4 minutes ago, WestMichiganBass said:If it was up to me I'd trade you
ehhhh, thats a tough one! Can't we all just be blessed with monster Bucks and Bass?! lol
6 minutes ago, teachme said:Keystone Lake, Tenkiller Lake, and the Arkansas River, all in Northeast Oklahoma.
Keystone Lake, Tenkiller Lake, and the Arkansas River, all in Northeast Oklahoma.
I suggest filling our your BR profile and staying a while Learn what you can here, it's a fantastic resource. Use the search feature to see if there are answers to questions you have, if not, you can always ask and we're always here. Most importantly, enjoy your new hobby!!
Thanks for the responses, gentlemen. Much obliged!!
Regards,
Rick
Like everyone else has already mentioned, use this time to enjoy yourself. Enjoy the new place, enjoy the water, and enjoy your wife's company as you embark on this new journey of learning together. It's an amazing thing.
There is a lot to being a bass angler - or any species angler for that matter. Start slow. No need for a cram session. I would start with the softbaits you guys have, and learn everything you can about them. Different ways to use them and rig them. Once you're confident there, buy another type of lure (spinnerbait, crankbait, jig, etc..). Also, it's ok to start with a hook and bobber with crawlers. Might seem juvenile but it's the basis of everything. It was the beginning for 99% of everyone here.
Where is this water located? Does it have a name?
8 minutes ago, Ski said:"Semper Fi"
Paris Island 1975
Semper Fidelis
MCRD San Diego 2008 (God that makes me feel so young..)
4 minutes ago, Ski said:Great story! and congrats on your P.B. !!
Your LMB may be smaller then down south but your deer are bigger, fair trade off.
R/ Chris
Truest statement I've heard so far!!!
There's big bass here. The difference is our bass aren't Cali delta or Florida grassland big.
Congrats on the new PB!!
57 minutes ago, brgbassmaster said:Ben_gepford for IG
I'm guessing you're from the Flying G area of Mid Michigan? We got some of the same lakes listed as our favorites lol
3 minutes ago, Alan Reed said:Took all the advice and went tonight and caught a couple good ones. Picture is of the first one.
Used a Texas Rigged 7 inch curly tail in Motor oil
Congrats!! But where's the pics?!
This may seem like a silly question but when would you use a slither rig over a regular jig system? Heavier cover?
I was recently scrolling through the 2016 Strike King catalog and came across the SK Slither Rig and I had never heard of it. My only explanations would be for thickest cover since the tungsten head has more of a point to it. Also, for more versatility with the bait as a whole (different hooks and swimbaits/trailers would be easy to swap out quick). Other than that, what are other reasons you would use this as opposed to a normal jig?
Rick
I was going to start out by saying how well you wrote that story. I could visualize the whole thing as if I were there...but then I saw the "BassResource.com Writer" title. Makes sense. Congrats
It's not too far from me but I've never been over that way to fish. I've only been to BR to attend Ferris State "events".
Exactly. Understanding that there are always people that know more than you, and then tapping into that resource (pun totally intended), will only escalate your skills as an angler. I for one am above average for my area in Bass fishing (personal assessment through experience and conversation). However, when I come on here, I feel like the little guy - which I am. I'm here to learn. Spread knowledge or advice to those I think can benefit but most importantly, learn.
I've only been a member here for less than two weeks and I've already learned a lot. It's gratifying knowing that I have this resource and this group of members to assist me in my journey. If Bass fishing is truly your passion, commit and have the confidence in what you do.
"Good" is completely relative. For example, you and I compared to a lot of the other members here, couldn't compete. We are on a Bass dedicated forum. One of the biggest, if not biggest, forums dedicated to Bass fishing in the country. To us, being on here, we feel like the newbs - in which we kind of are. We don't have the years of expertise a lot of other people have. However, on the local circuits/tourneys, we are above average. That's me speaking personally.
