Getting Over the Hump.

[The Budget Angler]

3 hours ago, Functional said:

You are around some of the best lakes in the state

Any last advice before I head out tomorrow to a spot I know has a 6-7 lb bass?

[J Francho]

Jigs. 

[The Budget Angler]

3 minutes ago, J Francho said:

Jigs. 

Just got a big football jig today   wish me luck

[Zcoker]

On 10/20/2024 at 5:28 PM, A-Jay said:

You know I get it.

I'm living my own version of the mindset.

Decent chance we both know that the 'mindset' has about 10 layers

and only comes with countless hours on the water.

Even then, there's no guarantee that the light will go on.

Always impressed by the way you go about your business

and the results speak for themselves - 

Haven't even mentioned that it all happens at night which is borderline insane.

A-Jay 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes sir. Takes a lotta time and dedication to make things happen. I see that with you as well. It’s hard to explain this type of mindset to anyone, really. So many barriers to overcome. Can be said for most anything in life. 

[geo g]

I fish from the bank 4 days a week and in the boat on the weekend. I have had months when 20" to 25" bass have been common, and then I have had months when I could not catch a bass over 17", day after day.  Lots of good comments from the brothers here.  A few things they said, that I rely on when fishing.

1). There are a thousand smaller bass for every a big one.

2). Small bass don't hang with big bass without consequences

3). If your catching nothing but small ones, use a bigger bait.  You may not catch a big one, but you'll eliminate a lot of small ones.

4). Structure-Go to the first significant Structure you can find.  Fish it slowly and deliberately.

5). Cover- Find the thickest green cover with two or more types of grasses.  Multiple greens together are better then just one type of green. 

6). Cover- A small isolated clump of green cover in open waters is better yet!  It will be a magnet for fish in the open area.  A stopping spot for big bass passing through.

7). Ledges- Always drag a significant ledge along its base especially if close to a weedy flat, and slow down!

8).Catch one decant bass go back to the same area, they sometimes hang out with others of similar size.

9).Smaller bass are quicker to the bait then a big old girl.  Sometimes increase the weight of a plastic bait so it is quicker to the bottom and not attacked on the free fall.

10). Experiment with different baits, sizes, and colors!

 

Good luck, and tight lines.  Time on the water always helps.