KeepinItReelFishing Posted May 5, 2022 Report Share Posted May 5, 2022 (edited) That smallie had to give her all to get the Real Prey swallowed. Its a pretty tall profile lure as it relates to a smallmouth's mouth. She matches my PB smallie to the oune at 5lbs 3oz. Previous PB was on a craw/jig lure, so I'm pretty stoked that the bigger swimbait did its thing and brought about the big bite this time around. As an aside...just look at that Real Prey gill. Its a creation of BEAUTY both in form and in function (swim). A real gem from the Joe Rainville shop. The largemouth was a crushing strike! Super shallow, and in a field of flooded standing timber. I love to pitch small-ish bluegill lures into these areas. Employing that technique this time of year (pre spawn/early spawn) with these size lures is an easy recipe for the big females. I find upsizing the lure hasn't brought about bigger bites as the big girls are right there...your not drawing them from a distance where the bigger bait might be beneficial. Also, part of this big bass Russian roulette of fishing dense standing timber with wakes is trying to midigate the risk of them wrapping around trees and breaking free, which is admittedly high. As such, I find the lighter lures like the Suddartg gill, (2oz resin) or staples like the BDB Shellcracker G2 (1.5oz injection molded) stay pinned much better than the larger, heavier options when those fish do wrap and you have to get the boat over to them. Less mass = less tearing force applied during head shakes. Anytime you catch two 5lb fish in NJ, especially with one being a smallmouth, your having a hell of a day! Super. Duper. STOKED! A day like this necessitates a video! Editing to commence.........now. Edited May 5, 2022 by KeepinItReelFishing Whammy, MEGAMAG119, aphaneuf16 and 36 others 39 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOZ Posted May 5, 2022 Report Share Posted May 5, 2022 That smallie is a tank! Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhookset Posted May 5, 2022 Report Share Posted May 5, 2022 Doing NJ proud as usual. Inkedup fishing and B_larkin3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_larkin3 Posted May 5, 2022 Report Share Posted May 5, 2022 That’s a really special smallmouth, exceptional work. Can’t wait for the video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassinFool Posted May 5, 2022 Report Share Posted May 5, 2022 Beautiful smallie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerworm Posted May 5, 2022 Report Share Posted May 5, 2022 Smallie really wanted it, that's memorable!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harshwaters Posted May 5, 2022 Report Share Posted May 5, 2022 The ever elusive 5 lb. Smallie . Well done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbass Posted May 5, 2022 Report Share Posted May 5, 2022 Both great fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogervang Posted May 5, 2022 Report Share Posted May 5, 2022 Chunky 5lbers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikopap1 Posted May 5, 2022 Report Share Posted May 5, 2022 Those are nice fish man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim137a Posted May 6, 2022 Report Share Posted May 6, 2022 Def can’t wait to see the video - congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossyback Angler Posted May 6, 2022 Report Share Posted May 6, 2022 Phenomenal Carl. Definitely looking forward to the video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staogtepi Posted May 6, 2022 Report Share Posted May 6, 2022 Nice ones! That’s a beautiful smallie. Love the colors. Can’t wait to see the video! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayBass Posted May 6, 2022 Report Share Posted May 6, 2022 What rod do you use to throw those swimbaits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ipleadthefish2 Posted May 6, 2022 Report Share Posted May 6, 2022 Dope!! Great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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