rlcam Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 (edited) I got a chance to walk down the sidewalk along the river when I got to work this morning.It runs beside a few boat slips with riprap lining the bank.Some how I forgot and brought a rod and reel to work,(as I know I shouldn't) .Had to say that.I dought it, but some on here my think it is wrong to fish while you are on the clock.Anyhow I caught ten largemouth and done something I haven't done amd that was I caught two at the same time.I was throwing a Don Iovino Splash-It (by far my favorite topwater lure) on an old Shimano Speedmaster rod with a (Green) Curado reel .Had one on the front hook and one on the back.One would go about 2 1/2 lbs and the other about 1 pound or so.And no,before anyone asks I didn't have a camera,so you can believe me or not.Some of you i'm sure have done that but that was a first for me.Oh,and all that was in about 45 mins.When I am on my regular job (repairing our bridges) we some times work around some good ol swampy waters,and my boss knows,any time I am around water I will have a rod with me(to use whan I am on break of course).Have a good day at your job, suckaaaas ...Robert Edited May 9, 2008 by rlcam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6_feet_deep Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 ...Some how I forgot and brought a rod and reel to work,(as I know I shouldn't)....I caught ten largemouth....caught two at the same time. First, let me say that you are a no good, rotten, dirty scoundrel and I hope your socks & shoes got soaking wet. I was throwing a Don Iovino Splash-It (by far my favorite topwater lure)...Have a good day at your job, suckaaaas I must agree that this is one of, if not the, greatest topwater popper ever made. Congrats Rob...that's a great story! I've got some friends that have had it happen to them and have seen it on espn, but it's never happened to me. Of course I can't go out at work and fish either...you low down, dirty...oh yea, I already covered that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Bass caught on work time don't count! Nah, nah, nah. Congrats. At least you know that part of the day was productive. And you're right about the lure. I have a Splash-it tied on right now, waiting to get wet tomorrow morning. Now get back to work! Don't make me go all Donald Trump on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bterrill Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Happens Quite a bit with Sammy 100's and Smallmouth. I try to let them play a smidge longer- you often get a big girl come along and take a swipe. What makes the Splash it better then most premium poppers? Imagine it has fine hooks. How is it different? Nice fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTfishingrods Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Ive caught two fish at once on a fly rod before but I was using two different flies. I also snagged Two at once before. But I have never had two bite the same lure and manage to land them. In fact I cant even say Ive done it and not landed them. You guys are good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bterrill Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Ive caught two fish at once on a fly rod before but I was using two different flies. I also snagged Two at once before. But I have never had two bite the same lure and manage to land them. In fact I cant even say Ive done it and not landed them. You guys are good! Getting two to bite is a challenge, the Sammy 100 or other WTD baits get a lot of competition strikes. SMB go nuts competing for that injured, fleeing food. Once you hook two it's not much of a fight as they struggle against each other. Happened to me 5 times last year. It helps that I change out my hooks often. Razors on there mean more landed bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlcam Posted May 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 (edited) What makes the Splash it better then most premium poppers? Imagine it has fine hooks. How is it different? The Splash-It spits water instead of popping or "blooping" mimicking fleeing shad much better and also will walk the dog.Some people work on thier Pop-R's shaving the bottom lip a little to stop the popping.I have a old Popper of some brand(I found it) it had been repainted and I repainted it black and worked on the lip,it was in one of my posts on repaints.I can't wait until next Wed.,i'm going to try her out.The Splash-It I throw is bone and grey bars on the side with a little glitter on the bottom.I have good luck on a black buzzbait(Lunker Lure Flat Shad) so why not a black Splash-It. Oh,and you just had to "steal my thunder" didn't you with those Smallmouth(small ones I might add).Bet you didn't catch yours at work No,No, just messing with you,those are sweet.Hope this happens to all of us again....Robert Edited May 9, 2008 by rlcam Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimsbane Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 You are just like my cousin, he works at a pwr plant at the dam here in town. They have barricades up 150-200 yds from the wash, so you cant pull up to it in a boat. What does he do? Sit on the damn dam on his "breaks" and fishes. Lucky jokers. Is it too late to change careers, so far I want to work on bridges or at the dam. Maybe I can open a Dock repair business.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6_feet_deep Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 What makes the Splash it better then most premium poppers? Imagine it has fine hooks. How is it different?... I actually don't like the hooks so I usually change them out...a buddy of mine ties flies and ties my trebles for me. I've allways had a problem with the feathers coming off of the factory hooks after a few fish get it good and I've also had a 4lber bend the hooks as well. The action this thing gives off is awesome...the way you can walk it and the way it sits in the water on a pause. It makes great noise...I get mine to spit & pop loudly or softly depending on how you work it. Great plug! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlcam Posted May 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 I actually don't like the hooks so I usually change them out...a buddy of mine ties flies and ties my trebles for me. What kind of hooks did you use and did they affect the action any? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Bait Co. Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 rclam I do belive it I caught two at once befor on a popper. I think the baby bass were a little scared of the popper because they were about the same size of the popper. Now if you were to say a 10lb on the front hook and a 7lb on the back hook I think you may be B.S.'n a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6_feet_deep Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 What kind of hooks did you use and did they affect the action any? I usually use Daiichi or Gamakatsu's...most of the time a red on the front and I get my buddy to tie up some nickle #5's or #6's for the back. He hand ties the threads and puts two coates of epoxy over the tie similar to an eye tied onto a rod. No action difference that I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlcam Posted May 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 rclam I do belive it I caught two at once befor on a popper. I think the baby bass were a little scared of the popper because they were about the same size of the popper. Now if you were to say a 10lb on the front hook and a 7lb on the back hook I think you may be B.S.'n a little. Now I did manage to catch that day the smallest bass I think I have ever caught.It was about 1/2 in longer than the Splash-It,but I counted it,it was a LM Bass. KB Co.,I am going to get back to youon painting those baits,just been busy and will be back to work Wed. night.I usually don't get on much when i'm not at work...Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
