Lets Talk Spawn

[B A S S E R]

Since the spawn is approaching us I am curious on what is your guys's favorite spawn site-fishing lures?

I am also looking for a new pair of sunglasses but don't know what color of polarized lens is the best.

[Chris]

Huddle bug, Sweetbeaver, tube

[Missouribassman95]

Berkley Lizard! ;D

[fishfordollars]

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Since the spawn is approaching us I am curious on what is your guys's favorite spawn site-fishing lures?

I am also looking for a new pair of sunglasses but don't know what color of polarized lens is the best.

amber for low light

grey or a darker shade for bright light

Get a quality brand of shades. If you cut corners you will not even know the difference until you borrow a friends higher end glasses. Only then will you realize what you have been missing.

[SoFlaBassAddict]

I did fairly well this year site fishing with small jigs like a spot remover or a shake2 jig.  Usually just had a small finesse worm on them.  The upright hook makes sticking the fish a heck of a lot easier.

As far as sunglasses, I like the amber color down here for my greener tinged lake.  Like Bassman22 said, a grey colored lens is great on bright days.

[Smiths.R]

I did great with a little curly tailed grub with an 1/8 jig head on it for spawn fishing.  Just barely moving it...they can't help but kill it.

As far as glasses, I have a pair of Fishing Specific Oakley's.  They have a brownish tint I guess.  They're amazing.  I don't know how I ever fished without them.

[Matt Fly]

I like Tx rigged plastics that float.

   I think reading a bass  and the bed is important, but getting a bait that noses down emulating something eating some roe gets them fired up at times.

    Say a bed is a foot in diameter, the bass maybe protecting an area not even the size of a dollar bill inside that nest.      Theres usually one spot that they sure don't want you near, and their body movements will give hints when you hit that spot.

     You never know how many times that bass has been caught until you catch her and count the hook marks, sometimes they just aren't ready and will not get aggressive.

    

[Mattlures]

I start with my ultimate gill but I dont always finish with it. I also use a jig and sometimes a small minnow type bait. I start big and agresive and adjust as needed to small and subtle.

Glasses. I use Keanon's but I dont like spending that much money on glasses. I found mine on the web on clearance. I love them. They are yellow which I believe are the best color lenses because the make everthing lighter and the greens are a little greener(if that makes sense) The only problem is they can make your eyes tired because they are soo bright.

[brushhoggin]

swimming lizards and brushhogs like a spinnerbait. maui stingrays bronze lens.

[aarogb]

Just like Matt Fly said something on a shakey head that floats like a Strike King 3X finesse worm.

My sunglasses are Oakley Flak Jackets with black lens.

[RoLo]

The cow is fasting during the spawn and is only slightly aggressive (the buck is the protectorate).

Since you're dealing toe-to-toe with an individual personality,

the lure isn't nearly as important as where you place that lure and how you manipulate that lure.

For all lighting conditions I use prescription "dark copper" sunglasses, also called amber & brown.

Roger

[B A S S E R]

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Get a quality brand of shades. If you cut corners you will not even know the difference until you borrow a friends higher end glasses. Only then will you realize what you have been missing.

I am definitely planning on getting a good pair such as Oakley. I guess my main question about sunglasses is if you could have 1 color what would it be? Or are separate interchangeable lenses pretty cheap?

[L a r r y]

For the pond that I fish and the males are protecting the beds.  I've thrown a Yum big show craw and a senko wacky rigged.  I've sprayed some Yum garlic on the craw and drag it over to the bed and let it sit.  I wait until they return and slowly twitch it.  It might take a couple of minutes, but the male hits it so hard eventually.  On the senko wacky rigged, same tactic, drag it to the bed, let it sit and just lightly twitch it.  Same result.  I guess what ever you feel comfortable with, do that and don't give up.

I use amber lensed glasses which to me is better for where I'm fishing instead of my gray lenses

[llunker]

Big baits and Tx rigged gila monsters !!

[bryand82487]

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Get a quality brand of shades. If you cut corners you will not even know the difference until you borrow a friends higher end glasses. Only then will you realize what you have been missing.

I am definitely planning on getting a good pair such as Oakley. I guess my main question about sunglasses is if you could have 1 color what would it be? Or are separate interchangeable lenses pretty cheap?

I use Costa Del Mar with copper glass 580 lenses.  I've had Oakley and tried my buddies Maui Jim sunglasses as well.  Costas are by far my favorite and IMHO the best.

[B A S S E R]

Bryan,

I was just looking at some of the Costas and was wondering if the numbers meant anything different in the lenses or only the style?

[SkeetyCCTX]

White/hot pink Senkos rigged wacky style

White tube bait

White Jig

White Speed Crawl (netbait)

Topwaters (spooks)

Of course I will go with more natural colors at times, but I like to go with the whites/pink when fish are unmolested and very agressive cause you can see them pick it up very easy.  Alot of time bed fish will spit quickly so you got to be on the ball.  If you have ever sight fished, then you know how long a fish actually can have your bait before you feel it, its crazy!

As for the Topwater Spooks, I love them for bedfishing; especially in super clear water or with nervous pressured fish!  Alot of people dont realize that bass hate having a noisy topwater come walking over the top of their beds, and they will hit it as fast as any plastic or jig!  You can make long cast with these, so the fish cant see you, and you can cast past their beds and bring it in naturally!  However, hook-ups on females can be tricky at times.  Sometimes they will just bump it out of their area, so sharp hooks and multiple cast are a must.  But, sometimes they blast it every time.  I have had some great bedfishing days with a spook!

[B A S S E R]

well the bass are officially spawning on the lake Im fishing. Any other tips.

[bigtimfish]

Flip flip and flip. What I did to increase hookups was not fish big baits. I was flippin a 5" lake fork hyper freak and they were still grabbing the tail, so when I set the hook all I pulled up was half a bait. So I went with smaller baits. Ugly otters, 3" hyperfreaks, Yo mommas.Using a 3/8 tungsten weight with a bobber stop to peg the weight. Also c rig a Lake Fork ring fry,Grande Bass rattlesnake, or Stanley sidewinder on a short c rig. 12"- 15" at the most. Also using a 1/4 or 3/8 oz weight. I tried to stay away from really clear water. slightly stained was best for me. Good luck.