First I would like to say that this site is the most informative site I have seen. I have spent the past two weeks reading and trying to absorb as much info as I can. I have a few broad questions I guess. July my family and I are taking a trip to a lake for two weeks of camping, swimming, and most important to me FISHING. I am not new to fishing in general. I grew up fishing salt water and learned most everything I know from others. I went to a local pond and caught a bass on cork n minnow and now I am hooked.

The lake we are going to is a man made resevoir (kerr lake /buggs island lake) that is really deep. I have read that during this time of the year to start relativly shallow in the mornings and move deep (deeper ) as the sun rises and back to the shallows in the evening. I have been looking at maps for good contour lines and structure, but I dont understand them things. My main question is what main baits should I stick with. I know a huge lake isn't the best place to learn, but it is what it is I guess. I am thinking I should pick no more that 2-3 lure types and stick with them as not to get confused. I know I would be crazy to expect to catch a hog or real good numbers, I just dont want to get skunked. I have read a lot and feel more informed , but don't understand a lot of the terminology

Lastly is it safe to troll a crank bait, or should I just find some drop offs and hand crank it at various speeds. I know I have asked a lot and will understand if this is too much. Also I plan on posting any success that I have.

Once again thanks

Jeremy

Get some crankbaits, senkos, and lizards and you should be ready to go. Put the lizards on a carolina rig and drag them across points, which is a great tactic for this time of year.

Thanks for the reply I will most definately get some senkos and lizards. Thanks once again. Jeremy

 Even with the heat being what it is (blast furnace) I would still take some top water lures for really early or very late in the day. From what you said, you've never caught a bass on top water. I don't think I've ever talked to anyone that wouldn't rather catch fish on top. It's GREAT!!! Do a search on topwater baits on this forum, a lot of really good information on what type and action of each type. GOOD LUCK!! I just know you are going to be writting when you get home about the lunker you caught...

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Welcome Jeremy!

Skunks happen to most of us, even tho not all will admit it.   It's part of fishing.  :'( Just like back lashes (excuse me professional overthrows)  The more you fish, the more you learn.  Every cast.

I can't help much on lures, the guys have covered most of what I use.  Be sure you have some Senko's, I'd never used them until a few weeks ago and I'm hooked!  I've been bass fishing at least 12 yrs and I still expect to catch a hawg every cast.  It doesn't happen often but I still expect to.  When a bass gets off, I try not to be upset (I said try) : unless it's in a tourney (that's different) >.  There's always the next cast.  I wish you a great trip and lots of fish.  Read EVERYTHING on this site you can.  You can NEVER learn it all.                                            deb

Thanks for all of the advice, hopefully when I get back I can make a good post on the fishing at kerr lake and maybe help some folks out.

Jeremy