Northern Rage Posted November 1, 2019 Report Share Posted November 1, 2019 Hi everyone I found this forum from a gent named Smalljaw and I'm grateful for it. A few months ago I was given some lure making stuff it looks like it's mainly for Salmon and Trout but I'm a Bass and Pike angler so I thought I could use it for that, looking forward to learning how to tie maribou and hair jigs and meeting fellow anglers Pleased to meet you all 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good Fishing Posted November 1, 2019 Report Share Posted November 1, 2019 Welcome aboard. You'll find an incredible group of fishing and lure building enthusiasts here. What they create often borders on art, and the knowledge you'll gain will definitely help you build better lures and catch more fish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted November 1, 2019 Report Share Posted November 1, 2019 Welcome to TU, I'm glad you found us!!!! You are right, the stuff you got looks like it was intended for other species but most of it can be used to make bass and pike lures. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basscatlildave Posted November 2, 2019 Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 Welcome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted November 2, 2019 Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 Welcome!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Rage Posted November 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2019 Thanks for the welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 I have no doubt that the parts that you have in your possession will be useful for your chosen adversary. They are all ferocious predators, but salmon require that extra skill of enticement, as they do not naturally feed in fresh waters. Good luck, and don't be afraid to experiment Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Rage Posted February 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 4 hours ago, Vodkaman said: I have no doubt that the parts that you have in your possession will be useful for your chosen adversary. They are all ferocious predators, but salmon require that extra skill of enticement, as they do not naturally feed in fresh waters. Good luck, and don't be afraid to experiment Dave Yeah I'm more of a bass guy though lol I only fish for salmon in the great lakes when they are staging in the lake getting ready to go up river, imo fishing for them in the river is just flossing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 Flossing in rivers is what a lot of people resort to but you can get them to bite too. It’s all about making them angry I grew up on the west coast of BC and guided salmon in rivers for a few years if you ever want to try some of the west coast salmon tactics just ask 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Rage Posted February 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 3 hours ago, Hillbilly voodoo said: Flossing in rivers is what a lot of people resort to but you can get them to bite too. It’s all about making them angry I grew up on the west coast of BC and guided salmon in rivers for a few years if you ever want to try some of the west coast salmon tactics just ask Thank you I'll do that, you will be hearing from me in the fall lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 On 2/8/2020 at 8:31 AM, Hillbilly voodoo said: Flossing in rivers is what a lot of people resort to but you can get them to bite too. It’s all about making them angry I grew up on the west coast of BC and guided salmon in rivers for a few years if you ever want to try some of the west coast salmon tactics just ask Haven't done any salmon fishing in years, but I'm not familiar with that technique? My mind is going to chumming. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 5 minutes ago, alsworms said: Haven't done any salmon fishing in years, but I'm not familiar with that technique? My mind is going to chumming. LOL Flossing is basically rigging up so you drift the line through the salmons mouth so the hook catches in the corner of the mouth. Lots of salmon fishing methods do this but 3 most common are bottom bouncing, float fishing rigged for it, and swinging flies. Bottom bouncing is the most effective if you get a feel for it and know the seams the run up. A lot of guys don’t even realize they are doing it and swear they are biting. but if you look at their fish everyone is hooked in the outside corner of the mouth lol 25years ago it was not popular in BC but now bottom bouncing is the main method used. It has gotten to a point there was talk of leader restrictions being lobbied for before I moved. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulljogan Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 Nice... MZLWSS-XX What they create often borders on art, and the knowledge you'll gain will definitely help you build better lures and catch more fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
