Rw's "guaranteed To Catch Bass" Part 2?

[Brian6428]

Hey guys, I assume most of you have seen Roadwarrior's thread called "guaranteed to catch bass". If you haven't, here is a llnk http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/13845-guaranteed-to-catch-bass/ .

 

Lately i have been getting skunked a lot. A good day is to catch one fish in four hours. I read a lot on the forums and watch a lot of videos, but in a way I feel like i am trying to run before I can walk.

 

I am pretty good at using senkos, but do not want to rely on those solely. So my question is what do you guys think would be a good method or technique (like the one Roadwarrior posted) that is a proven fish catcher, but is more geared to intermediate anglers?

 

In other words, if RW's thread is for beginners, what would you guys suggest for someone who has more experience (almost a year of fishing all by myself) but is still struggling? Thanks in advance!

 

Brian

[00 mod]

Shakey head.  It will catch fish anywhere anytime.  Only time I do not like it is in grass/weeds/algae.

 

Get a 6'6''-7' m/l to m spinning rod with a 2500 series or comparable size reel.  6lb test line and some 1/8 oz shakey head and straight tail worms.  That would be my recommendation.

 

More specifically I use : Pinnacle 7' ML/F with a Shimano Stradic ci4 2500/ yo zuri or Seaguar Invisx 6lb line/ owner ultraheads with trick worms.

 

Jeff

[EvanT123]

Replace that senko with a fluke. Twitch twitch pause repeat catch fish.

[MrSwimJig]

I would try jigs. There is lots of good info on jigs on here and they will produce and are very versatile baits as well.

[ClackerBuzz]

it sounds like ur having a hard time consistently catching bass so i'll put in another vote for shaky head and/or drop shot.  either one should produce in tuff times.

 

when the bite is good, try keeping RW same method but taking one of his other great suggestions and upgrading to a 6" senko.  it separates the dinks from hawgs. its literally taken my senko fishing to a whole new level of 'dating big girls'.

slow dragging a big worm and/or jig is hard to beat.

 

if i'm looking for any bite my go to=drop shot.

if i'm looking for a big bite my go to=slow dragging big worms/jigs

[roadwarrior]

Okay, if you have a boat and want to challenge yourself with a GIANT step, this is my suggestion:

 

Let's go deeper and focus on structure and cover. The easy part is simply fishing out a little further

on points you should already be familiar with. Another fairly easy target is old stream beds that have

been flooded when the lake was built. Lake maps are very helpful but you will still have to educate

yourself on boat control and waypoints. Humps and pools are other options. Buoys are a must for

casting targets.

 

I don't like weights on Senkos or Fat Ika. For deeper fishing, in addition to shakey heads and drop

shots,  consider crank baits, most Rage Tail products and jigs.

[kickerfish1]

For areas of heavy vegetation go with a fluke style bait fished weightless around pockets and edges

When you have limited vegetation and fish just off the bottom a drop shot would be good pick.

If fish are on the bottom and you have rock piles, jetties, or even brush a jig or Texas rigged soft plastic would be a good bet.

I would say about 75% of the fish I catch each year are taken on one of the 3 styles noted above.

[Hyrule Bass]

there is no guaranteed way to catch a bass, if there was none of us would ever get skunked...

[roadwarrior]

Well, if you read the piece you will see it's more than just the right gear and tackle,

there's commitment and a time frame:

 

"To make this testing fair, you need to spend at least one hour out fishing, two would

be better. You can't hurry and you must stay focused. If you don't catch a bass after

two trips or four hours of fishing, you need to find new water."

 

So, the point isn't that you will ALWAYS catch a fish, but that you will catch some if they

are there to be caught.

[Brian6428]

Thanks for the replies guys. I haven't used a shakey head at all really but I will definteley use it my next time out. And thanks Roadwarrior, I will start trying to fish deeper structure and cover. Thanks again!

[FD.]

Shakey head.  It will catch fish anywhere anytime.  Only time I do not like it is in grass/weeds/algae.

 

Get a 6'6''-7' m/l to m spinning rod with a 2500 series or comparable size reel.  6lb test line and some 1/8 oz shakey head and straight tail worms.  That would be my recommendation.

 

More specifically I use : Pinnacle 7' ML/F with a Shimano Stradic ci4 2500/ yo zuri or Seaguar Invisx 6lb line/ owner ultraheads with trick worms.

 

Jeff

 

 

You have to have the "Barbie" logo on it and be wearing the pink shirt for it to work though....

[00 mod]

Now you've done it.  Went off and told ALL of my secrets!!
 

Jeff

[ClackerBuzz]

Okay, if you have a boat and want to challenge yourself with a GIANT step, this is my suggestion:

 

Let's go deeper and focus on structure and cover. The easy part is simply fishing out a little further

on points you should already be familiar with. Another fairly easy target is old stream beds that have

been flooded when the lake was built. Lake maps are very helpful but you will still have to educate

yourself on boat control and waypoints. Humps and pools are other options. Buoys are a must for

casting targets.

 

I don't like weights on Senkos or Fat Ika. For deeper fishing, in addition to shakey heads and drop

shots,  consider crank baits, most Rage Tail products and jigs.

[Hyrule Bass]

Well, if you read the piece you will see it's more than just the right gear and tackle,

there's commitment and a time frame:

 

"To make this testing fair, you need to spend at least one hour out fishing, two would

be better. You can't hurry and you must stay focused. If you don't catch a bass after

two trips or four hours of fishing, you need to find new water."

 

So, the point isn't that you will ALWAYS catch a fish, but that you will catch some if they

are there to be caught.

 

i stand by my post. ive read the piece. the right gear and tackle is a none issue with me, id fish with a cane pole if thats all i could afford. if im fishing a place where i know there is fish, and im skunked then your last statement isnt very true, the fish are there. ive spent a few hours covered every inch of a small pond my uncle owns more than once, there are plenty of bass there, and ive been skunked while casting every inch of the pond. there is no gauranteed way to catch a bass, and there is no virtual certainty either. some days you cant buy a bite, other days you cant keep them off your line, and other days its everything in between...

[Bama55]

This thread got me to thinking... will a bass go a day, or more, without eating?