Hey,

so i live near a lake called lake oradell, and i have caught some fat 3 pounders in there, usually on a 5 inch senko. They just seem to like that the most, the bait fish in there are very healthy, leading to a very healthy population of fat bass. I know that there are some bigger fish in there, i just have yet to catch them. Unfortunately i cant fish it as much as i like because im in college, but iver winter and summer break i am home. The lake only allows shore access, severely limiting the amount of water i can cover. Anyone come up with any innivative ways to get out to the deeper water? I am kind of considering getting an rc boat, there is one at basspro shops for like 30 dollars, but it doesnt have a feature to drop anything. Any ideas? 
i am looking to catch the most fish, and once i start catching them target the bigger ones, so i am considering upsizing my baits, i plan to try a 10 “ worm as well as a big spinner bait, but i havent fully decided yet. Whatever i tie on i will use i guess. Any ideas?

Think about this.

The majority of shore fishermen will cast as far as they can to reach deeper water. The majority of boat fishermen will cast as close to shore as they can.

Figure out what the fish relate to and fish that.

 

 

32 minutes ago, Gregorym38 said:

I am kind of considering getting an rc boat,

Start saving for a yak if you really wish to unlock that place. Find the transitions from really deep water to shallow water, then work them. That'll keep you busy for some time and your best path to finding the bigs.

Being that your Limited to shore, I would suggest a couple of things.

1 Select baits that are streamlined, and that aren't designed for vertical fishing. One such bait to consider would be a Dark Sleeper, or and weighted small bluegill type swimbait. 

2 consider the line that you use, either a small diameter mono or fluro in the 10 lb test range. Or if the water in your lake isn't gin clear, consider using braid in the 30 to 40 lb test range, it will cast further than mono or fluro to help your you bait out as far as possible.

Lastly when using the above mention baits, slowly drag them along the bottom to imitate a feeding fish. Keep one of your fingers on the line as you work the bait so you can detect any bites.

Try fishing  the dam if possible . Cast in deeper water with sinking baits { spinnerbaits , lipless cranks , worms , jigs , grubs...]  then retrieve uphill following the contour from deep to shallow  , keeping the bait near the bottom 100 per cent of the retrieve . I wouldn't even consider an RC boat .

Try and find a topo map of the lake. That will tell you where the deepest parts are and if you can reach them from the shore.

10 hours ago, Gregorym38 said:

i live near a lake called lake oradell

 

Are you allowed access to the entire shoreline?

 

I kinda like this area if this is in fact your lake.

 

C-rig and 3/4oz football jig would be top contenders.

Deep water doesn’t always equal bigger bass. Deep water access is what you are looking for.

Think of a island surrounded by deeper water. The ends of islands are usually similar to pointes of land extending out into deeper water. Islands that are under water we call humps, the entire hump can be excellent area to for bass to live.

Learn to cast about 50 yards and fan cast the area you can fish.

Tom

Heavier weights that your rod can handle. Don't exceed the lure rating on your rod but the heavier lures can cast further.