11-19-07, 03:27 PM
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Pumpkinseed sunfish imitators
Up here many of the bass lakes have pumpkinseed sunfish as the primary forage (along with yellow perch). While perch colored lures are easy to find, it is much more difficult to find pumkinseed sunfish colored lures. I know that matching the hatch is not critical in many areas but my experience has been that on our ultra clear lakes up here (can almost always see to the bottom) it does make a difference in how many bass I catch.
Can anyone suggest specific crankbaits (or other lures) that have a realistic looking sunfish pattern? Also, what colors represent this type of forage best on a spnnerbait and/or jig skirt? Thanks everyone. |
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11-19-07, 03:59 PM
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I had some Storm Wild Eye Swimbaits that were awful close to sunfish... can't recall the name of the color, but it is a starting point for you.
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11-19-07, 04:55 PM
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ZOOM has a new(er) color called, "Watermelon Spice", which is green, orange, black, and red. All I can think of to match bluegill/pumpkinseed.
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11-19-07, 06:55 PM
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One of my Favorite summer crankbaits, is a Wordens Timber Tiger in Pumpkinseed color.I like the DC-4 cranks the best.
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11-19-07, 10:30 PM
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PNJ - The Bait Monkey slapped my face and kicked me in the shin when I saw that crank!!!! I've got to find me one of those!
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11-19-07, 10:53 PM
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Great looking bait, don't get me wrong, but I really don't like molded baits. Harder to tune.
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