TriStateBassin106 Posted September 16, 2019 Posted September 16, 2019 Hey all, Recently due to work I have only been able to fish my local ponds/lakes within the 3 PM to 6PM time slot and the bite has been really slow, (1 fish per outings) I have been catching them on Chatterbaits mostly but I have tried heavy finesse fishing from the bank and haven't had any luck on them for awhile now. I fish in North Jersey and Pennslyvania, most of the waters I fish are also pressured. How do I catch them in the afternoon from the bank? Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted September 17, 2019 Super User Posted September 17, 2019 Try a different bait and presentation than the other anglers are using. Quote
Super User Bird Posted September 17, 2019 Super User Posted September 17, 2019 Drop shot or Ned rig for slow times 1 Quote
The Bassman Posted September 22, 2019 Posted September 22, 2019 I would typically be finessing in such conditions. Today was a good example though how one has to adjust to conditions. Gusty winds ahead of a front put the kibash on small stuff for me. I did a 180 and threw a big wake bait on casting tackle. Result: app. 30 fish with one over 5 and several over 3lb. I know this all sounds impractical on pressured water but it might just be what your fish haven't seen. Was influenced by an article I read to this effect by Doug Stange a while back. Quote
Super User Bird Posted September 22, 2019 Super User Posted September 22, 2019 That's a good day anywhere. Quote
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