Super User JustJames Posted July 18, 2018 Super User Posted July 18, 2018 I totally agree with you on two points and that happens in Canyon Lake too. 1.I got quite a bit of top water bite but I have to work hard for it, and the result might not be as good as fishing with other type lure. 2.I hardly get any bite on fast moving lures even with top water, I have to retrieve as slow as possible. I think may be water clearity have to do with it since here is so strain and murky. 1 Quote
Super User Raul Posted July 18, 2018 Super User Posted July 18, 2018 Bring your camera and you ain't gonna catch something worth taking a picture.... but it applies to smartphones, you can bring your phone but without the intention of taking pictures as soon as the idea crosses your mind all you'll catch is 8 inchers. 1 Quote
Kyhokie Posted July 19, 2018 Posted July 19, 2018 If they aren't hitting moving baits, they are on the bottom...and most importantly, no man is allowed a beer until he catches a keeper. Quote
Super User geo g Posted July 19, 2018 Super User Posted July 19, 2018 1). In south Florida, no two days are the same. 2). Figure out what they want that day, that hour. 3). Stay off the trolling motor as much as possible, be in stealth mode with the wind doing your movement as much as possible. 4).Look for birds on the water, and look for happy water. (signs of fish casing bait) 5). Two or more types of vegitation is better then one big mass of the same. 6). An isolated clump of weeds in an open flat can be a honey hole. 7). In summer look for current, bass will position according to this flow. 8). Catch one, go back to the same area. Bass will bunch up according to size. 9). When things get tough slow down. 10). If you miss a bass go back with something else. 11). Have a game plan, but don't be afraid to change it with observations while out there. I could keep adding but that is things I do daily when on the water. 1 Quote
buzzbaiter83 Posted July 19, 2018 Posted July 19, 2018 1. Lipless Crankbaits produce the biggest fish Feb-May. 2. Crawfish baits are useless 3. The only Shad that come close to bank are <3” long. 4. May-Nov bass are as likely to be caught casting a small square bill in the middle of the lake as they are around cover or bank. 5. Decent bass only come near bank between 4am-10am May-Nov. 6. Small baits work best if fishing soft plastics. 7. Bass change their patterns for no rhyme or reason what so ever. Doesn’t matter if the weather/temps/lake levels/pressure are constant, fish will be different each day. 8. No matter if you have 3lb or 16lb, you may win a tournament on any day. 1 Quote
J_Pearson Posted July 19, 2018 Posted July 19, 2018 This is a fun post to read! I find it interesting how many lakes, from the smallest local lake to huge bodies of water have unique personalities. A guess here are a few "rules" for a couple local lakes here that I've either kind of established through my own fishing or have picked up as community or "local" knowledge... Lake 1: - If you don't get a frog blow-up at "this spot" or "this spot" in 10min., the frog bite is OFF. (pick up flippin' stick) If you do get a frog bite at stop 1 or 2 in 10min, the frog bite is ON. - If you get bit punching this clump of pads and that clump of pads, go to "the point" and flip those clump of pads...99.9999% chance of a quick fish there. - If you aren't burning a skinny dipper around pre-spawn, your tail is getting kicked-in by someone who is... Lake 2: - a 2.5lb keeper is a TANK. - You can catch 40 fish in a Tuesday nighter and not weigh-in a keeper. - Don't get excited about going there. Lake 3: - Have a spook tied on every single trip there, 12 months of the year...Yes even ice-fishing, 'cuz who knows when they'll come blasting out through a foot of ice on shad...(okay, exaggeration but I won't fish there without one on-deck and ready, you'll get burnt sometime if you don't. Lake 4: - If you don't make a couple casts at "the bridge" before weigh-in, did you really fish the tournament? Lake 5: - Be prepared to literally catch more bullfrogs than keeper-sized bass... Lake 6: - Within 1 hr of not getting bit, head to the bar/restaurant and take it easy the rest of the day...You tried. A+ effort. Lake 7: - ALWAYS have a drop-shot rigged...no, no, no...not to catch a bass with, but to snag a 15lb carp in 3 ft of water...a carp hooked in the back on 6lb test is a blast! Lake 8: ....eh...I'm outta ideas lol... Jonathan 2 Quote
buzzbaiter83 Posted July 20, 2018 Posted July 20, 2018 13 hours ago, J_Pearson said: This is a fun post to read! I find it interesting how many lakes, from the smallest local lake to huge bodies of water have unique personalities. A guess here are a few "rules" for a couple local lakes here that I've either kind of established through my own fishing or have picked up as community or "local" knowledge... Lake 1: - If you don't get a frog blow-up at "this spot" or "this spot" in 10min., the frog bite is OFF. (pick up flippin' stick) If you do get a frog bite at stop 1 or 2 in 10min, the frog bite is ON. - If you get bit punching this clump of pads and that clump of pads, go to "the point" and flip those clump of pads...99.9999% chance of a quick fish there. - If you aren't burning a skinny dipper around pre-spawn, your tail is getting kicked-in by someone who is... Lake 2: - a 2.5lb keeper is a TANK. - You can catch 40 fish in a Tuesday nighter and not weigh-in a keeper. - Don't get excited about going there. Lake 3: - Have a spook tied on every single trip there, 12 months of the year...Yes even ice-fishing, 'cuz who knows when they'll come blasting out through a foot of ice on shad...(okay, exaggeration but I won't fish there without one on-deck and ready, you'll get burnt sometime if you don't. Lake 4: - If you don't make a couple casts at "the bridge" before weigh-in, did you really fish the tournament? Lake 5: - Be prepared to literally catch more bullfrogs than keeper-sized bass... Lake 6: - Within 1 hr of not getting bit, head to the bar/restaurant and take it easy the rest of the day...You tried. A+ effort. Lake 7: - ALWAYS have a drop-shot rigged...no, no, no...not to catch a bass with, but to snag a 15lb carp in 3 ft of water...a carp hooked in the back on 6lb test is a blast! Lake 8: ....eh...I'm outta ideas lol... Jonathan I think your lake #2 & my lake are the same. I also think I fish tournaments out of your lake #4. ?? Quote
