Specialized?

Hey guys,

Thought I would come up with a topic of discussion. I was wondering, what
is everyone's specialization and what sets you apart from others in that
area.

For me it is float fishing. Which really can go hand in hand with finesse
fishing. But very light leaders and small baits under a float is definitely
my specialization. I feel I can catch fish in every situation float
fishing, especially in cold water where the bite gets especially difficult
because the fish become so lethargic. I have caught fish (smallies &
largemouth) between 33 degree water temps all the way to 80 degree water
temps float fishing different baits.
Also my floats are made special by a friend of mine who is also an
outstanding float fisherman. My jigs are made by me (confidence is key) ,
and plastics range anywhere from Berkley to Case to whatever else is small
and natural looking.
It is hard selling your specialization without sounding over confident,
almost cocky, and I apologize if I came across that way. I wasn't sure how
else to write it, so I went for broke.

Take care all, happy holidays , and I look forward to hearing from everyone
else.

Chris

Float fishing is certainly not my specialty, but I enjoyed your
"confidence" presentation of it!
My specialty is...take some plastics, and find a place on the water that
I believe a big ole bass is waiting, then try and out smart em with my
presentaion of the bait! And I am also a little more than confident in
my "specialty" grin.
Good subject...we should learn some interesting techniques here...that
is if we can get the "pros" to fess up .
JK

I think you and I could share a boat all day John...

While I don't consider it a specialty, I do like to fish a worm.

"John Kerr" wrote in message
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Float fishing is certainly not my specialty, but I enjoyed your
"confidence" presentation of it!
My specialty is...take some plastics, and find a place on the water that
I believe a big ole bass is waiting, then try and out smart em with my
presentaion of the bait! And I am also a little more than confident in
my "specialty" grin.
Good subject...we should learn some interesting techniques here...that
is if we can get the "pros" to fess up .
JK

I'm a crankbait fan, through and through. I'll pick up other baits and
throw, but I sure do like it when the crankbait is the ticket! I can get
fish on a crankbait when other folks are catching fish on just about
anything else...

I think that confidence and time on the water with that bait in hand
definitely increases your odds!

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"Chris Rennert" wrote in message
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Hey guys,

Thought I would come up with a topic of discussion. I was wondering, what
is everyone's specialization and what sets you apart from others in that
area.

For me it is float fishing. Which really can go hand in hand with finesse
fishing. But very light leaders and small baits under a float is
definitely
my specialization. I feel I can catch fish in every situation float
fishing, especially in cold water where the bite gets especially difficult
because the fish become so lethargic. I have caught fish (smallies &
largemouth) between 33 degree water temps all the way to 80 degree water
temps float fishing different baits.
Also my floats are made special by a friend of mine who is also an
outstanding float fisherman. My jigs are made by me (confidence is key) ,
and plastics range anywhere from Berkley to Case to whatever else is small
and natural looking.
It is hard selling your specialization without sounding over confident,
almost cocky, and I apologize if I came across that way. I wasn't sure
how
else to write it, so I went for broke.

Take care all, happy holidays , and I look forward to hearing from
everyone
else.

Chris

Though I may start with a crank bait or spinnerbait, my go to bait would
have to be a soft jerk bait. If fish are active, I can work it fast on top,
if they have lockjaw, I can dead stick it. If the water is dirty, a big
black Sluggo can produce when worms don't seem to get bit. If the water is
super clear, I can drop down to 6 or even 4 lb test on a spinning rod and
work a Baby Sluggo or 3" Shad Assassin in a natural color at almost any
depth. I catch more fish on other baits during the season, but when things
get really tough, give me a soft jerk....

Mark


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I am definitely a Northern Finesse Angler (NFA), vs., a Western Finesse
Angler or a Southern Finesse Angler. Tubebaits, Senkos, small jigs with
small crawfish trailers, and soft jerkbaits are my primary presentations the
past year or so. I rely more on my 7' M spinning rod spooled with 8-pound
Fluorocarbon line, then any of my rods.

I fished tubes about 90% of the time, but over this past summer, the Senko
has been getting equal time. My favorite tube is still the CCST rigged with
a 1/8-ounce ball jig 3/0 hook inserted inside the tube. My favorite Senko
rig is just a 5" Senko with a 3/0 Owner Cutting point hook rigged weedless.

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Craig Baugher (Bower)

everyone's specialization

I would like to think versatility - adapting to whatever conditions apply at
the time. Maybe that means I know a little about a lot of things but not much
about anything. I like to think it means I can catch bass under most any
condition I find - from Senkos in grassbeds at Eufaula to Flukes at Dale Hollow
to Caroling rigs in Wisconsin.

I seldom zero a tournament, and that is my goal, to catch fish every time I go.
I hardly ever catch a lot, but can usually scrape out something.
Ronnie

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I like to fish with minnow plugs. I like tradition, the look of the lure, the
variety that is available, the action of the lure, the hit by the fish, the
look of the lure in the fish's mouth, the unhooking process, etc.

Charles...I think so too, maybe we should just do that one day!
JK

My specialty isn't so much a lure type. It's analyzing conditions and
finding groups of fish. I hate fishing for one fish at a time.

I will admit though, that soft plastics dominate my presentation choices.
If you figure in all the T-rigs, jig & grub, soft jerkbait, Salad Spoons
and drop shot rigs, soft plastics in one guise or another probably account
for 90 to 95% of my fish.

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