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04/08/2021 08:23AM
What is your favorite lure to use in the BWCA for Smallmouth bass? I will also be there in June and will be looking for some topwater action. I like the Zara Super Spooks, and Whopper Ploppers. Looks like you had a muddler minnow possibly on a fly rod?
"So many lakes, so little time." WWJD
04/08/2021 09:05AM
Savage Voyageur: "What is your favorite lure to use in the BWCA for Smallmouth bass? I will also be there in June and will be looking for some topwater action. I like the Zara Super Spooks, and Whopper Ploppers. Looks like a muddler yours was on a minnow, possibly on a fly rod?"
I fish flies all the time (personal preference) , this one was on a muddler/sculpin pattern. For the BW, I fish a leech fly and a deer hair diver for surface action.
04/08/2021 12:54PM
WHendrix: "That's a great looking leech pattern. What is the tail material ?"
Its some type of vinyl. They are called "pacchiarini's wiggle tails", I order them through nightmaremuskyflies.com. Lots of varieties in shape and color available. They work great and very durable.
04/09/2021 05:52AM
martoonie: "Mike, you always catch nice sized smallmouths. Thanks for sharing your tips and techniques. You da man."
No problem. If you like topwater fishing, give the KVD 2.5 Natural Shad wake bait a go this year. The presentation doesn't get any easier than this; cast it as far as you can and then reel as slow as you can bringing it back in. That's it, it is a winner if you like to topwater fish.
I can be followed on Instagram @queticomike
04/10/2021 02:35PM
OldTripper: ""give the KVD 2.5 Natural Shad wake bait a go this year"
Is there a specific color pattern that you prefer?
Thanks."
Natural Shad is the color of the KVD 2.5 wake bait that I prefer. Sexy shad is also a good color.
I can be followed on Instagram @queticomike
04/10/2021 03:59PM
QueticoMike: "Caught two on one cast yesterday...........
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Two fat ones! I've also caught two at once, but the strangest pair I ever caught was a fish that followed a fish (not rare at all with bass, of course), but the follower didn't quit. When I lifted the first fish into the boat, the never hooked second fish parked right beside my canoe, so I lifted it into the boat too and it didn't fight. Then I released the pair of them. I love those rare, strange moments.
I will paddle eternal, Kevlar and carbon.
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