Flogger for Sight Fishing Deep Water
Dobson also took his system another step on Champlain. He took advantage of the fact that when smallmouths are fully locked down on beds they’re extremely territorial and will usually bite the first bait to fall near the bed. They also don’t often spook away from a trolling motor overhead. Knowing their aggressiveness, in practice Dobson parked directly overhead and caught every fish that he thought was the right size.
For proper application of ferrule wax, please refer to instructions on Loon Outdoors website. When the Beast Flogger is loaded, a progressive curve in the rod can be seen, transitioning from a sensitive tip to a strong mid-section and finally to a powerful butt. Like the Wanderlust, it is constructed using quality materials from Japan, including the original Toray carbon cloth and Fuji Sic guides and reel seat. He’s been practicing with co-angler Bryan Doyle of Holland, Ohio, for the last couple of years, and Doyle has some experience using scopes. Their practice strategy relies on a combination of traditional “stand-on-the-deck-and-look” sight-fishing and looking under the surface with the scope.
When he finds one, he drives over it with Doyle sprawled out on the front deck, peering through the scope. When encountering a spawning area where smallies are grouped up, as previously described, Dobson can then handle the scope and study each fish. Under the time constraints of a tournament practice and competition day, it’s important to have an efficient search system, particularly if incorporating a bathyscope into the process.
However, with continuous use, there is a chance that the joints may start to loosen due to wear and tear. The use of a thin layer of ferrule wax will eliminate this problem. Jabbers recommend the use of Loon Outdoors Graffitolin Ferrule Wax.
He says the best way to learn to evaluate fish size is to look at the fish through the scope, study its form while considering the depth and distance away, and then catch it and weigh it. Be the first to write something about this product. The Favorite Balance Casting Rod does just what you would think, it balances extremely well.
Affectionately, it is called “The Flogger” because by using it, you can put a flogging on the fish. The LureCraft Flogger Underwater Viewer is a unique tool that helps put more fish in the boat all year round! This tool is great for getting a detailed look of the bottom to pick out compositions and and even fish habitats like beds. Ideal for clear, shallow water, the Flogger is a must have during spawning seasons. For easy transport, the LureCraft Flogger Underwater Viewer brakes down to three smaller pieces for easy transportation. Dobson, at 6 feet, 1 1/2 inches tall, says his height gives him an advantage when spotting for beds while cruising on the trolling motor.
In our clear northern waters it can be used to help you understand the bottom content, rocks, weeds types, etc. You can know exactly what is down there and not just guess. It’s a tool that simply cuts the ripples and glare off the water surface, allowing an angler to spot fish in the deep, clear water found in the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River. Elite Series angler Chad Pipkens has been using one since 2011 and is credited with helping popularize the device for bass fishing.
Affectionately, it is called “The Flogger” because by using it, you can put a flogging on the fish. Drop it in the water and get a clear picture of the bottom of the lake. Instead of guessing whether or not that “dark spot” is a bed, you can drive right over to it, drop down the flogger, and know for sure. Poor Boys Baits wants you to flog them…You’ve been waiting for it and it is finally here.
Once the competition began, he drove straight back to the waypoint, parked overhead and went to work using the scope and his Ultrex. That device, which is known as the Flogger – also the most common “street name” among anglers – is still sold under the LureCraft brand name at sites such as Tacklewarehouse.com. This tool is extremely valuable anytime you are interested in seeing more detail under the water.
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