New To Deep Lake Fishing

[Incognito]

     I'm going up with a friend to a new lake this weekend.  The only problem is that I generally fish shallow mud holes, and this lake's deepest point is 45 feet.  The lake is Pearl Lake, in Wisconsin.  It's 101 acres and supposedly one of the clearest lakes in Wisconsin.    

 

     This is the lake.  If you could please take a look and tell me spots I should try.

          http://dnr.wi.gov/lakes/maps/DNR/0195400a.pdf

     I'm not sure if the boat I'll be going on has a fishfinder, so that's why I need to find a few spots to try based off the lake map.  

 

     I fish only from shore... and on heavily pressured lakes.  So, I have to adapt to fish techniques I don't see people using, which typically brings great results.  I'm not a great fisherman by any means, I do, however, feel I know more than the average weekend fisherman.  I do a lot of Texas rigging because cranks, buzzbaits, and spinnerbaits are always being thrown at the lakes I fish.  I'm still learning jig fishing, though.  

     I have two rods: one for cranking and an all-purpose rod except for cranking.  My all-purpose rod is a 7'0", MH, Fast,  Fenwick HMG.  On the rod I have a 7.1:1 Lew's Speed Spool with 50lb braid and a 6' 10lb fluoro leader.

     

     My questions:

         1.) Should I bring a spinning rod for drop shot?  I have a 7'0", med, fast rod.

         2.) What are some must have lures for clear lakes?

         3.) Are there any particular times fishing will be better in clear lakes due to light penetration? 

         4.) Will Teas rigging work in deep areas? Or should I switch to the Carolina rig?

         5.) Will finesse baits work best seeing that the lake is so clear?

         6.) Jerkbaits? Yes? No? 

     

[fishballer06]

1. Yes. Small, finesse should work well for clear water. 

2. Clear water calls for natural presentations. I would recommend anything that looks natural.

3. Being the middle of summer right now, most fish are less active during the high sun hours. Mornings and evening should be best.

4. Texas rigging should be your better bet. Carolina rig could be too big/bulky for clear water.

5. Yes, hence the drop shot rod being needed. 

6. It's worth a shot. Every lake is different, and each lake can vary from day to day. 

[WRB]

Fish the points; south shore near the launch ramp, west end basin point, 2 north shore points.

What type of bass are in this lake, largemouth or smallmouth or both?

This is a natural lake, no dam. The largemouth tend to be more shore oriented near or in cover, the smallmouth tend to roam around the rocky shore areas in this type of lake, no off shore structure.

Surface lures early in the morning along with jerk baits or small deep diving crankbaits, trial and error until you get a few strikes. Before leaving the area try finesse presentations like a split shot 4 1/2" curl tail worm.

My guess the bass will in shallow water early, then down to about 20' mid day.

Tom

[Incognito]

Fish the points; south shore near the launch ramp, west end basin point, 2 north shore points.

What type of bass are in this lake, largemouth or smallmouth or both?

This is a natural lake, no dam. The largemouth tend to be more shore oriented near or in cover, the smallmouth tend to roam around the rocky shore areas in this type of lake, no off shore structure.

Surface lures early in the morning along with jerk baits or small deep diving crankbaits, trial and error until you get a few strikes. Before leaving the area try finesse presentations like a split shot 4 1/2" curl tail worm.

My guess the bass will in shallow water early, then down to about 20' mid day.

Tom

     The DNR website says Largemouth but I think my friend said smallies are there, too.

[adam lancia]

No rivers or creeks coming in or out of there by the looks, eh? When the bite slows on the clear lakes up at our family cottage, that's where I head and usually have some luck. I agree with the natural looking baits and presentations 100%. That being said, if the bite is great either early or late, throw a spinnerbait to see if you can goad a big 'un into taking the bait.

[CDobber]

http://www.lake-link.com/Wisconsin-Fishing-Reports/report.cfm/15488/Pearl-Lake-Waushara-County/

 

Not a lot of talk on there for that particular lake, and unfortunately, any talk of bass seems to be very small ones up to about 14".  I read through the first page and sounded like a good panfish lake but hard to say on bass.  Then again, the Madison lakes don't get a ton of talk on bass and I suspect its because of all the bass tournaments, people not wanting to give up their spots or success stories.

[Choporoz]

Looks to be an old quarry that may never have been 'managed' for sport fishing.  Good diving, apparently, but not much in the way of fishing.  I don't fish for anything other than LMB nowadays, but if I was in your position, I'd probably be taking nightcrawlers and bobbers....and maybe some beer.

[Crestliner2008]

You might try a drop shot rig - IF - snags are not going to be a problem for you, fishing from shore. If the shoreline is fairly steep, then you can probably get by with the drop shot with no problem. If it's rocky and snaggy, you might be better off with a Texas split shot rig, or a 4" wacky rigged Senko with some sort of weed guard. Which ever presentation you select, make sure you have a fluorocarbon leader, as where the water is that clear, this line really pays off in most instances. Keep it light and keep your patience tuned!