How Would Fish This Situation?

mlsjs2 · 03-30-09, 11:27 AM

Guys,

got an odd question...there is a state park here in Pa. that is popular and i am fishing from the shoreline unfortunately no boat yet

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so it appears some of the shoreline has gravel and rocks as far as i can see with my glasses say 5 feet out..i was throwing fball jigs..my question is how would you guys know if the gravel/pebbles/rocks extended further out or if it turned to grass etc..?

i know this question might sound goofy..but for example you can walk maybe 20 yrds in either direction and it is primarily a grassy/mossy area..in this case would you ditch the fball jigs and toss A-jigs or go to tossing plastics...kind of curious what you guys would do again no boat so just shore fishing..

water clarity is relatively clear not muddy..

MississippiBoy · 03-30-09, 12:18 PM

I'd probably throw a Carolina rig, with a 1/2 oz or heavier weight. That will keep you in contact with the bottom, so you'll be able to feel its composition pretty good. You should be able to tell if it's gravel, mud, bigger rocks, etc.
You also might try a crankbait, and let it bounce off whatever's down there.

Bassboss · 03-30-09, 12:34 PM

Try a lipless crank, bring over the top of the grass and than ripping it out when you get a little snag of grass, this will often trigger a strike! Just work like you would a crank over the gravel!

Hope you get a few!

Lilmoosecountry · 03-30-09, 01:15 PM

may i suggest try casting a drop-shot!!

aikenyounggun · 03-30-09, 02:02 PM

yeah throw a big c-rig out there to see whats out there...... if you want to catch a fish throw a wacky worm or a shaky head

jig fisherman · 03-30-09, 03:38 PM

Where do you live in Pa mlsjs2? I might be able to help you out on this one.

bamabassman · 03-30-09, 05:32 PM

possibilities are endless form the shore. each one posted here is a good choice.

abu4600 · 03-30-09, 07:25 PM

I would also slow roll a spinnerbait to feel for any grass that might be there.

MrPhotographer06 · 03-30-09, 08:51 PM

while your looking on the shore, look for beds..

my two biggest fish this year are from the bank..

mlsjs2 · 03-31-09, 10:26 AM

thanks for the replies gonna try some of those..

i am in northeastern Pa right now...looking to move somewhere warmer and somewhere more bass fishing friendly...

im jealous of you southern guys...

bamabassman · 03-31-09, 05:39 PM

come on down pal. we'll welcome you nicely as long as you bring us something from bps, hahahahahaha. kidding, come on down, the fish are waiting.

03-30-09, 11:27 AM	#1
mlsjs2 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 18	How Would Fish This Situation? Guys, got an odd question...there is a state park here in Pa. that is popular and i am fishing from the shoreline unfortunately no boat yet ... so it appears some of the shoreline has gravel and rocks as far as i can see with my glasses say 5 feet out..i was throwing fball jigs..my question is how would you guys know if the gravel/pebbles/rocks extended further out or if it turned to grass etc..? i know this question might sound goofy..but for example you can walk maybe 20 yrds in either direction and it is primarily a grassy/mossy area..in this case would you ditch the fball jigs and toss A-jigs or go to tossing plastics...kind of curious what you guys would do again no boat so just shore fishing.. water clarity is relatively clear not muddy..

03-30-09, 12:18 PM	#2
MississippiBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ridgeland MS Posts: 3,923	I'd probably throw a Carolina rig, with a 1/2 oz or heavier weight. That will keep you in contact with the bottom, so you'll be able to feel its composition pretty good. You should be able to tell if it's gravel, mud, bigger rocks, etc. You also might try a crankbait, and let it bounce off whatever's down there. __________________ I smell smoke, and I hear sirens. Do you think that's a problem?

03-30-09, 12:34 PM	#3
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Try a lipless crank, bring over the top of the grass and than ripping it out when you get a little snag of grass, this will often trigger a strike! Just work like you would a crank over the gravel! Hope you get a few! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

03-30-09, 01:15 PM	#4
Lilmoosecountry BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,322	may i suggest try casting a drop-shot!! __________________ Live everyday as if it was your last & check your ego at the door!!! God is watching.

03-30-09, 02:02 PM	#5
aikenyounggun BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: aiken, SC Posts: 2,051	yeah throw a big c-rig out there to see whats out there...... if you want to catch a fish throw a wacky worm or a shaky head __________________ <>< Rather be Fishing ><>

03-30-09, 03:38 PM	#6
jig fisherman BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: south eastern PA Posts: 290	Where do you live in Pa mlsjs2? I might be able to help you out on this one.

03-30-09, 05:32 PM	#7
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	possibilities are endless form the shore. each one posted here is a good choice. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

03-30-09, 07:25 PM	#8
abu4600 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brandon Mississippi Posts: 480	I would also slow roll a spinnerbait to feel for any grass that might be there.

03-30-09, 08:51 PM	#9
MrPhotographer06 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Bragg, NC Posts: 2,096	while your looking on the shore, look for beds.. my two biggest fish this year are from the bank.. __________________ For Those I Love, I will Sacrifice: US Army since 2012

03-31-09, 10:26 AM	#10
mlsjs2 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 18	thanks for the replies gonna try some of those.. i am in northeastern Pa right now...looking to move somewhere warmer and somewhere more bass fishing friendly... im jealous of you southern guys...

03-31-09, 05:39 PM	#11
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	come on down pal. we'll welcome you nicely as long as you bring us something from bps, hahahahahaha. kidding, come on down, the fish are waiting. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

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