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Author:
jgkarlen
Date:
Jun 09, 2014
Subject:
Ideas for shallow, clear water
Message:
Has anyone fished Burr Pond or other lakes around Torrington and know what has been working well for bass and crappie? This time of year where do the fish usually spend the most time? Also, any other suggestions for shallow, clear water fishing. Thanks! any help ideas are appreciated !
Author:
RTownsend
Date:
Jun 14, 2014
Message:
try using a fluorocarbon leader
Author:
Dozer02
Date:
Jun 22, 2014
Message:
I fished Burr pond years ago but not as of late. If the water is gin-clear, you'll have to adapt stealthy tactics. Clear water bass are generally more easily spooked than stained or muddy water bass. Fluorocarbon line is a must, also downsizing your presentation will help. As for location, the midsized bass will be starting to school up and roam in open water, mid depth, coming in shallow to feed during low light periods. Some of the largest bass will stay shallow long after the spawn, as long as good cover is available. In clear water, be sure to make very long casts and try to keep your baits entry as quiet as possible. Fish all around bluegill depressions (spawn clusters) and any cover near them. You'll find the lazy big females prefer to stay close to bluegill colonies for a quick & easy meal. Pay close attention to details when fishing gin clear waters. If you don't, the fish will. Highly detailed baits can make a big difference in clear water. I fish two lakes that are generally clear and always use a good invisible line, like Berkley Vanish or Spiderwire fluorocarbon. Baits like Koppers Live Target Bluegill work exceptionally well due to their inherent highly detailed finishes. Soft plastics should be translucent and muted, natural colors like "motor oil" or "watermelon seed". Be sure to apply a good scent cover like garlic or shad oil to your baits (I like BANG garlic). Quiet Topwater "walking" baits like a Sammy or a Zara Spook can be very effective. If vegetation is present, try a hollow body frog bait, you can often conjure up some of the biggest bass in a lake this way. Clear water is one of the toughest obstacles to overcome in bass fishing, but it also tends to aid in locating the bass. Cover is your friend here, use it to your advantage.
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