What baits and what technique are you useing right now?

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Permalink Reply by Mike Bess on May 19, 2009 at 4:27pm

Squirel?? What's that Josh? ERIC........!

Josh Potter said:

I kind of like the idea. I would have to see one to really like it. I am assuming this is something you make yourself. That is pretty sneaky squirel stuff Ben. Probably has to be fished on a spinning rod?

Ben Hanes said:

Potter/Sessler,
You're correct, I guess I could come up with a better name for it. I've just always thought of it that way, although that's really not what it is! Basically, it is is a hook, jig skirt, and part of a weedguard. The tentacle spread and slow fall rate of the jig skirt usually provokes a strike as long as the fish sees it. The fall rate is incredibly slow, and it requires calm weather and fish that are really kind of in a negative mood. Just imagine fish on a bright, calm, sunny day after it's been cold and blowing for the last few days, which are common conditions in the spring. This is the day I've done best on the 'weightless skirted jig.' I avoid the lure in other conditions because it fishes too slow. It is a sight-fishing technique, and generally more productive on largemouth.

Permalink Reply by Chris Blandi on May 19, 2009 at 5:08pm

I need to see a pic of this weightless skirted jig, with a weedguard ? ?

Permalink Reply by troy kelly on May 19, 2009 at 5:10pm

for smallmouth if they are aggressive i will throw a slender pointer or staysee, as well as traps. If they are in a more negative mood i will throw tubes, dropshots, shakey heads and grubs. My favorite way to fish largies is flippin beavers or paca craws as well as B&B jigs. I as well hate senkos, and when they first came out caught tons of fish on them, but rarely use them now.

troy

Permalink Reply by Josh Potter on May 19, 2009 at 5:33pm

Ok Ok squirrel.... Finally Besty....... I have been leaving you a few of those for a week now and you finally picked one up. I can only imagine what it must be like spending that much time with Eric. You know, like the older brother always beating you to the punch. That softball was there just to give you a chance to beat him. You can thank me later.

Mike Bess said:

Squirel?? What's that Josh? ERIC........!

Josh Potter said:

I kind of like the idea. I would have to see one to really like it. I am assuming this is something you make yourself. That is pretty sneaky squirel stuff Ben. Probably has to be fished on a spinning rod?

Ben Hanes said:

Potter/Sessler,
You're correct, I guess I could come up with a better name for it. I've just always thought of it that way, although that's really not what it is! Basically, it is is a hook, jig skirt, and part of a weedguard. The tentacle spread and slow fall rate of the jig skirt usually provokes a strike as long as the fish sees it. The fall rate is incredibly slow, and it requires calm weather and fish that are really kind of in a negative mood. Just imagine fish on a bright, calm, sunny day after it's been cold and blowing for the last few days, which are common conditions in the spring. This is the day I've done best on the 'weightless skirted jig.' I avoid the lure in other conditions because it fishes too slow. It is a sight-fishing technique, and generally more productive on largemouth.

Permalink Reply by Josh Potter on May 19, 2009 at 6:51pm

The intent was SECRET squirrel, and Zed. You guys mean what I know damn it.

Jon Sessler said:

I'm thinking the intent was SECRET squirrel

Josh Potter said:

Ok Ok squirrel.... Finally Besty....... I have been leaving you a few of those for a week now and you finally picked one up. I can only imagine what it must be like spending that much time with Eric. You know, like the older brother always beating you to the punch. That softball was there just to give you a chance to beat him. You can thank me later.

Mike Bess said:

Squirel?? What's that Josh? ERIC........!

Josh Potter said:

I kind of like the idea. I would have to see one to really like it. I am assuming this is something you make yourself. That is pretty sneaky squirel stuff Ben. Probably has to be fished on a spinning rod?

Ben Hanes said:

Potter/Sessler,
You're correct, I guess I could come up with a better name for it. I've just always thought of it that way, although that's really not what it is! Basically, it is is a hook, jig skirt, and part of a weedguard. The tentacle spread and slow fall rate of the jig skirt usually provokes a strike as long as the fish sees it. The fall rate is incredibly slow, and it requires calm weather and fish that are really kind of in a negative mood. Just imagine fish on a bright, calm, sunny day after it's been cold and blowing for the last few days, which are common conditions in the spring. This is the day I've done best on the 'weightless skirted jig.' I avoid the lure in other conditions because it fishes too slow. It is a sight-fishing technique, and generally more productive on largemouth.

