Dubuque AIM Tournament Review
This tournament was very interesting with fluctuating water levels. I found many great fishing spots with few fish. I found a big fish spot that failed except for one fish on day 2 (big fish for the tournament) and I needed one more to make the cut. The fish was caught on a Slurpie SWIM'N Grub casting jigs.
My co-angler had another big one one for a short time. I stayed in the area all day hoping they would bite again but no more bites. I finished but I had fun dreaming of big fish.
I used the Dubuque rig part of the time and caught fish on both the jig and crankbait. i used a Slurp jig because of the bait keeper wires and a Slurpies Jerk Shad since I wanted a large bait for "pigs".
I use 2 barrel swivels with the crankbait lead 3-4 feet and the jig lead 12-18 inches. It works well in narrow trolling areas when using 4 rods are too crowded.
The best crankbaits were the Salmo Hornet 5F Black Tiger and Red Crawdad and 5SDR in Black Tiger . The Shadrap # 5 in orange was 2nd best. I tried many different lures and didn't catch enough fish for a good comparison so I used what caught fish in practice for the tournament. |
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Bobber DVD Kit
We have a new DVD release this month. The DVD is packaged as kit using Doc's favorite slip knots, jigs, hooks and bobbbers. The DVD teaches how to use a slip bobber effectively for many species.
Bobber DVD Kit |
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2012 Seminars and Schools
The next Lowrance HDS School will be January 6 2012, Minneapolis, MN
Fishing Electronics Seminars
Des Moines Boat Sport & Travel Show Jan 14-15
Omaha Boat Sport & Travel Show Feb 25-26
I will be available for any question each day on fishing and electronics.
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Doc's Video Entry
Mercury Marine has a contest for video entries. I submitted one View Doc's Video. If you like it vote for me or make a comment. You can submit your own video to win prizes or win prizes by voting. Free chances to win is good! |