When I come on here, I come here to learn and teach. Learn what I don't know and teach what I've learned. But most of the time, a lot of the posters are far above me in expertise and knowledge - I can't always maintain a thread convo because I'm not to their level. However, if I go to my local sporting good stores, I can maintain, lead, and usually surpass any conversation there.
So again, relative. Have confidence. For what it's worth, I've never fished a tourney. This year is my first. My passion for fishing is only a few years old. Before that, it was an occasional hobby. But my life changed (divorced) and put me in a situation where the opportunity and finances allowed me to persue fishing with a more committed sense. Once I was able to do that, I absolutely fell in love with it.
Sincerely,
Dr. Phil
You always wanted to try to fish Houghton or always wanted to try a Tournament? lol
6 hours ago, Alan Reed said:Let let me use this as an exampl because I understand the general "categories" for the different types of year. I can't say I have a style yetOr is there another piece of the puzzle that says under a certain situation a jig would work better, under a different situation a crank bait would be better and so on.
I hope this makes sense. My question is really about that next level of selection when you move past the categories to the specific types.
There's always another piece of the puzzle lol. Like @slonezpsaid, conditions.
Example: Fishing dirty/stained water
Its dirty. So its harder for you to see but also harder for the bass. You need a lure that has a profile that draws attention. A Crankbaits with a wider wobble to really move water, a spinner bait with large blades to really "thwop, thwop, thwop" in the water, or a jig with a rattle to draw attention. Worm/plastic not so much because they're not flashy, noisy, and don't move much water.
See, there's always something to consider. That's just one of many things to consider too.
Like @MIbassyaker said in his #1 point:
6 hours ago, MIbassyaker said:The three biggest things that improved my bass fishing:
1. Learning about bass behavior (still learning, always learning!), forage, lifecycle, location, how they relate to structure and cover, seasonal patterns, daily activity patterns.
Just checked Ebay... $325-400
22 hours ago, geo g said:Forget it and move down the road. It might be two things. One, the lake might be so shallow that it periodically dries up. Two, it might be so shallow it get too hot and O2 low in the summer. Both situation = No Fish!!!!!!!!
Bingo. Or too shallow to support life when froze over.
That's a loaded question and I'll tell you right now, you'll get a thousand different answers. Are we all wrong? No. Everyone fishes their own way for the water they're used to. However, there are some things that are "proven" per-say - or an across the board understanding. Those can be picked up quite easily by a simple search here (link below) or Google search.
Another thing to consider; since you mentioned "reaction". Are you power fishing for reaction strikes or more interested in finesse style fishing? See, just one of many variables but again, starting with the 'across the board' understanding is probably a good start. From there, practice and learn.
DISCLAIMER: I skimmed through the article. But I believe it may be a good start.
http://www.bassresource.com/beginner/seasonal_lure_selection.html
Don't know where you're at, but I know you're not in my state...
Nice fish!
I believe Tom (WRB) (first poster in above thread) is on the right track (with my personal beliefs).
I live in Michigan and the lakes freeze over every winter. So come spring, the transition from Winter to Spring is more dramatic than say, Florida. The transition on a Florida lake is a lot less dramatic because of the geographical zones. It's not uncommon for a Florida lake to remain a constant 50-60 degrees while here in Michigan, we get as low as 30's for months at a time.
With that said, what WRB says about a Florida body of water being more about photoperiod, and a northern/high altitude lake being more about water temp, I believe to be accurate.
I think they both play a role but I believe bodies of water (based geographically) will differ in regards to what plays a lead role and which takes a back seat (or more secondary role). So I don't think there is a one true answer.
My personal best is equivalent to my biggest catch overall!
I couldn't imagine breaking it down by water, states, lures, etc.. I'd need an Excel Spreadsheet!
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Muddy water pre spawn fishing tips?
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I'd probably clarify whether you're referring to pre or post spawn. Title says post spawn but your post says prespawn.
Regardless, muddy or dirty water means decreased visibility. Taking the visualization out of your presentation, you have to account for other means to attract fish. Noise, vibration, deflection, and heavy water displacement.