[LaPala]

Originally Posted by The_Rookie

Do you guys think the splash your lure makes when it hits the water makes a difference... like a big splash is good sometimes and bad other times... snipped

Originally Posted by Dean McClain

Depends...

Originally Posted by The_Rookie

We got a whole new thing to add to the lure package!!

Length
Weight
Running Depth
SPLASH Rating: DEPENDS now that's FUNNY!!

I find Dean's is the best answer, nothing funny!!!

Fishing is entirely relative and which fisherman is equipped to observe where the lure lands, records the splash as big or small. Then count the fishes that ran away Vs the one that came to the splash in both condition for mildly a statistically valid number of times. Say 10,000 times each way (we are ignoring other variables such as spawning period,water temp, clarity etc etc...) BTW, which fish species we are referring to? I'm quite sure a minnow would run away if my lure did a big splash.

An overly general question deserves a grossly general answer. You get what you asked for

[Dean McClain]

Exactly LP, infinite variables! ...species, season, climate, forage base, all water conditions, weather, fishing pressure, & predator/prey relationships based on relative specie population & distribution, moon phase, boat traffic, indiginous individual imprinting specific to feeding behaviors, individual genetic makeup; feeding specific behaviors relative to the size of the fish and of course the current mood of the fish...and the endless combinations of these, and other factors which will all determine a fish's reaction to a lure splashing down, including of course, the type and size of splash, and its proximity to the fish in question. For starters. Some of the variables are variably calculable while some cannot be caculated from a fisherman's general observation of the conditions. Thus,,,
Depends.

Dean

[captsully18]

Hey Dean, I got a coupon if ya need it
David

[Troul Hawk]

Normally I try to make as little splash as possible. But last year my buddy and I were out and I had one of those "moments" where for whatever reason I let my cast loose a touch too early and the spinnerbait went about 15' in an arch. When it hit my bud said (and I quote)

"What are ya tryin to do knock 'em in the head?"

about that time I set the hook on a nice keeper fish.

Then I started throwing it high, and I caught two more the SAME way.

I think the fact that I started the bait to move immediately, all the flash of the spinnerbait, low light conditions were the items that help fill up my "depends" that night.

[Dean McClain]

Originally Posted by captsully18

Hey Dean, I got a coupon if ya need it
David

Depends

[Kribman]

It all depends on the fish you're going for. In canada, many people suggest snapping your spoon back, or pulling it back in mid air about 3 feet before it hits the water. This causes a tremendous splash and really gets them excited.

[CreekMonster]

Water clarity, time of day, size of lake, aggressive or non aggressive fish, temperature, etc. Far too many variables for me to make an educated guess, but I sure feel better about a quiet presentation. Them big hawgs sure tend to be spooky.

Jay

[The_Rookie]

GREAT ANSWERS GUYS!! I beg not to agree with Dean nor do I feel like I should disagree.. However if it's in my best interest to actually say I might feel like Dean's answer has some substance.. I my decline to comment on the true variance of his theroy. However may it be duely noted..on certain situations I might differ with my hired advisor regarding the sample data or statictial findings regarding this BS!!! So Depends might be a solid or runny answer for some.. BUT EXCUSE ME MR. MCCLAIN!! IM NOT BUYING IT!!!

"THE CRAP STOPS HERE" BIG SPLASH OR NO SPLASH!!!

DEPENDS!!! GIVE ME A BREAK!!!

YOUR TURN MR. MCCLAIN!!!

[Blades and Baits]

All good answers yes they are. But what does this have to do with hardbaits? Sounds a little off topic to me.
More suited for the "docks" or "fishing tips" JMO. No offense intended.
Regards,
Blades

[Skeeter]

I really learned something in this post.
Thanks,
Skeeter