First time on water in a year!

Great story Rob...

And, it reminded me that, when I fished with Steve in Wisconsin, he
suggested that I learn the "whole arm" method of working a topwater. I never
did, and now, after two wrist operations...I feel the need to learn the
process.

Can you or Steve share the lesson again here???

RichG

"RG" wrote in message ...
Great story Rob...

And, it reminded me that, when I fished with Steve in Wisconsin, he
suggested that I learn the "whole arm" method of working a topwater. I never
did, and now, after two wrist operations...I feel the need to learn the
process.

Can you or Steve share the lesson again here???

RichG



Let's see if I can describe this. First of all, tuck the rod butt between your arm and your
ribcage. I usually palm the reel when I'm using baitcasting, but that's personal preference, it
will work either way.

Holding the rod out in front of you, almost pointing at the lure, use your entire forearm to pop the
rod down and across your body. It's very simple and takes all the strain off your wrist. You can
use any length of rod when walking the dog using this method.

I'm only 5'9" and I can fish a Zara Spook with an 8' rod. Plus, do you have any idea how far you
can cast a Spook with a 7 or 7 1/2' rod compared to a shortie? :-)
--
Steve
OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

OK... I tried the "whole arm" method and it looks like it will certainly
save my wrists.

However, it obviously isn't as good at catching fish. I used the old "wrist
only" style earlier today and caught a bass. I took a whole FIVE casts with
your method and NO FISH! Sheeeesh...what kind of advice are you giving
us???

Ho Ho Ho HO

It might also have something to do with the fact that we have a 40 degree
day ( VERY unusual for Houston in November or anytime at all); a blue sky;
a breeze out of the North, and I earlier had hooked the only bass that was
anywhere to be found in my little bay.

Oh well, I'll give your idea another chance on a better fishing day and see
what happens.

Rich
Seriously, Thanks a lot...I'm sure I will use the method often over the next
few months...

Maybe this "method" should be added to the FAQ?????

How about some photos and decriptions on your website of this technique. I
have hopped a popper all daylong on medium action spinning tackle with a 7'
Quantum and a Pflueger Trion. Mostly just my forearm gets tired when using
my wrist to get the pop. I'ld like to see the whoel arm method in action.
I tried a coupel variations of it lat time out, but never coul really get a
good sharp snap using the whole arm.

--
Bob La Londe
Yuma, Az
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"Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in message
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"RG" wrote in message
...
Great story Rob...

And, it reminded me that, when I fished with Steve in Wisconsin, he
suggested that I learn the "whole arm" method of working a topwater. I
never
did, and now, after two wrist operations...I feel the need to learn the
process.

Can you or Steve share the lesson again here???

RichG



Let's see if I can describe this. First of all, tuck the rod butt between
your arm and your
ribcage. I usually palm the reel when I'm using baitcasting, but that's
personal preference, it
will work either way.

Holding the rod out in front of you, almost pointing at the lure, use your
entire forearm to pop the
rod down and across your body. It's very simple and takes all the strain
off your wrist. You can
use any length of rod when walking the dog using this method.

I'm only 5'9" and I can fish a Zara Spook with an 8' rod. Plus, do you
have any idea how far you
can cast a Spook with a 7 or 7 1/2' rod compared to a shortie? :-)
--
Steve
OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com