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So Grump, You just let them swallow it and then deal with it, which is made easier by the barbless hook?
I read about another way to build a rig similar to a quick-strike, here is how they say to do it.1.Materials: Herring or smelt, gorge hook and threading needle.2.Thread the gorge hook cable to the needle.3.Thread the needle through the bait, mouth first to tale end.4.Pull tight so the 2 prong of the hook line up with sides of the mouth.5.Place a single prong hook through tail end of bait, then loop cable through the eye of the hook twice.6.Make at least 6 of these set-ups and store in freezer bags.If anyone tries this rig, let me know how you do with it. WW
....are you saying that Doug Stange doesn't know what he's talking about??.....gimme and everyone else here a break....please....Gru mp
I won't comment specificially on STANGE, but the In-Fisherman mag in general only has about 1 topic or article in any given issue that is of any use to me. Don't get me wrong, I love what they do, their TV program is top notch, but how many times to I have to see or read about catching smallies on gobie-like tubes? Teach me how to catch eyes in wstn. erie during the height of the mayfly hatch and I'll listen!FYI K-zoo should be fishable in 2 weeks or less!!!!
That is true, but they have given me lots of ideas and new tackle and lures to try and use. So a lot of what they say is good advice. However you are right. They concentrate primarly on the Canadian Shield area and Great Lakes, far too much. Fishing conditions, especially in the West, render a lot of In Fishermen tactics either useless or needing to be adjusted for the area.
....and what does this have to do with quick-strike rigs or the discussion?.....its starting....pardon me....incessantly boring to hear how Colorado and the western fishing waters are completely opposite to what most of the angling world regards as typical.....start your own fishing show so we can tune in...or tune out.....Grump
Quick, Question,I try and keep my bait horizontal (SMELT) when fishing for pike. Does it really matter Any Info appreciated
Anybody got a picture of one of these rigs, I'm a visual learner I guess.