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Amish Ed · 01-31-2011, 07:35 PM

One of the most productive retrieves for me is to cast out, once the bait hits the bottom start a 3/3 pattern. 3 cranks, let the bait settle back to the bottom, 3 count rest, and repeat. Once the bait starts taking too long to hit the bottom I either let out a bunch of line (if I'm still in the right area and there's current) or wind in and start over.

Definitely don't forget the 3" baits, I've scored lots of bigger bass and legal butts on them. Blades are great too. One of my favorites is the Hyspin, turns most (eye has to be big enough) any leadhead into a spinner bait. This last year I've done really well with the spotties with a 3" Flurry and a Hyspin. In fact I don't carry any other blade these days.

My other favorite is a Yamamoto Swimin' Senko. Either Texas rigged or on a Sleadhead. Like Andy said Zoom super flukes on a Sleadhead are great. That's my go to bait for boilers and kelp.

Sdfisherman88 · 02-01-2011, 12:14 PM

What is the best way to retrieve T-Rigged flukes? How heavy of a weight do you use on them?

Amish Ed · 02-01-2011, 01:24 PM

I use the same retrieves and throw in a rod twitch here or there. 1/4oz bullet for less 25' and 1/2 for deeper. If the current is ripping I'll use the 1/2 in shallow too.

MrPatrick · 02-01-2011, 02:24 PM

The dropshot is also a killer in the bay, especially deep.

01-31-2011, 07:35 PM	#1
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	One of the most productive retrieves for me is to cast out, once the bait hits the bottom start a 3/3 pattern. 3 cranks, let the bait settle back to the bottom, 3 count rest, and repeat. Once the bait starts taking too long to hit the bottom I either let out a bunch of line (if I'm still in the right area and there's current) or wind in and start over. Definitely don't forget the 3" baits, I've scored lots of bigger bass and legal butts on them. Blades are great too. One of my favorites is the Hyspin, turns most (eye has to be big enough) any leadhead into a spinner bait. This last year I've done really well with the spotties with a 3" Flurry and a Hyspin. In fact I don't carry any other blade these days. My other favorite is a Yamamoto Swimin' Senko. Either Texas rigged or on a Sleadhead. Like Andy said Zoom super flukes on a Sleadhead are great. That's my go to bait for boilers and kelp. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

02-01-2011, 01:24 PM	#3
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	I use the same retrieves and throw in a rod twitch here or there. 1/4oz bullet for less 25' and 1/2 for deeper. If the current is ripping I'll use the 1/2 in shallow too. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

02-01-2011, 02:24 PM	#4
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	Don't forget..... The dropshot is also a killer in the bay, especially deep.

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02-01-2011, 12:14 PM	#2
Sdfisherman88 Junior Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 13	What is the best way to retrieve T-Rigged flukes? How heavy of a weight do you use on them?