InLikeFinz Posted March 16, 2011 Posted March 16, 2011 We fished our "go to" lake last Saturday. We were told "ya'll should have been here last week"! "We were crushing them"!.......story of my life, cold front rolled in and the bass got lockjaw. I'm going to take a guess that the water temps will be between 55-60 by this weekend. Is this too cold to find them shallow? There is a large area that that is between 2-4 feet in the back of a creek arm that will have lilly pads this summer. It also has hydrilla as well. Would it be worth starting there or is 55-60 water temps still too cold? Should I concentrate on shallow pockets along the main lake or points? Water is stained with 3-4 ft visibility on a good day. Any help or advice would be appreciated. I'm getting that personal best this year!!.....if I can find them....... Quote
USMCAngler89 Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 I was fishing about 2 weeks ago and the water temperature was about 50 maybe 55 in the sun, and i pulled in a few bass on a little shoot off of a creek, deepest point probibly 4ft, with a fair amount of vegitation and fallen trees, from waht I've heard and personal experiance around 50 is pretty good for bass. Quote
InLikeFinz Posted March 17, 2011 Author Posted March 17, 2011 I was fishing about 2 weeks ago and the water temperature was about 50 maybe 55 in the sun, and i pulled in a few bass on a little shoot off of a creek, deepest point probibly 4ft, with a fair amount of vegitation and fallen trees, from waht I've heard and personal experiance around 50 is pretty good for bass. We did catch one in about 12 foot of water and another in around 5 foot, after that the bite died. I'm hoping with the warmer weather this weekend it may turn them on but I'm not sure where to go for the big ones. I'll be in a kayak this week so it's critical that I make the right decision or else my arms are going to probably fall off, haha! Quote
Super User Sam Posted March 17, 2011 Super User Posted March 17, 2011 Yes! Fish where those pads and grass will be. Bass have habits and although the pads and grass have not emerged the bass will be in the area. 55*-60* water is find to find them shallow. They will run along the shoreline looking for a nice meal, especially the north and western banks as they get the sun the earliest and warm up the fastest. Fish the backs of those creeks, too. Crankbaits, llipless cranks and spinnerbaits, along with a jig and pig may be your ticket this weekend. A shaky head or wacky rigged Senko fished along the shoreline or under docks and piers may produce some good results. Experiment to see where they are and what they want to hit and post those pics on Sunday!!!! Quote
Super User Crestliner2008 Posted March 17, 2011 Super User Posted March 17, 2011 If you have no idea where to begin, try targeting points and drop offs off north-west shorelines that lead to the spawning flats. You can fan cast the area with lipless cranks for starters; or if you've located some fish, start tossing a suspending jerkbait to strain the area in more detail. When/if that approach cools down and you are sure the fish are still the area, you might try a drop shot. Good luck! Quote
InLikeFinz Posted March 17, 2011 Author Posted March 17, 2011 Yes! Fish where those pads and grass will be. Bass have habits and although the pads and grass have not emerged the bass will be in the area. 55*-60* water is find to find them shallow. They will run along the shoreline looking for a nice meal, especially the north and western banks as they get the sun the earliest and warm up the fastest. Fish the backs of those creeks, too. Crankbaits, llipless cranks and spinnerbaits, along with a jig and pig may be your ticket this weekend. A shaky head or wacky rigged Senko fished along the shoreline or under docks and piers may produce some good results. Experiment to see where they are and what they want to hit and post those pics on Sunday!!!! Thanks for the info, i really appreciate it. I have spent probably way too much time planning for this Sunday but there are some interesting things going on here. For one it is going to be 80 tomorrorw and 71 Saturday. This is week has really been the only week of extended, stable warmer weather we have had so far. Hopefully the warming water temps will FINALLY bring the big ones up to scout beds and search for food. On top of that, the area I am talking about is full of lilly pads, stumps, brush, and hydrilla (in the summer). Most of the guys only go about half way in to about 3ft with their bass boats. I will be in a Kayak, which will float my fat butt in 6 inches of water.....haha. Finally, Saturday the 19th we are supposed to have a "super moon" which happens only once every 18 years. I don't know what this will do to the fishing but I will be on the water VERY early Sunday morning in hopes of finding out. I will also be geeking out with my hat cam so I will hopefully have video to go along with photos. That buzz-bait is speaking to me right now but I will definitely have a rattle trap tied on as well!! Jason Quote
InLikeFinz Posted March 21, 2011 Author Posted March 21, 2011 Reporting back as promised. Had a slight change of plans when my son asked to go fishing Saturday. I've never turned down a chance to fish with him and never will. So we loaded up the boat with toys and junk food and off we went! Had a great day on the lake, most bass were in 5ft or less of water and very tight to cover. Texas rigged Yum Craw caught most of them. My father and I had to do most of the hooking and my son Evan did all of the reeling in and fighting! He's working on his casting and getting better and better. Always a good day when you can get three generations of fishermen in one boat! Anyway, thought you guys might want to see some photos! Jason Quote
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