Hey Guys,

I was fishing a lake today that I fish frequently, and I was throwing lures (Rapala XR8 X-RAP blue/yellow/orange & 5" Yum Dinger watermelon) that normally catches bass there but for some reason it wasn't working today. The lake is pretty clear, maybe 6-7 feet visibility (that's about as clear as it gets 'round here). It was overcast and a little chilly, I went to another lake with a little less visibility and used the same lures and slayed them (a couple 3-4 pounders and a bunch of little ones).

I'm thinking that the combination of overcast skies and clear water maybe was a bad combination for the lures that I was using. I assume that this is the case, is this logical thinking? What should I throw in clear water with overcast skies?

I appreciate any input.

Thanks,

Snolge

Could you actually see the bass..?

Could you actually see the bass..?

No, but where I was fishing there is structure. I also know that fish congregate there, cause I catch fish there all the time.

Clear water can be tough. Without any wind I would try a small 1/4 oz popper, sammie 85, or Zoom Ultra Vibe Speed worm on top. Dropshot, shakey head, wacky senko for fishing vertically.

With some wind I would add a small buzzbait, fluke/tiny fluke, pointer 78, compact spinnerbait (downsize your willow blades), and finesse crank like Mini SKT in Ghost Minnow. Don't rule out a really fast retrieve when the water is really clear. Longer casts can help too. Deeper water.

It was overcast and a little chilly

The fish probably moved on you as that sounds like the beginning of a coldfront my friend

It was overcast and a little chilly

The fish probably moved on you as that sounds like the beginning of a coldfront my friend

That's the thing though, cold front or not when I went to the other lake that had a little less visibility I fished the same cover as usual and it produced bass. Maybe it was just a fluke (no pun intended)..