1st cast fishing

Fishing this time of the year can be a mixed bag when it comes to weather, water and results.  The more prepared you are for the weather and water usually the better your results.  This can all change with one cold front though.  A sudden drop in temperatures will slow everything down.  Just like a good old fashion thunderstorm that we get so frequently this time of year.  If you are fishing under those conditions, I have always found it better to SLOW DOWN and down size to a small jig or shaky head style presentation with a finesse worm.  It can take a couple of days for the bass to settle back into their regular mode after a front comes through (which usually happens on the weekend that I am fishing).

Have fun - remember you are fishing!

What do you need to do to attract Bass in dirty or stained water?  There are several schools of thought.  Personally I will choose dark colors for the baits that I am going to throw.  If I am using a jig, I will go with Black and Blue or Red and Black or even a Chartreuse and Black with a trailer to match.  I will always add rattles to my jigs so that they can be heard as well as seen.

If I am throwing a lipless crankbait like the Clatter Shad, I will choose dark colors or a fire tiger pattern that will show up in dirty or stained water.

First, I would like to welcome you to the blog. 

I am not sure what phase you are in in your area, but here in the midwest Missouri to be more precise we are in the middle of spawn.  If you are in the northern part of the state then you are just getting started because the water temperatures have not come up the way they need to.  We are however on a nice warming trend and the full moon is coming in again.

One of may favorite pre spawn and even post spawn baits would be the 6 inch lizard.  I really enjoy Carolina Rigging the Lizards.  Another Favorite  would be the tube if they are on the beds.

Case Plastic Salty Tubes