Squid presentation?

[bubblehide]

Originally Posted by tagyak

thanks scallywhad for your advise.
i've used the "google search", but it really doesn't give too much info like these sites do. i am sure that this is a reason why a lot of us are reading this forum, to learn something from others who know more than i do.
glad that you have already read, learned and experimented with "this stuff" already and sorry that it is so boring for you to have to reread this stuff again.
i look at it this way. we all start off at the same spot but learn at a different pace through experience or from meeting someone who is willing to share their knowledge. with the internet, it has become easier to learn from others; that's why this site is so useful. so thank you (jim day) to those who are willing to share their knowledge with us.
and no thanks i'll reel in my own fish, once i learn to fish first......

Hey Tagyak, welcome to the forum! I glad to see you didn't get discouraged with the previous post. Your right, we all start somewhere, and networking on a site like this is a good place to start building on what one already knows. Personally, I enjoy reading through these posts, even if I've read through the info previously. There have been times when re-reading, I realized usefulness of what was being presented when I had previously not. So ask away! However, I do beleive that scallywhad was referring to this sites search feature; but be warned, you could spend days trying to find what your looking for. So you might be better off just asking away.

[Vikingj]

Lately I've been using a "drop shot" rig (tying the hook directly to the line and leaving a 1 1/2ft tag end for the weight). It looks like this would have the same strenght and presentation as the JD rig. What do you think?
Wayne

[j mo]

Ive heard that if you "present" the squid just under a fishes nose it will work the best

[bubblehide]

Originally Posted by Vikingj

Lately I've been using a "drop shot" rig (tying the hook directly to the line and leaving a 1 1/2ft tag end for the weight). It looks like this would have the same strenght and presentation as the JD rig. What do you think?
Wayne

Not the same but close. But a major difference is that if the JD dropper weight gets hung up, the weight will break off, as it is tied on with much lighter line; and you still have the fish.

[Hunter (The 80's Man)]

Personally I also like Jim's posts. Sometimes they may take a day or two to finish reading them , but I always walk away with some applicable knowledge. Thanks, Jim.

Seems lately, though, we've been learning more from Scallwag about what we are NOT allowed to do.

Last month I might've caught dis thing using stuff for bait over there somewhere with you-know-that-one-technique...

(How's that?!?!)

[FARRIER]

I like that dropper loop rig its a nice new idea. Has anyone ever had their palomar knot slip down using bigger test. I have had it happen while drop shotting 8lb test for bass and hooking a larger bass. The knot slipped closer to the weight but havent it used too much with 25-40 lb test.

[bubblehide]

Ferrier, try a better knot (strength wise), like a Bob Sands/tony Penya, or a San Diego.

[FARRIER]

Yeah should of specified i was referring to a drop shot presentation with the palomar knot. I've adopted the san diego jam knot for most everything else.

[Fiskadoro]

Originally Posted by FARRIER

Has anyone ever had their palomar knot slip down using bigger test. I have had it happen while drop shotting 8lb test for bass and hooking a larger bass. The knot slipped closer to the weight but havent it used too much with 25-40 lb test.

I have had it slip with thirty and forty but it's weird... not catastrophic failure but it can slip a little at a time.

I usually leave a tag end sticking out about 3/16 of an inch but after a full day of fishing I've noticed a few times it's slipped down to 1/8. If I keep fishing it and the tag gets smaller and smaller, and eventually the knot will fail. So it's not so much slipping but like it's slowly working loose.

That said it's a great knot, you just have to retie it if the tag gets too short.

Jim

[FARRIER]

Thanks for the replies you all!

[Fiskadoro]

Originally Posted by Hunter (The 80's Man)

Personally I also like Jim's posts. Sometimes they may take a day or two to finish reading them , but I always walk away with some applicable knowledge. Thanks, Jim.

Hey thanks!!!

I'm just always trying new things, and when I find something that works I like to share it.

That alternative dropper was just something I came up with one day, but since then I use it all the time, because it really does work. It's now just about my favorite way to fish.

Since posting it I have had many people email me about using it successfully, which is cool. I like to share and help others out, but I don't expect everyone to think or fish like I do.

More then one way to skin a catfish if you get my drift...

Jim

[Willy]

Yep,
When I first started on here I would use 'Jim Day' as a search criteria.

I've got two magged reels thanks to Jim's techs.

Funny too, I seem to remember other posters coming on here in their earlier days asking the same kinds of questions. Now they've become the authority on how to ask questions.

Despite what others might say, don't be afraid to ask any question on here any time. There are plenty of people with class and tact who will be happy to answer them.

Thanks Jim, and the other vets who are glad to share their knowledge with the up and comers. And thanks to those who aren't afraid to ask the questions that we all learn from.

Willy

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by Willy

Yep,
When I first started on here I would use 'Jim Day' as a search criteria.

I've got two magged reels thanks to Jim's techs.

Funny too, I seem to remember other posters coming on here in their earlier days asking the same kinds of questions. Now they've become the authority on how to ask questions.

Despite what others might say, don't be afraid to ask any question on here any time. There are plenty of people with class and tact who will be happy to answer them.

Thanks Jim, and the other vets who are glad to share their knowledge with the up and comers. And thanks to those who aren't afraid to ask the questions that we all learn from.

Willy

Thanks Willy for the tips. I have been fishing all my life, and coming to this site I have learned that there is always something to learn about fishing, now combine fishing with sitting on a Kayak and you have just moved into a different zone all together.

I'm looking forward to seeing all of you on the water sometime.

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by Jim Day

Hey thanks!!!

I'm just always trying new things, and when I find something that works I like to share it.

That alternative dropper was just something I came up with one day, but since then I use it all the time, because it really does work. It's now just about my favorite way to fish.

Since posting it I have had many people email me about using it successfully, which is cool. I like to share and help others out, but I don't expect everyone to think or fish like I do.

More then one way to skin a catfish if you get my drift...

Jim

This is what fishing is all about. You find somthing that works and then when someone asks for help, you help them. That's what I love about this site, more people on here are willing to share their ideas and opinions and not fight as much as other sites, and people are catching fish. Keep up the good work all.