11-18-2008, 01:53 PM
First off, my advice is to use a 3000 size or larger spinning reel and 6 to 10 pound fluoro. Like I said in the first post, tungsten heads are great for transmitting bottom conditions up the line. I use True Tungsten Ikey Ball Buster heads, 3/16 and 1/4 oz.
It works well around docks in shallow cover areas. It also works well in more open water situations, like fishing deeper for smallies. I'd say in general, it works really well in 25 feet of water or less and in light to medium cover.
I throw the lure out and start shaking as it falls to trigger a quick strike (like a bass hitting a senko as it hits the water). Once its on the bottom, I gently shake, pause, gently shake again. At that point, I'll move it in about two or three cranks of the reel and repeat.
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It works well around docks in shallow cover areas. It also works well in more open water situations, like fishing deeper for smallies. I'd say in general, it works really well in 25 feet of water or less and in light to medium cover.
I throw the lure out and start shaking as it falls to trigger a quick strike (like a bass hitting a senko as it hits the water). Once its on the bottom, I gently shake, pause, gently shake again. At that point, I'll move it in about two or three cranks of the reel and repeat.
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