C&R @ the BB

[chex]

Could you post a picture of what the 6" hotrodded BKDs look like on your rod?

This is the one I was using, with a bucktail. All the other guys were using simple jigheads, and either white like this one, or chartreuse BKDs with a hotrodded red tail. I used red garlic dye for the tail.

[chex]

I've heard of hot-rodding BKDs, but have never done it myself. What do you use for hot-rodding?

I use Spike-It Garlic Dip-N-Glow. You just dip the tail in the bottle and it comes out bright red and smelling like garlic. I guess fish like italian food??



On the yak, I bring a Spike-It Garlic Dip-N-Glow MARKER. You'll be surprised how well the marker works. It has red on one end and chartreuse on the other. Very handy for refreshing the tail scent on the water.

[moc]

Thanks for the detailed information. I am sure all of the new members will appreciate the education....

[ronaultmtd]

I have been using the garlic dip to color my white plastics swim tails chartreuse for a long time- didn't know it was considered "hot rodding." I just though it was cool ...and it does work...the red color is something else- out in the Pacific NW, the guides dip (or soak) herring in bright colors and scent attractants, including "glitter."

[camelbird]

Nice!! And good pics

[jsquare]

I have been using the garlic dip to color my white plastics swim tails chartreuse for a long time- didn't know it was considered "hot rodding." I just though it was cool ...and it does work...the red color is something else- out in the Pacific NW, the guides dip (or soak) herring in bright colors and scent attractants, including "glitter."

I've seen that too. If you look up the products from a west coast company like ProCure you see stuff like "Ultra UV Purple Crystal Glitter" dye for plug cut herring and other live baits. Definitely a different but effective approach to trolling.

ProCure has a good selection of stinky fish goop as well.

[tufnik]

Nice catches. Makes me want to go out too, but I'm like Ron. Although I like pullage, I also like to keep and eat. May wait until trophy season.

Kimbo talks a lot about hot-rodding in his book. It seems like a bit more trouble to prepare the plastic this way. I figure you still can catch good fish without the hassle. There's also Gulp plastics with attractants.

[Sun]

Check it out! Chexone is on Shawn Kimbro's post!

http://www.chesapeakelighttackle.com...rike-triggers/

[chex]

Haha, yep, sure am...

It's a very interesting post too. Kinda relates to my question about EYES on lures and what makes fish bite. I'd love to hear what he has to say on the subject and will try to attend one of his talks.

[ronaultmtd]

C&R down here in Southern MD is a PIA because of the regs on hooks and lures fishing in the Potomac section of the Bay- fish are here and you can catch them, but I don't want to change out the hooks on all my trolling lures- I am cool with the size of circle hooks required for bait fishing just the ones on lures- figure I'll fish fresh water lakes and creeks for a couple of more weeks and take advantage of crappie schooling up- and DNR stocked brown and rainbow trout-