you like fishing around here? idk if you've ever heard of Central Park in Schenectady but I'm on a quest over there looking for a solid giant out of there before it freezes over

  21. New York Guys

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    Nice to see another NY'er who's also a newbie to the big bait game looking to learn it all, I love this forum it fills up my free time during my break and lunch breaks during work and then some solid reading at night! I've just been laying low reading EVERY bit I can about the big bait world on here trying to soak in as much as I can buy I find myself turning back to read it again almost like a refresher or a reminder! I just started throwing a lot of Hudd Grass Minnows and Weedless Shads with some success and just starting to commit fully to throwing my 68's since I've built up some confidence with the Grass Minnows and Shads but I'm going into it not looking for a monster immediately, just gonna stay positive and grind it out and keep putting in the hours with the bait learning how to fish it properly. I fish some local ponds that are somewhat similar to what your facing with no structure but lots of nice weed edges and some very nice weed patches that are right in the edge where the water transitions from shallow to deep and that's where the majority of my swimbait fish have come from just slinging the bait out past the patch of weeds and slowly bringing it through them and stopping it once I feel it in the weeds, in case a bass was following it and once it sees it has stopped it will wanna inhale it quick before it swims away, guess you could call that "praying on the weak"? Another thing I've done that could also work for you is instead of casting it beyond the weeds and bringing it back towards you (to the bank) assuming you're fishing from the bank, is to position yourself to where your casting on the edge of the weedline and just dragging it or swimming it slowly along that weed edge or line in hopes a big girl is positioned right on the edge looking for that easy meal to swim by! Nobody around my area where I am really throws the big bait stuff at least to my knowledge at least, some guys have tried but have given due to not having enough patience but I'll gladly give up numbers per say or whatever you'd like to say or call it and catch that fat chunk cus once you get that hook up and land it, it makes all those countless skunked days worth it in the end for sure! Hey MillerDaPikeKiller (Jeff) I see you say you're from Upstate NY, where exactly are you at in Upstate NY are your further North of Albany, NY like out by Syracuse area? It gets confusing what is truly "Upstate NY" since so many people have different opinions of "Upstate NY" some consider Albany, NY to be Upstate and others consider anything North of Albany to be Upstate! Ben (LIBass) just toss em' and experiment and see what works man but definitely read everything you can on here! TONS OF KILLER HELPFUL INFO, Good luck though man maybe in the future we can get out there and chuck some big baits together and maybe slay a couple of fatties!

  22. Favorite rod/reel for throwing the grass minnow

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    I've been throwing the Hudd Weedless Grass Minnow on my Omen 7'3" Heavy/Fast with a standard size baitcasting reel mounted on it (TDZ w/ a 6:3 gear swap) spooled up with 50lb PowerPro. The rod is rated 3/8oz-1 1/2oz and throws the Grass Minnow perfectly, I've caught now 2 decently sized fish 1 hit the scale at 3lbs 9oz's while the other if I had to guess was maybe 3lbs and some change. This rod stays in my car since it's my everyday pond hoping stick that has now turned into just throwing the Grass Minnows since a lot of the bodies of water I fish are from the shore and mainly ponds or small bodies of water where I can just beat the banks around the body of the water. I'll typically drag it slowly on the bottom or with a straight slow retrieve and let the fish tell me what they want then I'll adjust accordingly. I've also been throwing a lot of the Weedless Shads on this same exact setup fishing it the same way as the Grass Minnow, I'm not using any leader also on both baits. I have talked with some other Grass Minnow/Shad users and they're using 65lb braid tied to a fluoro leader. I'm a complete newb to the swimbait world but slowly building my confidence in the big bait world with these perfect size snacks for the bass. I also see you make mention of wanting to be able to throw the Hudd Gill and I've also tossed the Hudd Gill on the same Omen I'm using for my Shads and Grass Minnows but if I can avoid using the rod for the Hudd Gill then I will just because it's pushing the limits of the rod rating but in a pinch I've thrown it just fine but I'm very cautious with casting it

  23. Boat Positioning

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    First, don't feel bad about this. 90% of the bass fisherman I know are not comfortable fishing in more than 12-15 feet of water and most just motor along the shore casting at laydowns. But you are definitely asking the right question if you want to expand the water you know how to fish.

