what lure to use

[northwoodsman]

i found out that bass aren't swimming in schools like they have been
what lure can i use

[Buzz Wing]

First off, we need information:

What lures have you been using?

What type of water are you fishing?

Where are you located?

What are the water temps and conditions?

Give us some insight as to your locales and we should be able to better accommodate you.

[northwoodsman]

spinnerbait
miami white water forest where i work
it's stained
i live in cincinnati
temps upper 60's to 70's for water temps

[Buzz Wing]

Wheeeew....

Woody,

My dear boy, I like that you gave an interest to my questions, but I need to know even more. Such as follows:

What types of cover/structure are present?

Are there any weeds present?

Are there points, humps, weedlines, etc?

Answer these and our little discussion will continue all the better.

[northwoodsman]

it's shallow where i fish.. i can see the weeds just below the surface
i fish from the bank moss was forming... and now thier disappearing

[senko]

Originally Posted by northwoodsman

it's shallow where i fish.. i can see the weeds just below the surface
i fish from the bank moss was forming... and now thier disappearing

Try a soft plastic jerkbait like a fluke T-Rigged weightless and fished right above the weeds. If that doesn't work, try buzzing something like a Horney Toad or even try burning a blade on the surface...

[Buzz Wing]

Senko hit the nail on the head...

Something that can get above the weeds, yet target key cover like wood, shadows, brush, etc. will be the ticket. Buzzbaits, Horny Toad's/Buzz Frog's/Cane Toad's. Anything topwater should work well.

You could also try to cast a real shallow diving crankabit such as the Mann's Baby Minus 1. This lure dives to about 12" and should root out any fish hiding in the weeds.

[keithdog]

I would give a double colorado spinnerbait a try as well. You'll be able to work it easily through the upper portions of the weedbeds, and around brushy cover. Plus it can cover a lot of water fast to help you search out those bass in a shorter time frame.

[northwoodsman]

Originally Posted by Buzz Wing

Senko hit the nail on the head...

Something that can get above the weeds, yet target key cover like wood, shadows, brush, etc. will be the ticket. Buzzbaits, Horny Toad's/Buzz Frog's/Cane Toad's. Anything topwater should work well.

You could also try to cast a real shallow diving crankabit such as the Mann's Baby Minus 1. This lure dives to about 12" and should root out any fish hiding in the weeds.

i have a manns -1 in firetiger

[Buzz Wing]

Give it a try and see what happens.

Also, do you have any Senko's, Dinger's, Stick-O's, etc.? Try Texas-Riggin' one of these and twitchin' it under the surface just so it makes a wake and touches the surface ever so often.

[northwoodsman]

no i don't have any senkos or the others.. i do have berkley powerbait blue fleck

[senko]

Originally Posted by northwoodsman

no i don't have any senkos or the others.. i do have berkley powerbait blue fleck

Sounds like you have a good excuse for a trip to feed the monkey

[northwoodsman]

i have other plastic worms.. manns hardnose junebug color i think it's the lizard

[Jim80]

good advice from everyone I'd also try throwing a three inch craw craw in and work that through the weeds you would be shocked at how many of them are in the weed beds and they are the basses favorite food

[northwoodsman]

i have a craw i've been thinking on tying on

[Jim80]

t-rig one and give it go worst that could happen is ya have the same results

[northwoodsman]

i'll do that

[Jim80]

i had good luck with the watermelon flake craws from yum