[–] buckyone 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Don't have experience in your area but I know a setup that works on almost every kind of bass, or cats for that matter. 6-8 lb test a hook with a carolina rigged crawler with no weight, we call it fly lining. Caught many fish this way. 61/2 -7 ft rod I prefer a fast action with a lite tip. Cast let it slowly hit bottom keeping a finger on the line to feel a hit on the drop. When it hits the bottom let it rest, pop it lightly letting come back to bottom. Pop, tighten line slowly till you work it in. 7 out of ten hits will come as soon as you lightly pop it. Fun was to fish my biggest largemouth bass was just over 13lb fly lining.
[–] [deleted] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I fish the salt too and it is different, carolina hook a live night crawler without a swivel or weight. Just a large night crawler carolina hooked. Truly fish candy. It is similar to bouncing a rubber worm., just fished a little slower. Offshore we use macs, sardines and anchovies fly lining. We use plugs, worms, crank baits etc. sencos but the crawlers are the most consistent.
[–] JesusRules ago
Early morning or dusk when they hungry, when I was young my favorite was a fake rubber worm that was scented. Fish near the lily pads but don't get snagged.
[–] tony2shirts 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
Bass will scoop up anything that is in their food chain... Google jigs for bass and you should be golden, just learn how to pull the jig to mimic real bugs and where they like to hangout.
[–] ImReallyHighBut 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago (edited ago)
Learn how to Texas rig and drop shot
Jig head with swim bait or worm. Can't go wrong with a pumpkin senko.
Lipless crank bait for casting
A frog for top water or something like a heddon torpedo
Spring bass should be near shore for spawn then back to deeper water until temp rises.
Use braid for thick stuff. Black marker the last 3 feet.
For cats just gob a bunch of worm on a 1/4 ounce jig and lob it on the bottom with a bobber.
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[–] ImReallyHighBut 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
;) have fun. I've been slamming em on white jigs with white zoom shads