What worm to use on points in pre spawn

TNRACER93 · 04-28-08, 06:26 PM

Hello im new to fishing and love this site. I will be fishing this weekend on old hickory lake here in Tennessee. I was out last week and had little luck with crankbaits,spinner baits onl caught one on a jig. I am thinking about fishing me some points in 10-15 ft of water mabe i will have better luck on some bigger fish. What im asking is whats the best way to do this with a worm how would you rig it? Thanks for any help on this

Rebbasser · 04-28-08, 06:56 PM

Welcome to the forum!

That is prime area for a Carolina rig. If you are not familiar with it take a look in the rigging section in the "new to fishing" forum.

It uses a heavy weight like an egg sinker, a glass bead, and a barrel swivel on the main line and then a leader tied to the other end of the swivel with a hook and your choice of bait. This time of year a plastic lizard is extremely effective.

It is designed for a horizontal presentation. Cast it out and drag it back with a stop-and-go retrieve. You want it to stay in contact with the bottom. The weight keeps it on the bottom and when you drag it it stirs up a mud trail. The bead serves 2 purposes: It protects the knot, and makes a clicking noise when the weight hits it. The bait-usually some sort of soft plastic-trails behind and is in the fish's face after the weight gets the fish's attention.

It allows you to cover a lot of water but still fish an area efficiently. At the depths you are wanting to fish it is one of the best ways to present a worm.

If you are fishing a specific piece of cover-flooded tree, big rock, etc. a Texas rig works better since it is a more vertical presentation. 2 tools for 2 different jobs

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bamabassman · 04-28-08, 06:59 PM

WELCOME TO THE HOUSE O NUTS!! i ain't the best one to give advise on lures in your part of the tenn area. never fished that lake but i believe if you use a carolina or texas rig you'll do fine. they guys will need moe info on the conditions of the water and so forth. that'll give em a way to give you a better way to fish the waters there. and by the way, i am having a get together at goose pond colony, in scottsboro, al. this is a chance for us to actually meet in person, fish together and share opions, techniques, and yes tell lies to one another. if you are able to attend , please read the post about the get together at guntersville lake. my personal email is posted so i can make sure who is coming. and the details will be posted soon. oh....almost forgot to tell you the date. it will be june 6,7,8. come friday evening stay overnight friday and saturday, and go home sunday. if you can't bring, or don't have ,a boat let me know. thanks, and hope you are able to attend.

TNRACER93 · 04-28-08, 07:12 PM

Thanks guys a little more info the lake is stained water and temp around 66-68 drg right now. We are having a front come through friday and im fishing sat morning. I will look into coming down bassman i have friends down there and would love to fish at guntersville...

TNRACER93 · 04-28-08, 07:17 PM

How long of a leader would you use??

Rebbasser · 04-28-08, 08:22 PM

I usually use a leader 2-2 1/2 feet long. There really isn't a set length. Any longer than that and I tend to hook things behind me-my partner, the boat, my ear...

Buzz Wing · 04-28-08, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rebbasser

I usually use a leader 2-2 1/2 feet long. There really isn't a set length. Any longer than that and I tend to hook things behind me-my partner, the boat, my ear...

Possibly a rock!?!

-Buzz -- GOT YA!

Rebbasser · 04-28-08, 09:33 PM

Nope-those I only catch on a watermelon/chartreuse swirl Tiki Stick

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bassdaddy · 04-28-08, 10:37 PM

welcome to the site TNRACER93,,glad ya found it

,i like the TX rig myself,lots more feel between bottoms,for me,,but good luck w/either you choose

TNRACER93 · 04-28-08, 10:39 PM

Thanks guys for the info. What color would you go with for stained water?

Mac10 · 04-29-08, 07:38 AM

Red Shad and all Black worms might be good. If the water is heavily stained, the red should work. If medium to light stain, I'd be trying the black or black shad. If very light to clear, green pumpkin, watermelon/red.

