I use this on a small hook. But then I've been known to throw real small soft plastics on a flyrod for bass or bluegill.
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Bobby Garland? I love those, too. Have you ever tried the ice fishing tiny plastics? Great stuff.
I use this on a small hook. But then I've been known to throw real small soft plastics on a flyrod for bass or bluegill.
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Ive done my share.
Mostly Minnesota lakes, sand bottoms, structural.
Used to fish the Mississippi north of the cities, caught a lot of smallies ,bluegill, cats.
Always wanted to leadline for walleyes, I will, on the bucket list
Used to be a avid follower of Al Lindner, he brought the science into fishing.
My proudest moment was finding a mud line on an overfished lake north of the cities, caught 5 walleye,not a ton, but this was amongst many boats, especially when we started catching them.
They kep trolling right at us, but never saw that mud line on their depth finders.
It was all the same depth with small variations.
Not sure what brand. Haven't tried soft plastics for ice fishing, but have thought about giving it a try.Bobby Garland? I love those, too. Have you ever tried the ice fishing tiny plastics? Great stuff.
Ever do the rearing pound on the Minnesota river just outside of Bloomington? Only way to get to them in canoe but fishing is great, caught 28 pound northern in there. Though it was a tree stumpIve done my share.
Mostly Minnesota lakes, sand bottoms, structural.
Used to fish the Mississippi north of the cities, caught a lot of smallies ,bluegill, cats.
Always wanted to leadline for walleyes, I will, on the bucket list
Used to be a avid follower of Al Lindner, he brought the science into fishing.
My proudest moment was finding a mud line on an overfished lake north of the cities, caught 5 walleye,not a ton, but this was amongst many boats, especially when we started catching them.
They kep trolling right at us, but never saw that mud line on their depth finders.
It was all the same depth with small variations.
Wiggler ( maggot) Powerbait, (among others),works well for perch and panfish. The Berkley headquarters is up here, they make good stuff and can get it dirt cheap at the outlet store.Not sure what brand. Haven't tried soft plastics for ice fishing, but have thought about giving it a try.
South ,or other side of the river are several ponds as well, in Eagan, by the Cedar bridge.Ever do the rearing pound on the Minnesota river just outside of Bloomington? Only way to get to them in canoe but fishing is great, caught 28 pound northern in there. Though it was a tree stump
I know those ponds wellSouth ,or other side of the river are several ponds as well, in Eagan, by the Cedar bridge.
Used to be able to park and walk,not sure how it is now.
Great fishing in those ponds, a lot of snowy egrets there too
they make good stuff and can get it dirt cheap at the outlet store.
20 years ago while fishing under the stars in sailboat down the Potomac, I caught a bag of garbage & a 4 ft eel. The garbage was a better fight in the water. Getting the slippery eel off the hook on the deck without a flashlight while it hissed at me was probably funny to watch. Caught a lot of snakeheads down there too. Interesting waters. I still wouldn’t eat anything out of there that’s not a crab.Years ago I used to fish for bass on the Potomac in Virginia/DC. Throwing a fire tiger crankbait it was hard to keep the cats off the line. Lots of fun but wouldn't eat anything coming out of there at the time.
Fishing on the Potomac is brave. Snakeheads, eels, etc. I’ve heard stories of bull sharks swimming up in there.20 years ago while fishing under the stars in sailboat down the Potomac, I caught a bag of garbage & a 4 ft eel. The garbage was a better fight in the water. Getting the slippery eel off the hook on the deck without a flashlight while it hissed at me was probably funny to watch. Caught a lot of snakeheads down there too. Interesting waters. I still wouldn’t eat anything out of there that’s not a crab.
My friends who live around there have said the same. I recall photos & newspaper articles at the bar at the marina south of 301 about the bulls that love that brackish water. I’ve personally seen a whole bunch of jellyfish & rays Just north of the mouth. It’s amazing how fast a guy can swim when he notices a group of jellyfish that he’s happened to swim into.Fishing on the Potomac is brave. Snakeheads, eels, etc. I’ve heard stories of bull sharks swimming up in there.