Casting Report - 7/11/10

[Old Wheezer]

Thanks Wakina, one more silly question. Does that type of retrieve have an advantage over a straight in retrieve on the drift line of the boat?

[wakina]

Thanks Wakina, one more silly question. Does that type of retrieve have an advantage over a straight in retrieve on the drift line of the boat?

When I was able to drift and cast (I can still drift but casting tears up my previously broken shoulder) the swing always seem to catch more fish than a straight retrieve, I think the swing keeps the bait in the strike zone longer and the movement of the lure may be more realistic to the fish.

[BILLY JOE]

just wanted to add I like keeping the slack out of the line also at the start of the swing so you can feel any hits when lure is dropping

[StarViper11]

Thanks Wakina, one more silly question. Does that type of retrieve have an advantage over a straight in retrieve on the drift line of the boat?

Including what everyone has already said, the swing allows you to cover more area allowing more fish a chance at your bait.

[itsbob]

Thanks Wakina, one more silly question. Does that type of retrieve have an advantage over a straight in retrieve on the drift line of the boat?

if casting downwind on drift line of boat you are retrieving back where boat had drifted and possibly spooked fish.Your drift speed will also influence the speed your lure goes through the water and thus your depth.Casting perpendicular to your drift you initially have no drift speed affecting your retrieve.You count down to desired depth then start your retrieve.As your lure swings more downwind of boat the drift will increase the speed your lure goes through the water and the less line you have out will both pull your lure up faster.Slow down retrieve as you bring it in to keep lure at desired depth.The guys that catch the most fish keeps their lure in strike zone the longest.

[fishnguy]

I agree so much with " The Swing" but you have to flexible and try things. Multiple people on the boat can really help narrow that down. Some days shorter casts are the thing. (Dont know why?) maybe the angle of the blade. Some days a guy holding the rod over the side of the boat dragging and lifting can catch as many fish as the guys with the swing. But that being said they usually catch as many zebra mussells and break alot of weapons.

[BossHogg]

I used to fish Michigan all the time in April till I realized what I was missing on Erie.