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Can someone tell me something about a bass nightfishing? Which lures and colours? I wont to fish in very small lake of average depth from 2 meters to 5 meters!

I have never fish bass at night.

Night fishing is alot like day fishing only darker  :-/  Seriously, many of the lures that work during the day work at night also.  You want to use dark colors, but a big bladed spinnerbait with a black skirt is a great lure for night fishing. Big dark plastic worms are also very productive. Of course this is the best topwater time.  The key is to slow down your presentation, go up in size, and darker in color.  Oh and don't forget to bring a strong flashlight and plenty of bug juice.  

These are a couple examples of previous posts. They are a good start, ask away if you have more questions, lots of folks here from

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http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1124563821/3#3

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1120941188/17#17

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1121738138/17#17

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Although I fish both baitcasting and spinning tackle, I highly recommend spinning gear for night fishing. Small problems are exaggerated at night and can take some of the fun out of the trip.

Jerkbaits are at the top of my list at night although this time of year you may want a deeper presentation.

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I love night fishing for bass. My personal best (6.5lbs.) was caught early in the spring at night. I always use baitcasting tackle because that is what I'm most comfortable with.

Organization at night is critical!!! Put everything away that your are not using. I have learned this leason the hard way over the years.

I like a jig (with a rattle) or a large dark worm fished on an open jig head if conditions allow. A dark spinnerbait with a single colorado blade is another favorite.

Good luck!

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Throw large 10" + dark worms.  Fish very slowly.

That is all.

My experience is that night bass fishing is generally slow. But the fish you do catch, tend to be good sized lunkers.

I agree with the 10" curly tail suggestion... and work it slow.

Not really a suggestion for cold weather night fishing, but for spring, summer, fall throw a black jitterbug.  I prefer the large jointed version.  Just be prepared to have the crap scared out you when you get a big hit when you least expect it or aren't paying attention :D

Get the midnight version of terminator spinnerbait

or any other single colorado (nickel black blade) with black red or black blue skirt

Most of my success with night fishing has come when the water temps are 75 and higher. The lures that have produced for me are no different from what's already been said, black buzzbaits and black spinnerbaits. I have also done well with a black jitterbug and a black crankbait. I like using an LED light that has a red LED in it. It provides you enough light to tie on a new lure or even pick out a birds nest if necessary and it doesn't ruin your night vision as much as brighter with bulbs. Hope this helps! Good luck and let us know how you do!

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Here in Croatia is snow over 3 feet and all the lakes are under the ice.

So I will try nightfishing in spring and summer. Thanks for tips :).

Right now we fishing for walley and pike on the rivers.

If you want and if is allow, I can open a new topic and insert some pictures of me and my friends with our catch.

throw a black jitterbug. I prefer the large jointed version. Just be prepared to have the crap scared out you when you get a big hit when you least expect it or aren't paying attention :D

One of my go too's at night. I throwing big jointed jitterbugs, in black and red/white. It is awesome to throw that jitterbug out there, start reeling while watching for shooting stars and hear a hugh pop on the water and fell a tug, SET THE HOOK and hang on.  :D

Just about any top water plug is awesome at night along with the stick-baits too.

If you know the bass are tight in structure, big dark plastic worms and pig/jigs are good too.

So again, everything that works during the day, should work at night.  ;)

Good luck, I love my time on the water at night.  :)

......If you want and if is allow, I can open a new topic and insert some pictures of me and my friends with our catch.

that would be cool

I'm just the opposite of road warrior.  I prefer the baitcaster 10:1 over spinning reels for night fishing.   I also use black lights front and rear on both sides of the boat, and do a lot more flipping and pitching at night.  You can work shallow cover much closer at night than day, and since not many people night fish for bass, the fish are not as easily spooked, however, you still can't make noise in the boat.  A little LED head lamp or mini flashlight with a red lens filter is also nice to have.  Don't use any white light if you can avoid it, it takes about 20 minutes to get you full night vision back.  

You will also come to hate crappie and cat fishermen with their spot lights.  They always want to throw it on you to see what you're doing, or just wondering what that alien craft is with those strange looking lights.

Although I agree with all the others about black or dark colored top waters,spinnerbaits,buzzbaits,etc.,I have had more success when fishing at night using a Texas rigged plastic worm.Black or a dark colored(I always like purple) worms have worked for me.This is not the time for finese worms.I've caught plenty of bass on a 7 1/2" Culprit,I'd imagine a 10' worm would work as good or better.Don't forget a good flashlight and a can of skeeter dope(bug repellent).

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Ben,

Your level of skill might have something to do with it, too. I fish light lures and all soft plastics, except C-rigs, with spinning gear. For larger lures and fast retrieve lures I prefer baitcasting equipment, but there are many exceptions to the rule. Even when I am having a good day with my baitcaster, I still have minor adjustments, a small over-run or a loop here and there. Those small things, and God forbid the BIG ONE, are just a pain for me to deal with in the dark, even with some lighting.

If you always fish a baitcaster or never have a problem, then I see your point. But for most of us (I think), spinning tackle might be a better option at night.

One more suggestion: If you use a net and are fishing treble hooks, you know what a mess they can be. Get a rubber net, you will like it at lot and especially at night. I do a little walleye fishing and lipping those guys is not a good practice. The rubber net really comes in handy when that fish is still trying to throw my Lucky Craft Pointer!

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i'm another night time baitcaster guy.i will admit that i set my brakes a little tighter than i would in the day.it's not enough to cut down on casteing distance to any real extent but just enough to help prevent nightlash. ;D :o

Like Rattlinrogue, I too have caught the majority of my fish at night on a Texas rigged plastic worm.  At night I will go with colors that are darker (black, black/blue, green pumpkin w/ black flake, etc).  My bass club fished a couple night tournaments this past summer, and most fish were cauught with three lures:

Texas rigged large worm or senko-type bait

Large spinnerbait with single Colorado blade (black, black/red)

Black buzzbait

When night-fishing I like using lures that offer a big profile and give off lots of vibration.  Dark colors generally work better at night.  I prefer using spinnerbaits, jitterbugs, and crankbaits at night.  With all of these lures, I've found it's best to use a slow, steady retrieve at night because it makes it easier for the bass to home in on them in the low-light conditions.  Erratic retrieves often lead to missed strikes at night.

Hope this helps :)

I forgot about the jitterbug because I havn't used one in quite a while.  It is probably one of the best nighttime bass lures ever invented.

Eye protection is a good idea; many a hookset has resulted in a Rogue flying past my head.

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