Pre-Present-Post Spawn

mjbfsh07 · 03-24-05, 03:22 PM

I need some advice...I fish a 3.5 acre stocked,private lake. During pre spawn we wore the bass out on rattletraps. However even though we can see the fish spawning now, we cant get a solid bite. I have tried Noisy Buzz's,lizzards, etc. Any Advice would be greatly appreciated!

macgyver · 03-24-05, 03:56 PM

You could always catch some bait fish and try those. Â*I would say the lizards, left on the nest, or used with a drop shot rig could work. Â*There are some times, when they just won't bite. Â*Make sure you are keeping as low a profile as possible, and wearing clothes that blend in. Â*Just them knowing you are there can make a difference. Â*I also think tubes would work, or any creature style bait. Â* A bluegill/bream on a hook also can do wonders in these situations. Â*I just prefer artificials.

Lizards

james33 · 03-24-05, 04:59 PM

Throw pretty much any soft plastic in their bed. They should move it. I wouldnt suggest a tube because of the more difficult hookset. You gotta be quick.

okefenokee010 · 03-24-05, 05:57 PM

If you want to try live bait, go with the new circle hooks. You are less likely to gut-hook your catch. And try goldfish.

If you want to use a tube, put the hook all of the way through and lay it flush along the outside. It will still be somewhat weedless, but the exposed hook makes for an easy hookset.

fool4bassin · 03-24-05, 06:06 PM

[quote author=Nitro911 link=board=MessBoards;num=1111688567;start=0#3 date=03/24/05 at 15:57:08]If you want to try live bait, go with the new circle hooks. You are less likely to gut-hook your catch. And try goldfish.
.[/quote]

you do know thats illegal lol if your on some public lake and you do that consider ur tackle GONE

okefenokee010 · 03-24-05, 06:11 PM

Not here. Not sure if you meant the gold fish or the circle hooks, but neither is a problem here unless the law has changed in the last couple of years. I don't use live bait anymore, so I haven't kept up.

okefenokee010 · 03-24-05, 06:25 PM

Just confirmed it with the San Antonio office of Texas Parks and Wildlife. Â*Goldfish are legal bait in the State of Texas. You might want to check your local laws before using them, though.

macgyver · 03-24-05, 06:34 PM

[quote author=Nitro911 link=board=MessBoards;num=1111688567;start=0#6 date=03/24/05 at 16:25:31]Just confirmed it with the San Antonio office of Texas Parks and Wildlife. Â*Goldfish are legal bait in the State of Texas. Â*You might want to check your local laws before using them, though.[/quote]

Unfortunately they are legal here also :P in Indiana.

Lizards

mjbfsh07 · 03-24-05, 06:48 PM

Thanks to all for your input-I'm headed out right now- enjoy the weekend

morrow50 · 03-24-05, 09:15 PM

When the fish don't seem to bite, I downsize. Goto a 4" plastic worm or lizard for starters.

Mike

mike0062466 · 03-24-05, 09:50 PM

Goldfish are illegal bait in NY.

bassmaster1983 · 03-25-05, 12:00 AM

I've been reading that you might try bright colored plastics. White, yellow, etc.

Bob

pond_hopper · 03-25-05, 11:04 AM

I like to use bright colored plastics(white, yellow, pink) on beds because you can see when the bass suck them in and set the hook immediately. Most of the times they are just going to suck in the bait and spit it off of the bed rather than feed on it. So with the light colors if you see your bait and then you don't...set the hook. ;D

03-24-05, 03:22 PM	#1
mjbfsh07 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Posts: 0	Pre-Present-Post Spawn I need some advice...I fish a 3.5 acre stocked,private lake. During pre spawn we wore the bass out on rattletraps. However even though we can see the fish spawning now, we cant get a solid bite. I have tried Noisy Buzz's,lizzards, etc. Any Advice would be greatly appreciated!