     

     

    There's so much I could go over I'm not sure where to start so I'm going to suggest picking out a couple of basic forms of structure and starting with them. I'm going to keep it super basic so any else should feel free to elaborate. 

    1) long points

    2) ledges

    3) boulders/rock piles/brush piles

    1) Points are probably the most basic form of structure and I'm sure you fish a lot of them already. To transition to getting farther from shore, start targeting longer points and deeper points. Some of them can run quite a way out into a lake. Even if they are just a hump out in deeper water, it's still a topographical feature that will hold fish. Baitfish moving along the bottom parallel to shore will still find themselves moving out along the point and stacking up as they go around it. It will also tend to have more rocks/boulders etc on it.

    I generally fish points up-hill. I cast over the spot I plan to set-up on as I approach, just in case there are fish on it, but most of the time I am holding over the point itself and casting out along the sides or at an angle and reeling up. I believe I get more hits that way as the bass feel like the point becomes a barrier and helps them pin the fish. They will often follow a large bait a considerable distance and then rush it when it gets to the point they feel it is 'trapped.' The deeper you go, the less the effect occurs but the basics are the same.

    2) Ledges are the next most obvious deeper structure to fish. Large fish prefer to have deeper water nearby (for safety) and ledges give them the perfect opportunity to hunt with safer, deeper water close at hand. I usually fish along the ledge, generally parallel to it. If the fish are actively feeding, they are usually nearer the top of the ledge. Also keep in mind that deeper ledges can have some current moving over them, even if the water in the rest of the lake isn't moving much. If there is current, the fish will usually be facing into it. Before you give up on a ledge, fish the area just above it, the ledge itself and the area right below the ledge. I usually position myself just above the ledge so I can cast along it. Also, ledges aren't always steep. Even a gentle change in depth can hold fish.

     

    Here's a video of me fishing a Hudd along a ledge at the mouth of an inlet.

    It can be hard to stay correctly positioned and cast to the right places until you get used to it, so invest in some marker buoys and don't be shy about using them. I use mine all the time. I like these 'H' type buoys because they will unwind to the right depth and then stop. If you want to be super-stealthy, replace the line with 30-50# clear mono. Drop two of them spaced out along the ledge so you can see where it is. I like to drop them about ten feet in front of the ledge so I have room to fish in front of them. I just keep in mind where the ledge is in relation to them. If you put them right on the ledge itself, they are more likely to get in the way.

     

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    3)  Rock piles and brush piles are also great for holding deeper fish. The really neat thing about them is that fish will often stack up on them, even if the pile is relatively isolated. I usually start out up-wind from the rock/brush pile so that I can make long casts. If there is current, I adjust for the tendency of the fish to face into it. Mission Fish, WRS, etc are great for hitting deep rock or brush piles. The fish on them are generally eating both crayfish and baitfish. I alternate between crawling a bait over it and stroking a bait until I sort out a pattern. Once you are dialed in, you can often put together a good limit off one good rock pile.

    For more info on deep rock and brush piles, check out MickeyBalzz on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/mikeybalzzfishing/videos). He started out almost exclusively punching mats and flipping but figured out how to fish deeper structure and the evolution of his YouTube channel has been fun to watch. Now he spends most of his time fishing deeper structure and is putting a lot of nice fish in the boat. You can replicate most of his techniques with Mission Fish, WRS or Big Hammers.

    I know there isn't a lot of detail but I hope this helps at least a little bit.

    Wow this is great read for myself filled with a boat load of info for myself being such a noob, definitely taking notes for when I hit the water next time to fish.

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