WishinIwasFishin Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 I'm kind of new to bass fishing. I got lucky over this past weekend and hooked into a couple of small bass, now I want to figure out how to catch some bigger ones.... I'm fishing in a small river below a dam on a lake, I am also unfortunately restricted to the bank. I would like to know what to look for and maybe some advice on what types of lures to use..... The water is fairly deep in this river. Any advice and help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuceu72 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Well 1st, Welcome to the forum! Now you might want to read the fishing articles they have posted on this site. It has all you need to know about fishing for bass. You might want to start at the beginner's section and work from there. I think this will be the most helpful to you. ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Bass Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 You might want to mention where you are fishing. You might find that there are some folks from Kentucky that may have some good info to help you out. By the way, Welcome! 8-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Grey Wolf Posted November 15, 2006 Super User Share Posted November 15, 2006 WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Be more specific , like the name of the lake or river . I'm sure some one from that particular area will help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishinIwasFishin Posted November 15, 2006 Author Share Posted November 15, 2006 Thanks all.... I'm fishing in the Salt River below the dam at Taylorsville Lake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteMike1018 Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Welcome aboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New 2 Bass Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Welcome! You are going to get lots of great info here! Really nice folk too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzy5868 Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 What type of bass are you fishing for. Largemouth or smallmouth? It makes a big difference in the answer. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syfer420 Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 If you are fishing for largies i really beleive nothing better than a larger worm to catch a larger bass. Some will diagree but i really feel like large worms means large fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Bankbeater Posted November 16, 2006 Super User Share Posted November 16, 2006 Welcome aboard. Another idea is to check the history of the river you were fishing in to see if big bass have been taken out of there in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishinIwasFishin Posted November 16, 2006 Author Share Posted November 16, 2006 Thank you everyone for the warm welcome....To answer the question asked by dizzy5868 I am fishing for Largemouth. Again thanks to everyone for all your input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avid Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Hey dude, Welcome to the best bass place on the web. Fisning from the bank can be very productive, especially if you have the ability to move around to various spots. Worms, soft platics etc. are always good choices. Anything with exposed hooks is a choice you will have to make depending on your ability to retrieve them through them the existing cover. If I may point out an observation I have made over the years. Bank fisherman often believe that distance is the key to the success. It's a natural impulse, but most bass are caught in less than 8' of water. Stealth should be foremost on your mind. Don't gallump to the bank like some hillbilly kickin dung off his boots. Approach quietly. Make your initial cast from 20' back from the water edge and drop the worm right at waters edge, gradualy casting it a little farther away from the shoreline. There are always bass in the shallows. I hate to see bank fisherman spook those catchable critters because they feel they need to cast as far as possible. Good luck and have fun avid after I read the second sentence in this post, I immediately thought of muddyman ("I got lucky this past weekend" is a line he just couldn't pass up)So in honor of our friend and now scholar....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User roadwarrior Posted November 16, 2006 Super User Share Posted November 16, 2006 Welcome aboard! As others have suggested, go to the Beginners Section and dive in. There is enough information contained the articles you will find in the BassResource.com library to keep you busy for awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fischt1977 Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 I'm new to bass fishing myself and have already learned from experience what avid was explaining. The largest bass I pulled in this year was on my first cast of the day, with a jig, deep in the lilly pads and about 5 feet for the shoreline. It was about 4 1/2 - 5 lbs. Read up on this website and you will learn a lot. Just keep fishing and don't get discouraged. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigarlover 1 Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Hey dude, Bank fisherman often believe that distance is the key to the success. It's a natural impulse, but most bass are caught in less than 8' of water. Welcome! You'll find tons of info if you do a few searches. On a side note I really agree with what avid had to say. I fished banks most of the summer until I got a boat in Oct. I can't tell you how many of the LM I caught were only 2 or 3 feet off the bank. I mainly used Yamamoto worms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Bass Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Something else to keep in mind; Wear clothing that is the color of the surroundings that you are fishing in when shore fishing. Bright colors may scare off the fish you are looking for. You don't need to camo out but subdued green, grey or brown clothing will help tremendously. Lures: I would try Carolina or Texas rigged worms in a variety of colors. Perhaps chartreuse, watermelon, or june bug. Shad colored crankbaits might be a good lure to try. My favorite river lure, the Rapala floater in silver/black. On cloudy days try a blue/silver floater. Cast it and leave it set for a bit and twitch it like a wounded minnow. If the current is too fast fish it like a crank bait after a couple of twitches. If you don't get any action is fairly short order switch tactics to another type lure. Try some spinner baits in white/silver or chartreuse/silver or brass. If you get there at sunrise try a buzz bait out. White/solver works for me. The fish may or may not respond, depending upon where they are staged due to temperature but so far I haven't had any problems getting action from them this Fall. A lot just depends on the area you fish. The lures I mentioned may not work at all for you. Then again they may be just the ticket. Spend time talking with folks you meet and don't be afraid to ask questions. Most times people are very willing to helpout a new fisherman. They may not give you all of their secrets but quite often they will give you enough info to get you into catching some fish. Good luck and let us know how you do. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New 2 Bass Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 ... I can't tell you how many of the LM I caught were only 2 or 3 feet off the bank... Is there an echo in here. Cuz I nailed my pig in about the same place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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