casting

[PZeiler]

As gregwtf says - bouncers have been the best thus far. I have found that willow blades in diamond cut gold to be the best so far. I cast 99% of the time. Haven't trolled in 2 years. I actually use my trolling rods for bouncers so that when I start to catch them, I am able to put the lure back to the same exact depth using the line counter on the reel. I am usually on the lake 2 days a week. Usually Saturday and then one week night. The best casting blade I have had this year is a #5 colorado bait fish blade in silver and green with a gold back with yellow and green beads. Most of our casting bites have been in the 5 - 10 count zone. If you want, call me anytime and I will pass on info that I have. 419-356-2581 (Paul).

[EYE TAMER]

How long of harnesses are you using? I am tying mine at 24 inches to use with bottom bouncers. Is that too long?

[PZeiler]

36" - 38" for bouncers

18" - 20" for casting

[eriecaster]

Thanks for the info i wrote your numbers down may be hearing from me this weekend i run out of wild wings and the name of my boat is the reef beater i dont get up all the time to keep up with the fishing thats why i love this site so much everyone is so helpful. Is their a radio channel by chance that the guys typically use from this site or does everyone have their own thing. Also how long are your harnesses for botttom bouncing?

[eriecaster]

PZieler just answerd my last question while i was typing lol

[skipper9]

Thanks for the info i wrote your numbers down may be hearing from me this weekend i run out of wild wings and the name of my boat is the reef beater i dont get up all the time to keep up with the fishing thats why i love this site so much everyone is so helpful. Is their a radio channel by chance that the guys typically use from this site or does everyone have their own thing. Also how long are your harnesses for botttom bouncing?

Walleye.com channel 71. Trolling channel 79 ... perch channel 68

[Hoss928]

Skipper9, if you ever do a walk-on casting tip, text me before posting. I'm always looking to learn new things.
I'd have never caught a walleye if it wasn't for you. Appreciate all you do bro.

[gregnwtf]

I make most of my own casting rigs and bouncer rigs so the lengths are 16-18 for casting and most of the bouncers are 3-4 ft. Some bouncer rigs get a floater attached for slower drift. Just because they are called bottom bouncers, doesnt mean the need to drag bottom. I have them anywhere form 1 crank to 3-4 even 6 cranks off bottom. The longer you make a cast rig, the harder it is to throw it out there. Dont make the loop too big on the end. It depends on the type sinker you use for casting as to the size of the loop.

[eriecaster]

I am in the process of making my own harnesses and i was wondering what size blades you guys typically use. Is it the same blade for casting and bottom bouncing or do you guys typically use a size bigger for one or the other?