A Wonderland of Rivers and Forests

That Lure I Borrowed

So what lure did I use to catch those nice sized Smallies on my August trip?

The Rebel Crickhopper, a yellow one with a black back and the larger size  which is 1 5/8” long;  ¼ oz..

I have used the smaller Crickhopper(1 ½”;  3/32 oz.)with reasonable success, but you really need to use the larger size if you want to go after the larger Smallies in these Ozark streams.

Smallmouth Bass

That's me on the right

 

I have also tried most or all of the color combinations that are available and it’s hard to evaluate which might be better.

I can only speculate that maybe the brighter colors might be better when it’s overcast and/or if the water clarity is not optimal that day.

(I’m no bass expert; any thoughts on this and other similar topics are always welcome at this blog site.)

And when it comes to catching other fish, the Crickhopper has also been a productive lure in catching everything from Longear, Green Sunfish, Bluegill, Largemouth, to Goggle-eye.

Next to catching Smallies, I particularly enjoy reeling in Mr. Goggle-eye. They strike with a pretty good force and it’s fun pulling in these bulky pan size beauties.

Throughout the years, fishing from a canoe using an ultra light rod with crank baits has been FUNdamental to our fishing enjoyment.

Using the Crickhopper has always been my first preference in late spring and summer.  And these days, it’s no mystery why it’s my favorite.

GOOD FISHING EVERYONE!

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2 Responses | Add your Own

  • 1 Dave Landes yazmış:

    Bill,
    Nice smallie! I also have had luck with the rebel crayfish. I hope I got your name right. I remember your name tag as either Bill or Bob. My first thought was Bill. I saw you yesterday afternoon @ Borders. You can’t miss me, I’m that ‘John W. Powell’ enthusiast. All is well. See ya soon.

  • 2 William Hughes yazmış:

    Thanks Dave!

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