New Fishing Techniques

[Shane_]

Im trying to discover some new techniques that will work for me. If anyone does anything that really works for them just post it below.

[Curved]

I cant say it's original, but I use smaller than average lures (3" and less) and I'm getting big on light line. Sort of extreme finesse fishing. I feel like it does well for me.

[WRB]

What techniques or presentations are familiar with?

Tom

[A-Jay]

May I suggest you check out the link below.

 

Read through the list and pick out a few that peak your interest and / or can be applied to your home waters.

 

A-Jay

 

http://www.bassresource.com/fishing-techniques/

[Sam]

Shane, some guys and gals will not want to share their "newest and best" fishing techniques with you for a number of reasons.

Frist, they want to keep them to themselves so they can catch more fish.

Second, they either found them by accident; was told about them; or created them and they believe they belong to themselves and will not share them with you.

Third, there are a number of basic techniques that you can consider but each one has offshoots that change them in a specific way. Way too many to consider sharing with anyone.

And remember, a technique that works in Florida may not work in Massachusetts. Then again it may be deadly.

I will PM a new technique for your to try but I really don't want to post it on the Forum as I am not 100% sure of its success although I did catch a bass on my first cast using it.

So asking such a broad question will cause a lot of answers and a lot of people avoiding adding to the list.

May I suggest going to YouTube and looking up BassResource and viewing all of Glenn's videos. Glenn's productions are outstanding. You can pick up a lot of techniques by viewing Glenn's information.

If you are not subscribed to a number of bass fishing magazines please consider purchasing these publications. They will always have articles on current and new techniques and ways to modify and fish your baits.

Good luck and if you come across a new technique please share it with us.

[WRB]

Sam the reason for my question was to determine what Curved knows in regards to commonly known techniques or presentations.

For example Scroungers are well know and rarely used.

To use your statement that bass anglers do not share what they think is a secrete is human nature and a lot of site members hang around in the background hoping to mine just that; a new presentation to try out.

Tinkering around with particular lure is a big part of bass fishing because bass respond to such a wide variety of lures and presentations.

Tom

[Shane_]

What techniques or presentations are familiar with?

Tom

Just the basics

[Shane_]

May I suggest you check out the link below.

 

Read through the list and pick out a few that peak your interest and / or can be applied to your home waters.

 

A-Jay

 

http://www.bassresource.com/fishing-techniques/

I just read a lot of these before i posted it. im going out on my friends boat tomorrow and im looking for all kinds of new stuff to try out so i can show him up.

[Shane_]

Yes i am subscribed to Glenn, I think he has the best videos on youtube.

[tatertester]

This ," my secret technique" attitude ,is so much rubbish......I can see maybe on a local lake when you have something going ,and don't want to let it out at the time , but after then ,whats the point?....Most people I know that always have a, not to be divulged lake, technique , lure , etc tend to function the same way in their regular lives sadly.....Try helping others instead , and you will be rewarded many times over ..........A technique that I like to use is know by others I'm sure, but here goes.....I rig a drop shot up with a sinker just heavy enough to get my lure to the bottom and about 12-18 inches below the lure . Fish it horizontally casting rather than vertically straight up and down....This puts your lure very near the bottom but not in the muck or bottom debris that can hide the lure or get it fouled up. Fish can easily find the lure and I feel that I catch more fish this way than a direct line to hook rigging......Give it a try, I think you will be pleasantly surprised with the catch result.....Good luck.  

[WRB]

New that is old:

Drop shot, originally known as stacking in fresh water , ganion's in salt water or dropper rigs.

Japanese brought this back to life about 1990 out west. The first drop shots were called down shot rigs or stack rigs because 2 to 3 drop shot hooks with worms were normal, not just 1. The first secret rig was using a small spider puff ball (living rubber round head jig trimmed in a ball shape) used for the weight.

Nail worm, originally a straight tail worm with a nail inserted into the worm nose and wacky hooked. The nail worm dates back at least into the mid 70's, then forgotten until about 5 years ago. I have posted this rigged many times, however little feedback. The modern rig uses R2Sea tungsten nail weight ($$) and worm saddles for wacky rigs to save the worm/weight isn't lost with each bass. The worm nose is cut off square about 1/4", weight inserted into the nose, the hook about 1 1/2" back, 6" straight tail. This rig is used on 6-8# FC line to depth of 20' with 3/32 oz weight. Lead nail weight are less expensive by Lunker city and work OK.

This rig has won a lot of $$ out west.

3 way swivel rigs is another old timer that is being used around the country by tight lipped anglers.

Heavy 1 oz fish head jig with hollow body swimmers on the shorter dropper line and with a variety of floating lures on the longer line. Crankbaits, jerk baits, use your imagination.

These are 3 summer presentations that you should give a try that your local anglers may not know of or have forgotten about that will put bass in the boat everywhere.

Tom