Having a rough time!

[Kenn Page]

Fishing Calling Panther lake in central Mississippi. Water temp this last trip was in mid 80's. There was some action on the top, so I threw a frog, whopper plopper, jerk, squarebill crank...and got skunked. If anyone has ever been to this lake, it can produce some large fish, but never a bunch of numbers. Every single point of this lake looks fishy. I haven't tried a dropshot yet, haven't ever really. Water has been really clear lately as well, I know that will play a part in it. Have also tried senkos and various other lures at this lake, seems like the fish are pressured a good bit, but people still manage to catch some chunks, just not me. (I know, Dear Diary...)

[jr231]

Whats the forage ? Any other predators ? If I'm getting skunked totally I'm falling back to the basics. You didn't mention using a jig. 1/8oz head with action trailer fished every way you can . Pitch it, cast it, fast and slow and with hope and drags.. Jigs catch bass , my wife caught a nice 3lber the other day after complaining she didn't want to use artificial because she's not good at it.. she caught the biggest bass of the day ! 

 

Also, Mepps or whatever brand you prefer have caught me numerous species including Pike , catfish and crappie. Just a thought. 

 

Oh, and you know there are fry back in the coves. I'd start back there where it starts to get deeper. 

[thinkingredneck]

I have caught some there with a shake head with Junebug trick worm.  If clear I would go with GP or Watermelon red flake.  There is a creek channel toward the middle.  You are correct though, every square foot has great structure.  Keep at it.

[ANDREW BASS]

Going back to the basics is right.  Sounds like a good place for an old shinny spinner.  If the surface water is in the 80s, you should fish deeper.  The fish that far south are used to the warm water.  A side spinner with a bright colored grub on a weighted jighead, let is sink almost to the bottom, then bring it in, but not to fast.  Let the clear water work to your advantage, make you bait as attractive and visible as you can.  Looks like a good sized lake, may want to try smaller spinner at first, then work your way up.