Stained Water And Fishing A Wacky Rig Deep (10-20Ft)

[cjam93]

Hey guys so I was reading how the dropshot is not great in stained water at times because it doesnt give off much vibration or anything for the fish to pick up on it and that in that dirtier water you would be better off with deep cranks and a football jig. I was wondering though what about fishing a wacky rigged senko deeper in that 10-20ft range? I do well with the wacky rig in shallow water that is stained, but I was wondering if it being down deeper would that make a difference? Thanks!

[Wayne P.]

The presentation does the same no matter what part of the water column it is in.

[cjam93]

The presentation does the same no matter what part of the water column it is in.

I was mainly concerned with it being harder for the bass to pick up on it with it down in the deeper water where there wouldnt be as much light penetration and what not.

[Wayne P.]

I was mainly concerned with it being harder for the bass to pick up on it with it down in the deeper water where there wouldnt be as much light penetration and what not.

It displaces water, the fish can find it. That is what their lateral line does.

[cjam93]

It displaces water, the fish can find it. That is what their lateral line does.

Ok awesome thanks!

[TheCodFather]

What kind of action do you use with your wacky rig in stained water? I'm getting ready to fish a small lake, clay, sand, and marl bottom, in about 2ft to 10ft of water and stained but about 3 ft visability.

[cjam93]

I have always just threw it out and let it fall on a slack line. Watch the line as it falls and then check for tension on the line once it finishes falling. If nothing has it raise it and let it fall again. After that Id reel it back in and throw it out again.

[papajoe222]

What Wayne said.  I've fished at night an scored with a wacky rig.  Not that it's the 'best' presentation for the situation you describe, but it sure isn't the worst.

[WRB]

It amazes me when bass anglers believe the fish see no better then they do.

Bass live and thrive by finding prey that are trying to hide from them, at night!

The bass knows the instant your lures hits the waters surface that something is there and if they are active feeding will check it out.

The lateral line sense of feeling water movement is their long distance early warning system, eye sight is next and bass have highly developed sight for seeing underwater. The basses sense of hearing, taste and small are secondary, but they uses them in combination with all the senses.

Color preferences change, sometimes hourly or seasonally and for that reason soft plastics are made in unlimited colors and combinations. Color is a trail and error choice and will chance over time.

Give your try, you can always insert a rattle if that give you more confidence.

Never completely lose touch with your lure, maintain contact do you know when the bass has your lure in it's mouth.

Tom