J_Pearson Posted July 20, 2018 Posted July 20, 2018 17 hours ago, buzzbaiter83 said: I think your lake #2 & my lake are the same. I also think I fish tournaments out of your lake #4. ?? ??? I believe it! haha 1 Quote
YaknBassn Posted July 21, 2018 Posted July 21, 2018 Memorial Day thru Labor Day, just stay home or fish Wheeler Lake. Tournament pressure is constant in the summer and the pleasure boaters get dumber as the summer drags on. If you like plenty of distance between you and other anglers, forget about fishing ledges. They stack on ledges within a few yards of each other. And if you think you'll be slick and fish the creeks from your kayak, don't do it. There will be a guy in a $100k Phoenix that pushes his luck in your shallow creek. God help you if you catch a fish within eyesight of another fisherman. The bent rod technique is king here. Late September thru October, it's safe to go out on weekends again. October thru November, tie on a frog and leave it on. Especially on cloudy, breezy days. 1 Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted July 21, 2018 Global Moderator Posted July 21, 2018 On 7/18/2018 at 9:46 PM, geo g said: 1). In south Florida, no two days are the same. 2). Figure out what they want that day, that hour. 3). Stay off the trolling motor as much as possible, be in stealth mode with the wind doing your movement as much as possible. 4).Look for birds on the water, and look for happy water. (signs of fish casing bait) 5). Two or more types of vegitation is better then one big mass of the same. 6). An isolated clump of weeds in an open flat can be a honey hole. 7). In summer look for current, bass will position according to this flow. 8). Catch one, go back to the same area. Bass will bunch up according to size. 9). When things get tough slow down. 10). If you miss a bass go back with something else. 11). Have a game plan, but don't be afraid to change it with observations while out there. I could keep adding but that is things I do daily when on the water. Excellent, A few more... There ARE fish in open water Junebug You can't out run a thunderstorm Junebug Okeechobee can generate it's own weather Junebug After running through a pad field stop, turn around, wait 10 min and throw a frog Junebug Leave your spinning rod with 6lb mono in the truck Junebug Mike 1 Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted July 22, 2018 Super User Posted July 22, 2018 Only use weightless plastics around the dam, or the rocks will eat your bait. Watch for snakes. It isn't about how fast you launch the boat, but it's knowing where to fish after the boat is in the water. Quote
jamey1e Posted July 23, 2018 Posted July 23, 2018 I have to agree a bass is not a bass wherever you go. I have 8 lakes within 2 hours of me and even though some share the same layouts the fish behave like polar opposites. Rules for my favorite lake: 1. Wind is your friend, find the most wind blown bank and you'll find the fish. 2. When the bite is slow, up size your bait. 3. Dirty water is your friend. 4. Don't be afraid to fish an area behind someone or run through an area you've already fished. I can't tell you how many times I've gotten zero bites in an area or down a bank only to go back through it an hour later and wreck'em. 5. Reaction baits are number one in the winter. 6. Doesn't matter what day of the week or time of day. May thru September be prepared at any given time to have your world rocked by a wake boat. Quote
Super User geo g Posted July 23, 2018 Super User Posted July 23, 2018 On 7/21/2018 at 6:05 AM, Mike L said: Excellent, A few more... There ARE fish in open water Junebug You can't out run a thunderstorm Junebug Okeechobee can generate it's own weather Junebug After running through a pad field stop, turn around, wait 10 min and throw a frog Junebug Leave your spinning rod with 6lb mono in the truck Junebug Mike I see you like Junebug. I too like it in heavily stained water, low light conditions, and rainy days. I have started to use Blackberry too, with similar results. Watermelon red in clear water, sunny days, and with bright sun overhead. 1 Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted July 23, 2018 Global Moderator Posted July 23, 2018 7 hours ago, geo g said: I see you like Junebug. I too like it in heavily stained water, low light conditions, and rainy days. I have started to use Blackberry too, with similar results. Watermelon red in clear water, sunny days, and with bright sun overhead. Yep, Junebug has been my go to color for years especially on Okeechobee which I fish more than any other lake. Anything with a little red is a distant second. Mike 1 Quote
haggard Posted July 24, 2018 Posted July 24, 2018 On 7/17/2018 at 3:26 PM, A-Jay said: I'm leaving a float plan with a responsible adult every trip. My Life Jacket & kill switch lanyard always goes on before I start the Out Board. Situational Awareness trumps everything. More important than catching fish. This is what lets you keep catching fish. Quote
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