Stuck On The Bank 2024

dreamertino reply :

Hello everyone I am new to the sport and kind of stuck in a jam. I am limited to the bank of a very high pressure lake. My question is if you where me what techniques and presentations would you use. And by the way the area I fish is close to the boat landing it's John h moss lake in nc

Felix77 reply :

Easy ... finesse, finesse, finesse

Drop Shot

Finesse Worm weightless

Shakey Head

Senko weightless wacky

I am stuck on the bank a majority of the time and these 4 work for me.

Don't be afraid to try more aggressive baits like spinnerbaits and chatterbaits as well but if they are highly pressured it always goes back to finesse.

TrapperJ reply :

Float tube it! Its cheap and gets you in/on the water

I always wanted to try it, seen videos looks like fun.

dreamertino reply :

Thanks for the info I used my shakey head on a zoom finesse worm yesterday no luck tho will remember that

Felix77 reply :

Don't forget the attractant ... something like a MegaStrike, JJ's or otherwise. Something/anything to differentiate your bait from everything else.

dreamertino reply :

The float tube does seem interesting and the attractant is a scent im guessing

down4ttown reply :

I use a small finesse jig with a baby paca craw trailer. I work on a slack line and just hop it for a second then let it sit. My line will take off and ready set hooK! Caught a 1.5lb fish off a bank in 2 feet of water yesterday doing this. Only fished for 30 minutes. Obviously I would love more but a fish is a fish when it is cold.

Felix77 reply :

On 3/23/2013 at 2:05 AM, dreamertino said:
The float tube does seem interesting and the attractant is a scent im guessing

Yes ... Here's a video on the product.

Also check out a post I made on testing this stuff out in Dallas. I believe in it!

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/115239-dallas-tx-310-313/

JigMe reply :

When I started it bass fishing, Zoom super fluke does it for me.

roadwarrior reply :

Here you go:

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/13845-guaranteed-to-catch-bass/

Fishes in trees reply :

If you're stuck on the bank I would focus on rattle trap type baits, looking for a reaction strike. Fishing medium divers and deep divers from the bank frequently leads to hang ups and lost baits.

The Young Gun reply :

When fishing from the bank on very high pressured lakes the key is to fish baits the fish haven't seen. If everyone's throwing a green pumpkin work, throw a red one or even pink. Just that slight difference can cause a bass to bite. My favorite shore fishing baits are..

1.) weightless wacky rigged worms

2.) small spinnerbaits

3.) pop'rs

4.) mepps #3 's

dreamertino reply :

@fishes in trees a partner of mine was telling me about the rattle traps but I keep forgetting to get some its on the list and everyone on this lake seems to fish light and dark natural colors so the difference should help lots

Marty reply :

I've always used a full variety of lures. I always tried to go as often as possible and cover a lot of ground, not staying long in one spot unless I had good reason to stay. Also try and be there under low light conditions such as mornings, evening and overcast days. And don't let your mind go astray by thinking about all those great fish and spots beyond your casting range. Concentrate on what you can do, not what you can't.

dreamertino reply :

I will keep that in mind Marty thanks

guitarkid reply :

<-- fellow bank beater, don't feel like it is a hindrance it really isn't. With that being said throw whatever you want. I have personally caught a ton of fish on spinnerbaits.

-gk

omegapd reply :

Another vote for a wacky rigged worm or a weightless creature bait of some kind. Good time for lizards in the South.

dreamertino reply :

Just bought a pack of lizards but didn't try them out I was gonna save em for a trip I got planned to go to lake Wylie with a buddy I will try them the next time I go out

dreamertino reply :

What size hook would u use to wacky rig a finesse worm

Gone_Phishin reply :

A t-rigged Baby Rage Craw was my number one producer from the dock last year. I generally fish with a 3/16-1/4 oz tungsten bullet weight, and sometimes I add a bead.

wademaster1 reply :

Use anything you have confidence in.....anything can catch fish from the bank if its what the fish wants

Felix77 reply :

On 3/23/2013 at 7:53 AM, Marty said:
I've always used a full variety of lures. I always tried to go as often as possible and cover a lot of ground, not staying long in one spot unless I had good reason to stay. Also try and be there under low light conditions such as mornings, evening and overcast days. And don't let your mind go astray by thinking about all those great fish and spots beyond your casting range. Concentrate on what you can do, not what you can't.

That is great advice!

Felix77 reply :

I posted my "Emergency Kit" which I use for when I travel. It's also the setup I use when I hike a lake for some fun-fishing. It's evolved a little more since I posted it but 99% of it is still in tact. If anything I added a lure or 2 that I wanted to mess around with (Frogs and a pack of Sick Fish)

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/114004-for-those-emergency-bass-fishing-moments/

Fishes in trees reply :

Float tubes are an option - in June or July or August. My experience with float tubes in chilly water, was that they were uncomfortable. I knew guys who fished float tubes in March, using chest high waders and 2 pair of long underwear underneath. Those guys were nuts. They did occasionally catch big fish in the early spring that I couldn't reach.

Paul Roberts reply :

You'll likely do fine fishing shoreline cover -vegetated back bays (slop bays), inside edges of weedwalls, and marinas are great places. Lotsa bass will move away from shorelines in summer and winter though, so if you can't find good summer locations you may want to find some ponds, or a partner with a boat.

TrippyJai reply :

If you already know which pond/lake your going to fish, take a long walk and check the place out. Bring whatever you need to fish that place effectively. For example, if your fishing a shallow lake with a lot of vegetation, clear water, bring your t-rigs in watermelon/green pumpkin colours and top water frogs. You wouldn't need anything with treble hooks, etc. If the lake has a lot of open water, no visible structure, take your spinnerbait, crankbaits to cover water until you find something like a grass bed or sunken log. Then pull out the t-rig rod and fish a senko or whatever and pick that structure apart.

I have a ton of tackle, but rarely do I bring everything with me when fishing from the bank. The only thing that chances is water clarity/wind.

Oldplug reply :

I could not begin to suggest a effective lure because knowing what is off the bank is very important.

It worries me however that you said very high pressure lake. If this includes boats zipping around out there I would not advise getting on the water in a float tube. Forward visibility is limited in many boats especially larger boats. Then you have people drinking that can't see anyway. So be real careful. Where I live there are a lot of cruisers and cigarette boats. Each year sees at least a couple of accidents from larger boats running over fishing boats.

dreamertino reply :

Yes there is a lot of boating pressure and on one side there's a rocky point that goes out about 20 yards and on the other two sides where you can fish there are flats

dreamertino reply :

Mr Roberts I have a few friends that have boats and I am tryin my hardest to get them on the water hopefully we can pull something together soon

Paul Roberts reply :

On 3/25/2013 at 12:10 AM, dreamertino said:
Mr Roberts I have a few friends that have boats and I am tryin my hardest to get them on the water hopefully we can pull something together soon

Not wanting to discourage you. Depending on the lake layout, and how warm your waters get, you may find some good fishing from shore. But, bass have a general and pretty consistent tendancy to move away from shore in summer and winter. Let us know how you make out.

dreamertino reply :

Oh i kno mr Roberts i can remember last summer i would see them up shallow but being 100 ft from the boat ramp doesn't help but i am determined to catch some fish

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