Lunk Hunter Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 New to the forum here. Just wondering what some of you guys use as your "go to" baits or rigs for pre spawn. For example; lure(s), jigs, texas-style worm/lizard/ or other plastic, carolina-style worm/lizard/ or other, drop-shot, split-shot, etc... And that's only if you don't mind sharing. I've usually concentrated on worms and lizards texas-style and have not done bad, just looking for other suggestions, or etc as I'm heading to fork March 12-15, and was thinking of trying some different techniques/presentations. Thanks! Any information you share would be greatly appreciated. Quote
Stingray23 Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 I love fishing tubes in the spring. I also like fishing spinnerbaits. Quote
Super User Tin Posted March 5, 2009 Super User Posted March 5, 2009 Tiny tubes, lizards, hard jerkbaits, and spinnerbaits... Quote
Super User Marty Posted March 5, 2009 Super User Posted March 5, 2009 I like horizontal presentations: crankbaits, spinnerbaits, Chatterbaits and the like. Quote
Lunk Hunter Posted March 5, 2009 Author Posted March 5, 2009 Thanks for chiming in with suggestions guys. Would anyone have a link or suggestion for rigging a tube? Never rigged one before - I did pick some up last fall on sale - just havn't tried them as it's unfamiliar territory for me. Thanks! Quote
TheRushFactor Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 Thanks for chiming in with suggestions guys. Would anyone have a link or suggestion for rigging a tube? Never rigged one before - I did pick some up last fall on sale - just havn't tried them as it's unfamiliar territory for me.Thanks! you can just texas rig a tube. Depending on where you're fishing, open water or bed fishing, you might want the hook exposed for a better hookset. Quote
Lunk Hunter Posted March 5, 2009 Author Posted March 5, 2009 Thanks RushFactor. I'll experiment at my local pond this week. Quote
bassmaster3000 Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 I don't even have to think on this one. Lipless Cranks, Tubes, Worms, Jigs, Spoons, AND TOPWATER! For more info... this might help! ;D YOU CAN ALSO CLICK ON YOUR STATE ON THE BOTTOM, AND OTHER SPECIES!!! ;D ;D http://aa-fishing.com/bass-fishing.html Quote
Lunk Hunter Posted March 5, 2009 Author Posted March 5, 2009 I don't even have to think on this one. Lipless Cranks, Tubes, Worms, Jigs, Spoons, AND TOPWATER! For more info... this might help! ;D YOU CAN ALSO CLICK ON YOUR STATE ON THE BOTTOM, AND OTHER SPECIES!!! ;D ;D Thanks for the link and your input. Please understand I was more interested on what other members on this forum consider their "go to baits" in the pre-spawn. No disrespect meant, there is some good information on that link. I hope you don't take any offense to my response as none is meant. P.S. Regarding the lipless cranks, seeing more and more people suggesting those...might have to break down and buy a couple to try. I'm a creature baits guy at heart and primarily stick with plastics, but of course, I do fish cranks, spinners, buzz baits, rattle traps, jerks, a variety of top-water lures, and my personal "old faithful"...rooster tails. Guessing it might be time to add a few lipless cranks to the arsenal. Thanks Again! Quote
Super User Hammer 4 Posted March 5, 2009 Super User Posted March 5, 2009 Spinnerbaits and worms... Quote
Super User eyedabassman Posted March 5, 2009 Super User Posted March 5, 2009 Lipless cranks, spinnerbaits,jig,tubes,Baby Mad Paca's,floating worms and flukes,swimming jigs. Quote
Btech Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 Tubes Texas Riged or on a Jig Head are my favorite - I use BPS football jigs and GYCB Flapin Hog as a Trailer Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted March 5, 2009 Super User Posted March 5, 2009 The website referenced above has no credibility: SMALLMOUTH BASS World Record: 10 lbs - 14 oz :-? Regarding lures for pre-spawn, choose your favorite lures. Everything works this time of year! 8-) Quote
Redhed Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 redish rattle traps, plastics slow, slow cranks one thing i like to do is use deep diving cranks in shallow water. slow roll it (due to lack of better terms) allow the bill to bounce off the bottom .pause and start.. slow. this works for me year round if they are shallow of course Quote
fastcasterjo Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 Yea 10lbs 14oz isn't right. I am pretty sure its like 12 lbs or something very close. correct me if i am wrong. Quote
BassnMan Mike Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 I like to Carolina rig a Zoom Magnum Lizard Quote
Super User Muddy Posted March 6, 2009 Super User Posted March 6, 2009 Soft Palstic Jerks ( Fluke type baits), Rapala ( Original Floaters) between F9 and F11, Rapala Shad Raps and x raps . Quote
dmac14 Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 Tube hands down, but I am almost positive any plastic bait will catch them. Quote
Dave D Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 My confidence bait in the spring has always been a Rat-L-Trap(Bill Lewis only). Being a big pike fisherman I just love that aggressive strike. Over the past year or so I have really grown to love worm fishing and I will be trying this more and more this spring along with tubes and drop shotting. My favorite bait of the last 10 years! Quote
Super User iceintheveins Posted March 6, 2009 Super User Posted March 6, 2009 Senkos, flukes, tubes, jig and pig, suspending jerkbait, shallow crankbait, spinnerbait, lipless crank Quote
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