grass and algae

ryno5217 · 08-06-05, 11:14 PM

saw the other post on grass, but i got a pond nearby with grass on the bottom and algae on top, cant find something to stay clean in those last 15 feet before shore (topwaters clog with algae, and anything even an inch below the surface starts getting caught in grass and the cast becomes useless), and thats the only place ive seen some bass hit was on the edges or within this cover. There's really no way to avoid it by fishing off a curve or anything, so what do you guys recommend for bait presentation in area like this. I'd hate to have to leave the place behind cuz in about an hour there today i saw 2 fish hit stuff on top of the water and had a bite i lost bouncin a worm slow and on the bottom coming up to this grassy area.thanks

Rebbasser · 08-06-05, 11:26 PM

A weightless soft plastic like a Tiki Stick. It comes across the stuff without getting all gunked up.

lizardsrule · 08-07-05, 10:05 PM

1. What rebasser said, but anykind of your favorite plastic weightless.
2. Mojo rigged plastic bait, lizards are nice along with senko's or any kind of worm.
3. As much as I dislike the hookup ratios, a frog would also be a good choice.
4. A spinnerbait run just below the surface making a small wake(almost like a buzzbait.
5. Mann's -1 crankbait, you color of preference.

Lizards

chuck n · 08-07-05, 10:43 PM

I agree with Rebbasser and Lizarsrule. I fish these kinds of waters almost exclusively. Why? because most people ignore them because of their difficulty to fish. I throw a 6" white Strike king ztoo weightless and work it real slow across the matting. Don't worry about a quick hook set. I pulled a 4 pounder to the boat the other morning and it let go. The hook never was exposed. She loved it that much. If I'd had a net, I could have scooped her without hooking her. LOL

southernsnatcher · 08-08-05, 09:27 AM

welcome aboard chuck.....

BassAddict · 08-08-05, 01:03 PM

The frogs work pretty good across the top of the mat but like said before... you will miss more than you hook. I've also done well pegging a heavy bullet weight (enough to punch through the mat) and Texas rigging a worm or brushhog. You will have to get the slime off each time when you real it in but those bass will be under that mat and will hit it on the fall a lot of times.

Eric

flfireman · 08-08-05, 02:09 PM

Can't add anymore then whats been written. The last post is a technique I use often down here. A lot of Fl lakes will get a very large algae bloom through the summer. Get something to poke through it and you'll find fish. I actually look for holes in the algae from the gators popping through it, no gator- fish, gator-breaded and fried appetizer.

LubbockFisher · 08-10-05, 01:14 AM

How do you guys keep wacky rigged worms from getting caught on everything?

lizardsrule · 08-10-05, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LubbockFisher

How do you guys keep wacky rigged worms from getting caught on everything?

Rig it like a t-rig, except the eye of the hook will be in the middle of the worm. Pretty much same action, just no exsposed hook.

Lizards

bassthumb32 · 08-10-05, 12:37 PM

i would just pitch a heavy jig that would break through that algea.

08-06-05, 11:14 PM	#1
ryno5217 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 16	grass and algae saw the other post on grass, but i got a pond nearby with grass on the bottom and algae on top, cant find something to stay clean in those last 15 feet before shore (topwaters clog with algae, and anything even an inch below the surface starts getting caught in grass and the cast becomes useless), and thats the only place ive seen some bass hit was on the edges or within this cover. There's really no way to avoid it by fishing off a curve or anything, so what do you guys recommend for bait presentation in area like this. I'd hate to have to leave the place behind cuz in about an hour there today i saw 2 fish hit stuff on top of the water and had a bite i lost bouncin a worm slow and on the bottom coming up to this grassy area.thanks

08-06-05, 11:26 PM	#2
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,142	A weightless soft plastic like a Tiki Stick. It comes across the stuff without getting all gunked up. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

08-07-05, 10:05 PM	#3
lizardsrule BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 7,374	1. What rebasser said, but anykind of your favorite plastic weightless. 2. Mojo rigged plastic bait, lizards are nice along with senko's or any kind of worm. 3. As much as I dislike the hookup ratios, a frog would also be a good choice. 4. A spinnerbait run just below the surface making a small wake(almost like a buzzbait. 5. Mann's -1 crankbait, you color of preference. Lizards __________________ There are three types of Snakes I hate 1. Live Snakes 2. Dead Snakes 3. Sticks that look like Snakes. And Gators too!

08-07-05, 10:43 PM	#4
chuck n BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Addison, Mi. Posts: 61	I agree with Rebbasser and Lizarsrule. I fish these kinds of waters almost exclusively. Why? because most people ignore them because of their difficulty to fish. I throw a 6" white Strike king ztoo weightless and work it real slow across the matting. Don't worry about a quick hook set. I pulled a 4 pounder to the boat the other morning and it let go. The hook never was exposed. She loved it that much. If I'd had a net, I could have scooped her without hooking her. LOL __________________ I'm sure gonna miss her when I get home-.Brad Paisley- (Fishin' Song):)

08-08-05, 09:27 AM	#5
southernsnatcher BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: monroe, la Posts: 440	welcome aboard chuck..... __________________ reality is a crutch for people who dont fish!!!!monroe,la U.S. ARMY Seoul, Korea

08-08-05, 01:03 PM	#6
BassAddict BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 805	The frogs work pretty good across the top of the mat but like said before... you will miss more than you hook. I've also done well pegging a heavy bullet weight (enough to punch through the mat) and Texas rigging a worm or brushhog. You will have to get the slime off each time when you real it in but those bass will be under that mat and will hit it on the fall a lot of times. Eric

08-08-05, 02:09 PM	#7
flfireman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 2,751	Can't add anymore then whats been written. The last post is a technique I use often down here. A lot of Fl lakes will get a very large algae bloom through the summer. Get something to poke through it and you'll find fish. I actually look for holes in the algae from the gators popping through it, no gator- fish, gator-breaded and fried appetizer. __________________ In the Lord all things are possible.

08-10-05, 01:14 AM	#8
LubbockFisher BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lubbock Texas Posts: 52	Wacky rigs How do you guys keep wacky rigged worms from getting caught on everything?

08-10-05, 12:37 PM	#10
bassthumb32 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Fort Loudon, PA Posts: 682	i would just pitch a heavy jig that would break through that algea. __________________ MY LIFETIME GOAL IS TO KEEP AT LEAST A SMALL CASE OF BASSTHUMB FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE.

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