Bought a few different types for different applications but broke my ribs collarbone and shoulder blade in a fall which put a halt to my fishing for this year basically. Well done Tom on another video please keep them coming. I even bought 2 Westin 6 rods and 2 Shimano Vanford reels to accommodate so will have to fixate on next years campaign
Hope you fix yourself up soon Kevin! And get back to fishing ASAP, good luck for when you get out, hope you catch a big one for all the time you’ve had off!
Great video, super helpful! I had quite some luck in the Spring in some smaller water using the low floating official roach, however in the bigger and much deep lake I just cannot seem to get a bite on these. So what you said does make a lot of sense.
Jorgen Larsson also has a technique shown on one of his updates / videos where he makes one long sweep action with the rod … then reels slack (fast) this puts a great action on the swim lure … one of my favourite lures 👍🏻
I've often found that long pauses on any type of retrieval with jerk baits can make all the difference. It is usually my go to if I'm struggling for a bite. Great video as always 👍
Do You think, jerk baits can be effective on any water? I never was a fan of jerks, but while i was fishing glacial lakes of Poland i had effects using them just a little from time to time and in uk where i live now i have never had effects neither on the canal or reservoir i fish… just wondering is it a lure that works everywhere while you learn how to work them?
That’s an interesting point you make, I have definitely had days when they work brilliantly and then days on the same waters where I can’t get a bite on them. Time of year is important, for me they are a classic spring and early summer time bait. Maybe some waters if the pike feed differently, say mostly in deep water or if they eat a lot of bait off the bottom like crayfish or grondels then midwater baits won’t be as effective
Hi thom the swim is a great lure, however it would be great to see them without a rattle as a lot of waters are pressured now and a noisy lure can sometimes put them off. Great content as always
@@Thomhuntfishing ive been using the westin shadteez headlight the one you said is a must lure and its proving to be my favorite lure atm it just gets wolloped but I am also enjoying the jointed shine glider roach love the channel and great advice as always all the best bud
What are your thoughts when it comes to chancing spots vs changing lures. It‘s super hard to decide when to try some other lures and when to just move on to the next spot. Is there anything you can say about that? Thx a lot
Hi Tim, sorry for the delay only just seen this message! If I’m in an area that I know holds fish then it’s either a case of changing baits/presentation (remember the same bait at a different speed or different depth can also completely change your catch rate) or simply waiting for a time when they want to feed. As a tournament angler I don’t get the luxury of Dawn/dusk feeding periods so typically go to an area….. spend roughly 10-15mins on each bait, swapping lures regularly…. Then if no bites I go looking for more fish that may be more active
Hi Thom, I’ve been out fishing topwater for perch recently with a popper trying to catch some perch! I haven’t had great luck only catching one in about 3 sessions, could you make a video explaining all techniques and lures you’d use for some topwater perch action? Thanks so much :)
Cast out, leave alone 3 seconds, quick twitch, reel slow, stop, leave hanging. Reel slow, speed up slow down. Thats how i do... pike learn the swim so change it as you go and you will catch. 3D official roach 12cm works best for me.
@@Thomhuntfishing its so good. I had one bit so much the tape was off most of the lure. Lost it to a snag.... bought a new and second cast a pike hit it and came off left a cut into the plastic from the head over thw back to the hook... had 5 pike in an hour on it. Its something with that lure. Orderd two this time...
Hey Tom. Now that it‘s getting colder I try to find some sort of glove for fishing especially with BC. Can you recommend some models or what do you do if hands get cold. Thx a lot man. I really love you content. It‘s super helpful. Tim
Hi Tim, yeah so this is a tricky subject as I hate lure fishing with gloves as you lose all the feel but I also know how painful it is when your hands get really cold. For me, I try to fish without gloves 99% of the time and make sure my body is really wrapped up well. If you keep your core temp nice and high your hands/feet shouldn’t get too cold. If they do, I tend to stop fishing and warm up with warm drinks/walking briskly on the bank but avoid gloves as much as I can!
@@Thomhuntfishing the tail works OK but it creates a straight retrieve. I'll leave the tail off during the cold months as they are only taking suspending baits at the moment and not chasing lures. I've been using the 15cm suspending swim in natural pike, the jacks are hammering it.
