05-25-05, 07:21 PM | #1 |
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Muddy Lake
I live in new jersey and like to fish a lake about a mile long and a 1/4 mile wide. you can't even see down about a foot. the deepest point is about 20 feet. there is alot of lilly pads and a couple goog points. there are some good fish in there. the biggest fish that i caught was a 27'' 5 pound picerol. there are some good bass in there. the biggest bass i caught there was about three pounds, but im sure there are bigger ones there. i was wondering if you guys can give me any tips to catch the really big ones.
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05-25-05, 07:36 PM | #2 |
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Re: Muddy Lake
Have the bass spawned yet? Many lures can be used. Muddy water favorites are buzzbaits, spinnerbaits, wide wobbling crankbats, lizards, and jigs. When selecting a spinnerbait choose one with colorado blades. They put off more vibrations making them good for muddy water. Chartreuse is a good choice for muddy water.
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05-25-05, 07:39 PM | #3 |
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Usually on muddy waters the fish hold real tight to cover until the water clears up.
I'd try bright orange and yellow, any lure ya want |
05-25-05, 07:43 PM | #4 |
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My favorite muddy water bait is a spinnerbait with a big, single Colorado blade. Puts out a lot more vibration than a double willow or tamdem setup and is easier for the fish to find in low visibility.
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05-25-05, 07:56 PM | #5 |
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I bet a all black worm would do the trick to if you concentrated on hitting downed trees and timbers...
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05-25-05, 08:34 PM | #6 |
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yeah, i use a chartruse and green crankbait, black and red tailed berkly worms, brown minnows and weedless hooked jigs. some other stuff too. i tried the buzz bait, it got one bite, couldn't hook him and that was it. i get a good amount of fish, just not the five pounder i have been searching for. i fish in the weeds and around the beaver dams(where they usually are) but i haven't gotten the big bass. the pickerel was pretty sweet though. it was laying in the dam. i really don't know if they are spawning yet.
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05-25-05, 09:26 PM | #7 |
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Keep pluggin away and someday those bigger fish will strike..its bound to happen if ya stick with it...
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05-25-05, 09:51 PM | #8 |
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what lake are you talking about?i'm in jersey also.
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05-25-05, 10:01 PM | #9 |
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Im in jersey too. what lake are we talkin' about?
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05-25-05, 10:30 PM | #10 |
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thanks for the tips. yeah i live in sparta nj in nw jersey. it is a small lake by my house near lake hopatcong. it is in my neighborhood. if your looking for a good place to fish try echolake resevoir in west milford. i have caught some good fish in there. they have some nice largemouth and other good fish. what i really like there are the striper hybrids. they put up great fights.
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05-25-05, 10:30 PM | #11 |
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the lake is called sparta lake
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05-25-05, 10:35 PM | #12 |
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lockjaw mentioned spawning season. when is it in nj and what does that have to do with the attitude and position of the fish?
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