Fast fall vs slow fall
I remember watching Elite tournaments where a heavier, fast-falling jig or Texas rig was key in getting fish to bite. Can someone tell me what time of year this works best? I can’t seem to find the tournaments I watched in the past where using a 3/4-1oz jig or Texas rig was key. I’m thinking maybe post spawn but not sure. Thanks
Fast fall is the key to trigger strikes in the summer time. When the fish are tricky to catch due to the hot weather, this is the time to use a fast fall strategy. I won a Bassmaster tournament on Cayuga Lake in August with a fast fall senko. 3/4ounce weight pegged in front of a 5inch Senko. Below is the video that I describe how I used it to win. As the water temperature falls, I tend to lighten up on my weight. Good luck.
https://bassu.tv/bass-fishing-video/312
Awesome advice Pete! Thank you for all the awesome videos. I’m learning a lot from you guys.
I remember Greg Hackney fishing I think a 1 oz. Hack Attack flippin jig with a rodent rig as a trailer to win a Elite tournament on Texoma a couple years ago. It was post spawn and flooded conditions. Others guys were using a a lighter 3/8 slither rig and Greg won it by reaction on that big jig.
That’s the tournament I had in mind Derek. Thanks. I knew it was Greg Hackney but couldn’t find it. I also remember watching Dustin Connell win an elite event on Ross Barnett using a 3/4-1oz Texas rig during the post spawn. It seemed the fast fall was key. Something I need to remember when I compete in any post spawn tournaments in the future.