03-24-05, 03:56 PM	#2
macgyver BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Posts: 0	Re: Pre-Present-Post Spawn You could always catch some bait fish and try those. ÂI would say the lizards, left on the nest, or used with a drop shot rig could work. ÂThere are some times, when they just won't bite. ÂMake sure you are keeping as low a profile as possible, and wearing clothes that blend in. ÂJust them knowing you are there can make a difference. ÂI also think tubes would work, or any creature style bait. Â A bluegill/bream on a hook also can do wonders in these situations. Â*I just prefer artificials. Lizards

03-24-05, 05:57 PM	#4
okefenokee010 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Posts: 0	Re: Pre-Present-Post Spawn If you want to try live bait, go with the new circle hooks. You are less likely to gut-hook your catch. And try goldfish. If you want to use a tube, put the hook all of the way through and lay it flush along the outside. It will still be somewhat weedless, but the exposed hook makes for an easy hookset.

03-24-05, 06:06 PM	#5
fool4bassin BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Posts: 0	Re: Pre-Present-Post Spawn [quote author=Nitro911 link=board=MessBoards;num=1111688567;start=0#3 date=03/24/05 at 15:57:08]If you want to try live bait, go with the new circle hooks. You are less likely to gut-hook your catch. And try goldfish. .[/quote] you do know thats illegal lol if your on some public lake and you do that consider ur tackle GONE

03-24-05, 06:25 PM	#7
okefenokee010 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Posts: 0	Re: Pre-Present-Post Spawn Just confirmed it with the San Antonio office of Texas Parks and Wildlife. Â*Goldfish are legal bait in the State of Texas. You might want to check your local laws before using them, though.

03-24-05, 04:59 PM	#3
james33 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Posts: 0	Re: Pre-Present-Post Spawn Throw pretty much any soft plastic in their bed. They should move it. I wouldnt suggest a tube because of the more difficult hookset. You gotta be quick.

03-24-05, 06:11 PM	#6
okefenokee010 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Posts: 0	Re: Pre-Present-Post Spawn Not here. Not sure if you meant the gold fish or the circle hooks, but neither is a problem here unless the law has changed in the last couple of years. I don't use live bait anymore, so I haven't kept up.

03-24-05, 06:34 PM	#8
macgyver BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Posts: 0	Re: Pre-Present-Post Spawn [quote author=Nitro911 link=board=MessBoards;num=1111688567;start=0#6 date=03/24/05 at 16:25:31]Just confirmed it with the San Antonio office of Texas Parks and Wildlife. ÂGoldfish are legal bait in the State of Texas. ÂYou might want to check your local laws before using them, though.[/quote] Unfortunately they are legal here also :P in Indiana. Lizards

03-24-05, 06:48 PM	#9
mjbfsh07 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Posts: 0	Re: Pre-Present-Post Spawn Thanks to all for your input-I'm headed out right now- enjoy the weekend

03-24-05, 09:15 PM	#10
morrow50 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Posts: 0	Re: Pre-Present-Post Spawn When the fish don't seem to bite, I downsize. Goto a 4" plastic worm or lizard for starters. Mike

03-24-05, 09:50 PM	#11
mike0062466 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Posts: 0	Re: Pre-Present-Post Spawn Goldfish are illegal bait in NY.

03-25-05, 12:00 AM	#12
bassmaster1983 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: JACKSONVILLE,FL Posts: 0	Re: Pre-Present-Post Spawn I've been reading that you might try bright colored plastics. White, yellow, etc. Bob

03-25-05, 11:04 AM	#13
pond_hopper BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: la porte, indiana Posts: 0	Re: Pre-Present-Post Spawn I like to use bright colored plastics(white, yellow, pink) on beds because you can see when the bass suck them in and set the hook immediately. Most of the times they are just going to suck in the bait and spit it off of the bed rather than feed on it. So with the light colors if you see your bait and then you don't...set the hook. ;D

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