willdeblois90 Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 What's up guys? First of all I am a beginner to swimbait fishing so my questions as of right now are endless! One thing I'm curious about is what type of baits are you guys in the Northeast region throwing? I live in Northern Delaware and trying to figure out the best route to go. I pretty much have made my mind up on reel and rod selection but baits I'm still up in the air. I think I have narrowed it down to the Calcutta VS Curado, just not sure because of the difference in gear ratio. What patterns seem to work best for you? I'm thinking about purchasing some bluegill, shad, and shiner pattern swimbaits, any other recommendations? What sizes are you using? Most of the baits I'm looking at are in the 2-3 oz range, how often are you throwing anything bigger? Are you throwing more soft or hard baits? Any info/advice I can get is much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDBEAD Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Start here: http://swimbaitunderground.com/forums/index.php?/topic/13248-beginnersnoobs-read-me-first/ Pike Mike and Darth Baiter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willdeblois90 Posted January 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Thanks. I read all of that when I first came in. I am just trying to get opinions of people in the general area of where I live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEbucketmouth19 Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 I only really started this year but I'd recommend getting some Hudd 68's and some bluegill imitations like Mattlures, Jackal Gantarel etc. Real prey makes some really nice soft plastic swimbaits that are very durable in perch and shiner imitations, check them out. Also make sure to get a rat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimbaitman Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Last year was my first year too and it couldn't have gone better, the quality of fish I caught went up by a large margin. You have to find baits that you like to fish since there are so many different styles out there. I've found that I love to fish topwater wakebaits like baby wakes, Slammer's, and rat baits. I also have found big glides to be effective such as the Hiroshima 8.5. Get ready to spend more many than you'd like. Also real prey Joe makes awesome durable baits timcauliffe, massbass10, NEbucketmouth19 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzgeraldb17 Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 I'm from Chester County PA just north of you and would recommend getting some 68 Hudds and a cheap glide like a savage gear. But, don't be afraid to throw bigger baits. I gotta 7 pounder on an 8 inch hudd in August 2016 at a pond so anythings possible. All you need a little confidence and determination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willdeblois90 Posted January 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Thanks guys, I'm definitely looking into some Hudds. I also had Mattlures in mind as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDBEAD Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 I'm from Chester County PA just north of you and would recommend getting some 68 Hudds and a cheap glide like a savage gear. But, don't be afraid to throw bigger baits. I gotta 7 pounder on an 8 inch hudd in August 2016 at a pond so anythings possible. All you need a little confidence and determination. 7 is big over there man! Got a pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzgeraldb17 Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Yes sir!! Dogmatic, waynem, GRIZZ and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willdeblois90 Posted January 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 nice fish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willluvstafish Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 I'd stick with tried and true baits. Slammers, Triple Trout, Hudds, Wooden Swimbaits etc. I feel like these will work no matter your location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delawhere? Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 Hey Man, Im in lower slower De towards the beaches and all I've fished the last two years have been SB's besides a few frog fish. I promise the bass here eat all the same baits you see guys catching on elsewhere. I grew up in Az throwing some big baits but didn't have much confidence throwing them out here in these mud puddles and dropped it for a while. I've had way more fun the last two years knowing that every strike (other then frkn pickerel!) could be a new personal best rather than typical Senko, trap, crank bites. Like has been written on here a ton, start with the basics. 7"& 9" Slammers, Spro 50 rats, hudds and a couple 8"-10 glides are all you need. My absolute three best baits here are a Pizz shadley, 9" slammer, and my fav, the Derps 250 slide swimmer. The one thing you can not buy, but the most important, is confidence it will work. I don't believe that one word is emphasized near enough. My largest De bass this year was a certified 8#, three 7#s and 20 plus 5-6#ers. Let me know if you ever want to get out. Jason WackinemMD, Primus, willdeblois90 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willdeblois90 Posted January 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 Hey Jason, Im actually from lower Delaware but now live further up North. I was actually down in Lewes yesterday trying to get something to bite. 8 pounder in DE is GREAT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKSlide Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 (edited) I have a couple of Fury 795's a Shimano Crucial 1-3oz H, and getting a 7'9 Muse Black. 795's have the Lews BB2 Wide Spools on them and they have been great so far. For what you're trying to do I believe you'd be in good shape with any of the set ups I have. I throw nothing larger than the 175, Negotiator, Slammer (7-9) inch, baby wakes, 68's and 6 inch Hudds, Osprey 7-9 inch...The Curado would be fine too. I prefer the low profile reels to round reels but that's just personal preference. I do have a Cardiff 200A on my Crucial and I throw my Hudds and soft baits on it. Good luck and have fun! Edited January 5, 2017 by SKSlide willdeblois90 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepFisher Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 I'm in central MD. Had some issues with confidence this year as I always brought my back up rod with a frog or whopper plopper. Once I started leaving those behind I had some real good success on all the Spro Rat sizes and did ok on the Lunker Punker, Jackall Gantarel, and some other generic glides. I bought a wake jr, pats perch, and a cl8 possum for this coming year. Will try some slow glides and rats for pickerel during the winter. willdeblois90 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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