I was fishing a small lake in central California once more in 1980, I believe it was that yr. I had been fishing for a few of hours and performing okay, catching some 1-2 pound fish and in a a lot I was fishing a small lake in central California once more in 1980, I believe it was that yr. I had been fishing for a few of hours and performing okay, catching some 1-2 pound fish and in a a lot distance I could see this man walking up with a bright red jacket. The closer he acquired, the a lot more I noticed his jacket and all the patches on it, 1 stated 1978 Globe Leading H2o Bass Fishing Champion, along with about 20 other patches. We started to speak, of course, I wanted to know all about him and he started to tell me about how he grew to become champion. Now, I do want to say 1 thing correct here, I neglect what he told me and I do not even know for certain if there is this kind of a tournament for the Globe Leading H2o Championship but I watched this man fish.

He was probably in his 50′s or early 60′s at the time and fished this lure various than I have observed before so I paid distinctive interest. Lastly, following viewing him catch a fifty percent dozen fish while I caught two I asked him what he was performing and what bait he was utilizing that he was performing so nicely. He stated he only utilized 1 type of bait and opened up his tackle box. Can you imagine my shock when the only lure he had in there was Rapalas. I imply bunches of Rapalas, each and and every color and dimension you could imagine. I stated where’s the rest of your lures, he smiled and stated this is all I use. By the way, at the time I was fishing with a Rapala, that was ironic to me. I stated “that is what I am utilizing now”.

He stated “yeah, I see that but you’re not fishing it correct”. Nicely, I had fished for bass for about 20 five or so years then and wondered what in the world he was speaking about, me not fishing it correct. I had fished Rapalas for as lengthy as I can maintain in thoughts. So, I stated “what are you speaking about not fishing it correct?”. He stated “nicely, all you’re performing is throwing the lure in and reeling it once more. I stated “yeah”. He stated” have you ever noticed a minnow or shad or what ever, he stated they by no means go extremely a lot, they generally move a few inches at a time and they dart.” He stated “that lure of yours is meant to imitate the baitfish the bass is following so make it act like 1.” Then he showed me and guess what? He was correct!

His acted just like a baitfish and even appeared like 1 swimming the way he did it. As he stood there twitching the finish of his rod and letting it sit each and and every two or three twitches then twitch it two or three events a lot more and allow it sit, I observed his stage. I also observed him catch an additional bass, which made me a believer. Now I do not know if this man was the leading water champion or not but I do know 1 thing………his method capabilities.

I have utilized it on most of my retrieves anytime I fish leading water and it capabilities. Forged the lure, allow it sit, twitch the finish of your rod two or three events and allow it set once more. The only thing I have done is include 1 additional move. I throw the lure out and allow it sit, twitch the rod two or three events and allow it sit and then I move the lure so sluggish it barely set off a ripple and that is when I get most of my hits. Try this techniques the next time you fish your favorite leading water lure and see the results.

Charles E. White has fished for almost fifty years for bass. It is believed that he has caught over six,000 bass in his lifetime. His greatest bass is a 12 pound 14 ounce bass that hangs on his workplace wall. Charles has fished with individuals who have by no means fished before and taught them to turn out to be effective anglers and has also fished with the pros in Florida. His new web site is at: http://www.bassfishingweekly.com