smerchly Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 I need to get my tail out of the sack earlier ! I didn't hit the water at the 12 mile until 11 am . I strapped 2 rods to the bike ....my Harley 12 speed , and headed to a reg.spot before the sun got too hot . Doc.told me to stay out of the sun ! I started with the 10' med.action rod , 2500 Sedona reel , 12lb. mono . It was instant catching & releasing for 2 solid hrs.....lots a small bass & a few over 2 lbs .,a small channel cat & a decent drum . I switched rods to try the 9' Blackhawk ultra light , same set up using 6 lb.mono , small hooks , 1/2 oz weight . It's much different fishing light as the weight will roll and the tip of the rod must be held higher . It was fun scrapping with the smaller bass , tried grasshoppers but the current & weeds would pull them off .So I used a small 1/4" piece of shrimp & a small piece of saltie . ....worked great . When I got hooked on the bottom , I broke it off & called it a day . a few shots........ 1 st nice smallie on the heavier gear..... a smaller smallie on the smaller rod and this fellow kept saying ...." Oh NO , Mr.Bill !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry b Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Nice goin there Smerch.You seem to catch a lot of fish in the 12.I've never fished it much but your reports are peaking my interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Give me a buzz sometime Larry and we can meet up for a few hours . I can help rig you up with the drop shot method . I like to use longer rods there in most spots that are open enough to cast properly . I have a few spots where a 6-7' rod work fine as well . The smallies are all sizes in there which means they are thriving well . I got one today about 6" long .....almost choked on the shrimp . lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass2mouth Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 You are the 12 mile king, it's time to change your screen name. "12mileking" you should start a guide service your reports are always so good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snakeyes Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 nice fish smerchly.... awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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