BassinHomer Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 I've often heard if you wanna catch big bass you gotta use a big lure, so I was wondering what size do I need to make a bluegill crankbait to catch a keeper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker1861 Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Nice looking bait, I know if I was a bass I'd eat it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softbaitmaker Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Gosh I would enter that Bass in the picture of the week contest..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stump9000 Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Gosh I would enter that Bass in the picture of the week contest..... Looks just like the little dude that eat my buzzbait the other day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIGSTICK Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Gosh I would enter that Bass in the picture of the week contest..... Softy I just wanted you to know I just picked myself off the floor from laughing. I've got tears running out of my eyes and my stomach hurts. :popcorn: :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIGSTICK Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 But anyways nice bait bud, keep working at it you'll get a biggun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 hang in there BW...you will figure it out...you miss ole crankster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerhunter1982 Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Gotta love his attitude at least. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softbaitmaker Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Softy I just wanted you to know I just picked myself off the floor from laughing. I've got tears running out of my eyes and my stomach hurts. :popcorn: :lol: I figured you would like that............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softbaitmaker Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 I've often heard if you wanna catch big bass you gotta use a big lure, so I was wondering what size do I need to make a bluegill crankbait to catch a keeper? I bet there is nothing wrong with that size bait right there and it has great color. I would guess it's just not been seen by any big fish yet OR big fish have seen it but it is moving faster than they want to chase a bait. Try fishing that same bait slower and see what happens. JMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whopper Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Nice looking bait BW It's a proven winner now, you can only go up from here Bigger is not always better, the fish in my avatar was caught on a 1/4ounce jig and curly tail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassinHomer Posted May 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 I shoulda just thrown it back out with that fish attached haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbcs1987 Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 haha thats pretty good. I don't believe in bigger bait bigger fish. I do believe that biggerbait will avoid catching fish that can't eat a bait that large. My biggest largemouth,5 pound neighborhood, came on the smallest size jitterbug they make. My girlsfriends biggest smallmouth, a 4 pounder, came on a 1 1/2" tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassinHomer Posted May 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 haha thats pretty good. I don't believe in bigger bait bigger fish. I do believe that biggerbait will avoid catching fish that can't eat a bait that large. My biggest largemouth,5 pound neighborhood, came on the smallest size jitterbug they make. My girlsfriends biggest smallmouth, a 4 pounder, came on a 1 1/2" tube. As pertaining to your statement, did you see the pic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtCarmelBugMan Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 To answer your question if you go on ratios alone. Based on the picture you submitted to catch a 15" fish your crankbait needs to be aprox. 11" long. Now this is a ballpark figure and you might have to beef up your rod and reel combo but I think it should get you in the ballpark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerhunter1982 Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 I have caught 7 inch spotted bass on 8 inch swimbaits. I think he was trying to breed it instead of eat it though. I think that is why I love spots so much. The two main things on their mind are eating and breeding, and I have that in common with them . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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