This year I am resolute to learn swim suspended and crank baits better. What about you ?
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I'd guess it's the same as last year
Would like to throw crank baits better and fish a jig more
And fish more top water
Hoping for the best
Go fishing more period and enjoy throwing whatever I feel like! Definitely will include the Deposit Swim Jig from Kustom Kicker Jigs! That was HOT for me last fall!
Same as last year. Learn how to fish a jig.
Quote from: YpsiBass on January 05, 2015, 01:44:28 PM
Same as last year. Learn how to fish a jig.
Rick,
I'm hoping that's it's a better year for you and the boat
A little more fishing and less repairs
Starting the year with repairs though! It's not getting me down though. This is a valuable learning experience. I just want gas prices to stay low.
more LSC got to hit some slobs with a spybait
I'd like to play around with spybaits and I suppose I should finally learn to fish a swimbait, seeing as how I keep buying the dang things and never throw them. :-\' My big "todo" is getting back to some basics that I haven't done much of since I moved to Michigan 12 years ago: Flippin', Pitchin' and fishing docks.
Cover more water and wash more lures than I did last year.
Crankbaits. Need to figure em out or stop buying the purdy things :-)
Quote from: Slipkey on January 06, 2015, 08:29:01 PM
I'd like to play around with spybaits and I suppose I should finally learn to fish a swimbait, seeing as how I keep buying the dang things and never throw them. :-\' My big "todo" is getting back to some basics that I haven't done much of since I moved to Michigan 12 years ago: Flippin', Pitchin' and fishing docks.
Those are all good goals! Good luck!
Quote from: Hollada on January 07, 2015, 08:44:15 AM
Crankbaits. Need to figure em out or stop buying the purdy things :-)
I recommend you follow through on this! From a diehard cranker!
I would also like to fish the spybait more and also the U-rig. I bought a Cumara/Stradic combo last year for dropshotting and didn't do that enough either. I say this every year, but this April, before the opener and assuming the ice is off, I am going to spend a few days with no fishing gear on the boat so I can learn my electronics better. I repeat, just ME and my HUMMINBIRD!!! I look forward to fishing tourneys with my brother in NE Michigan again, and I plan on spending more time on the lakes in my own backyard, like Spring Lake, Mona, & Muskegon. I got my daughter a GoPro for Christmas, so I'm looking forward to getting some great fishing video. I can't wait for the 2015 season to start!
Dan - always open to lessons from diehard crankers!
#1 Go more often- last year was understandable with moving and having a baby. This year I should have a lot more time.
#2 Fish Lake Michigan in NW Indiana. I'll drive 5 hours to Sturgeon Bay or GTB but I don't fish Lake Michigan which is 30 minutes from me. I have to get away from the inland lakes I fish and fish the big lake whenever the conditions are favorable.
#3 I started using some 4" swimbaits on chatterbaits last year and I had much better results. So I want to experiment with more swimbaits especially on swimjigs.
#4 Learn how to punch mats. Never done till last summer. Caught a walleye and a pike the day I did it last summer but I know there are some big largemouth under those weeds.
#5 Get a new boat, (new to me) at the end of next season. Tuffy X-190, Pantera, Z118, or a 618 are the front runners. Need to see each of these up close this year.
Quote from: Hollada on January 07, 2015, 02:16:06 PM
Dan - always open to lessons from diehard crankers!
Do you make good coffee??
Quote from: JerkBate on January 07, 2015, 06:23:27 PM
#1 Go more often- last year was understandable with moving and having a baby. This year I should have a lot more time.
#2 Fish Lake Michigan in NW Indiana. I'll drive 5 hours to Sturgeon Bay or GTB but I don't fish Lake Michigan which is 30 minutes from me. I have to get away from the inland lakes I fish and fish the big lake whenever the conditions are favorable.
#3 I started using some 4" swimbaits on chatterbaits last year and I had much better results. So I want to experiment with more swimbaits especially on swimjigs.
#4 Learn how to punch mats. Never done till last summer. Caught a walleye and a pike the day I did it last summer but I know there are some big largemouth under those weeds.
#5 Get a new boat, (new to me) at the end of next season. Tuffy X-190, Pantera, Z118, or a 618 are the front runners. Need to see each of these up close this year.
Some good items. Especially #3. One of those 'secrets of the pros' kind of things... :)
Quote from: bob o on January 06, 2015, 07:46:32 AM
more LSC got to hit some slobs with a spybait
I like the way you think !
Quote from: Slipkey on January 06, 2015, 08:29:01 PM
I'd like to play around with spybaits and I suppose I should finally learn to fish a swimbait, seeing as how I keep buying the dang things and never throw them. :-\' My big "todo" is getting back to some basics that I haven't done much of since I moved to Michigan 12 years ago: Flippin', Pitchin' and fishing docks.
Find Frank Benning - he is a master of flippin and pitching docks, and is out twice a week. He's also kinda of a great guy too !
Quote from: robhj on January 07, 2015, 12:58:38 PM
I would also like to fish the spybait more and also the U-rig. I bought a Cumara/Stradic combo last year for dropshotting and didn't do that enough either. I say this every year, but this April, before the opener and assuming the ice is off, I am going to spend a few days with no fishing gear on the boat so I can learn my electronics better. I repeat, just ME and my HUMMINBIRD!!! I look forward to fishing tourneys with my brother in NE Michigan again, and I plan on spending more time on the lakes in my own backyard, like Spring Lake, Mona, & Muskegon. I got my daughter a GoPro for Christmas, so I'm looking forward to getting some great fishing video. I can't wait for the 2015 season to start!
That, my friend, I one heck of a to do list. You will love your drop shotting, it's a big water staple for more than just small mouth.
I think for me in 2015 is to remain as versatile as I can. Make changes when they need to be made. Continue to keep an open mind as to letting the fish tell me what they want. I have become proficient in numerous styles and techniques but making changes is a tough thing for any good angler. Versatility will make one a better angler. I also am going to try to hit some of the lakes and bodies of water on my bucket list. I want to also find some new spots out on LSC and Erie. Spots that I will pick from NOAA lake charts. Time of year will dictate some of this. It's good to have a plan.
BD. ;D