Small bass

treehugger8 · 06-12-06, 10:20 PM

Well i caught about 5 bass tonight on a frog. Tried horny toads but they didnt work. Im finally getting them but they are all under 10". Any ideas??

BassQualifier · 06-12-06, 11:00 PM

Sounds like it's time to switch to a jig n pig. You won't catch too many small fish on a jig, especially with a big chunk trailer. Focus on big fish baits. Big spinnerbaits with oversized blades can help you home in on the bigger fish in the lake. And don't forget to try a swimbait every now and then.

It may just be that where you are fishing doesn't have a large population of big fish. Some places, especially ponds, are drastically devoid of 2+ pound fish because of the rigors of the seasons. So just toss some bigger baits and hope for the best.

skeeter944 · 06-12-06, 11:16 PM

you should try fishing on top only during low light situations and fishing on the bottom with a texas rigged plastic worm,around 7'' on the bottom and in cover.

treehugger8 · 06-12-06, 11:18 PM

Ok ill give that a shot tomorrow

BassFisherman1 · 06-13-06, 10:06 PM

i have to disagree deep diver crankbait by some stump try a shad color but not on a grassy part of the lake

Sluggo Man · 06-15-06, 01:07 PM

Don't always assume that ponds have small fish though. As the oldies here know, I fish primarily in a 20 acre pond near my house and regularly catch 1-5 lb bass (which up here in Maine is a decent size).

treehugger8 · 06-15-06, 01:58 PM

Ya i agree there is alot of large bass. There has been a few over 10 pounds. I never have but i hope too some day. lol

06-12-06, 10:20 PM	#1
treehugger8 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Carlisle Iowa Posts: 72	Small bass Well i caught about 5 bass tonight on a frog. Tried horny toads but they didnt work. Im finally getting them but they are all under 10". Any ideas??

06-12-06, 11:00 PM	#2
BassQualifier BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 55	Sounds like it's time to switch to a jig n pig. You won't catch too many small fish on a jig, especially with a big chunk trailer. Focus on big fish baits. Big spinnerbaits with oversized blades can help you home in on the bigger fish in the lake. And don't forget to try a swimbait every now and then. It may just be that where you are fishing doesn't have a large population of big fish. Some places, especially ponds, are drastically devoid of 2+ pound fish because of the rigors of the seasons. So just toss some bigger baits and hope for the best.

06-12-06, 11:16 PM	#3
skeeter944 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Somewhere in South Carolina Posts: 2,377	you should try fishing on top only during low light situations and fishing on the bottom with a texas rigged plastic worm,around 7'' on the bottom and in cover.

06-12-06, 11:18 PM	#4
treehugger8 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Carlisle Iowa Posts: 72	Ok ill give that a shot tomorrow

06-13-06, 10:06 PM	#5
BassFisherman1 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Flippin,Arkieslaw Posts: 46	i have to disagree deep diver crankbait by some stump try a shad color but not on a grassy part of the lake

06-15-06, 01:07 PM	#6
Sluggo Man BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 241	Don't always assume that ponds have small fish though. As the oldies here know, I fish primarily in a 20 acre pond near my house and regularly catch 1-5 lb bass (which up here in Maine is a decent size).

06-15-06, 01:58 PM	#7
treehugger8 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Carlisle Iowa Posts: 72	Ya i agree there is alot of large bass. There has been a few over 10 pounds. I never have but i hope too some day. lol

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