tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185482678332207687.post6624599948519714380..comments2024-03-26T07:58:11.904+00:00Comments on Piscatorial Quagswagging: Closed Season Zander Quest Pt.16 – No Laughing SnapperMick Neweyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05534025506569660200noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185482678332207687.post-62149563541138342942015-06-05T06:24:25.882+01:002015-06-05T06:24:25.882+01:00It did make me chuckle, I'm sure he thought ab...It did make me chuckle, I'm sure he thought about what he said afterwards, well hopefully anyway. I've still a few more sessions planned so hopefully I can tempt the big-un again. I know where it resides now. I've gained experience fishing for them, that's what it's all about. Just need some luck on my side now.Mick Neweyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534025506569660200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185482678332207687.post-58157400405225676462015-06-04T20:20:57.215+01:002015-06-04T20:20:57.215+01:00Unlucky Mick, I'm sure your time will come, ce...Unlucky Mick, I'm sure your time will come, certainly putting in the effort. I did write a long comment but wouldn't sign me in, but long story short that Aussie was a god damn pollock and I hear all the time, makes you wonder how they hold down a job, relationship and avoid being admitted to the looney bin!James Denison Anglinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02713988521860790219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185482678332207687.post-8098038847321422242015-06-04T14:43:46.488+01:002015-06-04T14:43:46.488+01:00I'm not sure it was a double to be honest, it ...I'm not sure it was a double to be honest, it was certainly not far off and I'd never had a Zander fight like that either, it gave a proper pull. I've had success using the Raptors in previous sessions after posting a comparison here.<br /><br />http://calamitymn.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/bass-or-raptor.html<br /><br />so as I've got a couple of packets of those left I'm planning to replace both my set-ups with those. Mick Neweyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534025506569660200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185482678332207687.post-82464415339113012602015-06-04T14:04:47.377+01:002015-06-04T14:04:47.377+01:00Mick, I can only tell you of my experience which i...Mick, I can only tell you of my experience which is with raptors size 3 and 4. Both have landed me fish up to 8lb from the river (several 6lbers also ) i have only lost one fish to a hook pull that I can recall. Jeff is more used to the bigger bass hooks from his sea fishing days so his confidence in hook choice will differ to mine. Essentially none are THE hook, they both have pro's and cons it's all down to your own confidence which will also change based on changing experience as will mine and Jeffs. (Sorry not helping much am I ? ) gutted you lost the fish though could it be THE lottery one ??Lee Fletcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07911038147754093226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185482678332207687.post-56601638403806365802015-06-04T07:57:12.443+01:002015-06-04T07:57:12.443+01:00Jeff, like you I've not had a problem before a...Jeff, like you I've not had a problem before and I've now caught two five pounders using the ultimate bass hook. This was a different animal altogether though, I've not had a rod bent like that with the drag being tested. Certainly encouraging signs that's for sure.<br /><br />I'm making a few changes though, hopefully I'll get to hook it again. This particular area does contain more larger fish that's for sure, all deadbait caught by the way, I've not caught one of the lure.Mick Neweyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534025506569660200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185482678332207687.post-55671283130469278482015-06-04T07:08:53.231+01:002015-06-04T07:08:53.231+01:00I think it's the same old quandary, Mick. Wher...I think it's the same old quandary, Mick. Where with other fish you might blame the sharpness of the hook and change it for a fresh one, with zander it's the pattern that we look at. My experience with the Mustad bass is that it just works brilliantly well and far better than any other pattern I ever tried , but, I never had a zander over five pounds on one. So, I really have no idea if they work so well with large specimens who have much larger jaw bones. The only thing I can suggest is upping the size to a 4/0.<br /><br />I have had plenty of double figure canal pike on them, though. The hook was always firmly lodged in the scissors of the jaw and was removed from outside by pushing down on that long shank. I had some long hard fights on my hands but the hook never failed. <br /><br />I think that fish will fall to you. Maybe there's a group of large fish there? I reckon I'd fish the spot till the bugger finally hits the net, and it will because I don;t think zander ever wise up!Jeff Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16164198326538064799noreply@blogger.com