Printable Lipless Grass-Ripping Fishing Pattern Card
Log weed depth, lure running height, contact, rod snap, pause and strikes so you can repeat a successful pattern.
THEBASSGUYS • FRESHWATER FISHING FIELD NOTES
Lipless Grass-Ripping — Fishing Pattern Card
Record the grass contact and what happens when the lure shoots free.
| Observation / setup | First try | Adjustment | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light, wind, clarity and water temperature | ________ | ________ | ___________ |
| Species seen and active baitfish | ________ | ________ | ___________ |
| Water depth / depth of grass tops | ________ | ________ | ___________ |
| Grass type / pocket / inside or outside edge | ________ | ________ | ___________ |
| Lipless model / weight / color / rattle | ________ | ________ | ___________ |
| Treble hooks / flattened barbs / split rings | ________ | ________ | ___________ |
| Casting rod / reel / drag / line | ________ | ________ | ___________ |
| Terrova boat position / cast direction | ________ | ________ | ___________ |
| Lure sink count / height above grass | ________ | ________ | ___________ |
| First tick / grass-load feeling | ________ | ________ | ___________ |
| Rip direction and force / lure frees? | ________ | ________ | ___________ |
| Pause / fall / retrieve speed adjustment | ________ | ________ | ___________ |
| Fouled trebles / snag / line inspection | ________ | ________ | ___________ |
| Strike on retrieve / rip / fall / release | ________ | ________ | ___________ |
Most productive grass contact, snap and fallChange for the next fishing trip
Use existing open edges, do not damage aquatic vegetation needlessly, and clean vegetation from lures safely. Collect unwanted line and tackle for disposal ashore.