Fishing Forum

The past couple of weeks have really been "up n down" with the Bass fishing on the Big-G. One day we find fish up very shallow, and then the next day we find the fish back out on the ledges. The ledge bite has been the most consistent of the 2, but when the weather allows, the shallow bite has been very productive. The last few days has shown that a lot of fish have already spawned and moved back out on the ledges, this is due to the fact of how well the ledge bite has produced fish, and some very good quality fish. These better fish we have noticed have signs on their tails and flat bellies that shows they have already spawned. However, we are still able to find fish on their beds also, and this may be due to the inconsistent weather conditions we have had this year. The main baits that have produced the best on the ledges we have found fish have been 1/2 and 3/4 oz. scroungers, with Zoom Flukes as trailors. The deeper ledges have also started producing with the main baits being deep crankbaits like the Strike King 6XD, and when you find a deep ledge thats holding fish get ready to have some fun, because these fish will stack up on these areas and it will only get better as the weather starts to warm up. The shallow bite has been good as long as there is some warm weather to help it along. This pattern has been the most effective by using Producer Swimbaits rigged on a weedless swimbait hook, or by using them as a trailor on the back of a swimjig or a shaker by Choo Choo Lures. When we have found the fish in these shallow areas we mainly look for the areas that have a lot of Primrose grass that is finally starting to produce it's leaves which offers more cover from the bright skies. If the weather is cloudy or windy a spinnerbait can also produce well in these areas, but swimming a jig can offer less foul-ups and can fish it through these areas a lot slower which will offer the opportunity for the fish to engulf the bait for better hook-ups. The fishing is only going to get better with the warmer weather "FINALLY" approaching. Have fun, Mike. www.anglingadventures.info<br />