Panamoka_Bassin

OUCH! My New York ears can't handle a bean shoveler trying to sound like a NYC Paisan...Its like a Yankee trying to do a drawl...nails on a blackboard...but funny, still

Everything Avid said is true, but I dunno if he really answered your question. In my own limited experience, there are several factors I consider when trying to find bass: 1) Season - I generally hash this out into 6 different time periods: Pre-spawn, Spawn, Post-spawn, Summer, Fall, Winter. During the Pre season, bass will be moving in from the deep winter water to more shallow areas to feast on bait before spawning. Spawn time is usually the hardest to catch, but if you make a nesting bass angry enough, there's alot of great action to be had. Try clean bottom shallow areas. Post-spawn can be difficult as well because the bass are shagged out after expending alot of energy spawning. As the bass move off the nests, they'll move into areas with more cover and structure. Summer is my personal favorite time to catch fish. They may move into deeper water as the top water gets warmed up, or they may just be lurking under lillies, hydrilla, millfoil, etc. Lots of different styles and techniques can be used. Fall is also a great time to catch, as the bass are looking to fatten up before the cold sets in. Look for places where the bass can ambush bait, like points, rock/brush piles, or even a ledge. Winter is all about patience, and getting the bait down to the bottom, where the warmest water will tend to be. 2) Water Temp - This corrolates with the season, but takes it a step further. If you can find the area with the right temp, you'll generally have luck all day. If you can't find which temp the bass are holding in, you may get skunked 3) Weather Conditions - Any seasoned angler will tell you that the daily changes in weather will make all the difference when they choose where to fish, i.e. leeward vs. windward, dry vs. rain, overcast vs. sunny. Personally, I like to be leeward, dry, and overcast. However, I had great action during the week-long storm that raged here in the northeast a few weeks ago. Go figure... 4) Luck - Not much you can do to plan for this, but I do try to keep a "lucky thought" in my head as I am fishing. Hey, it can't hurt... -These basic factors, I think, will certainly help you increase your odds of finding fish. The next step, and much more involved, I feel, if learning HOW to catch them...which is what 90% of these forums is all about. Hopefully I haven't put my foot in my mouth anywhere here, and anyone feel free to correct me where I'm wrong... make us both better fishermen!

Wow, we have a celebrity right here in our midst! Nice job, boyo... Mebbe its time to take on Zona or Charlie Moore!

Congrats, guys! I've moderated some other forums in my time (lol) and I can tell you it turns out to be as much fun as it is work. Just don't spend so much time that you don't get out on the lake now and again

If the fishing has become slow in the shallow waters, mebbe its time to try 'em a little deeper...try a jig or a big worm/grub and work it VERY slowly. Best I can tell ya...

I live on a pond that sounds just like those...today, the t-rigged tube worked well...the neon black, actually...early mornings (sun-up), i've have a bit of luck throwing a Heddon tiny torpedo (baby bass colored) and with a black and white, skirted Hula popper. Tried a lime-green senko today as well, but not even a nibble on it. No luck with spinners either.

Squirrel Fishin' - We've all been stuck in da trees Beatcha Fisherman - He's the guy that we go out with that can always do you one better...at least he says he can. Deep Walker - someone in waders along the shore -That's all I can come up with right now...

I've been using a olive green tube bait along the lillies in my pond (with and without weight depending on the wind) and the bass have been slamming them. I wouldn't know if this is just because these fish have become more active and are eating everything in sight, or is it just the right rig for the pond. Been trying a Heddon Tiny Torpedo and a couple little jitterbugs with less than inspiring results, but the Hula Popper seems to work well in low light.

We had a warm summer here on Long Island, so the water's still warm enough for tubes. I suppose I'll be getting out some jigs and twin tails soon enough. Don't get too much action on cranks up here, but little Mepps spinners (1/8 oz) {yes the bass are small up here } can make a bad day better.