12-14-2023, 05:32 PM
I agree with you on, I only use them as my second pole option... I always like my prime rod in my hand... There are a few times where I'd rate the JJ's as necessary... It used to seem like the trout in Henry's used to be a one peck location. If you were not paying attention and on it, you'd get the one hit and miss it... Especially on slow days where it's a long time between hits and in shallower water, where you don't even see the fish on your graph before they have hit.. Up there I learned that the JJ's are very worth while having at least one out so if I'm off my game and the fish are finicky then the JJ's will hook you a fish so you don't get skunked... I also mostly prefer using them in shallower water, if it gets over 30' deep they don't seem to set the hook very well, that's probably where the home made units for longer rods come into their own... Thanks for your thoughts... Later... J
When things get stressful think I'll go fish'en and worry about it tomorrow!