Amazing we caught any fish with the noise of 8yos in the boat

May 31 2020

Peter Helfert

Fry

Member Since :
2020
Number of Posts :
26

Reservation Number : 24666
Property Name : Triple J Ranch
Reservation Date : 05/30/2020 All Day -
Total Fish/Sizes : 6
Lures Used : spinner baits, chatterbaits, TR senkos, sq lipped 2.5ft runners

Great day at this property - Caught a 20lb snapping turtle on a senko and risked a finger trying to get my hook back.   Hooked a BEAST in the woody area on a senko only to have it break the line and nearly fell out of the boat jumping mad.   Gonna change from 8lb to 15lb test on that rod now.  Good times.

May 31 2020

Steve Alexander

Admin

Member Since :
2002
Number of Posts :
1124

smart move. I fish with 17 lb. But at least move to 12 lb. IMO, anything less is risky. I would rather miss a few bites than risk loosing a giant. 

Moroever, remember to keep your line, reels with line (other than braid), in your house or plan to change every few months if left in the garage. A pet peeve of mine is old fishing line left on a reel.