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Clear water, weedy bottom, cold water help

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There is this pond I am trying to fish. Like the title says, pretty clear water. The bottom is mucky with lots of weeds and leaves. Also I'm up in MA and I'm not sure how cold the water is, but it's cold enough to go numb after a few minutes, although the air temp is improving. I was told there was a lot of fish. Im thinking of just throwing out a bobber and worm just to see what's in there. 

Any advice on how to approach this pond would be awesome!

Jerkbait and drop shot.

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Another vote for the Drop Shot.

A-Jay

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Weightless plastics, swim jig, jerk bait, square bill. The trick is to have just the bottom of the hook ever so slightly touch the bottom every 2 feet. Or in clear water really erratic movements will trigger strikes once the water warms up a bit. Oh, and pull the goop up the line away from the lure, and straight down opposite the point of the hooks, dip the lure in the water, cast and repeat. Once you get used to it it takes 2 seconds. Be the treble...

Swim Jig or Swimbait

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If the water is cold SLOW DOWN! A good jerkbait and let it sit for for up to a 5,6,7 count. As the others have said a drop shot,ned rig.

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Cold, clear water = suspending jerkbait!!!!

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