What To Use

[MIbassin]

Hey guys-

 

I am heading out to a small pond tomorrow (maybe15-20 acres). I don't know the water temperature, however the last 3 days it has been 62-68 degrees and tomorrow is supposed to be 67. I am guessing it might be 50 degrees??

 

Either way, what are some lures i should throw? I know it is about location but i am stuck to the bank.

 

Also, i know this pond has some pigs in it...

 

 

Suggestions? Thanks!

[A-Jay]

Slow roll a spinner bait around some or swim a swim jig w/ grub trailer a bit, slow & steady.

 

You could try working a jerk bait with a nice pause if the water isn't too stained or even chuck a chatterbait out there if it is.  A soft plastic jerk bait like a Fluke could be the ticket.

 

A lip-less crank like a Red Eye Shad is a popular early season producers as well.

 

If you're there early and the fish are not reacting, try drop-shotting your favorite smaller sized plastic, (like a 4 inch stick bait) while you're waiting for the water (and the Bass) to warm up a bit.

 

And whatever you do, don't leave without bumping a jig & craw around the bottom ~

 

Good Luck

 

A-Jay

 

 

 

 

[MIbassin]

Thank you A-Jay!

[MIbassin]

What blade configuration should the spinnerbait have? The weeds probably haven't started growing yet and the water has 2-3 ft visibility.

For slow rolling I was thinking a big gold Colorado blade??

[A-Jay]

What blade configuration should the spinnerbait have? The weeds probably haven't started growing yet and the water has 2-3 ft visibility.

For slow rolling I was thinking a big gold Colorado blade??

 

Depends on a few things - if the water has a little color, a big Colorado blades is a nice choice. 

If it's a little clearer, a willow / Colorado configuration is standard; even a double willow's OK if the fish are moving for the bait.

 

A-Jay

[Pmoss1]

What blade configuration should the spinnerbait have? The weeds probably haven't started growing yet and the water has 2-3 ft visibility.

For slow rolling I was thinking a big gold Colorado blade??

I would definately use a big thumper blade. They are easy to create commotion at slow speeds and bass love them.  It a dinner bell to slow bass.

[MIbassin]

I picked up another x-rap tonight as well as a 1/4oz chart/white chatter bait with a gold blade. I also got a 3/8oz frog colored chatter bait, it has no flash so would it produce? I would be able to cast it farther than the 1/4oz one