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Originally Posted by ilovetwofish
Congrats! what about the needle describe it and someone help.
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I'm happy for you.
Some thoughts. Make sure you've got the right footwear for rocks. Korkers or studded felt boots are crucial.
Color is usually not as important as weight and action for a given retrieve speed. Were your other needles the same brand? Try your needles in daylight to find the retrieve speed that gets them coming back just beneath the surface as slow as you can go, or just leaving the slightest wake on top.
Keep moving in the rocks. Unless you are on a spot where fish hold in numbers, it is often very hard to get more than 1 or 2 fish off a single rock. Moving 25 yds can make a big difference.
Switch it up. After 5-10 casts with a needle, try 4-5 casts with a danny before moving on. Reel slow, many spinning reels retrieve line too fast to fish needles or dannys at their optimal speed.
Gear your tackle and knots for where you fish. In the rocks you should usually be able to pull free most of the time when you hook bottom if your tackle is stout enough. Before pulling (with the line wrapped on the reel and rod pointed straight at the snag), try shaking the rod violently with a nearly slack line....do it 3-4 times...you can often bounce the plug free.
The next month should be good to you. Good luck.
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