formulagamble Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 There are some perch in the lake I fish in. Can perch play a role in Bass fishing? Quote
Bassboy15 Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 Should, just get some lures that might look like a perch Quote
Bassboy15 Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 And if you want a lunker... http://www.mattlures.com/bluegillswimbait.htm Quote
formulagamble Posted March 25, 2008 Author Posted March 25, 2008 And if you want a lunker... http://www.mattlures.com/bluegillswimbait.htm Thanks!...but none of those fish look like the one I'm talking about. These fish is a little more slender and almost looks like it has a up side down pyramids on backs....someone told me it was a northern perch...but I'm gonna get one of these swimbaits...they look very real. Oh, wait it looks like the east coast series...Thanks! Quote
Bassboy15 Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 And if you want a lunker... http://www.mattlures.com/bluegillswimbait.htm Thanks!...but none of those fish look like the one I'm talking about. These fish is a little more slender and almost looks like it has a up side down pyramids on backs....someone told me it was a northern perch...but I'm gonna get one of these swimbaits...they look very real. Oh, wait it looks like the east coast series...Thanks! i've been wanting to try them, so give us a report Quote
fishizzle Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 I think bass would eat a perch before a bluegill because of their shape. Thats my intuition. Quote
Matttt Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 I've caught largemouth on perch numerous times. Quote
Perfect Hook Set Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 Bass like senkos which do not really resemble either... Try a yo-zuri or rapala jerkbait/jointed fish... Try to match the color with the color of the perch or sunfish I believe the designs on the lure doesn't play a role as much in muddy water as it does in clear water. Quote
crappiekid24 Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 Match the perch with perch colored crank baits, jerksbaits and spinnerbaits. Also swim jigs in perch would work. Match the hatch! Quote
dolf Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 I just used my Lucky Craft RC 1.5 today in a lake with no perch and caught 4 bass in 30 min. Color was chartreuse perch. Best crankbait i've ever used by the way! Quote
formulagamble Posted March 27, 2008 Author Posted March 27, 2008 cool... thanks guys. This info has really helped me on my lure shopping. I know what to look for....keep'em coming! ROLL TIDE!! Quote
Garlando Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 In my favorite local pond my son and I do quite well with perch pattern Shad Raps and Fat Raps. They have accounted for quite a few 6 and 7+ lb.ers which here in eastern Massachusetts is nothing to snear at. Of course, if there was a baby pickerel lure we'd probably do even better since we get two pics for every bass! Quote
Super User MALTESE FALCON Posted March 27, 2008 Super User Posted March 27, 2008 Here on St. Clair, the smallies really like perch, it's a big foodsource. Falcon Quote
Yakfish Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 Shad Raps in perch and crawdad have been the two most productive cranks for me. Definitely worth having on hand. Quote
zachvii Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 Here in idaho i use plastic baits when the perch bite is on. I will drop shot right in the middle of a school of perch and the bass that are cruising think its a dying perch and they tag it. I also use green pumpkin tubes carolina rigged. Perch colored wiggle warts are also a great way to catch some donkey brown fish!!! Quote
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