Bigbass37 Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 Need some advice for fishing lilypads and marsh grass on a tidal river. Thanks guys. Quote
ColdSVT Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 Braid and 7' + mh or H stick Oh and a frog! Or something to punch or fish holes like a creature or jig Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted June 23, 2014 Super User Posted June 23, 2014 A jig with 50 or 60 lb. braid. Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted June 23, 2014 Super User Posted June 23, 2014 Agree with the frogs. In fact, other than frogs, the only thing I'd probably toss into the pads is a weightless fluke. I have had limited success with weightless finesse worms tossed in and twitched to fall off a pad -- but the limited casting rage and light line required makes it a frustrating endeavor. At risk of jacking BB37's thread, I'd like to also ask for opinions for a little more specific situation. I was on a tidal river yesterday and excited to hit big fields of pads, but once there, I found it nearly impossible. The pads were at least 10-12 inches over the surface and solid for the width of 50 feet and more without any holes. I couldn't do anything but play around the edges and didn't get a bite. I could toss a frog in, but it would rarely even get wet in there. Maddening. Quote
Super User everythingthatswims Posted June 23, 2014 Super User Posted June 23, 2014 Frogs and jigs are all you need, creatures and beavers with heavy weights are good too. Target open spots and irregularities with the sub surface stuff, but you can use a frog to cover lots of water. Quote
Super User Deleted account Posted June 23, 2014 Super User Posted June 23, 2014 Need some advice for fishing lilypads and marsh grass on a tidal river. Thanks guys. Frog, T-rig for flipping, and pitching, and a spinnerbait for the edges, a weedless smallish swimbait, and a squarebill for the pockets just in case. The end. Sounds a lot like the Potomac. Quote
Super User Deleted account Posted June 23, 2014 Super User Posted June 23, 2014 Agree with the frogs. In fact, other than frogs, the only thing I'd probably toss into the pads is a weightless fluke. I have had limited success with weightless finesse worms tossed in and twitched to fall off a pad -- but the limited casting rage and light line required makes it a frustrating endeavor. At risk of jacking BB37's thread, I'd like to also ask for opinions for a little more specific situation. I was on a tidal river yesterday and excited to hit big fields of pads, but once there, I found it nearly impossible. The pads were at least 10-12 inches over the surface and solid for the width of 50 feet and more without any holes. I couldn't do anything but play around the edges and didn't get a bite. I could toss a frog in, but it would rarely even get wet in there. Maddening. Time and tide wait for no man... Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted June 23, 2014 Super User Posted June 23, 2014 Time and tide wait for no man... sigh...... my lack of patience makes bass fishing more challenging than it should be.....tides shmides....I was hoping you'd tell me to throw something in the middle of that mess anyway....lol....puttering around the edges wasn't particularly rewarding Quote
Mr Swim Jig Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 Besides a frog or trying to get a jig down thru an opening I also like to use a swim jig around the outside edges of the pads. Quote
Bassin Bob Posted June 24, 2014 Posted June 24, 2014 Curiously, I've had a lot of luck using buzzbaits over pads. They don't hang up and bass seem to jump out and smack them (but don't use a trailer hook). If frogs and flukes fail, try a buzzbait. Quote
missouribigbass Posted June 24, 2014 Posted June 24, 2014 Curiously, I've had a lot of luck using buzzbaits over pads. They don't hang up and bass seem to jump out and smack them (but don't use a trailer hook). If frogs and flukes fail, try a buzzbait. Im with you there. I have as much luck with a buzz as anything. The trick is being accurate with your cast and navigating it through openings. I'd a pad gets in your path speed it up and pop it up to and go right over. Love me sooner buzz bait fishing. To me it's the most under utilized lures available. Buzz baits produce big bass. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted June 24, 2014 Global Moderator Posted June 24, 2014 Bladed jigs if you can get them through the stalks. Quote
Super User Sam Posted June 24, 2014 Super User Posted June 24, 2014 Big Bass, usually you fish the pads on high or a falling tide. You have to use braid. The test is up to you. Many tie the braid directly to the bait. Others use a flouro leader. All of the baits mentioned above will work. The bass will have to tell you what they prefer that day and time. After the tide goes out you can fish parallel to the pads. We need to know where you live to give you better input. Can you add your location to your avatar? 1 Quote
Bigbass37 Posted June 25, 2014 Author Posted June 25, 2014 Big Bass, usually you fish the pads on high or a falling tide. You have to use braid. The test is up to you. Many tie the braid directly to the bait. Others use a flouro leader. All of the baits mentioned above will work. The bass will have to tell you what they prefer that day and time. After the tide goes out you can fish parallel to the pads. We need to know where you live to give you better input. Can you add your location to your avatar? Yes, I will add it but im located in VA...Specifically The Chickahomany and potomac rivers Quote
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