John Kerr wrote:

Fishing stickups question

Group: rec.outdoors.fishing.bass Date: Tue, May 24, 2005, 4:47am (CDT-2)
From: (SHRED)
So I get a nice bass on the line and then it wraps me on a submerged
tree limb mass. I tried giving it slack to swim free but nothing. The
frustrating part is that I can see it flash down there yet I can't do a
dang thing about it. Looked to be in the 4-5lb range. I was fishing Fat
Ikas weightless with 12pound P-Line on a 7'med/hvy Kistler Helium rod
and a Curado 200SF.
I fish from my kayak so I obviously can't stand up for leverage to turn
a bass.
Here is what I am considering to avoid this situation: Go to 30lb
PowerPro on my Calcutta 250 with a 15-20lb fluoro leader and use my 7'
X-Hvy Calif Calico Special rod or just going with a heavier line on my
previous setup. What about tying directly to the PowerPro in about 3-4
foot visibility? Will that line spook the bass? It has an 8lb diameter
but obviously it is solid in color. I will definately try to position
closer and avoid long casts. Short line flipping will help I am sure.
Any other suggestions for fishing harsh cover? Thanks
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Pretty tough to get real "physical" in a kayak, but one thing I like to
do when fishing heavy cover, is position the boat so I can work the fish
out the fastest clear path. Heavy tackle is almost a must in some places
if you want to get the big ones out...I don't worry about missing a few
finicky ones when in the real heavy cover. I'm still amazed you do so
well from a kayak, and I've seen some pictures of your bass on your
site....I don't think you need alot of advice grin.

John K

Thanks John. Hodges has massive stick ups now. The counts are way down
with all the new water but Saturday I found an area and pattern that got
my hopes up.
I think I will go with 20 pound fluorocarbon around the trees and try to
position better like you said.
Kayaking is the ultimate stealth (besides a float tube) . Thanks for the
compliment!
TL,
Ted aka: SHRED