HeavyFisher Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 Tonight is pretty much the last night in NY with a low of 55, high of 67 daytime. This is pretty much my last chance to go out and fish before we get a cold front and rain coming through later this week. I've never been night fishing before. Do you guys think It's worth it to fish for a few hours in a large pond 7-9ish at night? Quote
bassin is addicting Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 absolutely... especially since you say it is your "last chance" to get out... of course, i think it's always worth it... 2 Quote
HeavyFisher Posted October 21, 2013 Author Posted October 21, 2013 Yea I had a feeling that's what people would say! Lol, I'm going out tonight. Pics later on! Quote
LMB ANGLER Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 of course you can, one thing to mention is that you has 2 or 3 days left, the water does not get cold right away it takes a few days of cold weather. so theres a 2 or 3 days of a window. 1 Quote
Super User WRB Posted October 21, 2013 Super User Posted October 21, 2013 The summer period tends to be the most productive, although we don't have a bug issue where I fish! Night fishing will improve your skills. Make sure you have a good light, difficult to see what you are doing or going. Hard to beat a T-rigged Power worm or buzz bait, KISS, rules the night. Enjoy yourself, take a cell phone, be careful. Tom PS; get there an hour before dark, the bite is usually good until an hour after dark, then slows down before it picks up agian. 2 Quote
HeavyFisher Posted October 21, 2013 Author Posted October 21, 2013 Thanks for the tips guys, WRB your posts are always so informative going above and beyond any answer I could expect! You are indeed knowledgeable and wise. Now that I have the ass kissing out of the way....I look forward to catching some bass tonight and weighing them with my new scale! Quote
Super User K_Mac Posted October 21, 2013 Super User Posted October 21, 2013 Night fishing has really has become my favorite time to fish when the weather is hot. This time of year it is a little more unpredictable, but by all means GO! As always WRB gives good advice. Simple is better when it comes to fishing after dark. I like to have a bunch of combos on deck during the day, at night one or two and make sure EVERYTHING is strapped down and in its place. If you go by yourself wear a PFD. I wear an inflatable at all times at night whether I'm alone or not. A dark colored single colorado blade spinnerbait (slow rolled or bounced on bottom like a jig) or a dark colored jig and craw are two of my favorite nighttime baits. A spook can be deadly at times. There is nothing like a good fishing crushing a topwater bait at night. If that does not get you excited go immediately to the nearest hospital... 2 Quote
Super User AK-Jax86 Posted October 21, 2013 Super User Posted October 21, 2013 You got to take advantage of your "last night" that PB could be lurking at night 1 Quote
Super User Grizzn N Bassin Posted October 22, 2013 Super User Posted October 22, 2013 Just went out didn't get bite.... I've been going out for a few weeks at night with not much success.... only 1 night which was 4 days before the full moon last Friday.. t-rigged worms, buzz, jigs and chatterbaits are my night lures.. with the occasional swimabits and spinner... good luck I hope.you did better than me 1 Quote
Super User Catt Posted October 22, 2013 Super User Posted October 22, 2013 I start night fishing in April & continue until October. #1 thing to remember, bass do not morph into a new creature after sunset. I the same locations with the same lures as I do during the day. 1 Quote
Super User Catt Posted October 22, 2013 Super User Posted October 22, 2013 I start night fishing in April & continue until October. #1 thing to remember, bass do not morph into a new creature after sunset. I the same locations with the same lures as I do during the day. Quote
motodmast Posted October 22, 2013 Posted October 22, 2013 i might be to late, but throw a frog, black blue jig, or black spinnerbait. my buddy caught his PB of 9.12lb on a koppers frog at 11:30 at night 1 Quote
Super User Darren. Posted October 22, 2013 Super User Posted October 22, 2013 When I lived near Rochester, NY I fished Gravel Ponds (south of the city) a few times at night. Only once did I have success, caught an absolute beast of a bass -- 23" on a jitterbug -- at night. So yeah, if you can fish at night, it's worth the effort if for nothing else than to try it out. Down here in VA, I have to be off the local waters I fish at sundown (or thereabouts), so no night fishing. I'd love to hit these spots at night, though. Jitterbugs, other top waters would surely elicit some strikes. 1 Quote
Super User WRB Posted October 22, 2013 Super User Posted October 22, 2013 Thank you all for the kind words. Catt is the best source for night bass fishing tips...Liston to his advice, I do! I believe the ? Was regarding a small 7 acre pond, more than likely fishing from shore. We have a lot of night fishing advice on this site with lists of needed details. Tom Quote
Super User Darren. Posted October 22, 2013 Super User Posted October 22, 2013 #1 thing to remember, bass do not morph into a new creature after sunset. I the same locations with the same lures as I do during the day. That's a solid point! Quote
HeavyFisher Posted October 22, 2013 Author Posted October 22, 2013 Just got back home a few minutes ago. The fishing was very sloooooooow. I started out with a swim bait that wasn't getting hit so I switched to a spook. I was out there for around 3 hours and caught 2 LM bass, 3.14lb and a 2.64lb. I would've loved to try plastics but I forgot those on the way out. Thanks for the tips everyone! Quote
Super User AK-Jax86 Posted October 22, 2013 Super User Posted October 22, 2013 Just got back home a few minutes ago. The fishing was very sloooooooow. I started out with a swim bait that wasn't getting hit so I switched to a spook. I was out there for around 3 hours and caught 2 LM bass, 3.14lb and a 2.64lb. I would've loved to try plastics but I forgot those on the way out. Thanks for the tips everyone! Frogs work really well especially in areas with a lot of frogs. Throw theme along the shore line and the bass will crush them, that's how it is here in FL anyway. Last night I went to pick up food around 8:45p stopped at a spot and threw a white frog 5 yards in front of a culvert. Reel it in and a 20" slammed it as the frog got to the opening. The big girls love frogs lol Quote
Super User K_Mac Posted October 22, 2013 Super User Posted October 22, 2013 Just got back home a few minutes ago. The fishing was very sloooooooow. I started out with a swim bait that wasn't getting hit so I switched to a spook. I was out there for around 3 hours and caught 2 LM bass, 3.14lb and a 2.64lb. I would've loved to try plastics but I forgot those on the way out. Thanks for the tips everyone! That doesn't sound like a bad way of spending a few hours to me. When you get old like me just being there is much of the fun-catching fish is a bonus! Well done. 1 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted October 23, 2013 Global Moderator Posted October 23, 2013 I love night fishing and actually prefer it during the summer months. It takes some getting used to but it can be super effective. Having the whole lake to yourself and not feeling like you're melting while you're catching way more fish than you would during the daylight makes it all worth it I agree that you should keep it simple at night. I like dark colored baits most of the time but sometimes bright baits will work better. Chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, 10" worms, and jigs are my favorites. 1 Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted October 23, 2013 Super User Posted October 23, 2013 Go out early and pull an all nighter. Quote
Super User K_Mac Posted October 23, 2013 Super User Posted October 23, 2013 Go out early and pull an all nighter. Yep. Been there done that many times! It's a little too cool for me this time of year though. Quote
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