Gmans intro to Casting to Big Game Fish

[dunn6253]

Great read Gman, thanks for taking the time to post.......

I hope I can take some of this advice and put it to good use this summer on the bank........

June will be here before we know it........

[Brannok812]

Gman, another fine piece of work! Thanks for sharing.

Do you have any issues using the swivel you noted on a swim bait? I was wondering if it would tend to force the nose down?

[gman]

On smaller swimbaits for Mahi I wont use it but I have never had any issues with it on regular sized swimbaits

[James80]

Gman, great post.

Everything around here has teeth, do you ever use wire leaders for casting?

[JRossman]

Originally Posted by gman

Stick bait’s – Stick bait’s are similar in size to a popper and similar design BUT lack the cup in the front, instead most have an angled nose which makes the lure dip and thrash from side to side like an injured bait fish. These are extremely effective as well and should be in any tackle bag. They are normally floating and longer than most poppers.



HOW TO CHOOSE A STICKBAIT: Generally I choose an angled nose stickbait because this shape tends to make the most commotion while fatter stickbaits like the Squid Pen tend to make more of a darting wobble effect. Depending on how it is weighted also depicts the action.



COLORS: Unlike poppers stickbaits are made to mimic real baitfish therefore I tend to like the longer models that are very similar to the local baitfish such as FLYING FISH & Sardine.

GMAN,

who makes the mackeral looking stick bait featured?

Great read by the way...

Jim

[Jim Given]

Thank you Glenn....spent my morn reading this post...is my first reply on here. Also watched your vid...great stuff. You have a gift for writing and storytelling.

Jim

[gman]

Originally Posted by Jim Given

Thank you Glenn....spent my morn reading this post...is my first reply on here. Also watched your vid...great stuff. You have a gift for writing and storytelling.

Jim

Thanks Jim your words are much appreciated. I have some videos on you tube as well under glennkross

[gman]

Originally Posted by JRossman

GMAN,

who makes the mackeral looking stick bait featured?

Great read by the way...

Jim

sorry I never even saw your response the makeral stickbait is made by craftbait a very famous lure maker in Japan. They work extremely well for GT's and tuna but are crazy expensive at over $75 per lure. I cringe every time I use it lol luckily I got mine in a classified last year for half that price

http://craft-bait.net/rb01.html

[JfISHkING]

Once again GmAn this is great, thank you.

I cant Fing wait to whack a tuna on a popper... I'll prob quit my job.

[doeboy52]

Hi there! I'm new to this site and just wanted to thank you for sharing the info. Good stuff!!! I'm an avid fisherman from Cape Cod and starting to get back into the "tuna craze!" I'm just learning how to use this site so bear with me for now. I'm looking forward to digging deeper and chatting with you guys now + then, especially when the season kicks off. For now , it's a great time to prep + gear up!