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Question
Does Rapala make freshwater lures that dive to 25 feet?
asked 3 months ago
on Freshwater Fishing
by
LKNBassmaster
9 answers
Answers
answer 1
Go to the Rapala website.
Or get the book " HOW TO FISH A RAPALA BY THE BOOK"- should be available at Bass Pro.
They mention the use of weights for this purpose to increase depth on their lures. Heavier weights must be placed at least 18" from lure.
They recommend the lightest tackle possible & the use of a Rapala Knot to maintain the proper fish-attracting action of the lure.
Hope this helps.
Barry
Or get the book " HOW TO FISH A RAPALA BY THE BOOK"- should be available at Bass Pro.
They mention the use of weights for this purpose to increase depth on their lures. Heavier weights must be placed at least 18" from lure.
They recommend the lightest tackle possible & the use of a Rapala Knot to maintain the proper fish-attracting action of the lure.
Hope this helps.
Barry
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answered 2 months, 3 weeks ago
by
BarryF
- Florida
answer 2
Yes, they do make a deep diving Tail dancer that dives 30+ feet. Also, you CAN carolina rig floating cranks and fish them any depth.
answered 2 months, 3 weeks ago
by
Hinkle
- Albany, OR
answer 3
I'm not sure about 25 feet but they do make a 20 foot depth lure in the dives-to series. Now if you take that and either put a sinker in line in front of it or use some suspend strips and I'll bet you could not only get 25 but keep 25 almost to the boat. Good luck.
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answered 2 months, 3 weeks ago
by
goodrat79
- upper peninsula, michigan
answer 4
Not without the aid of Down riggers or lead core line. Or, Some sort of alteration. Even with super light line and trolling, I dont think you can get a lure that deep without the aid of something. It would be cool if they did though!
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answered 2 months, 4 weeks ago
by
BassinButch
- OH
answer 5
DT 22 is the deepest.
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answered 2 months, 4 weeks ago
by
BBK1
- E Iowa
answer 6
Rapala Deep tail dancer!!! Now it has great reviews... good trolling lure..
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answered 2 months, 4 weeks ago
by
greenlaker
- Wisconsin
answer 7
Rapala's DT20 (20') is the deepest I know of but you can always check their website.
answered 2 months, 4 weeks ago
by
indav
answer 8
no, but you can try carolina rigging a dt4, just use a 6 foot leader and a 1oz. flippin weight.
answered 2 months, 4 weeks ago
by
pondfishmaster
answer 9
Yeah. Deep water Rapalas. But you might need to use a down rigger.
answered 2 months, 4 weeks ago
by
Kedonot1
Question
Pike Fishing
I recently tried to catch some pike off the shore of a local lake. On their state website it says they had northern pike. I tried Daredevle "Five of Diamonds" spoons and crank baits with absolutely no luck. any advice or tips?
asked 2 months, 3 weeks ago
on Freshwater Fishing
by
lin3ski3r
- Northern Ohio
7 answers
Answers
answer 1
These will work on Pike. You must pay attention to the bait fish in your local area because each forage type behaves a little different. Then adjust your hook size and presentation to mimic your locations conditions. You will very satisfied when you start pulling them in the boat.
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answered 2 months, 3 weeks ago
by
Egregious
- New Orleans, Louisiana
answer 2
It's hard to answer your question regarding the daredevle. I have used the red and white stripe and never caught a thing on it. I always catch northern pike by chance. Live bait like worms, or minnows, Also on many plastic's like creaturs or worms. If I catch them on plastic worms it's always wacky style. Heck even buzz baits or a jitterbug I have been successful but like I said it is by chance. I can always tell a northern because when they hit it's now. The laugh that I get is many times I get them boated and I don't even have them hooked. There just to mean to let go.
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answered 2 months, 3 weeks ago
by
tallmoon
- Danbury, Wisconsin
answer 3
Try a sub-surface plug in the eveninings, a musky jerk by rapala, or any walk the dog type lure has worked good for me.Try retrieving it different ways jerk ,jerk, pause ...or jerking in a steady walking the dog pattern..hope this helps
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answered 2 months, 3 weeks ago
by
GRiver
- Near Asheville NC
answer 4
try live bait
answered 2 months, 3 weeks ago
by
bassmaster12
answer 5
Pike tend to be cruisers constantly on the prowl for baitfish. They may have not been in that particular area that day, or they may have just not been feeding.
The best days to fish for pike are cloudy days with a chop on the water. It helps camouflage the pike and the pike has the advantage over the baitfish. Try fishing the edges of weed beds on those days.
The best days to fish for pike are cloudy days with a chop on the water. It helps camouflage the pike and the pike has the advantage over the baitfish. Try fishing the edges of weed beds on those days.
answered 2 months, 3 weeks ago
by
senkoclub
- Michigan
answer 6
This happens to be one of my favorites!! Two words Top water. I've caught pike with skitterpops, Nip-i-diddies, Zara Spooks, Buzzbaits, and 7" thrillers. I've recently had good luck with Powerbait hollow bodies and Bass pros Shallow crank called the egg. I love catching toothy critters with top waters. Give it a try.
