Hot enough for you?

[Bassassins]

Yesterday in Ottawa was a record high for heat and part of this insane streak of hot weather. Fishing has been tough and finding the time to get out has been even tougher in the last two weeks. A fresh new order from PowerTeam Lures at my door last night was all the motivation I need because inside were some new weapons. New to the wacky rig really I hadn't "understood" its effectiveness until fishing with Chad and John a couple of weeks back. Both used it quite a lot and in various circumstances. I decided that I don't really need to understand it, all I need to know is that both guys were having not only success but more hook ups and bigger fish in two totally different outings.

As you can expect I soaked in all the knowledge I could and order some of the Sick Sticks in various colours. The excitement to try them out was all the motivation I needed to throw the waders on and head down to the Rideau. Which, for all those that fish the urban jungle of Ottawa, is VERY low after this weekend and finally safer to wade. Keep safe and check for yourself but I am hoping that "normal" summer depths are here to stay.

Once I hit the water I only had a little over an hour but it was productive. Lots of little fish around the bolders in 3-4FOW but was suprised when I found this one on a very shallow flat...



And this one hiding up under a tree...



VERY happy that I got out and VERY happy with the Sick Sticks! This is another example of the importance of fishing with others, being open to new tactics and always willing to improve as an angler. First test run but excited to see what my new weapons will do in the coming weeks.

Tight Lines..

Smooth

[Chad McNamara]

Attaboy Rob, Early bird get's the wacky worm.

Can I suggest www.imgur.com though, that tinypic site is horrendous for viewing your nice photos on.

[TheMaverick]

I've yet to try those sick sticks....got a few packs from Paddletales, they look very promising. Thhaattt smelll, yikes

[i got worms]

Nice smallies, great way to beat the heat! I think I'd ditch the waders though in these temps bud! Swim trunks and a pair of crocs... hells yeah!!!

[Bassassins]

Thanks guys - Chad I checked out the site and will give it a try next time.

About the waders, I regretted it for a bit but had to stop in at Rob's restaurant for our Monday night meeting on the walk home - he was happy I was dry for that.

Smooth

[sgtMeowsteen]

Nice work Rob!

I've been experimenting with the wacky rig lately too.
It does seem to rather work well.
I'll have to get me some of them Sick Sticks and give 'em a try.

Keep 'em comin'!

sgtMeowsteen

[Moosebunk]

Once ya fish a little wacky you never go backy...

OK... that was kinda ghey.

Great way to beat the heat Rob. It's amazing how at certain times, which is more than most anything else, that wacky riggin' puts fish in the boat.

[cprince]

Love your reports guys! The senko is wicked.

But the Pig&Jig is quickly rising up the charts for me!

Craig

[Bassassins]

Once ya fish a little wacky you never go backy...

OK... that was kinda ghey.

Bunk you are hilarious.


A question: Does anyone ever use a weight on your wacky rig? If so how/what?

The two of us were having this discussion yesterday out on Big Rideau - if you want a fishing report for yesterday here it is. IT WAS HOT OUTSIDE - That is all! Not our best I know..... My photo of the sun isn't uploading sorry

[Moosebunk]

I use one. Only really fish bass in the fall, mostly smallies. They don't seem to mind at that time of year, but then again, I'm not really punching weeds or fishing really shallow.

[Raminator]

Carpenters finishing nails for weight, cut em to length for weight needed and insert in worm ends or right in center, or you can get sinking worms that are loaded with more salt than normal for added weight.

[sgtMeowsteen]

You can get a wacky rig setup that comes with hooks and weighted rings.
You simply slide the ring on the senko, and feed the hook through the slots in the weighted ring.
This way you still get the flutter from the tips as they fall rather then them just sinking.

Here's a link: http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Lake_For ... WHWTS.html
I've bought them from local bait shops.

sgtMeowsteen

[BradGuenette]

My favorite has got to be the Zappu Wacky head.

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Zappu_In ... e-ZIW.html

Works perfectly with the Sick Sticks from PTL

[Bassassins]

Hey guys thanks so much for the feedback - it has been great! Hoping to put some of your tips through a BIG test on Limerick Lake this coming week!!! Basstard is on Lake Nippissing with his girlfriend right now for a week.... hope we can both bring back epic reports.

Smooth

[biggs]

Scroll down to the Jackall wacky jig heads. They are awesome wacky hooks.

http://www.fish-hawk.net/viewtopic.php?f=84&t=43923