suspended bass

[Ron G]

the onle bass i can find schooled up are 11' fish no big ones,and only a few of the little ones,most of the bass are suspended i think?any ideals on what works to catch these fish?ive tried swimming grubs,crankbaits,and spoons,every now and then they come for just a second and you can catch them on top or with grub.just wondering what people do in the different parts of the country?

 

[Holdimhook]

Re: suspended bass

I've had moderate success with a 1/4oz Rat-L-Trap, either chrome with a blue back or bream- colored. While the water is as warm as it is around here, you've got to make some noise to give them a reason to strike. Also, don't give up on a spot after the first few casts. They are sluggish right now and you've got to be very patient. Sometimes , they will strike out of anger rather than hunger when this approach is used.

 

[Ron G]

Re: suspended bass

were you fishing at holdim?was wanting go to scottsboro this weekend wandering if anythings happen?ill try the rattle trap wenesday night,most of these fish are suspended in deep water.thanks

 

[FLATHEAD]

Re: suspended bass

Those bass musta been real bad in the school if they are suspended. Only thing worse to catch are expelled bass. <br /><br />Any time now you'll get the expert advise you need to get those bigguns,, I am waiting with baited breath to see how to get em myself.<br /><br />Tightlines Flathead.<br /><br />"Baited breath" I kill me.

 

[skeeterboy]

Re: suspended bass

buzzbait or soft plastic jerkbait if its clear water. Pop a jig off the bottom, then let it float down. If you are getting the smaller fish try a large worm texas rigged or a larger crankbait. Luckycraft d-20 or similar.

 

[Ron G]

Re: suspended bass

thanks ive already tried most of those still little fish ill give them another try tonight,been using a 4"worm,the lake is a small one,and it is heavly pressured,a weneday nighter,thursday nighter and then club tournys all weekend,past 4 years the fish arent in there usual spots,not on ledges or humps,or deep points.seems like they justwonder around in real ddeep water following shad,buzz bait bite only lasted a little while,you cant prefish because everday the fish is some were new,thats why i think there just out suspended,there is big fish in it ,the biggest tis year 7lb largemouth and 6lb smallie.thanks for the advice will see if we catch em.

 

[LubeDude]

Re: suspended bass

Welcome to world of Bass Fishing, just when ya think you have them figured out and have all the answers, they change the questions.<br /><br />The olny thing predictable about a Bass is its unpredictability!<br /><br />Think of all the knowledge youre gaining.<br /><br />Most of the Lakes in my area are at an average of about 15' deep, no shad, and no real suspended Bass per se.

 

[Holdimhook]

Re: suspended bass

Ron, I usually Fish Elk River or Wheeler around Decatur, Good luck!

 

[Ron G]

Re: suspended bass

holdim i havent been to wheeler since last year love that lake theres some real hogs in there.what happened to the lily pads and some of the grass?did they spray it?hows the frog bite?well last night was a great night of fishing.no big ones but i caught around 25 fish 10"to 113/4"on top whater a 2" grub and a spinnerbait,unpredictabl is the world at the end i found some bigger fish but coulnt keep them buttoned,in less than a foot of water whoed figured like you say lube everday is a learning experince.

 

[Holdimhook]

Re: suspended bass

Ron, I haven't fished it much this year.(recovering from back surgery ) I do know that they've done some spraying in the Brownsferry area in the past. Plenty of lily pads in Flint Creek. Still plenty of fish, just wish I could get a crack at 'em.

 

[Ron G]

Re: suspended bass

is flint creek the one that mallard waterparks in?last time i was in there all the pads was gone had my best day there,and up in bula bay,hope your back gets better.

 

[Holdimhook]

Re: suspended bass

Thanks, Ron. Yep,that's the same Flint Creek. Most of the pads are back.They thrive in oxygen starved water, so they come and go according to the phosphate content in the city of Hartselle's sewage treatment plant aways upstream. That's probably why the bite was better when they were gone. Beulah Bay is always a great area.