How slow is "slow"

[sfef84]

I learned in school that if you have a question, chances are 10 others have the same but don't want to ask. So here it goes...

When I hear that in the winter and cold water, you should have a slow retrieve.... How slow is slow?

I already work my tops pretty slow as it is, like a 2 min retrieve from casting across the canal (to give a distance)

How about with weighted plastics? do you let it sit on the bottom for a couple secs, bump it or work it to the top, let it fall and repeat?

I seem to have asolutely NO luck with AP special, weedless rigs, BA shads etc. the only thing that seems to work lately is the GULP shrimp.

Thanks again!

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[imhammer]

Slow can be anywhere from dragging it on the bottom to popping it off the bottom and letting it sit for several seconds in between. With a light jighead you can let it sink slowly and wait for up to 10 seconds or so before moving it. As always, vary your retrieve until you find what works.

[Nwilkins]

Thanks Coe

[Texxan1]

If you think your going slow enough

SLOW DOWN.... that is slow

[sfef84]

If you think your going slow enough

SLOW DOWN.... that is slow

That says it all... haha thanks!

[Milkjug]

Yep. Get a light jighead. 1/16oz or lighter. When you retreive, you don't have to have all the slack out of the line. In fact, if you don't have slack, you're pulling in the lure too quickly!

[Robalo]

I have same problem-I believe I retrieve to fast-noticed my assassin was on surface about 7-10' from my rod. Capt. Greg did one pop and reeled in-I always have used the "pop pop" and likely why I did crummy while they caught fish. Gotta slow it down and vary it.

[sfef84]

Yep. Get a light jighead. 1/16oz or lighter. When you retreive, you don't have to have all the slack out of the line. In fact, if you don't have slack, you're pulling in the lure too quickly!

That has probably been my problem. I have been using heavier jig heads to fight the strong winds lately.

While I was getting good distance, It only took a couple seconds for the jig to go from top to bottom.

Now that I think about it... (like you said) it is probably better for it to fall slowly, going with the current, giving a better presentation overall.... Ill give it a try today, wind doesnt seem to be so bad.

[TTU Wader]

Try using a corky devil. They sink slow like a 1/16 jighead but they are heavy and you can chunk them a mile. I caught fish on the pearl one last winter.

[lurefisher]

Try using a corky devil. They sink slow like a 1/16 jighead but they are heavy and you can chunk them a mile. I caught fish on the pearl one last winter.

Real good choice,I still got a big jack wish running around west bay with one hung in the side of his mouth.

[TTU Wader]

They are also really easy to work, a lot easier than a fatboy or mirrolures imo

[TTU Wader]

Pretty cool, I wonder if thats what the gators on the nshoreline live off of

[speckledred]

I have had much more success with the Coky Devil than the Corky.

[Bluewaver]

I agree with most but also add try making the Pop a good one, a strong Pop and let her sink... To me the bite comes when the plastic is falling..

Good Topic..
Thanks,
wd