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thefishslayer · 02-10-2009, 06:12 AM

when do you more experienced bassers start going for bass? what do they hit? I know I would have to fish it slow but i need some ideas for lures?

Mr6lbR · 02-10-2009, 06:43 AM

Ive already been out twice this year. Chances are slim that you with get even a bite, but if you do its gonna be a large female. Ive heard all the craze about lipless cranks but thats not my style. Ive got four poles I take with me and I almost always have a big profile jig, a single blade spinnerbait for slow rolling or even jigging on the bottom, a small crankbait that digs into the bottom, and ALWAYS have a lizard on. Early Spring is the time to be fishing a lizard. My secret:garlic smelly jelly.

Hunt'nFish · 02-10-2009, 07:55 AM

For me it depends on weather, how well the springer bite is...or isn't, and 50F water.
Other people wait until the cotton woods bloom. I can't stand waiting until then.
But seriously it really boils down to time availability and weather....hard to sit out a beautiful spring day, even if the bite is slow. The dog just wouldn't forgive me.

Hunt'nFish

raptorschild · 02-10-2009, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by thefishslayer

when do you more experienced bassers start going for bass? what do they hit? I know I would have to fish it slow but i need some ideas for lures?

As soon as the coyotes have pups....it's time for bass.

OregonBassTeam · 02-10-2009, 10:47 AM

If you watch the weather look for a couple days of mid50 temps and the activity of the fish will really increase. Last year this time we had a couple nice days and a buddy and I went out and stuck 13 fish, with a 5 fish limit of 20lbs, its never too early...good luck

Senko86 · 02-10-2009, 01:21 PM

Mr6lbR you are missing out if you dont fish a trap in the cold. They are good baits to get a reaction and you can cover water extremely fast compared to a lizard don't get me wrong a lizard is killer in the spring/winter but you sell yourself short if you dont have a lipless crank handy.

Mr6lbR · 02-10-2009, 01:42 PM

So Ive heard. I tend to fish my strengths, and a rattle trap just aint my bag. Maybe I should spend a season trying it out. Just dont feel too confident with it.

Senko86 · 02-10-2009, 01:51 PM

I didn't either when I started but they saved us from a horrible tournament picking up 3 of our four fish in 44 degree water a few years back. I fished traps alot last year and did really well its just one of those things you have to practice with. I like throwing them on braid when I can because the key is getting it stuck in the grass and ripping it free they hit it right after it breaks loose 9 times out of 10.

Mr6lbR · 02-10-2009, 02:00 PM

Just another trick to add to the bag. I'll give it a whirl this season.

Bassinator · 02-10-2009, 02:08 PM

Get out there now.. the rattle trap bite should be on.. also look for hard bottom in deeper holes.. slowly probe a jig through that and you might have a chance at a fish of a life time

thefishslayer · 02-10-2009, 02:18 PM

thanks guys, i will try my luck in two weeks after baseball try outs