Need something new

[FishingMastah1]

Well I have been fishing for a little bit for 5 days in a row for many hours with no results.. I have been using plastic worms, some horny toads, chatterbait, spinnerbait, and rat-l-traps and none of them are producing at all. And Im not just fishing 2 casts Im fishing alot with them all. I cant be fishing them all wrong. So I was curious as to something new that I could try to start catching again. Its very discouraging and kinda makes me want to just stay home instead of fishing. Any recommendations?

[T-Bone]

Maybe try some topwater baits or crankbaits.

[daviscw]

Well I have been fishing for a little bit for 5 days in a row for many hours with no results.. I have been using plastic worms, some horny toads, chatterbait, spinnerbait, and rat-l-traps and none of them are producing at all. And Im not just fishing 2 casts Im fishing alot with them all. I cant be fishing them all wrong. So I was curious as to something new that I could try to start catching again. Its very discouraging and kinda makes me want to just stay home instead of fishing. Any recommendations?

Try downsizing your worms. Then, retrive extremely slow or add extra long pauses between jerks from your rod. When using soft plastics on slow days I try to make them look as easy as possible to eat. Good luck!

[Cajun1977]

try new spots, you can use evry lure in the world but if you aint fishing where the fish are then they wont work for ya

[Grey Wolf]

What state are you fishing in ?

[FishingMastah1]

Im fishing in Florida

[Red]

i have had luck with the lake fork live magic shad when nothing else worked.  rig it just like the package shows, on a weighted hook(with the weight on the hook shank) cast and reel it in nice and slow, with maybe some short pauses and stuff.  choose a color that best matches the bait fish in your waters.  i usually use the plain white or the silver with black cuz i have shad in my waters.

hope this helps

Cliff

[bocabasser]

tie on a rattle trap or any other 1/4 oz lipless crank. i like the lucky craft lipless myself. you can cover a lot of water and locate where the fish are. spring is usually a good time for cranks down here. good luck.

[FishingMastah1]

tie on a rattle trap or any other 1/4 oz lipless crank. i like the lucky craft lipless myself. you can cover a lot of water and locate where the fish are. spring is usually a good time for cranks down here. good luck.

Please read the post before replying, but thanks for the help anyways!

[BassinBoy]

try new spots, you can use evry lure in the world but if you aint fishing where the fish are then they wont work for ya

Exactly

[FishingMastah1]

I dont have any LIPPED crankbaits, so should I get a X-Rap shad? They seem killer, especially with the feathered tail.

[Hawg Fan]

Keep doing what your doing, catching fish is all about confidence. If you are getting  too frustrated I might suggest a different body of water for new scenery and a boost of confidence. My go to baits right now are Texas Rigged Plastic Worms (Red Shad) or  Jig N Pig (Black&Blue) up in the shallows IN not around heavy cover for those bass trying to feed on their old beds, and rat-l-traps and carolina rigged brush hawgs (Green Pumpkin) along anything that resembles a point and along any secondary points.

Never Quit! Fishing is all about confidence! They are out there, just make sure you go out with the attitude that your going to catch'em!

Good Luck,

Hawg

[Catt]

try new spots, you can use evry lure in the world but if you aint fishing where the fish are then they wont work for ya

BINGO  

[Popeye]

Persistance and patience, along with the great suggestions from the other guys, WILL pay off for you! I can guarantee that IF you stay home, you most certainly will not catch any fish either! Now keep getting out there and start nailing 'em.  

[Grey Wolf]

tie on a rattle trap or any other 1/4 oz lipless crank. i like the lucky craft lipless myself. you can cover a lot of water and locate where the fish are. spring is usually a good time for cranks down here. good luck.

Please read the post before replying, but thats for the help anyways!

OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bass Tard]

tie on a rattle trap or any other 1/4 oz lipless crank. i like the lucky craft lipless myself. you can cover a lot of water and locate where the fish are. spring is usually a good time for cranks down here. good luck.

Please read the post before replying, but thats for the help anyways!

Now that's funny!  

OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jake P]

Here is a good post that RoadWarrior made not to long ago for people who aren't catching bass, try it out.

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1158577137

[FishingMastah1]

In that guide why cant I use my baitcaster? is the bait to light?

[daviscw]

Nah, use whatever you have. There are no rules; just suggestions. Spinning gear is usually used for lighter baits, but it isn't a must...

[BirdNestBen]

Might try spinning gear- 6 to 10 lb. test.. this is what has been working for me lately.. you might give it a try....

Zoom super fluke- pearl or watermelon

Senko-(strike king zero)watermelon red

Berkley powerworm- electric blue

Zoom Baby Brush Hog- watermelon

I'd start on the outer edges... parallel casting the weedlines... ;)and then work your way in close... maybe a lot of bass are holding tight to cover... switch to a baitcaster and try some flipping and pitching......

I'm sure there are a lot of good lures for pitching into cover, one would be the lizard... I've even caught a lot pitching flukes....

The baby brush hog is great for flipping and pitching.........