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Old 01-11-05, 11:34 PM   #1
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Default Winter Bass.

went today again

Fishing was better, used plastic lizard and black yellow tailed worm. ALMOST caught a good sized bass, even saw him following my worm in the water.

But, the problem is, is the bass follow the lure, and barely nibble it. They are very picky...

What should I do, anyone have any ideas? What technique should I use to finally hook one? I dont know when to set the hook or when to let it sit there, because the bass are not agressive biters this time of the year.

thanks for any help,


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Old 01-11-05, 11:51 PM   #2
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Default Re: Winter Bass.

You have their attention,which is a great sign. Since they are following it but not hitting it you could try several different things-try a different color, a different type soft plastic or downsize the same bait. Give them something with a different look.
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Old 01-12-05, 01:11 AM   #3
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Default Re: Winter Bass.

to set the hook, if they are lite biters, chances are they will either only make the line jump when they inhale it, or you will just feel a "sensation". You know, something just feels different. That is really all I know to say. Tough conditions.

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Old 01-12-05, 04:25 AM   #4
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Default Re: Winter Bass.

well, it sounds like you have gotten their attention anyway. That should tell you a lot of things. It should tell you that you are fishing in the right area, and that they are half way interested in feeding. Yes downsizing your soft plastic, or slowing it down might produce a few more determined strikes, but how about changing your bait completely. Fish will eat a soft plastic in the winter, but I have found that soft plastics lose their effectiveness as the water temp falls. Now, this is not always true, of course nothing is with bass fishing, but it does seem to be more acurate than not. Don't limit yourself to a plastic worm year round. There are so many other baits that will catch fish at different times of the year. Experiement with different baits and retrieves. Good fishing
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Old 01-12-05, 08:19 AM   #5
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Default Re: Winter Bass.

Add scent to it, and just let it sit for a few seconds on the bottom. Then give it some twitches.

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Old 01-17-05, 04:49 PM   #6
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Default Re: Winter Bass.

Also like he said nothing in fishing is true but always at least try what they say it worked for me...

thanks Lizards

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Old 01-17-05, 05:33 PM   #7
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Default Re: Winter Bass.

If they follow the bait in to where you can see the fish, try packing a pistol and shootin them went they get close. ;D Or you could downsize or slow down your presentation.
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Old 01-18-05, 04:57 PM   #8
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Default Re: Winter Bass.

[quote author=Fishinininin101 link=board=news;num=1105497277;start=0#5 date=01/17/05 at 14:49:09]Also like he said nothing in fishing is true but always at least try what they say it worked for me...

thanks Lizards

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You're welcome ;D

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Old 01-18-05, 11:52 PM   #9
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Default Re: Winter Bass.

[quote author=trigr link=board=news;num=1105497277;start=0#6 date=01/17/05 at 15:33:40]If they follow the bait in to where you can see the fish, try packing a pistol and shootin them went they get close. ;D [/quote]

not exactly what I call SPORT fishing


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Old 01-19-05, 11:16 AM   #10
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During the colder months look for clearer, shallow water from 4 to 10 feet with large flat rocks. Fish (usually the bigger ones) will lay on these rocks in the afternoon on sunny days because the rocks absorb the heat from the sun. Try running a rat'l-trap over the tops of the rocks at a slow to medium retrieve. You will probably end up losing some lures this way but when you get a bite, count on it being a big one because the smaller fish usually won't use this method of heat. ENJOY!!!
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Old 01-21-05, 12:33 AM   #11
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Default Re: Winter Bass.

Thanks for the tip, but the place I fish at doesn't have clear water or flat rocks. :-/


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