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5/22 Mission Bay
Posted: Fri May 23, 2025 6:21 am
by Nelson 1
I went fishing 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.. caught 9 Bass. Biggest ones were 15 inches. The other ones were like 10 inches. Tried the free rig, sometimes I didn't know I had a fish on till I reeled up, lost a few not having a good hook set.
Re: 5/22 Mission Bay
Posted: Fri May 23, 2025 6:33 am
by Gotfish?
Do you think the free rig is any better than a jighead and soft plastic for spotties? I have tried it and didn't see an advantage.
Re: 5/22 Mission Bay
Posted: Fri May 23, 2025 9:16 am
by Nelson 1
Gotfish? wrote: Fri May 23, 2025 6:33 am
Do you think the free rig is any better than a jighead and soft plastic for spotties? I have tried it and didn't see an advantage.
I prefer jig heads or drop shot, even Texas rig. Because I can feel the spotties slam the lure, and they hit hard. Free rig I did not feel the bite until I was reeling in or lifting my rod. Lost a few fish for that reason, bad hooksett. Maybe just need some practice.
Re: 5/22 Mission Bay
Posted: Fri May 23, 2025 9:22 pm
by Spektrum
Nine good bass is a great morning for Mission Bay!
I’ve tried the free rig once and didn’t like it. It caught grass, so that’s a no for me
Re: 5/22 Mission Bay
Posted: Sun May 25, 2025 2:18 pm
by galen
Some good ones there.