Small Reservoir Fishing

[Scott]

When fishing a small reservoir, and the temperature id around 45-50 degrees, what are some of the best lures to use when fishing for bass. This reservoir has some small weeds but other than that it has semi clear water, and no other structures. The water temp is about 40 degrees right now. The small fish consist of bluegill, and small bass. This reservoir also has some bigger sized walleye? It is about 25 feet deep in the maxium depth. There is also no boating, so therefore i am fishing from shore, with a 6 ft. Zebco fishing rod/reel (Spincasting). I was just wondering what some of the best lure choices, and colors are for this time of year. The forecast is partly cloury and sunny. I will be fishing around 4 p.m. Thanks!!

[Rich]

You are fishing at the right time-when it is cold that will allow the water to warm up a bit. I'd try a couple different things: A small jig-n-pig like a Strike King bitsy bug, a suspending jerkbait, or a split shot rig-tie a hook on, add 3-4 split shot about 18" above the hook, and use a small worm like a Zoom finesse worm. Cast it out and slowly reel it in using a start-and-stop retrieve with the weights dragging on the bottom.

[randerson52]

not tryin to sound old school, but take an ultralight outfit and some mepps or rooster tail spinners

[mblk181]

Whatever your approach, it has to be s-l-o-w.

You can work a grub on a leadhead slowly across bottom or use a slow fall method.....a weightless 4 inch worm on a number 1 or 2 lightwire hook may work well, then slowly inched in across the bottom. Use as little weight as possible if you choose weight at all. Using splitshot above the worm as suggested will work well, but I'd go farther up the line than 18 inches as suggested.....not that I know more, but like the worm to waft as much as possible, perhaps three feet or so....just my take on it and based only on opinion.

Good fishing, Mac