need advice for pitching in heavy grass

hydryla, i think its called....

the water depth ranges from 8-30 ft under this grass and i was told by a
guide that he has had huge success will a sturdy rod, 50 lb. braided line, 1
1/4 oz weight and a 4 in. worm.... he said that since the hydryla is only
5-8 feet from the bank i should keep my distance from the grass, throw the
rig up and let it slam through, then start feeding line till it hits
bottom. give it a 3-4 light tugs and try again.

now, what we didn't discuss was the type of weight and how to rig it
(drop-shot, texas, etc.).

thanks for the advice,

student james

"James" wrote in message
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hydryla, i think its called....

the water depth ranges from 8-30 ft under this grass and i was told by a
guide that he has had huge success will a sturdy rod, 50 lb. braided line,
1 1/4 oz weight and a 4 in. worm.... he said that since the hydryla is
only 5-8 feet from the bank i should keep my distance from the grass,
throw the rig up and let it slam through, then start feeding line till it
hits bottom. give it a 3-4 light tugs and try again.

now, what we didn't discuss was the type of weight and how to rig it
(drop-shot, texas, etc.).

thanks for the advice,

student james


Well, to be sure I'ld have to see where you are casting, but in matted grass
a 1/4 oz may not be enough. I'ld guess that t-rigged, texposed, with a
pegged weight would be the best to penetrate.

--
Bob La Londe
http://www.YumaBassMan.com

Bring the infield in, and look for a ground ball.


"James" wrote in message
.. .
hydryla, i think its called....

the water depth ranges from 8-30 ft under this grass and i was told by a
guide that he has had huge success will a sturdy rod, 50 lb. braided line,
1 1/4 oz weight and a 4 in. worm.... he said that since the hydryla is
only 5-8 feet from the bank i should keep my distance from the grass,
throw the rig up and let it slam through, then start feeding line till it
hits bottom. give it a 3-4 light tugs and try again.

now, what we didn't discuss was the type of weight and how to rig it
(drop-shot, texas, etc.).

thanks for the advice,

student james

James wrote:
hydryla, i think its called....

the water depth ranges from 8-30 ft under this grass and i was told by a
guide that he has had huge success will a sturdy rod, 50 lb. braided line, 1
1/4 oz weight and a 4 in. worm.... he said that since the hydryla is only
5-8 feet from the bank i should keep my distance from the grass, throw the
rig up and let it slam through, then start feeding line till it hits
bottom. give it a 3-4 light tugs and try again.

now, what we didn't discuss was the type of weight and how to rig it
(drop-shot, texas, etc.).

thanks for the advice,

student james



I use lighter superline (20 or 30 pound fireline) and 3/4 to 1 oz of
weight (either a jig or a pegged slip sinker). The thinner line cuts the
vegies better when you set the hook. With 50, you NEED 50, because
you're always dragging in 50 pounds of vegetation with your bass. With
20, you usually just bring in the bass, because it slices through the
stuff so easily. But definitely a Texas Rig and a short, bulky, but
streamlined bait.

"RichZ" wrote in message
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I use lighter superline (20 or 30 pound fireline) and 3/4 to 1 oz of
weight (either a jig or a pegged slip sinker). The thinner line cuts the
vegies better when you set the hook. With 50, you NEED 50, because
you're always dragging in 50 pounds of vegetation with your bass. With
20, you usually just bring in the bass, because it slices through the
stuff so easily. But definitely a Texas Rig and a short, bulky, but
streamlined bait.

I usually don't find that there is any cutting going on when it comes to
hydrilla. Hydrilla is just _nasty_ stuff. Best bet, just get out of your
boat and walk across it to where the fish is stuck.