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answered 2 months, 3 weeks ago
by
goodrat79
- upper peninsula, michigan
answer 7
This is only my opinion. I have found that the best way to catch Northern Pike is with live bait.
* Use any fish about 5 inches long ( as long as it is legal to use for bait ).
* Put a single hook under the spine with the point coming out next to the dorsal fin
* presenting the bait fish in a horizontal position
* find a weed line or drop off
* put bait about 3 feet under a bobber
* cast the bait to the weedline or drop off ideally in about 8 feet of water.
* wait until the bober is moving away from you and submerged for 5 seconds and set the hook hard.
* I use a bobber just larger than a golf ball
* most likely to catch a Pike just before sunset. Once again, that is just what works for me.
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For lures, I would go with a 3/8 oz. or 1/2 oz. spinner bait with large, tandem Colorado blades ( not willow blades ) - skirt color would be black. Again, I would fish just before sunset. I would fish the spinnerbait on a slow retrieve along the weedlines. I have used this lure in black, white, yellow during the day and had some luck. Black lure just before sunset seems to work the best for me.
* Use any fish about 5 inches long ( as long as it is legal to use for bait ).
* Put a single hook under the spine with the point coming out next to the dorsal fin
* presenting the bait fish in a horizontal position
* find a weed line or drop off
* put bait about 3 feet under a bobber
* cast the bait to the weedline or drop off ideally in about 8 feet of water.
* wait until the bober is moving away from you and submerged for 5 seconds and set the hook hard.
* I use a bobber just larger than a golf ball
* most likely to catch a Pike just before sunset. Once again, that is just what works for me.
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For lures, I would go with a 3/8 oz. or 1/2 oz. spinner bait with large, tandem Colorado blades ( not willow blades ) - skirt color would be black. Again, I would fish just before sunset. I would fish the spinnerbait on a slow retrieve along the weedlines. I have used this lure in black, white, yellow during the day and had some luck. Black lure just before sunset seems to work the best for me.
answered 2 months, 3 weeks ago
by
MJohnson
- NW Michigan
Question
What is the best way to fish for bass on the shore of a small pond or lake?
asked 3 months, 2 weeks ago
on Freshwater Fishing
by
fisherman94
3 answers
Answers
answer 1
Depends on the structure and cover really. Take two rods. Rig one with a spinnerbait so you can cover a lot of water quickly as you walk along the shore. If you get a strike, grab the other rod, rigged with a Senko, and work the area thoroughly. When the bite turns off move down shore.
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answered 3 months, 2 weeks ago
by
MrBoffo
- Toronto
answer 2
I personally have tried many things and have found the berkley 10" powerworm to be the best all around. Texas rig it with a 1/16oz weight and peg the weight with a bullet t stop and use a 4/0 hook. The motor oil red flake is excellent color as is watermelon candy. It might seem like a big worm but I have caugt 10" bass and 22" bass on them. I will cast out give it a few seconds to fall and usally get a bite on the decent and if not work it real slow across the bottom just reel in slow and twitch it a little bit. Hope this helps.
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answered 3 months, 2 weeks ago
by
Curtyloves2fish
- Omaha, NE
answer 3
Wacky worm for sure. I go to my local pond and hook up a 4" bass pro sticko in the hot pink colour and catch 15+ bass in just over an hour. Give this a try and you will have good results.
answered 3 months, 2 weeks ago
by
Toddyc20
- Toronto, Ont
Question
has anyone ever heard of a zebco 204
asked 3 months, 3 weeks ago
on Freshwater Fishing
by
dirtdevil
2 answers
Answers
answer 1
No just a 202 and the bigger 404
answered 3 months, 3 weeks ago
by
bkiller
answer 2
No but I have always had trouble with zebco products anyways.
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answered 3 months, 3 weeks ago
by
bassboy99
Question
Going to lake Alpine and want to know something about the fish there. What kind do i fish for?? Thanks
Wanting to know what kind of fish are in Lake Alpine so I can bring the right things?? thanks
asked 5 months ago
on Freshwater Fishing
by
chill2287
- Stockton
2 answers
Answers
answer 1
well there are bass, bluegill, crappie, redears (panfish) last time i went there i got some nice sized smallmouths 2. great largemouth bass population.....trout also thrive up there last time i was there
4 largemouths use crankbaits and worms
and someother stuff i cant mention srry :(
great luck!!!!!! u will have fun :)
4 largemouths use crankbaits and worms
and someother stuff i cant mention srry :(
great luck!!!!!! u will have fun :)
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answered 5 months ago
by
fishin247
- San Diego, CA
answer 2
Rainbow Trout
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answered 5 months ago
by
jblab1204
- Foristell, MO
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