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Norm · 07-12-2019, 06:03 PM

Yep depends on how deep the water is. If it's 6' or so then I'll use 3' between the bobber and hook, split shot weight maybe 8" from hook. Don't get discouraged though, I get skunked plenty of times and I'm decent at fishing.

Noting wrong with bottom fishing either if it's not real rocky. A split shot up 4" from the hook, worms and corn are best for most bottom feeding fish. And a good idea on the hot dogs too.

Jason TQ · 07-12-2019, 07:50 PM

Norm and Jstrand thanks. Exactly what I wanted to know. Not sure how deep water is but its deeper than my hook needed to go, probably 10ft. I'll adjust tonorrow.

And granted sometimes fish just don't bite in the whopping hour I was there before we came back. Gonna try and find some worms tomorrow in the morning and give it another whirl.

BillN · 07-12-2019, 07:59 PM

looks like you got your answer, and I agree setup 3 for what you got going especially for little ones.

jstrand · 07-12-2019, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason TQ

Norm and Jstrand thanks. Exactly what I wanted to know. Not sure how deep water is but its deeper than my hook needed to go, probably 10ft. I'll adjust tonorrow.

And granted sometimes fish just don't bite in the whopping hour I was there before we came back. Gonna try and find some worms tomorrow in the morning and give it another whirl.

Yup, sometimes they don't bite. You could set the bobber at about 10 feet throw it out, if it lays on it's side it's on the bottom or in weeds, keep moving the bobber towards the hook, maybe a foot at a time until the bobber sits correctly. Try it for a while and maybe move it one way or the other util something hits.
Not sure what it's like out there but if there is lilly pads and weeds along the shore throw back towards the edge of the weeds usually panfish and bass will be hanging out around there. Should be able to get something on the line for the kids.

Good luck

Jason TQ · 07-12-2019, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BillN

looks like you got your answer, and I agree setup 3 for what you got going especially for little ones.

Bill when would you use the other setups, 1 or 2

Jason TQ · 07-12-2019, 08:27 PM

More campfire cooking from today. Lunch was one hotdog for the older one and wife wanted all the leftover steak. I then pan warmed up a classy Walmart Italian sub in the steak fat.

Dinner as friends arrived tonight was more dogs for their kids and I brought some of my uncased wasabi pickle sausage meat for burgers.

ronbrad62 · 07-12-2019, 08:39 PM

All the food looks good, but we want to see some fresh caught fish on the grill before the weekend is over.

Jason TQ · 07-12-2019, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ronbrad62

All the food looks good, but we want to see some fresh caught fish on the grill before the weekend is over.

Don't get too excited

cfrazier77 · 07-12-2019, 09:41 PM

Nice choice on your camper, that is the one my wife and I like. How do you like it?

gtsum · 07-12-2019, 09:43 PM

Use setup 3 for panfish and kids. Hotdogs work great for panfish if no worms (or crickets). First couple hours of the day usually best for panfish biting (especially in shallower water)

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BillN · 07-12-2019, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason TQ

Bill when would you use the other setups, 1 or 2

Setup #1 for casting and retrieving, the clear float keeps the spinner on or near the surface especially if there are a lot of weeds.

Setup #2 keeps the bait on or near the bottom as there is no float/bobber, the fish will take the bait and run with it. The weight on the bottom is good for keeping the bait in a one place if there is current or wind.

thirdeye · 07-13-2019, 08:47 AM

A couple of more options for your further fishing experiences would be a bead attractor (if this is legal in your state). You still add some kind of bait or a fly, but the fish will also key on the bead and you get hook-ups in the side of the mouth.

And a slip sinker rig. With this set-up the weight contacts the bottom and will allow the line and hook to move freely, or even float if you are using powerbait. When the fish picks up the bait they don't feel any weight at first. The top version with the egg sinker tends to snag more often so use the improved version with a bell sinker or flexible slinky weight. You can also use this set-up in a stream or river.

jermoQ · 07-13-2019, 10:23 AM

That is an awesome time, because on this trip you have 100% of your attention to the family instead of having to include getting the bbq done right for turn-in. Have a ball!!

Jason TQ · 07-13-2019, 11:49 AM

Thanks for the continued fishing tips guys. Made lunch and got weiners cut up for fishing in a bit.

Got both lines adjusted so the bait will sink lower. I didnt even get one nibble yesterday or even see a fish near the surface swimming. Again it was just an hour.

I'm about to go down with a buddy when our kids take a nap. Then we'll go again when ours wake up.

Stingerhook · 07-13-2019, 11:52 AM

Nice lunch Jason, good luck fishing.

