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Author:
lamdesign
Date:
Jul 24, 2012
Subject:
Question regarding weeds.
Message:
Hey guys, So as some of you know, I live on Mamanasco in Ridgefield. The fishing has been dead lately. This however has not deterred me from throwing everything I have, but some choices seem dumb since the weeds are so thick on the bottom. So here's the deal. The water gets to about 10ft at its deepest point. I fish from my dock, in about 3-5-7 (variables) ft of water. There is a weed problem with the lake right now and it is becoming shallower from the weeds filling the lake up from the bottom. My question comes in two parts. What would you guys throw if you were in this situation? I ask because cranks always get caught on weeds and I end up dragging them in. Texas rigged plastic are better, but every time i make contact with the bottom, I pull in some weeds caught on the wait or on the hook where it meets with the plastic. Light, light spinners are ok, but I usually have to retrieve very quick to keep off the slop. Jigs, well, i dont even bother since once they make contact I usually have to pull them out with 2lbs of weeds The second part of the question is this. When you feel you have weeds on, even if it is just a small amount, do you forfeit your retrieve and reel in immediately to get the weeds off or do you continue to work the bait? Part of me feels like whenever I get even the smallest amount of weeds on my lure that it is pointless to think a fish would hit a a plastic or crank with weeds on it. This is a question ive always had, but never sought out an answer. As of now, as soon as I know there is even the smallest amount of weed on my crank or plastic I reel it back in immediately, pull the weeds of and try again. Its discouraging to say the least. Thanks, Les
Author:
NorthEastFisherman
Date:
Jul 24, 2012
Message:
Id be throwing weightless baits like a senko or some type of worm. Or id be throwing frogs but id keep every thing you throw right at the top of the water. You could also use a buzz bait but i havent gotten many fish on one (only a few pike and largemouth). You could also fly fish if you know how to. But i would stick with frogs and weightless senkos or stickbaits. Keep the lure up towards the top of the water. I also felt that if a tiny piece of weeds is on your lure then the fish wont bite. But when your lure is weed free i would get strikes. Hope that helps!
Author:
sbehuniak09
Date:
Jul 24, 2012
Message:
I agree with Northeast about keeping baits near the top. I would also suggest using a spinner near the surface, I have had a lot of success with that even when it is not weedy. Also I generally reel it in quickly when I get weeds stuck to my lure, but when I haven't I have still gotten bites, sometimes even in very thick weeds. I have been surprised when this happens but it is certainly possible.
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