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[boxcutterbaits]

A bit of catching up on posts. This is from 6-19-23 at MKR. I didn't keep good notes for this trip. I think the top water bite was slowing by this point in the summer. It was getting fairly warm. I caught one on a chart/white clouser near a large limb that had fallen in the water. The limb had been in the water for about 2 weeks. It broke off during a big hail storm. It was removed from the water a day or two after this trip.

[boxcutterbaits]

I am working on fine tuning some cane pole fishing so I can teach my three nieces and nephew this summer. I found using a combination fly and bit of back fat works great. It has all the things you need. Size 10-2x shank hooks, color chartruese (I am going to try others), texture and smell from the fat. You have to let them take the bobber under and give it about a 3 count, then gently pull the rod tip to the opposing side. You miss some since they are small but I think the kids are going to have a great time. The fat goes on the hook easily and frequently stays on the hook after most catches. I am going to try again tomorrow and dunk the bait in some gulp for added smell. Caught 5 in about an hour tonight. I was trying different spots.