Episode 7

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9th Dec 2024

Giant Catfish Yum Worms

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Hello everyone, today I will review the yum sankos. This soft plastic is in many different colors. I typically use this on a bigger sized hook like a 1 and a half inch hook or a 2 inch hook. I typically mTexas rig it but there's other ways to rig it. This lure is typically used for largemouth Bass but it works for other fish like crappie. These lures are really affordable sitting around the 2 dollar mark and are at every tackle shop I have been to. Super common lures and they are good quality. While I 

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Was using a yum sanko I was casting in a pocket near some trees and had a huge blow up. I set the hook and it was just drag. I tightened the drag and tried to set the hook again but it didn't go in. The fish pulled it to the other side of the pocket and let go. I started panicking when I saw that my sanko was in shreds and the fish had destroyed it. I put on another and I saw the fish for the first time. And it was a GIANT CATFISH. I would say about 20 pounds but it just wouldn't swallow the hook, it would eat the sanko part but not get the barb in its mouth. I kept trying to get this fish for around 20 minutes but it had left. I was very disappointed. Well that will be it for today thank you for listening and keep on casting.




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Talking Jigs & Stuff
Welcome to Talking Jigs and Stuff, where your host, John Grgurich, takes you on an exciting journey through the world of fishing! In this podcast, we dive into in-depth reviews of fishing lures, rods, and reels, followed by captivating stories and adventures from the fishing community. Each episode lasts about 5 minutes, perfect for a quick catch-up between casts!

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