SMROA1983 Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 So I live in southern New England and I’m having trouble recently finding bass. I found areas with a ton of empty spawning beds and there’s bluegill on the beds sometimes. If I go out deeper or try around docks and other structures I can’t catch anything. Anyone have some ideas I could try? I don’t have a fish finder and would really like to find them without one. Thanks, any input helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmandude Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 Southern Maine here. Find laydowns off points. Deeper lillypads off islands/points. Shaded cover in the form of overhangs, docks, etc have all been working for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User LrgmouthShad Posted July 4, 2023 Super User Share Posted July 4, 2023 Sounds like those bluegill might be spawning. That is where I would stay. I believe that is usually the pattern for larger than average bass in the postspawn. Try swim jigs, senkos, and creature baits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmandude Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 Wacky dinger for the win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User scaleface Posted July 4, 2023 Super User Share Posted July 4, 2023 Waters are different everywhere, so what works for me may not for you . Post spawn is the easiest time of the year for me to fish . Spinnerbaits , top waters and Texas rigs work year after year by simply going down the banks and fish whatever . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don51 Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Are you out in a boat, kayak? Just work the bank with a worm or a soft stickbait (Senko) until you find fish. They are there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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