Open Water fishing

stevomac59 · 06-15-08, 10:42 PM

Can you guys help me with open water fishing? My fish/depth finder is not high quality, it shows the water temp,depth, and fish availability, but it fails to describe bottom structures. I always see fisherman fish in open water, and catch quality bass.

Any advice?

-stevo

Jim80 · 06-15-08, 11:06 PM

well if you want to find the structures just strap on your trusty goggles and dive in ,
just kidding man couldn't resist it , try throwing a couple of exploratory casts and let a
worm or other bottom lure you would usually throw drag the bottom pay close attention
to were it falls a little or drops suddenly and when it comes over objects . After a few
times you should have a idea about what the bottom is like .

stevomac59 · 06-16-08, 11:54 AM

Alright, I just need a pair of Goggles! LOL JK. Thanks Jim, I will give it a try.

-stevo

bothomas · 06-17-08, 09:07 PM

Stevo if you want to fish open water then there is one very important tool that you will need......... A very detailed map! You use the map to find the secondary points, ledges, humps, old creek channels, roads, etc. You find these structures on the map and you go put the trolling motor in the water and see if they hold fish. Maybe there is grass growing up to the ledges. You just have to enjoy picking out places and go fish it to see if it is holding fish. Also remember to choose structure that is at the depth the fish at. Don't go fishing a 20' break in the middle of spring!

P.S. I personally don't even like fishing the bank anymore! I love fishing main lake points, river channels etc.

BigBassin144 · 06-17-08, 11:58 PM

I tihnk what you need is a search lure. Try a crankbait to see if there are fish in the area, if so and they like the crank, keep fishing it. If they are there, and don't seem too interested in the crank, try a something different. The thing is, you know the fish are there.

BB

lowrider · 06-18-08, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim80

well if you want to find the structures just strap on your trusty goggles and dive in ,

$2 goggles from wally world or $2000 side image sonar from humminbird. which ever one is easier for you

stevomac59 · 06-18-08, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowrider

$2 goggles from wally world or $2000 side image sonar from humminbird. which ever one is easier for you

Don't forget the swimsuit and flippers!! LOL

-stevo

bamabassman · 06-18-08, 06:26 PM

steveo you might be better off using crank baits.....and if you ask da ZOOKER, he just might help ya out. from what i have learned from this site is he sems to be a master of cranking. send him a message and tell him all the details ya got so he can help ya pal.

06-15-08, 10:42 PM	#1
stevomac59 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 455	Open Water fishing Can you guys help me with open water fishing? My fish/depth finder is not high quality, it shows the water temp,depth, and fish availability, but it fails to describe bottom structures. I always see fisherman fish in open water, and catch quality bass. Any advice? -stevo __________________ stevomac59 Always strapped...with a rod

06-15-08, 11:06 PM	#2
Jim80 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Thomaston CT Posts: 3,862	well if you want to find the structures just strap on your trusty goggles and dive in , just kidding man couldn't resist it , try throwing a couple of exploratory casts and let a worm or other bottom lure you would usually throw drag the bottom pay close attention to were it falls a little or drops suddenly and when it comes over objects . After a few times you should have a idea about what the bottom is like . __________________ In memory of Zooker 1/11/73-7/2/2010. You will be sorely missed and never forgotten.

06-16-08, 11:54 AM	#3
stevomac59 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 455	Alright, I just need a pair of Goggles! LOL JK. Thanks Jim, I will give it a try. -stevo __________________ stevomac59 Always strapped...with a rod

06-17-08, 11:58 PM	#5
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	I tihnk what you need is a search lure. Try a crankbait to see if there are fish in the area, if so and they like the crank, keep fishing it. If they are there, and don't seem too interested in the crank, try a something different. The thing is, you know the fish are there. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

06-17-08, 09:07 PM	#4
bothomas BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Huntsville, Al. Posts: 220	Stevo if you want to fish open water then there is one very important tool that you will need......... A very detailed map! You use the map to find the secondary points, ledges, humps, old creek channels, roads, etc. You find these structures on the map and you go put the trolling motor in the water and see if they hold fish. Maybe there is grass growing up to the ledges. You just have to enjoy picking out places and go fish it to see if it is holding fish. Also remember to choose structure that is at the depth the fish at. Don't go fishing a 20' break in the middle of spring! P.S. I personally don't even like fishing the bank anymore! I love fishing main lake points, river channels etc.

06-18-08, 06:26 PM	#8
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	steveo you might be better off using crank baits.....and if you ask da ZOOKER, he just might help ya out. from what i have learned from this site is he sems to be a master of cranking. send him a message and tell him all the details ya got so he can help ya pal.

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