CrispyGlock

I'm going through those pains now! Bought a used Subaru that someone took the crossbars off of. I also found out that "flush" style roof racks are really hard to get crossbars for. It's been a painful learning experience so far and I havent even made a purchase yet. I'll also say thanks for all the information on kayaks from this post. It created some buzz around some kayak names that I was able to do my own research. I'm now ready to buy (on craigslist), but have to figure out this crossbar fiasco first. Really dont want to buy a kayak and it comes off going down the interstate.

The only thing that really gets annoying is the algae has consumed almost everything underneath the water too. Every cast, whether with a jog or spinner, or whatever has "sludge" all over it by the time I get it back to the bank. Okay, I'm finished whining now. I am going to go out again this evening and see what I can shake up. Thanks for the advice, gents!

Wow! Thank you all for the for the information! This makes me feel a little better about the current water conditions. Gonna try some of this stuff later this afternoon!

Hello Guys, This is my first post on here. I know I know, probably going to get berated for not using the search function, for being a n00b, etc... Anyways, I'm just getting back into fishing after taking a 17 yr break. I have a pond that I've been fishing at lately, but can't figure out what lure type would be best. The water is muddy and there are grass clippings/algae all over the banks and most of the bottom. I have tried rooster tails, frogs (topwater), 1/2oz bass jigs, spinner baits, crankbaits, texas rigged black & chartreuse worms, and crank baits. I have only found some small bass, right now they are shallow. So far I have caught on a rooster tail, texas rigged worm, and a spinner bait. I have had bites on the frog and bass jig though. My only issues is with most baits once that algae/grass gets on the baits they are pretty much useless for that cast. I've tried multiple colors, black worms, blue lizards, green lizards, brown frogs, white frogs, green frogs, red spinner baits, white spinner baits, etc... For Information's sake, this is near the NC/SC border. All that being said, I'm looking for some advice from anyone who has fished water like this. What type of lure works best? Any and all help or advice will be appreciated!