IndianaFinesse Posted March 3, 2017 Posted March 3, 2017 What's your guys favorite baits for fishing offshore? I'll be mostly fishing in the 8-16 feet deep but no deeper than 20 feet, around brush and what not often. I am new to deep water fishing, so what specific models are your favorites? 1 Quote
bassguytom Posted March 3, 2017 Posted March 3, 2017 Can't ever go wrong with a football jig. I also have a hard time putting down a tube off shore. 1 Quote
Super User RoLo Posted March 3, 2017 Super User Posted March 3, 2017 In water 8 to 16-ft deep (a key depth zone in reservoirs), I'm sure I'll fish a 'jig & twin-tail grub' and 'T-rigged Ultravibe 7" Magnum Worm' Roger 4 Quote
Super User eyedabassman Posted March 3, 2017 Super User Posted March 3, 2017 For me, a jig,swimbait,c-rig. 1 Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted March 3, 2017 Super User Posted March 3, 2017 Rage Tail Thumper (Blue Fleck) T-rigged; Structure Bug J-rigged and the new Siebert G2/ Rage Tail Lobster. 1 Quote
Super User Catt Posted March 3, 2017 Super User Posted March 3, 2017 Texas Rigged plastic of some sort determined by the body of water. Jig-N-Craw Carolina Rigged plastic of some sort determined by the body of water. 4 Quote
Super User ww2farmer Posted March 3, 2017 Super User Posted March 3, 2017 Everything I fish in 1'-8'................except a little heavier, and/or deeper diving. 1 Quote
Super User Spankey Posted March 3, 2017 Super User Posted March 3, 2017 Try to get use to bottom contact. You'll have to experiment with different weight to see how you make out. 1 Quote
MainelyBASS Posted March 3, 2017 Posted March 3, 2017 Im offended that nobody has mentioned the drop shot. 98% of my tournament winnings last season came from the drop shot in 25-50ft of water. 1 Quote
IndianaFinesse Posted March 3, 2017 Author Posted March 3, 2017 7 minutes ago, MainelyBASS said: Im offended that nobody has mentioned the drop shot. 98% of my tournament winnings last season came from the drop shot in 25-50ft of water. Even around wood? I have honestly never caught a bass on a dropshot, unless I am sight fishing for spawning bass. What size and type of jig/Texas rig are you guys using? Quote
MainelyBASS Posted March 3, 2017 Posted March 3, 2017 Just now, IndianaFinesse said: Even around wood? I have honestly never caught a bass on a dropshot, unless I am sight fishing for spawning bass. Im only speaking for myself here, but if I locate brush piles in 15+ft of water, i can hover over the top of it using my electronics, drop down to the area above the tree and work the drop shot. More often than not, the fish come out of the tree to hit the bait. 2 Quote
Super User RoLo Posted March 3, 2017 Super User Posted March 3, 2017 1 hour ago, MainelyBASS said: Im offended that nobody has mentioned the drop shot. Don't be offended, the "dropshot" is technically not a bait, it's a rigging method Roger 5 Quote
lo n slo Posted March 3, 2017 Posted March 3, 2017 i'll throw a 3/16 bullet if i can get away with it and increase weight as needed due to wind (or with a craw worm) but thats just me. i do prefer worms for deep stroking and crawling thru deep brush. deep for me is the 20'-25' range. edit: thermocline can change the latter 1 Quote
Super User Catt Posted March 3, 2017 Super User Posted March 3, 2017 Little clarification Fishing offshore does not necessarily mean ya gotta fish deep! I fish a lot of offshore structure that tops out at 15' +/-, I also fish a lot of deep water (20-30') within casting distance of the shoreline. 3 Quote
Super User Crestliner2008 Posted March 3, 2017 Super User Posted March 3, 2017 I'm assuming you are talking about casting hard baits, from jigs to top waters. Don't try to force feed the bass. Try various controls of depth & speed, starting with the top and working down through the water column. Depending on the water temperature and clarity, you probably wouldn't go too far wrong with a hard (or soft) jerkbait. Good Luck! 1 Quote
crypt Posted March 3, 2017 Posted March 3, 2017 3 hours ago, Catt said: Texas Rigged plastic of some sort determined by the body of water. Jig-N-Craw Carolina Rigged plastic of some sort determined by the body of water. this..................... 1 Quote
Super User scaleface Posted March 3, 2017 Super User Posted March 3, 2017 Heres a few crakbaits that I use . 8 to 10 foot Norman Deep Little N 10 to 12 foot Rapala CR14 Crankin Rap 12 to 17 Strike King 6xd Strike King Red Eye Shad for all depths . I have the entire line of Crankin Raps . They have produced well for me . I just purchased the entire line of Berkely Dredgers all in Fire Tiger , that I havent used yet . I'll give them a go this coming summer . 1 Quote
lo n slo Posted March 3, 2017 Posted March 3, 2017 2 hours ago, Crestliner2008 said: Don't try to force feed the bass. i should have this tattooed on my forehead 1 Quote
MainelyBASS Posted March 3, 2017 Posted March 3, 2017 4 hours ago, RoLo said: Don't be offended, the "dropshot" is technically not a bait, it's a rigging method Roger Texas rig and Carolina rig which are "rigging methods" are acceptable, but dropshot isn't acceptable because it's a "rigging method?" Apparently I have no idea how to use this forum. 3 Quote
Super User Deleted account Posted March 4, 2017 Super User Posted March 4, 2017 22 hours ago, IndianaFinesse said: What's your guys favorite baits for fishing offshore? Green machine, or a ballyhoo with a blue/white Islander, I'm a sucker for the classics. Quote
jamey1e Posted March 4, 2017 Posted March 4, 2017 Ol' Monster T-rigged, trick worm C-rigged, and a deep diving crank. 1 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted March 4, 2017 Global Moderator Posted March 4, 2017 Football jigs, swing head with a 10" worm or beaver, 5XD or 6XD, shakyhead with a trick worm. 1 Quote
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