Stuck On The Bank

[dreamertino]

Hello everyone I am new to the sport and kind of stuck in a jam. I am limited to the bank of a very high pressure lake. My question is if you where me what techniques and presentations would you use. And by the way the area I fish is close to the boat landing it's John h moss lake in nc

[Felix77]

Easy ... finesse, finesse, finesse

 

Drop Shot

Finesse Worm weightless

Shakey Head

Senko weightless wacky

 

I am stuck on the bank a majority of the time and these 4 work for me.

 

Don't be afraid to try more aggressive baits like spinnerbaits and chatterbaits as well but if they are highly pressured it always goes back to finesse.

[TrapperJ]

Float tube it! Its cheap and gets you in/on the water

 

I always wanted to try it, seen videos looks like fun.

[dreamertino]

Thanks for the info I used my shakey head on a zoom finesse worm yesterday no luck tho will remember that

[Felix77]

Don't forget the attractant ... something like a MegaStrike, JJ's or otherwise.  Something/anything to differentiate your bait from everything else.

[dreamertino]

The float tube does seem interesting and the attractant is a scent im guessing

[down4ttown]

I use a small finesse jig with a baby paca craw trailer. I work on a slack line and just hop it for a second then let it sit. My line will take off and ready set hooK! Caught a 1.5lb fish off a bank in 2 feet of water yesterday doing this. Only fished for 30 minutes. Obviously I would love more but a fish is a fish when it is cold. 

[Felix77]

The float tube does seem interesting and the attractant is a scent im guessing

Yes ... Here's a video on the product.

 

Also check out a post I made on testing this stuff out in Dallas.  I believe in it!

 

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/115239-dallas-tx-310-313/

[JigMe]

When I started it bass fishing, Zoom super fluke does it for me. 

[roadwarrior]

Here you go:

 

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/13845-guaranteed-to-catch-bass/

 

 

 

 

[Fishes in trees]

If you're stuck on the bank I would focus on rattle trap type baits, looking for a reaction strike.  Fishing medium divers and deep divers from the bank frequently leads to hang ups and  lost baits.

[The Young Gun]

When fishing from the bank on very high pressured lakes the key is to fish baits the fish haven't seen. If everyone's throwing a green pumpkin work, throw a red one or even pink. Just that slight difference can cause a bass to bite. My favorite shore fishing baits are..

1.) weightless wacky rigged worms

2.) small spinnerbaits

3.) pop'rs

4.) mepps #3 's

[dreamertino]

@fishes in trees a partner of mine was telling me about the rattle traps but I keep forgetting to get some its on the list and everyone on this lake seems to fish light and dark natural colors so the difference should help lots

[Marty]

I've always used a full variety of lures. I always tried to go as often as possible and cover a lot of ground, not staying long in one spot unless I had good reason to stay. Also try and be there under low light conditions such as mornings, evening and overcast days. And don't let your mind go astray by thinking about all those great fish and spots beyond your casting range. Concentrate on what you can do, not what you can't.

[dreamertino]

I will keep that in mind Marty thanks

[guitarkid]

<-- fellow bank beater, don't feel like it is a hindrance it really isn't. With that being said throw whatever you want. I have personally caught a ton of fish on spinnerbaits.

 

 

 

-gk 

[OmegaDPW]

Another vote for a wacky rigged worm or a weightless creature bait of some kind. Good time for lizards in the South.

[dreamertino]

Just bought a pack of lizards but didn't try them out I was gonna save em for a trip I got planned to go to lake Wylie with a buddy I will try them the next time I go out

[dreamertino]

What size hook would u use to wacky rig a finesse worm

[Gone_Phishin]

A t-rigged Baby Rage Craw was my number one producer from the dock last year. I generally fish with a 3/16-1/4 oz tungsten bullet weight, and sometimes I add a bead.

[wademaster1]

Use anything you have confidence in.....anything can catch fish from the bank if its what the fish wants

[Felix77]

I've always used a full variety of lures. I always tried to go as often as possible and cover a lot of ground, not staying long in one spot unless I had good reason to stay. Also try and be there under low light conditions such as mornings, evening and overcast days. And don't let your mind go astray by thinking about all those great fish and spots beyond your casting range. Concentrate on what you can do, not what you can't.

 

That is great advice!

[Felix77]

I posted my "Emergency Kit" which I use for when I travel.  It's also the setup I use when I hike a lake for some fun-fishing.  It's evolved a little more since I posted it but 99% of it is still in tact.  If anything I added a lure or 2 that I wanted to mess around with (Frogs and a pack of Sick Fish)

 

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/114004-for-those-emergency-bass-fishing-moments/

[Fishes in trees]

Float tubes are an option - in June or July or August.   My experience with float tubes in chilly water, was that they were uncomfortable.   I knew guys who fished float tubes in March, using chest high waders and  2 pair of long underwear underneath.  Those guys were nuts.  They did occasionally catch big fish in the early spring that I couldn't reach.

[Paul Roberts]

You'll likely do fine fishing shoreline cover -vegetated back bays (slop bays), inside edges of weedwalls, and marinas are great places. Lotsa bass will move away from shorelines in summer and winter though, so if you can't find good summer locations you may want to find some ponds, or a partner with a boat.