MN Basser

Thanks for the advice. I was on the hudson marina and had luck with senkos and 1/4oz spinnerbaits.

How many times do you skip a dock before you move on to the next one? If you catch one outta there, do you skip it again?

I live in St. Paul, Minnesota. A lot of the lakes here in the metro are just pounded on by fishermen. When I go out, we seldom catch more than 5bass person. Yesterday, I was out on a catch and release only lake that sees decent action. I flipped, pitched, skipped...nothing. Tried 12 foot stumps..nothing. Should I be playing the finese game?? My question is: What are your go to lures in pressured waters? Depth? Colors? Thank you!

I know that most of my question depends on seasonal patterns but I want a general answer. Where have most of your Lunkers been caught as far as water depth goes? 0'-3'? 4'-10'? 10'+? Thanks!

colors?

Hey guys. I'm pretty new to fishing the Croix for smallies. I'm fishing in the MN/WI area from stillwater to the marine on the st. croix. What have you been most sucessful with? Any tips? I'm really new to smallie fishing. Thanks!

Saturday: 8 LMB, 2 were on topwater Sunday: 1 SMALLIE my first!! Monday: 8 Smallies & 1 pike

THE 2008 MN BASS OPENER IS OFFICALLY OPEN!!

You lookin for those pigs? FLIP BLACK N BLUE JIGS!

grassmaster 1/2oz. jig BLACK N BLUE WITH CHIGGER!!

I just started fishing plastics and I'm having amazing success. I'm fishing Wisconsin by the way. I learned the hard way too. Friday night, first time using plastics. Missed my first 6 hits. What the heak?? I was using Med spinning and had a tight drag. Then my friend said count to 4. Wow that was hard too do. Thump thump..1...2...reel up the slack...3....4!!! BOOM FISH ON!! Haven't missed one since friday night and fished the past 3 days. Hope that helps. Oh, I always use a 3EWG at minimum for plastics.

black with blue flecks!!

That's why I'm going to Wisconsin ;D

Okay guys, I'm going fishing this weekend and I'd like your advice on what to throw. My conditions are: stained water, about 40degrees, it's been raining, not much vegitation growth due to cold water. I have two rods, baitcaster 6'6" MH, spinning 6'6" M. Questionable on the # of docks in yet.. I was thinkin jerkbaits, possible dock skip, and jig. Thanks!!

I use Rapalas. They are balsa wood so they float up. When I hit a weed or a rock I pause and let the lure float up off the cover. Then I crank back down until I hit the cover again. I had very good sucess doing this last fall in thick weeds using a DT4. Good luck!

Revo S is awesome for pitching.

Yes, I am using 30 lb braid. Yes, an over spin is different than a backlash. What was happening was that the line would come out fast, then the spool would rotate over the line and the line would "under wrap." The lure would then stop in mid flight, and fall strait down. I'm using a 1/2oz All-Terrain jig. Power Pro 30 lb braid, Shimano 6'6" MH XF Clarus, and a Abu Garcia Revo S.

After a full summer of frustrating over spins (NOT A BACKLASH) i finally have it figured out. The reel used to stop the lure in mid flight and fall straight down. Well, I set the brakes so it has only 2 on (one across from the other). I set the lure brake so the lure needs to be shaken a little to have it continue to drop. Now, I can cast perfect!!! No over spins, and I don't even have to thumb the spool. I've been casting in the yard latly and can't wait for the water. I love my REVO S!!

for cranks and jerks, i always tie a UNI to a snap. works great. I only use the UNI knot actually.

You catch some nice musky outta forest?? I'm doing a musky tournament for the first time this year.

Nice. What lake? I have some pics of White Bear Lake bass but they're pretty small..

I live an fish the metro area. Only been to Forest outta the 3, but it was Ice fishing. I've herd Forest does have decent bass fishing.

I've noticed. Last summer, on two trips I lost 7Blades total, and 2 swivels. I might also switch to a cheaper brand..

I use 30lb Braid and I catch a lot of Pike on spinnerbaits and jigs. Never had a problem. I'm using 30lb Power Pro.

I voted Jigs. I think they are one of the most versitle baits out there. They catch fish too!