07-12-2019, 07:50 PM	#32
Jason TQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-10-11 Location: Lawrenceville, GA	Norm and Jstrand thanks. Exactly what I wanted to know. Not sure how deep water is but its deeper than my hook needed to go, probably 10ft. I'll adjust tonorrow. And granted sometimes fish just don't bite in the whopping hour I was there before we came back. Gonna try and find some worms tomorrow in the morning and give it another whirl. __________________ -Jason I didn't choose D-Canoe life..........

07-12-2019, 07:59 PM	#33
BillN somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 03-14-16 Location: St David, Az. Name/Nickname : Bill	looks like you got your answer, and I agree setup 3 for what you got going especially for little ones. __________________ Bill, from Cochise County Arizona LSG 24 X 36 Horizonatal Offset w/warming oven, 32" fire pit with swinging cooking grate, PK 360 w/Grill Grates

07-12-2019, 08:27 PM	#36
Jason TQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-10-11 Location: Lawrenceville, GA	More campfire cooking from today. Lunch was one hotdog for the older one and wife wanted all the leftover steak. I then pan warmed up a classy Walmart Italian sub in the steak fat. Dinner as friends arrived tonight was more dogs for their kids and I brought some of my uncased wasabi pickle sausage meat for burgers. __________________ -Jason I didn't choose D-Canoe life..........

07-12-2019, 08:39 PM	#37
ronbrad62 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-16-16 Location: Johns Creek, Ga. Name/Nickname : Ron	All the food looks good, but we want to see some fresh caught fish on the grill before the weekend is over. __________________ Ron Join us for the South East Bash in Lebanon, Tn. May 4, 2024 (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...usp=drivesdk)] Bash planning thread here https://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/s...d.php?t=305951

07-12-2019, 09:41 PM	#39
cfrazier77 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-26-15 Location: Denver, PA Name/Nickname : Craig	Nice choice on your camper, that is the one my wife and I like. How do you like it? __________________ Humphrey's Down East Beast, Shirley 24 x 60, Weber 22 Kettle, Weber Genesis Gasser

07-12-2019, 06:03 PM	#31
Norm Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-22-10 Location: USA Name/Nickname : Private	Yep depends on how deep the water is. If it's 6' or so then I'll use 3' between the bobber and hook, split shot weight maybe 8" from hook. Don't get discouraged though, I get skunked plenty of times and I'm decent at fishing. Noting wrong with bottom fishing either if it's not real rocky. A split shot up 4" from the hook, worms and corn are best for most bottom feeding fish. And a good idea on the hot dogs too.

07-12-2019, 09:43 PM	#40
gtsum Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-30-03 Location: Richmond, VA	Use setup 3 for panfish and kids. Hotdogs work great for panfish if no worms (or crickets). First couple hours of the day usually best for panfish biting (especially in shallower water) Memphis Elite Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

07-13-2019, 08:47 AM	#42
thirdeye somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-14-06 Location: At home on the range in Wyoming	A couple of more options for your further fishing experiences would be a bead attractor (if this is legal in your state). You still add some kind of bait or a fly, but the fish will also key on the bead and you get hook-ups in the side of the mouth. And a slip sinker rig. With this set-up the weight contacts the bottom and will allow the line and hook to move freely, or even float if you are using powerbait. When the fish picks up the bait they don't feel any weight at first. The top version with the egg sinker tends to snag more often so use the improved version with a bell sinker or flexible slinky weight. You can also use this set-up in a stream or river. __________________ ~thirdeye~ I Play With Fire and Smoke *Barbecuist ~ Charcuterist ~ KCBS Master Judge & CTC* Big Green Eggs, Big Drum Smokers, Big Chiefs, Weber Smokey Joe "Custom Tall Boy" Oil Patch Horizontal, SnS Deluxe Kettle Visit my Cookin' Site by clicking HERE Barbecue is not rocket surgery “The problem with quotes on the Internet is that it's hard to verify their authenticity” ~ Abraham Lincoln

07-13-2019, 10:23 AM	#43
jermoQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-28-14 Location: Mizzory Name/Nickname : Jeremy	That is an awesome time, because on this trip you have 100% of your attention to the family instead of having to include getting the bbq done right for turn-in. Have a ball!! __________________ 9 out of 10 cannibals agree...vegetarians taste better!

07-13-2019, 11:49 AM	#44
Jason TQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-10-11 Location: Lawrenceville, GA	Thanks for the continued fishing tips guys. Made lunch and got weiners cut up for fishing in a bit. Got both lines adjusted so the bait will sink lower. I didnt even get one nibble yesterday or even see a fish near the surface swimming. Again it was just an hour. I'm about to go down with a buddy when our kids take a nap. Then we'll go again when ours wake up. __________________ -Jason I didn't choose D-Canoe life..........

07-13-2019, 11:52 AM	#45
Stingerhook somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-13-12 Location: SE Florida Name/Nickname : Marty	Nice lunch Jason, good luck fishing. __________________ Marty UDS now gone, WSM 18", WSM 22" and pellet pooper in the garage for 18 months now.