TopwaterBassin

Just out there this last weekend, going back this next weekend, and the Wednesday after that as well. You can always catch BASS at this lake, all year long if you fish it enough and know the tricks to the time of year. I agree that the pressure is there for the BASS fishing from shore, but half off rental day is the day to go. Not a lot of pressure on the other side, or along the dams since there is no shore fishing allowed from those areas. Hit me up, I'll split the rental anyday.

Az. has some great fishing. Try the Urban lakes around downtown Phoenix, as well as Canyon lake, and Research Park.

Haven't fished Dixon yet, been to Wohlford once or twice. mostly fish DVL, Skinner, and Lake Hemet. How is the bite at Dixon around this time?

Wish I still had my first one, that would be nice, but, I usually keep mine from every year, just to have them, personal choice.

Wondering if there is anyone out there that is located in the Hemet/San Jacinto area that is looking to do some BASS fishing. Looking to split the cost of boat rentals, or if you have a boat, I will pitch in for the costs. I usually fish Diamond Valley, Skinner, Lake Hemet, and go down to San Diego every now and then. Thanks.

Topwater is the best fishing out there if you know the tricks, I avidly fish topwater, hence my screen name, , and have a few pointers for you: 1. Calm water is ideal, so early morning, or at sunset is the best time. I have caught some on top during the day in active waters as well, usually deep in coves around weeds (even in open water) and docks 2. Watch for feeding patterns in your climate, I fish Az a lot, but I am from Ca., and I have noticed that the BASS react differently in Az, and have different times that they will come to the top, best luck on top is at sundown and nightfall. 3. Watch for a chaser, then, repeat, repeat, repeat, do not get discouraged if you dont get a fish on the first two or three casts, be persistent. If you tick off the fish, it has a natural instinct to strike. 4. Change up your retrieve, try a couple of pops, let it sit, next time, pop it all the way in, next time, walk it, next time, try all three presentations on the same retrieve 5. Look for structure, cast over the structure if you are fishing in a boat, and bring it back to you from the shoreline. If you are on the shoreline, look for cover, sticks poking at the surface, rock piles, drop-offs, and cast the entire 180 degree area, not just one spot. Just a few pointers for you, I have caught many a LM using these techniques on topwater, and the guys I fish with have all began to do the same and have improved thier take on the top as well. When casting from shore, you would be amazed at how many LM are lurking just along the shore line in an overhang you can't see. Hope this helps, and good luck.

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Ya, I would buy what she wants, but its my money.....had to get the tough guy image out there before she turns around and sees what I'm typing. Thanks for all the advice, I will def. be taking some time on this purchase, and make sure that it is what I, I mean she wants, caught me.

Heres the deal, we are in the market for a boat, but, the wife and I both agree that we want a versatile boat, hence the fish and ski setup. Looking for some opinions as far as what brands, pros and cons, etc. I am an avid Bass fisherman, but we both like the water sports as well. We are currently looking at the Tahoe Q5i. Thanks.