1st sauger on purpose

m_allison71 · Dec 3, 2021

Decided to become a sauger angler this year. Caught this one that was too short and lost one that was probably a keeper.
The one I lost was on the stinger hook and cut the loop. How can I prevent that from happening in the future?

Smo · Dec 3, 2021

Chain stringer? Congrats on your first! On purpose

WTM · Dec 3, 2021

i use a #10 or so snap swivel with a #5 treble on a 1 oz hair zig usually. i run the eye of the swivel down the jig head and secure it with a little piece of plastic worm. a lot easier than using line to attach the stinger.

Doecrusher · Dec 3, 2021

Get you some single strand steel leader wire and make your own.

m_allison71 · Dec 5, 2021

Got out again yesterday with my future son in law and had a little bit of luck.

Caught several drum as well. That catfish was 22 lbs and was caught on the stinger hook. The boy was pretty excited about that catch.

m_allison71 · Dec 5, 2021

WTM said:
i use a #10 or so snap swivel with a #5 treble on a 1 oz hair zig usually. i run the eye of the swivel down the jig head and secure it with a little piece of plastic worm. a lot easier than using line to attach the stinger.

May try this.

Chiflyguy · Dec 5, 2021

m_allison71 said:
Got out again yesterday with my future son in law and had a little bit of luck.
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Caught several drum as well. That catfish was 22 lbs and was caught on the stinger hook. The boy was pretty excited about that catch.

I like the color of the sauger.
Reminds me of the Illinois river

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