In a slump

bwhit16 · Post by **bwhit16** » Sun Oct 19, 2014 10:03 am

Hey guys,

I am new to the west coast. I am from NC recently got stationed out here and boy have I been struggling to get fish in the boat.

My question to you is what do you do when the lakes are beating up on your confidence?

As we all know confidence in what your doing can be the difference between catching a limit and zeroing so maybe you guys can help this southern guy out.

mark poulson · Post by **mark poulson** » Sun Oct 19, 2014 10:33 am

Here's how, according to Mark Grace:

"A slumpbuster is if a team's in a slump, or if you personally are in a slump, you gotta find the fatest, gnarliest, grossest chick and you just gotta lay the wood to her. And when you do that, you're just gonna have instant success. And it could also be called jumping on a grenade for the team."

bwhit16 · Post by **bwhit16** » Sun Oct 19, 2014 10:43 am

That is hysterical.

duaneg4 · Post by **duaneg4** » Sun Oct 19, 2014 10:55 am

Be careful with the previous remedy...crabs on your boat may constitute using live bait.

Rod Martin · Post by **Rod Martin** » Sun Oct 19, 2014 11:01 am

When I just need to catch fish. I go to a splitshot or drop shot 6" greenweenie from deadly duo . Sold at Bobs bait bucket in Bakersfield, made by Pete . Used in Fl.,Ala. Ga. and yes here in Calif.

Always catchs fish.

elfish16 · Post by **elfish16** » Mon Oct 20, 2014 11:26 am

I broke an awful slump last winter when I hit a skunk driving on a winding road... after that I got onto the fish!

I also like to switch it up and hit the saltwater and pull on some fish out there.... seems to get the mind settled and relaxed.

ash · Post by **ash** » Mon Oct 20, 2014 1:05 pm

what part of the state are you located ?

TeamBeefmaster · Post by **TeamBeefmaster** » Tue Oct 21, 2014 11:42 am

Dont worry. Castaic kicks my a$$ too..... LOL. id slow down, fish the right spots at the right time of the day. These fish are definitely spooked by the sun and boat traffic. The other option is to use jumbo baits so that when you finally catch one, its enormous

bwhit16 · Post by **bwhit16** » Fri Oct 24, 2014 4:46 pm

Ash I am stationed near Paso Robles (active duty army) I travel to different lakes but I am struggling....

Post by **WB Staff** » Sun Oct 26, 2014 9:35 pm

Ish's answer to bwhit16

mark poulson · Post by **mark poulson** » Mon Oct 27, 2014 5:47 am

Now THAT is personal service!

jrbasspro · Post by **jrbasspro** » Thu Oct 30, 2014 3:03 pm

a lot of this game is mental
ish hits it on the head
something to think about is do not expect anything remember this is fun. enjoy the day
i moved here from flordia and i thought i was haveing the same slump

secret --different water different tactics - simple things line size, presentation is everthing on any body of water
go to go to baits, fish your strenghts
most of all go fish and have fun

walt

jtluongo · Post by **jtluongo** » Thu Oct 30, 2014 5:11 pm

mark poulson wrote:Here's how, according to Mark Grace:

"A slumpbuster is if a team's in a slump, or if you personally are in a slump, you gotta find the fatest, gnarliest, grossest chick and you just gotta lay the wood to her. And when you do that, you're just gonna have instant success. And it could also be called jumping on a grenade for the team."

haha thats a good one lol

jtluongo · Post by **jtluongo** » Thu Oct 30, 2014 5:14 pm

jtluongo wrote:
mark poulson wrote:Here's how, according to Mark Grace:

"A slumpbuster is if a team's in a slump, or if you personally are in a slump, you gotta find the fatest, gnarliest, grossest chick and you just gotta lay the wood to her. And when you do that, you're just gonna have instant success. And it could also be called jumping on a grenade for the team."
haha thats a good one lol

But in all seriousness I like to try a lure I have never tried before. I figure if im not catching any fish, it might as well be on a lure I need some practice on. The bite will come when you least expect it.

bwhit16 · Post by **bwhit16** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 12:46 pm

Well I got out of my slump guys. I down sized line and fished the front side of a low pressure system we had close to a 40 fish day between 2 people. All of them were small spots but it boosted the confidence a bit.