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Topic: HELP!!! winter bass fishing  (Read 2497 times)

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turbotoad87

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what are some tips for catching some bass this time of year... large mouth, small mouth... it doesn't matter... i just want something new to chase after.... never really been much of a bass fisherman... but i heard that they are fun to catch... and i've got tons of time off work these days (i hate this economy)... anyway looking for something to do on a few of these days... any advice is greatly appreciated... for those familiar with the area... i'm looking to fish freshwater lagoon... i've heard they have some big bass in there... i don't even have any bass gear... i have a couple flies for fly fishing but really lacking in any knowledge of bass fishing...


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they say in California, you cant go wrong w/a SENKO. youtube has alot of vids on how to work&rig them. They do work, my little experience& best action has been in the winter, flipping/tossing them into the thule holes/openings.
the one below hit a 5in.rootbeer & flake,,,rigged straight&weedless.  

Check out the Wacky Rig too.....it works even better than the straight line/weedless rig.
« Last Edit: January 06, 2011, 12:52:04 PM by FisHunter »
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 They catch some nice bass in freshwater at the far end from the ramp. Work Plastic worms. I know of a few people who have hauled out some dandys with this method


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Never heard of FW lagoon but for me winter bassing is about:
clean water (no chocolate milk)
water temps
thermoclines
slow presentations
sunny side of structure
finding the bait schools
SLOW presentations
not screwing around outside of the strike zone....the fish will not chase baits.
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Think slow is key, not that I know anything about it  :smt044  But try finesse techniques, like drop shotting.  Worked for me a few times in the cold!  Also, if you are at a deep lake and see fish schooled up on the bottom, try jigging for them.  Its like FW Rockfishing!  :smt003
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It depends on the lake or area you want to fish, Jig and Pig usally work on winter time, SLOWWWW presentation is a must, then again you need to consider the weather will they be active enough? Jigging, Dropshotting, weightless senko just let it drop and watch your line, spinner bait are also productive on winter time, just grab willow leaf chartreuse skirt/white skirt, honestly they are my favorite fish to catch, and also you need to figure out your go to bait/lure, as far as gear is concern dont buy expensive stuff till you got everything squared up..

Heres what I have..
Go to Bait/Lure
Roboworm MMIII (Margarita Mutilator III) 6" drop shot rig.
Jig 1/2 oz-1 oz Black and Blue, use pig as trailer cut..ask your tackle store they will direct you properly
Speed Trap Delta Craw pattern
Senko..Pumpkin

Tackle
BPS Microlite 7' light action with with Shimano Symetre spooled 8lbs Yozuri smoke (drop shot)
Quantum (forgot the model) 6'6" MH with Shimano Bantam baitcaster spooled 20lbs Braid (jigging)
any medium fast rod with reel that has gear 6:0 or higher..

Hope this helps..let me know the lake I can try to point you the right direction...

« Last Edit: January 06, 2011, 10:35:51 AM by Darius »
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One thing I watch for in winter bass fishing is increasing water temps. Two or three days of a warm front can trigger a bite. The water can be very cold, but if the temp is rising it seems to get them moving. Location on the lake can be important too. On a windless sunny day, the northeast corner of a lake will be warmer than the southwest corner because it will get more sunlight. A shallow channel can also be significantly warmer than main lake. Subtle differences are very important. I like Senkos too as well as Kalins grubs on a weightless split shot hook (Yamamoto)
So I'm packing my bags for the Misty Mountains, where the spirits go...........


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I gathered some winter bass knowlegde from

"Knowing Bass-the scientific approach to catching more fish"
Keith A Jones, phd

"Big Bass Zone"
Bill Siemantel

"Bass Wisdom"
Homer Circle
and
"Largemouth Bass"
an In-fisherman handbook
« Last Edit: January 06, 2011, 05:25:47 PM by Indrid Cold »


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thanks everyone... i spent the day setting up the kayak so i can chase some fish tuesday or wednesday (hopefully) now just a few hours on you tube, and a stop off at the tackle shop and i'm gonna have to give it a go... i appreciate all the help... i'll keep you posted if i get into something


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I don't know about this Indrid Cold guy, what does he know? :smt044  :smt002

Now, Terry/Hydrospyder, that guy could catch some serious bass.  Whatever came of him? :smt003

« Last Edit: January 06, 2011, 08:50:03 PM by dilbeck »


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I think hydro was mysteriously abducted by a moth-man-like creature, and may never be seen or heard from again...

Seriously though, winter bassin' is tough, although there are those rare instances when a decent bite can be found.  Fish slow near structure on the sunniest warmest spots you can find.

Good luck.

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I gathered some winter bass knowlegde from

"Knowing Bass-the scientific approach to catching more fish"
Keith A Jones, phd

"Big Bass Zone"
Bill Siemantel

"Bass Wisdom"
Homer Circle
and
"Largemouth Bass"
an In-fisherman handbook

Thanks for the info!  

EDIT: IC was really mad at me for my joke about the pictures.  I apologize.  I hope no one was offended.  It was just in the spirit of goofing around.

Dave


« Last Edit: January 08, 2011, 06:18:01 PM by DaveW »