Reel Weeds

[WallyGader]

Just wondering how many people have tried these out, and how do you like them? Worth it or not?

[buddha]

I have them, got them late last year so I haven't given them much of a try yet. Hoping to more this year.

[harvey lee]

I like mine very much and use them usually when I'm fishing panfish.

I don't know where you are located but on Jan 24th at the Tetonka get together, we will have a flasher display and a weed set up to check out if you would like to come and see.

[Walleye #1]

Harvey Lee and Others

I am a believer in this product, after going out perch and pan fishing this past week. My Bro in Law has six of them, and he set them up, and we were seeming to catch more fish than the other guys next to us who were using the same techniques and presentations. My thought was after awhile, we are fishing a slough in SD, that is mainly a sand bottom, these fish want something to relate to and the Reel Weeds seemed to be the ticket.

Now by question for you is this

What is the best pattern or way to set them up you think?? Do certain set ups work better for certain species?

Do you ever see these things go on sale?

I do alot of fishing on the Mississippi Backwaters for gills and crappies, and I think these could really be a good tool to use.

Walleye #1

[harvey lee]

Check out the link here for pictures of weed set ups. If I'm in my portable, I will place them in a straight row in front of my portable or place three in front and three in back.

http://www.fishingminnesota.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/1588876/LaDredge_Reel_Weeds#Post1588876

[Eric Wettschreck]

I fish mostly SW MN prairie potholes and I'm a believer in Reel Weeds. The thing about the lakes I fish is there really isn't much for structure, and the Reel Weeds add structure.

Do they actually attract fish??? I can't answer that. Do they hold fish in an area longer??? Darn straight they do. I've done a fair share of experimentation with the Reel Weeds to be able to say they hold fish in the area longer.

I'm a big fan of the "V" pattern. Kind of like a funnel leading right to your hole.

[Sandmannd]

Many posts on this already. Yea, they work. Are they always going to get fish to you, no. But they are great at holding the fish there for a longer period of time.

I'm also a big fan of the "V" patter and put my house inside of it.