Pacemaker Fishing Forum

So as I said in a previous thread, Ryan Smith was going to be painting some of my 3" pikes. He has an incredible eye for painting, and has completely blown me away with these. Like my ego has taken a nose dive at mach 5. If I wasn't so excited to get one of these myself, I might be looking for the nearest bridge.

They will be going up for sale in his store, www.rmtackle.com , most likely on Wednesday (7/11) He has a newsletter that he puts out weekly, or if there is an update to his store. You can get advance notice to their availability, so I would recommend signing up.

In other cool news, Ryan will be unleashing his own swimmer that is intended for freshwater use in the next few weeks. So keep an eye out for those. But don't overlook his 1 oz. peanut. Its caught plenty of largemouth already.

whiskey tango foxtrot.

Suh...weeeet!!

So I earlier posted about Ryan Smith coming out with some freshwater lures. Well they are now available. He did a stellar job painting my pikes (there are still a couple left in case you missed out on them), and did an outstanding job with his. That perch. OH MY!

1/2 oz. swimmers
http://www.rmtackle.com/RM-Smith-Custom … p_117.html



He also painted some of his 1 oz peanuts in some freshwater colors and hook configuration. I have been a big fan of his 1 oz peanut and always thought it would cross over to large mouth bass really well.

http://www.rmtackle.com/RM-Smith-Custom … p_118.html



I know these aren't my lures, but I think they are cool as can be and thought you guys might find them interesting.

Wow that peanut looks awesome. A 1oz gizzard shad (sexy shad) or white perch would be very productive for me in the fall... hmmm.

That's a gorgeous plug!

basscrusher wrote:

I can't wait for mine to arrive in the mail.  If its as awesome as I anticipate, I will be getting more.  These guys are clearly more than luremakers...modern day artisans!

Mine arrived earlier this week. Sweet! Here are a couple; "before" pics. Gonna hit Pohick with the kayak tomorrow evening. Hopefully a bunch of "after" pics coming!

Agree with basscrushers comment about modern day artisans. Awesome job, Charlie M! Didn't realize you were a Jersey guy until I noticed the return address on the envelope. That explains how you know the Bob Hahn plugs! I still have a bunch in the original packaging!

Glad you guys like them. I think you and your fish will be quite happy. Well maybe not your fish if they don't wise up.

So I finally finished a little write up on how to finely tune them to get them to swim exactly like you want. I hope its helpful.

http://www.choopylures.com/2012/07/tuning-101.html

Just got mine in the mail. Can't wait to give it a try. Thanks!

Come on down Charlie!!

I have used the yellow choopy a few times but no luck so far on my lake. But.....I haven't caught a fish in my last 3 tries. I must admit that I only fish for 30-45 minutes, always in the same spot.

Osprey wrote:

This is the point where someone should tell Ernie to take 10 steps to the left and cast again

Ha! I should!

I take walks of 3-5 miles around the lakes for exercise but I can't move 10 steps to fish...pretty pathetic. The algae does prevent me from fishing behind my house though, that's my excuse.