FishOn!GetTheNet Posted April 14, 2018 Posted April 14, 2018 Need some advice I'm entered in a tournament next month(may6) but as of now the lake still has ice on it.I've always struggled right after iceout never know where to fish and what to use later in the season i fish docks that line the lake but I'm not sure that there going to be in the water yet there are some small shallow canals deep rocks and weed beds any help on where to start and what to use will be appreciated Quote
JT Bagwell Posted April 14, 2018 Posted April 14, 2018 I would target areas that get the most direct sunlight. Not specific spots but areas. Right after ice out I look for the warmest areas I can find. A couple of degrees can make a HUGE difference this time of year. 3 1 Quote
Super User scaleface Posted April 15, 2018 Super User Posted April 15, 2018 Are you going to get a day to practice or show and go ? Quote
FishOn!GetTheNet Posted April 15, 2018 Author Posted April 15, 2018 I can practice up until 12am day of but won't be around till a few days before planning on using all those days i can Quote
All about da bass Posted April 15, 2018 Posted April 15, 2018 Jerkbaits!!! Good luck bro. Just go done with my tournament. Quote
Pro Logcatcher Posted April 18, 2018 Posted April 18, 2018 Focus on the west side of the bank as it gets the most sun and the fish will be more active Quote
Super User Angry John Posted April 19, 2018 Super User Posted April 19, 2018 The pattern will still be deep. Small jigs, deep jerk and blade baits. Quote
Super User NHBull Posted April 19, 2018 Super User Posted April 19, 2018 Sounds like hair jig and jerk time. North and sunny, but still deep Quote
All about da bass Posted April 19, 2018 Posted April 19, 2018 50 minutes ago, NHBull said: Sounds like hair jig and jerk time. North and sunny, but still deep Exactly, don't go west go north fish around the ice or in deep channels, ditches, or road beds. When I fished up north, all it took to get a good bite was to find a depth change and there just so happened to be trees which holds heat. Quote
Super User Sam Posted April 19, 2018 Super User Posted April 19, 2018 15 hours ago, All about da bass said: Exactly, don't go west go north fish around the ice or in deep channels, ditches, or road beds. When I fished up north, all it took to get a good bite was to find a depth change and there just so happened to be trees which holds heat. The morning sun will hit the western and northern banks of the lake, warming the water a few degrees. This temperature increase will attract the bass. You will need to view the northern and western banks and decide which one is getting hit by the sun's rays when the sun comes up. Water temperature controls the bass' behavior and eating schedule. Since the lake will still be cold on May 6th you need to study cold water bass fishing articles, DVDs and YouTube videos. In addition, look up cold water fishing in the search box in the upper right hand corner of this page. Jerkbaits, lipless crankbaits and spinnerbaits may be the ticket. A jig and pig can also be very effective. Fish slow. And once you catch one look at it's color. If the color is silver then bass is holding low in the water column. If the bass is green he is up towards the surface. Bass will tend to go to the warmer water, even a degree or two. Good luck in your tournament. Be sure to let us know how you do. 2 Quote
FishOn!GetTheNet Posted April 20, 2018 Author Posted April 20, 2018 Great tips every one thanks I'll post the results Quote
RHuff Posted April 23, 2018 Posted April 23, 2018 I did not know that the greenish color meant bass were high in the water column. Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted April 23, 2018 Super User Posted April 23, 2018 On 4/14/2018 at 2:06 PM, FishOn!GetTheNet said: Need some advice Move to a warmer state? 1 Quote
FishOn!GetTheNet Posted May 8, 2018 Author Posted May 8, 2018 Well the day has come and gone the tournament had 54 boats in it unfortunately i finished 53 I tried everything that I knew and was only able to get one keeper The main lake water was 46° in the smaller lakes connected to it were 50+ degrees so I focused on those with no luck so much for finding the warm water most of the boats they caught the five fish limit we're finishing the main lake oh well it's the start and end of my tournament career i'll never pump out that much money to go fishing again I feel so humiliated makes me just want to sell everything and get a new hobby but that'll never happen I love recreational fishing too much and I'll probably enter another tournament again but I'm definitely going to wait till later in the year when the water temperatures are more stable and the bass are more active Quote
Jesse Yeomans Posted May 8, 2018 Posted May 8, 2018 3 minutes ago, FishOn!GetTheNet said: Well the day has come and gone the tournament had 54 boats in it unfortunately i finished 53 I tried everything that I knew and was only able to get one keeper The main lake water was 46° in the smaller lakes connected to it were 50+ degrees so I focused on those with no luck so much for finding the warm water most of the boats they caught the five fish limit we're finishing the main lake oh well it's the start and end of my tournament career i'll never pump out that much money to go fishing again I feel so humiliated makes me just want to sell everything and get a new hobby but that'll never happen I love recreational fishing too much and I'll probably enter another tournament again but I'm definitely going to wait till later in the year when the water temperatures are more stable and the bass are more active Join a smaller club in your area and become a co-angler/non-boater. I'm starting that this year. It will help a lot to learn new areas and techniques with guys that have been fishing longer than I have been alive. I would try it out for yourself. Quote
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