Fish2win · 04-29-08, 10:39 AM

The SM at Old Hockory are probably in spawn mode at those depths. This time of year I would use a Lizard instead of a worm. Rig it Texas or Carolina. 5 or 6 inch zoom. Color depends on the water color and dark or bright day. Try secondary points in the creeks with a jig or Texas rigged worm. throw at every blowdown,dock or unusual objsct you see. Fish2win

04-28-08, 06:26 PM	#1
TNRACER93 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 55	What worm to use on points in pre spawn Hello im new to fishing and love this site. I will be fishing this weekend on old hickory lake here in Tennessee. I was out last week and had little luck with crankbaits,spinner baits onl caught one on a jig. I am thinking about fishing me some points in 10-15 ft of water mabe i will have better luck on some bigger fish. What im asking is whats the best way to do this with a worm how would you rig it? Thanks for any help on this

04-28-08, 06:56 PM	#2
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	Welcome to the forum! That is prime area for a Carolina rig. If you are not familiar with it take a look in the rigging section in the "new to fishing" forum. It uses a heavy weight like an egg sinker, a glass bead, and a barrel swivel on the main line and then a leader tied to the other end of the swivel with a hook and your choice of bait. This time of year a plastic lizard is extremely effective. It is designed for a horizontal presentation. Cast it out and drag it back with a stop-and-go retrieve. You want it to stay in contact with the bottom. The weight keeps it on the bottom and when you drag it it stirs up a mud trail. The bead serves 2 purposes: It protects the knot, and makes a clicking noise when the weight hits it. The bait-usually some sort of soft plastic-trails behind and is in the fish's face after the weight gets the fish's attention. It allows you to cover a lot of water but still fish an area efficiently. At the depths you are wanting to fish it is one of the best ways to present a worm. If you are fishing a specific piece of cover-flooded tree, big rock, etc. a Texas rig works better since it is a more vertical presentation. 2 tools for 2 different jobs. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

04-28-08, 08:22 PM	#6
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	I usually use a leader 2-2 1/2 feet long. There really isn't a set length. Any longer than that and I tend to hook things behind me-my partner, the boat, my ear... __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

04-28-08, 09:33 PM	#8
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	Nope-those I only catch on a watermelon/chartreuse swirl Tiki Stick. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

04-28-08, 10:37 PM	#9
bassdaddy BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sand Springs,Okla. Posts: 81	welcome to the site TNRACER93,,glad ya found it,i like the TX rig myself,lots more feel between bottoms,for me,,but good luck w/either you choose

04-28-08, 06:59 PM	#3
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	WELCOME TO THE HOUSE O NUTS!! i ain't the best one to give advise on lures in your part of the tenn area. never fished that lake but i believe if you use a carolina or texas rig you'll do fine. they guys will need moe info on the conditions of the water and so forth. that'll give em a way to give you a better way to fish the waters there. and by the way, i am having a get together at goose pond colony, in scottsboro, al. this is a chance for us to actually meet in person, fish together and share opions, techniques, and yes tell lies to one another. if you are able to attend , please read the post about the get together at guntersville lake. my personal email is posted so i can make sure who is coming. and the details will be posted soon. oh....almost forgot to tell you the date. it will be june 6,7,8. come friday evening stay overnight friday and saturday, and go home sunday. if you can't bring, or don't have ,a boat let me know. thanks, and hope you are able to attend.

04-28-08, 07:12 PM	#4
TNRACER93 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 55	Thanks guys a little more info the lake is stained water and temp around 66-68 drg right now. We are having a front come through friday and im fishing sat morning. I will look into coming down bassman i have friends down there and would love to fish at guntersville...

04-28-08, 07:17 PM	#5
TNRACER93 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 55	How long of a leader would you use??

04-28-08, 10:39 PM	#10
TNRACER93 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 55	Thanks guys for the info. What color would you go with for stained water?

04-29-08, 07:38 AM	#11
Mac10 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 1,066	Red Shad and all Black worms might be good. If the water is heavily stained, the red should work. If medium to light stain, I'd be trying the black or black shad. If very light to clear, green pumpkin, watermelon/red. __________________ leadfreejigheads.com

04-29-08, 10:39 AM	#12
Fish2win BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Norris Tennessee Posts: 469	The SM at Old Hockory are probably in spawn mode at those depths. This time of year I would use a Lizard instead of a worm. Rig it Texas or Carolina. 5 or 6 inch zoom. Color depends on the water color and dark or bright day. Try secondary points in the creeks with a jig or Texas rigged worm. throw at every blowdown,dock or unusual objsct you see. Fish2win __________________ Norris Tennessee set the hook! They dont have hands.

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