Permalink Reply by Jerry on May 20, 2009 at 8:23am

I remember Pork-O's I bought some thinking...hell, Bill Dance is hammering the bass on em, why not. Never caught a damn thing and I tossed them after about 2 months LOL

Ronald Hobbs, Jr. said:

That's interesting, not a jig though, do you use a weedless hook like the ones with the wire, that gamakatsu makes then just add the skirt? I saw some of these a long time ago they were made to be fished weightless with the old strike king pork-O's. Does anyone else remember these. I think I got some in Wenatchee at Hooked on Toys about 12 years ago. I bought them because they were on clearance and I wanted the skirts.
Ben Hanes said:

Potter/Sessler,
You're correct, I guess I could come up with a better name for it. I've just always thought of it that way, although that's really not what it is! Basically, it is is a hook, jig skirt, and part of a weedguard. The tentacle spread and slow fall rate of the jig skirt usually provokes a strike as long as the fish sees it. The fall rate is incredibly slow, and it requires calm weather and fish that are really kind of in a negative mood. Just imagine fish on a bright, calm, sunny day after it's been cold and blowing for the last few days, which are common conditions in the spring. This is the day I've done best on the 'weightless skirted jig.' I avoid the lure in other conditions because it fishes too slow. It is a sight-fishing technique, and generally more productive on largemouth.

Permalink Reply by Ben Hanes on May 20, 2009 at 9:39am

Ron,
Yeah, it's not really a jig. It looks like a 'jig' without the weight. Yes, you buy a hook that has a weedguard already on it, superglue on 2 jig skirts, I use black and blue. I use two skirts because it slows the fall even more, and creates a bulkier profile. I have tried it with a trailor also, which works and gives it a little more weight. A trailor usually increases the rate of fall, though, and ultimately the whole point is for it to sink very slowly right in front of a docile bass's face! If I'm on the water and don't have any superglue, sewing thread works just as well to tie on the skirts.

One more thing, I use a larger hook for this setup. Like the size you'd typically find on a 3/8oz largemouth flippin' jig.

Permalink Reply by Josh Potter on May 20, 2009 at 10:44am

I really want ot see one of these now!

Ben Hanes said:

Ron,
Yeah, it's not really a jig. It looks like a 'jig' without the weight. Yes, you buy a hook that has a weedguard already on it, superglue on 2 jig skirts, I use black and blue. I use two skirts because it slows the fall even more, and creates a bulkier profile. I have tried it with a trailor also, which works and gives it a little more weight. A trailor usually increases the rate of fall, though, and ultimately the whole point is for it to sink very slowly right in front of a docile bass's face! If I'm on the water and don't have any superglue, sewing thread works just as well to tie on the skirts.

One more thing, I use a larger hook for this setup. Like the size you'd typically find on a 3/8oz largemouth flippin' jig.

Permalink Reply by Mike Bess on May 20, 2009 at 10:56am

Only Eric can call me Besty.

Josh Potter said:

The intent was SECRET squirrel, and Zed. You guys mean what I know damn it.

Jon Sessler said:

I'm thinking the intent was SECRET squirrel

Josh Potter said:

Ok Ok squirrel.... Finally Besty....... I have been leaving you a few of those for a week now and you finally picked one up. I can only imagine what it must be like spending that much time with Eric. You know, like the older brother always beating you to the punch. That softball was there just to give you a chance to beat him. You can thank me later.

Mike Bess said:

Squirel?? What's that Josh? ERIC........!

Josh Potter said:

I kind of like the idea. I would have to see one to really like it. I am assuming this is something you make yourself. That is pretty sneaky squirel stuff Ben. Probably has to be fished on a spinning rod?

Ben Hanes said:

Potter/Sessler,
You're correct, I guess I could come up with a better name for it. I've just always thought of it that way, although that's really not what it is! Basically, it is is a hook, jig skirt, and part of a weedguard. The tentacle spread and slow fall rate of the jig skirt usually provokes a strike as long as the fish sees it. The fall rate is incredibly slow, and it requires calm weather and fish that are really kind of in a negative mood. Just imagine fish on a bright, calm, sunny day after it's been cold and blowing for the last few days, which are common conditions in the spring. This is the day I've done best on the 'weightless skirted jig.' I avoid the lure in other conditions because it fishes too slow. It is a sight-fishing technique, and generally more productive on largemouth.

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