12-06-12, 12:07 PM | #1 |
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Clear water
Looks like my Saturday trip is to a very clear pond. I am thinking going small lures with light line after a little sunrise topwater action. I will be fishing small worms, or lizards, small crankbaits & roadrunners. Any other suggestions?
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12-06-12, 07:19 PM | #2 |
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shaky head, dead sticking a wacky worm should be good fred.
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As a self proclaimed clear water "expert" I'd agree with all your choices. I'd also recommend using the lightest line you can get away with. Probably wouldn't hurt to have a light finesse jig tied on as well. Finally you might find some fish interested in a topwater bait between 12-3. I'm guessing as far south as you are water is still in mid-high 50's+ so sometimes this time of year as the water warms up after lunch......pm can be better than am. Good Luck
Oh Yeah....natural-bait colored-match the hatch stuff is more important in clear cold water than stained.
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Just wondering, but why would you want to go with "small lures"? Are you trying to catch small fish? I think a lot of people have a way different perception of "clear" water then I do. When I hear the term clear water, I think of what we have in Michigan. On a nice sunny day you can see bottom in 20'+ of water. I use 10+ FC and braid and have no issues catching fish. I've never thought about going to a 4 or 6lb line because I was afraid the fish would see it.
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Always hard to beat a wacky rig senko in them conditions. The supple action is often just the ticket in clear water! If the water's warm enough, and 1/4 spinnerbait with smallish willow blades and a natural colored skirt is often good if they're scrutinizing your presentation to much.
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I mostly pond fish and have noticed considerable difference in strikes with heavy line v. light line in gin clear water. I probably will be fishing 4 & 6 pound test. Heavier lures do not work well with outfits designed for lighter lines. I am not holding a lot of faith in catching bass but the pond also has Crapppie so a mixed bag is a real possibility. |
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Pointer 78 or 65 in a "ghost" color, also 3" - 4" grubs both boot-tail and curly-tail green pumpkin and pearl. Roadrunners are a great call.
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Water was extremely clear and very cold. Caught a few dinks.
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Fred, all I would add is use natural, probably darker colors-green pumpkin, watermelon candy, etc.
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