Fish Aren't Biting Anything! 2025
Jdm219 reply :
I fish two local lakes and have only had luck on one. And the fish that I caught were bluegill and a super small smallmouth. I've thrown everything. The first lake has structure like trees and stuff like that. The second lake is Lake Michigan and the area I fish is rocky with a dropoff. I've literally tried everything. Could the reason of them not biting be because of my color choice? I have no idea what to throw at this point. Any suggestions? Thanks guys!
Alonerankin2 reply :
Uh.. The kitchen sink? Idk.... There are those days where we just can't get bit.... Use a 7" worm
I have even used 4" straight or ribbon and got bit
Also..... Throwing a 1/8 oz roadrunner can liven things up for ya... The fish maybe in another area.
Has this place produced in the past? If so don't give up... If not try other areas too.. Giving the other locations a few days... Cycle out you're spots... It can be frustrating, to be sure! Keep at it. Eventually you will hook up! Good luck!
Comfortably Numb reply :
Sounds like you are not finding fish. I would imagine they should be moving up to spawn soon. I would try around those areas.
What is water temp?
Jdm219 reply :
On 5/24/2014 at 2:47 AM, Alonerankin2 said:Uh.. The kitchen sink? Idk.... There are those days where we just can't get bit.... Use a 7" worm
I have even used 4" straight or ribbon and got bit
Also..... Throwing a 1/8 oz roadrunner can liven things up for ya... The fish maybe in another area.
Has this place produced in the past? If so don't give up... If not try other areas too.. Giving the other locations a few days... Cycle out you're spots... It can be frustrating, to be sure! Keep at it. Eventually you will hook up! Good luck!
Jdm219 reply :
45-52 I believe.On 5/24/2014 at 3:03 AM, Comfortably Numb said:Sounds like you are not finding fish. I would imagine they should be moving up to spawn soon. I would try around those areas.
What is water temp?
David D. reply :
Give us an idea of what you are throwing (and how) and maybe we can suggest something else to try.
bigbill reply :
If it's still cold the fish are in the northern most part of the body that gets the most Sun during the day.
When in doubt and nothing else is working throw chartreuse. I believe the conditions we see at the surface can be different as it gets deeper. This is hard for any shore or boat fisherman.
Alonerankin2 reply :
So on average, you're saying at 7 fish per hour?
That's far from not getting bit...if you're catching bluegill on 3" tubes... They must be quite large.
Sounds to me like you're doing fine , water temp will being getter warmer everyday... Fish at the warmest hour of the day in the rocky/ sandy areas
probably get bit more at that time.
jhoffman reply :
When all else fails, fish a senko or a drop shot and if you cant get something to bite that go home.
Jdm219 reply :
Cranks, tubes, worms,craws, jigs, spinnerbaits.On 5/24/2014 at 3:20 AM, David D. said:Give us an idea of what you are throwing (and how) and maybe we can suggest something else to try.
Jdm219 reply :
I didn't get 14 fish in 2 hours. My buddy did on tubes. And I was catching a few bluegill on the smaller lake using small shad raps. I wish I was catching 7 fish an hour. LolOn 5/24/2014 at 4:13 AM, Alonerankin2 said:So on average, you're saying at 7 fish per hour?
That's far from not getting bit...if you're catching bluegill on 3" tubes... They must be quite large.
Sounds to me like you're doing fine , water temp will being getter warmer everyday... Fish at the warmest hour of the day in the rocky/ sandy areas
probably get bit more at that time.
sparky241 reply :
I've been out 5 times and not even a bite so your not alone, it is getting frustrating to say the least
Jdm219 reply :
On 5/24/2014 at 8:09 AM, sparky241 said:I've been out 5 times and not even a bite so your not alone, it is getting frustrating to say the least
Where are you fishing?
sparky241 reply :
Centennial park, wolf lake, and ceder lake in indiana
Flywatersmallie reply :
It happens. I went through a spell that just so happened to end today. I fish every day and had one 12" largemouth to show for it on water that is known for smallies over the last several days. Today I had 29 legal (14"+) smallmouths in 2 hours. Sometimes you just gotta wait them out, sometimes there is a magical temp that once you pass that, everything just turns on. Remember water temperature is very important in the spring.
Jdm219 reply :
29?! Dang. I can't wait till I get my kayak so I can go to the coves and catch lunkers.On 5/24/2014 at 9:00 AM, Flywatersmallie said:It happens. I went through a spell that just so happened to end today. I fish every day and had one 12" largemouth to show for it on water that is known for smallies over the last several days. Today I had 29 legal (14"+) smallmouths in 2 hours. Sometimes you just gotta wait them out, sometimes there is a magical temp that once you pass that, everything just turns on. Remember water temperature is very important in the spring.
bigbill reply :
My mentor, my older brother said to keep going and sooner or later they would turn on. We fish from shore. But I challenge myself on every trip to catch more. I think catching an average of nine bass per outing wasn't bad. Due to my health my time is limited. Sometimes an hour or two+ lately. I fish non stop till the pain gets so bad I can't stand. Right now I can't stand at all.
My doctors figured it out. I need to strengthen my inner core muscles. To my bass fishing friends it sounds like "I'll be back soon" I'm ready for the best bass fishing of my life with no or less pain I'm golden.
Jdm219 reply :
I couldn't imagine not being able to fish. The only injuries I have are my knees. I'm only 17 but I have the knees of a 50 year old.On 5/24/2014 at 9:38 AM, bigbill said:My mentor, my older brother said to keep going and sooner or later they would turn on. We fish from shore. But I challenge myself on every trip to catch more. I think catching an average of nine bass per outing wasn't bad. Due to my health my time is limited. Sometimes an hour or two+ lately. I fish non stop till the pain gets so bad I can't stand. Right now I can't stand at all.
My doctors figured it out. I need to strengthen my inner core muscles. To my bass fishing friends it sounds like "I'll be back soon" I'm ready for the best bass fishing of my life with no or less pain I'm golden.
livetofish28 reply :
On 5/24/2014 at 10:05 AM, Jdm219 said:I couldn't imagine not being able to fish. The only injuries I have are my knees. I'm only 17 but I have the knees of a 50 year old.
X2 I'm 17 also and mine are destroyed cross country has ruined me
Tight lines
Andrew
Scorchx1245 reply :
Are you on the bank?
Jdm219 reply :
Yeah. For a few more weeks at least.On 5/25/2014 at 9:05 PM, Scorchx1245 said:Are you on the bank?
sparky241 reply :
7 years of framing houses, 13years as an electrician and 2 bad falls ( 25ft and 10ft ) and 2 auto accidents has messed up my back and knees. hate to say it but its only gotten worse as ive gotten older. im only 34
Creekcrappie reply :
If they are there they will bite a finesse worm.
Jdm219 reply :
Shakey head?On 5/27/2014 at 2:15 AM, Creekcrappie said:If they are there they will bite a finesse worm.
tcbass reply :
On 5/26/2014 at 11:01 PM, sparky241 said:7 years of framing houses, 13years as an electrician and 2 bad falls ( 25ft and 10ft ) and 2 auto accidents has messed up my back and knees. hate to say it but its only gotten worse as ive gotten older. im only 34
You're in for a long hard road buddy, take care of yourself.
Jdm219 reply :
On 5/27/2014 at 5:02 AM, tcbass said:You're in for a long hard road buddy, take care of yourself.
Yeah that's pretty rough. I have a few family members in the trade that have damaged their bodies from working too much. Especially iron workers.
sparky241 reply :
Its easier to do than most people realize. I was to stubburn and impatient, to take precautions
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