05-20-2012, 03:47 AM
I prefer the pencil style bouncers with sinker slide set up. When a fish picks it up I pickup the rod, sweep it back and "feed" the fish. When I feel weight I set the hook. Also while feeding back I am essentially stopping the whole rig which allows the fish to feel the least resistance possible, you can't do that with the "L" shaped bouncers. Remember, constant bottom contact is key, but not too much so the bouncer lays down and the rig is dragging bottom. Release your bail till it hits bottom then lock it in, the forward motion of the boat will raise it slightly but not to much. If necessary, do a second release to account for the drag back. And watch your sonar like a hawk, always adjusting you rod for every .5 to 1ft of depth change. No dropping the spinner and kicking back waiting for the rod to bend over... That's for trout fishing[fishon]
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