Sinking rapala - sinking temps

brushhog · 11-12-07, 10:52 PM

Air temp was 36 degrees today when jr and I slid the canoe into the ponds, with 10-12mph winds. We managed 2 1/2 hours before we froze. I managed to land two 15 inchers on a sinking rapala - first time I ever used it. Basically I just kind of yo-yoed it, paused, reeled and repeated.

Anybody use this type of lure for colder weather? What else do you use when it is this cold?

Jr stuck with a texas-rigged senko and struck out -first time in ages the little guy struck out!!

keithdog · 11-13-07, 12:50 AM

I've used a small #5 sinking Rapala in Gold finish with the black back. Caught a few on it too. Basically, I just cast it out and retrieve it slowly back to me, with short twitches of the rod to add a little extra action. About the only time I use this lure is in early spring when there is little cover to get snagged on.

ESipes_89 · 11-15-07, 12:47 AM

This time of year I like spoons jigged real slow over deep cover. I'm trying to switch things up a bit now that I have more time to fish and don't have to worry about school but when the weather's cold and the bite's slow this is always my go to bait.

-Eric

zooker · 11-15-07, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by brushhog

I managed to land two 15 inchers on a sinking rapala - first time I ever used it. Basically I just kind of yo-yoed it, paused, reeled and repeated.

Anybody use this type of lure for colder weather? What else do you use when it is this cold?

i do this a bunch with x-raps the fish see it and it just hangs right in there face or falls very slowly..they can't stand it and nail it..

zooker

brushhog · 11-16-07, 10:56 AM

Yeah, I'm anxious to get out and try this again. the two i managed to land were caught in the the last 30 minutes we were out when i switched to the Rapala. i'ds like to start with the rap and cover a lot more water.... What woulod you switch to if the rap wasn't working. I'm thinking jig and trailer?

zooker · 11-16-07, 05:34 PM

a jig is not my first choice. if they were hitting the crank then. they will hit the same crank now.. the trick is to find the speed that want it.. the colder the water the slower ya move it.. get it down and do the same thing only SLOWER...

zooker

brushhog · 11-16-07, 06:59 PM

Planning on hitting it Wednesday - Thanks for the help!

11-12-07, 10:52 PM	#1
brushhog BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Whitesboro, NY Posts: 1,222	Sinking rapala - sinking temps Air temp was 36 degrees today when jr and I slid the canoe into the ponds, with 10-12mph winds. We managed 2 1/2 hours before we froze. I managed to land two 15 inchers on a sinking rapala - first time I ever used it. Basically I just kind of yo-yoed it, paused, reeled and repeated. Anybody use this type of lure for colder weather? What else do you use when it is this cold? Jr stuck with a texas-rigged senko and struck out -first time in ages the little guy struck out!! __________________ 3/4 of the Earth's surface is water and 1/4 is land. Clearly god wants me to fish, not mow the lawn. Last edited by brushhog; 11-13-07 at 07:47 AM.

11-15-07, 12:47 AM	#3
ESipes_89 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cordell, OK Posts: 148	This time of year I like spoons jigged real slow over deep cover. I'm trying to switch things up a bit now that I have more time to fish and don't have to worry about school but when the weather's cold and the bite's slow this is always my go to bait. -Eric __________________ *Spring time storm chaser, Year round Bass Angler!!!* Largest bass; 6lbs 1oz., Length: 22" Girth: 15"

11-16-07, 05:34 PM	#6
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	a jig is not my first choice. if they were hitting the crank then. they will hit the same crank now.. the trick is to find the speed that want it.. the colder the water the slower ya move it.. get it down and do the same thing only SLOWER... zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

11-16-07, 06:59 PM	#7
brushhog BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Whitesboro, NY Posts: 1,222	Planning on hitting it Wednesday - Thanks for the help! __________________ 3/4 of the Earth's surface is water and 1/4 is land. Clearly god wants me to fish, not mow the lawn.

11-13-07, 12:50 AM	#2
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	I've used a small #5 sinking Rapala in Gold finish with the black back. Caught a few on it too. Basically, I just cast it out and retrieve it slowly back to me, with short twitches of the rod to add a little extra action. About the only time I use this lure is in early spring when there is little cover to get snagged on.

11-16-07, 10:56 AM	#5
brushhog BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Whitesboro, NY Posts: 1,222	Yeah, I'm anxious to get out and try this again. the two i managed to land were caught in the the last 30 minutes we were out when i switched to the Rapala. i'ds like to start with the rap and cover a lot more water.... What woulod you switch to if the rap wasn't working. I'm thinking jig and trailer? __________________ 3/4 of the Earth's surface is water and 1/4 is land. Clearly god wants me to fish, not mow the lawn.

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