locating the bass

[fishingrulz]

i always have truble locating the bass i have read the articles and when i try it on the water i can never make it work? any help would be great.

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

Now that's a broad one bud, can you be more specific?

[fishingrulz]

i mean as far as saying ok well its this water temp and this clarity and the sky is cloudy soo i'm gonna use this bait.

i have trouble choosing the right bait based on conditions

[Will]

Clear Water 18" visiblity +

-You want speed so the fish don't get a good look at your lure: spinnerbaits

-Match the worm color the the color of the lakes bottom

-The fish will be hanging loose around cover, fish up to 6 feet away from the cover

-If its windy and warm go shallow

-Cover alot of water looking for the active fish

-If its bright use some flashy colors like chrome and metal

-If its cloudy use solid colors such as white, chartreuse

Muddy Water

-The fish will be hanging closer to cover, usually within 6 feet.

-Look for some littel clear pockets

-If it bright try some gold and copper

-If it is cloudy try some orange and chartreuse

Cold Front

-Use methodical retrieves, like jerkbaits

-You want lots of action to draw strikes so jerk, bounce, and bump your lures

-Fish tight to cover, and slow down

-Downsize your presentation

[fishingrulz]

WOW! thankyou will for all your help

[fishingrulz]

ok

a cold front just passed its fall the water is cold but the air is 65oF and the water is murky i think what should i use a little worm? thanks

[Rattlinrogue]

Will,Good stuff!

[Guest avid]

I have a "Fishing Buddy" a portable depth finder.  I don't use it every outing but It's real easy to transport and use.  It uses C batteries.  It shows water temp, depth, bottom consistancy, and fish.  It also has a sideview that prints fish on the shoreline.  I find it fun and easy to use.  There has been numerous times when it printed a fish in an unlikely location.  I find that these fish away from the shoreline by themselves, are usually good sized but inactive.  I have caught them deadsticking jigs, senkos or worms.

[fishingrulz]

thanks avid but i don't fish off a boat. i don't own on either but that sounds preety cool