papajoe222 Posted June 17, 2023 Posted June 17, 2023 For those that fish from shore, or from a boat without the aid of electronics, a 'search bait' is a valuable tool in locating active bass. Most anglers will automatically think of crankbaits when this topic is discussed, but others like a swim jig or spinnerbait are equally effective in searching out active fish. I'm wondering if anyone else used a jerkbait (hard or soft plastic) as a search bait? Although my boat is equipped with electronics at both the console and the front deck, when fishing shallow water, I rarely mark fish even though I know the bass should be in the general area. One of my favorite ways to search out those areas is with a Norman Speed N, or a jerkbait. When worked fast they will draw strikes from both active fish and those in a more neutral mood. Once I get bit, I'll make a few more casts with that bait until I don't contact any more fish. Often times the fish will swipe, or slap at those offerings. Either way, I'll then switch to a presentation that I can methodically cover that smaller area. This approach has been extremely effective this season on an old gravel pit where the deepest water is 12ft. 1 Quote
PaulVE64 Posted June 17, 2023 Posted June 17, 2023 Today I dropped the crankbait and jerkbait to search with a rattletrap. Hadn't thrown it yet this year but they liked my yooyoo presentation. 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted June 17, 2023 Super User Posted June 17, 2023 9 hours ago, papajoe222 said: When worked fast they will draw strikes from both active fish and those in a more neutral mood. I'd like to ask how to tell the difference ? They all look the same to me in the net. A-Jay 2 Quote
papajoe222 Posted June 17, 2023 Author Posted June 17, 2023 18 minutes ago, A-Jay said: I'd like to ask how to tell the difference ? They look the same to me in the net. A-Jay The active fish are wearing camo sneakers. If you look close, you can see the laces. 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted June 17, 2023 Super User Posted June 17, 2023 7 minutes ago, papajoe222 said: The active fish are wearing camo sneakers. If you look close, you can see the laces. Prefect ~ Just knew it had to be something simple & obvious. I may need new glasses . . . ? A-Jay Quote
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