Yo yos typically have 60-lb test nylon line. They're ideal for panfish or smaller catfish. I catch a lot of 8-15 lb catfish on them, but you'll have a few get torn up from time to time. The swivels are the weakest link. I usually replace the factory swivels with a slightly larger one before using them.
White's Autofishers are my favorite brand, as I like their trigger mechanism best. Except for the trigger, all brands are pretty much identical.
Stay away from the orange plastic yo yos. They have lighter line on them and the reel tends to bind and not turn smoothly as they age. I suppose they're more visible (which advertises them to all the other fishermen) and they probably have a slight advantage in salt-water conditions. They're just sorta flimsy. I avoid them!
Haven't been to Cane Creek in about 1-1/2 months, but that's fixin' to change. Don't know anything about bow fishing and never heard anybody talk about it at Cane Creek. Sorry!
kool are you going to post a video about that lets see you useing a trap to catch some crawdad so i can seee how good dose it work there if you dont mind
I get that question a lot. Guess I need to make a video explaining them. They're a spring-loaded reel with about 10' of line and a hook. You hang it from a tree limb, pull out some line and bait the hook. When the fish strikes, the spring is released, setting the hook. Once triggered, the spring tension slowly tires the fish and helps ensure he stays hooked,
They're not legal in all states. Where legal, state rules vary on how many you can hang, whether they have to be attended, etc. Check your local fishing regs before using them. You should be able to find them at Wal-Mart or from online tackle dealers. Sometimes they're called "auto-fishers" or "automatic fishing reels."
I catch lots of spotted gar in hot weather. In deeper water you can fish deep to avoid them (they feed shallow). In shallow lakes like Cane Creek Lake, you really can't avoid them. I hardly ever get one in the winter time.
I use 3/0 circle sea hooks with a split lead shot sinker about the size of an english pea. The circle hooks catch fish in the corner of the mouth 9 out of 10 times. I bait with live shiners about 3" inches long. If I run out of live bait, I use preserved shad. You'll only catch crappie on live bait. I usually fish about 4-6 foot deep. I also mark my yo yo positions with a gps. Really helps running them in the dark. Also, you won't lose any more yo yos or waste time looking for them!
One of the best tips I've learned through experience is to hang my yo yos on limbs that have lots of "spring" to them. If you hang a yo yo on a dock, a stiff limb, or any other object with no give, it's very easy for even a medium sized fish to either straighten the hook and get away, or totally destroy your yo yo. A springy limb acts as an additional shock absorber above and beyond the spring of the yo yo. Fewer fish will get away and you won't tear up as many yo yos.
nice catch
powerlifting1by1 1 year ago
Great slide show. Those are some nice catfish you caught. I've always wanted to try those Yoyos for fun.
I know there are different manufactures for them. So I have two quick questions.
1. Have you had any problems with them? 2.What brand do you use??
KaosV1983 2 years ago
Yo yos typically have 60-lb test nylon line. They're ideal for panfish or smaller catfish. I catch a lot of 8-15 lb catfish on them, but you'll have a few get torn up from time to time. The swivels are the weakest link. I usually replace the factory swivels with a slightly larger one before using them.
White's Autofishers are my favorite brand, as I like their trigger mechanism best. Except for the trigger, all brands are pretty much identical.
ttenni 2 years ago
Stay away from the orange plastic yo yos. They have lighter line on them and the reel tends to bind and not turn smoothly as they age. I suppose they're more visible (which advertises them to all the other fishermen) and they probably have a slight advantage in salt-water conditions. They're just sorta flimsy. I avoid them!
ttenni 2 years ago
long time no see so when been the last time you've been there?how good do you think bowfishing is there
lanarrius3 2 years ago
Haven't been to Cane Creek in about 1-1/2 months, but that's fixin' to change. Don't know anything about bow fishing and never heard anybody talk about it at Cane Creek. Sorry!
ttenni 2 years ago
kool are you going to post a video about that lets see you useing a trap to catch some crawdad so i can seee how good dose it work there if you dont mind
lanarrius3 2 years ago
Maybe, we'll have to see.
ttenni 2 years ago
ok awsome so when are you plan on going
lanarrius3 2 years ago
No idea.
ttenni 2 years ago
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well good luck
lanarrius3 2 years ago
..So exactly, what -are- ''Yoyo's''?
bassking357 2 years ago
I get that question a lot. Guess I need to make a video explaining them. They're a spring-loaded reel with about 10' of line and a hook. You hang it from a tree limb, pull out some line and bait the hook. When the fish strikes, the spring is released, setting the hook. Once triggered, the spring tension slowly tires the fish and helps ensure he stays hooked,
ttenni 2 years ago
They're not legal in all states. Where legal, state rules vary on how many you can hang, whether they have to be attended, etc. Check your local fishing regs before using them. You should be able to find them at Wal-Mart or from online tackle dealers. Sometimes they're called "auto-fishers" or "automatic fishing reels."
ttenni 2 years ago
I catch lots of spotted gar in hot weather. In deeper water you can fish deep to avoid them (they feed shallow). In shallow lakes like Cane Creek Lake, you really can't avoid them. I hardly ever get one in the winter time.
ttenni 2 years ago
good i love gar dont forget i need the info sorry if im bugging you tho i just love gar and i can find no where to catch them
lanarrius3 2 years ago
hey i live in pinebluff did u ever catch any gar
lanarrius3 2 years ago
When my great grandfather was 85, he caught a 30 pound grouper with a yoyo
maxxisalittlebitch 3 years ago
Aswsome I loved that clip,Billy.
billytaylorfamily 3 years ago
you da man. I use Gps when setting limb lines in an unfamiliar area. 5 stars for your help and the great video.
Cathooker2 3 years ago
Nice catch I have some YO YOs I have never tried them. got any secrets you want to share
Cathooker2 3 years ago
I use 3/0 circle sea hooks with a split lead shot sinker about the size of an english pea. The circle hooks catch fish in the corner of the mouth 9 out of 10 times. I bait with live shiners about 3" inches long. If I run out of live bait, I use preserved shad. You'll only catch crappie on live bait. I usually fish about 4-6 foot deep. I also mark my yo yo positions with a gps. Really helps running them in the dark. Also, you won't lose any more yo yos or waste time looking for them!
ttenni 3 years ago
One of the best tips I've learned through experience is to hang my yo yos on limbs that have lots of "spring" to them. If you hang a yo yo on a dock, a stiff limb, or any other object with no give, it's very easy for even a medium sized fish to either straighten the hook and get away, or totally destroy your yo yo. A springy limb acts as an additional shock absorber above and beyond the spring of the yo yo. Fewer fish will get away and you won't tear up as many yo yos.
ttenni 3 years ago