There you go. If they won't go to the dragging baits, spot loc and hit 'em in the face with the bait. Another good video, Mikka. I think we all go out and try new/different things. It's great to see you take a very clear explanation of what you are doing and why. Then, put it to the test. I'll keep watching😊😊
I'm kinda new to finding bait Where would a good place to look for skip jack on the main river. I've caught them at cheatham and barkly dams but on the main river I'm flying blind. These dams are a good drive for me and our hit or miss. I appreciate your input and content very much
Yeah the dams are a good drive for me also. That's why I've always tried to just find them on the river. Best I can tell you is hit all the creek mouths and shallow points. This time of year them skipjack are migrating around them because of the bait. You may have to hit a couple before you find some though. But they are there.
I appreciate your reasoning on the different types of hooks. But I believe it's a combination of factors, such as type of rod, (length and action), braid vs mono or fluro, size of fish and aggression, etc... ALL of these things factor in. I don't think there is any way to calculate immeasurable variables, but... It will NEVER stop a real fisherman from trying to figure it out !😂 We change up what isn't working at the time, AND KEEP SLINGIN THEM BAITS !🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for the vids, Micka. Now, I know it aint just me !
Lol yes you are 100% correct on all of that. I've try a bunch of different things over the years and came up with a rod, reel and line I like and now the same with the hooks. But yeah don't think I will ever get it completely figured out but that will never stop me or us from trying lol.
Hey Micka, another great video... I use the triple threat hooks. Have for years and I have a lot of confidence in them. I agree that the heavy wire hooks are a better choice for big fish. Now, I have a question about how you use them. I have always used circle hooks under the assumption that you do not set the hook. I will do a reel down hookset or on a big takedown where the fish has obviously set the hook itself, I just pick up the rod and start reeling. You are picking up the rod and giving it a good jerk to set the hook but you seem to hook up just fine. So I may have been misinformed...
Well I started of only reeling down in the beginning and would hook alot of fish but also had alot pull off. Once I started "setting the hook" my hook up ratio went up. But was still having that issue of pulling off. But with the heavy wire hook I haven't had that issue. So maybe with the lighter wire circle hooks you should only apply steady pressure to set the hook. So that would make the heavy wire hook perfect for someone like me that set the hook. Also was told the triple threat hook was designed to be set. But again time will tell.
@@mickaburkhart14im doin the same thing far as testing hooks basically. Was losing too many fish on traditional octopus circles. Most the time they work great but spring n fall i seem lose more fish to what i call a short bite issue. Idk if that is actually whats happening tho. Im wanting a hook that also works well on flatheads with their wider mouth i believe traditional circles can cause more lost fish
I switched to whisker seeker triple threats after constantly loosing fish as well, my hookup consistency has dramatically increased since using them. Love them will use nothing else.
@@jimwhite6207 well I appreciate that but had them come in yesterday. So hopefully I'll get them in a video next week or the week after. But again I do appreciate that.
Yeah with that small barb as I pointed out. I was thinking that could be an issue. Then I got to thinking about the one with the larger barb if that wouldn't impact the performance also.
Also, you think in a down rodding situation that sleeping the sonar is beneficial? I’m sure depth would play into it. Catfish can hear better than most other freshwater fish.
