KY Lake 5/16/2014

[Alphahawk]

Had to fight some wind today but had a good day. I caught 51 Gills.....all between 8-9 inches. Got 8 Smallies all 11-12 inches.....a few spots at 10 inches or less and a 25 inch buffalo. All fish caught on a Purple Redemption Trout Magnet using 2# test SOS line. Hoping soon to have a 60-70 fish day of those 10-11 inch Smallies. That size Smallie is probably the most fun one can have on a UL using 2# test. The buffalo took a while to get in. It made 4 big runs each time it saw me and the net......that SOS line is some tough stuff.

Regards

[Fishbus]

Nice fish. That buffalo's eyes seem to face straight forward, rather than be on the sides of it's head.

Billy

[creekcrappie]

Nice gills! It is crazy how strong the S.O.S. line is.

[MNfisher]

Nice catches! Man those spots are pretty fish.


Mike

[nomad60]

Nice fish, Alpha. Wow, you brought that thing in on 2 pound line?

[Alphahawk]

Nice fish, Alpha. Wow, you brought that thing in on 2 pound line?

Thanks.....Yeah...that SOS 2# test copolymer is really good line. Plus the drag on my reel is superb......and yes I was very lucky....LOL. That fish had the Trout Magnet in the center of his upper lip. At first I was disappointed when I saw what it was....and then my thoughts turned to "I must land this fish". Took quite a while but it ended well.


Regards

[chaseasl]

Looks like a great day

[fisher01]

Nice size fish! Great day!

[Transplanted Sportsman]

Very nice Mr Randy, landing that big fish is a feat in itself on 2 lb line!! congrats!!, what size of jig head do you throw and how deep do you estimate these fish were holding at??, thanks in advance!!

[Alphahawk]

Very nice Mr Randy, landing that big fish is a feat in itself on 2 lb line!! congrats!!, what size of jig head do you throw and how deep do you estimate these fish were holding at??, thanks in advance!!

It was on a 1/32 ounce jig head and was about 8 feet down.



Regards

[crosshairy]

maybe I missed it in one of your pictures, but what kind of reel are you using?

I've been using a Pflueger President ultralight for a few years for my panfish rod, but I'm always open to other recommendations.

[crosshairy]

Thanks.....Yeah...that SOS 2# test copolymer is really good line. Plus the drag on my reel is superb......and yes I was very lucky....LOL. That fish had the Trout Magnet in the center of his upper lip. At first I was disappointed when I saw what it was....and then my thoughts turned to "I must land this fish". Took quite a while but it ended well.

Regards

I should have asked this in my other post...

Have you ever used the Berkley Nanofil line (I seem to recall it also being a copolymer)?

Just curious if you have compared them and your reasons for why the SOS is superior. I've used the 8# test Nanofil on my "white bass" rod. I like it a lot, but the line is not clear (it's white), and the tiny diameter makes using leaders a bit nerve-wracking. I was considering experimenting with something else on my panfish rod, and you've got me interested in this SOS stuff.

thanks

[Reel Tune]

Nice gills, and landing that buffalo on that light of gear is quite a feat.

[Alphahawk]

maybe I missed it in one of your pictures, but what kind of reel are you using?

I've been using a Pflueger President ultralight for a few years for my panfish rod, but I'm always open to other recommendations.

The reel is a Daiwa Luvias, a JDM reel......purchased from Digitaka in Japan. It is one fine reel.


Regards

[Alphahawk]

I should have asked this in my other post...

Have you ever used the Berkley Nanofil line (I seem to recall it also being a copolymer)?

Just curious if you have compared them and your reasons for why the SOS is superior. I've used the 8# test Nanofil on my "white bass" rod. I like it a lot, but the line is not clear (it's white), and the tiny diameter makes using leaders a bit nerve-wracking. I was considering experimenting with something else on my panfish rod, and you've got me interested in this SOS stuff.

thanks

I have been using NanoFil since the day they released it. It is a braid that casts further than any line on the market. It has it's draw backs...I use a leader all the time as it has very little abrasion resistance. SOS is a copolymer.....it and NanoFil are two completely different lines. The NanoFil is superior for feel but has no stretch at all. The SOS line is a great all around line.....very strong and manages well on a reel. It just depends on what I am fishing for...where....and what kind of waters I am fishing as to which line I use. But you won't go wrong with SOS line.....I think it is the best line...for the money...you can buy. If you do a forum search on NanoFil and SOS line you will find a lot more detailed info.


Regards

[tsuggs]

do local places carry purple redemption or do you order it? thnks for the post n pics!

[Alphahawk]

do local places carry purple redemption or do you order it? thnks for the post n pics!

Murfreesboro Outdoors carries the Trout Magnets but I don't know what colors they have. Bass Pro has them but then again I don't know what colors...as well as Dicks Sporting Goods. If you fish Trout Magnets on a somewhat regular basis it would just be best to order them from the website.


Regards

[tsuggs]

thnks,I agree,will start ordering online.. Damn,now I'm turnin into my wife