So my nephew wants me to take him fishing to essentially one of those "borrow pits" beside the highway that they build a little campground around. This particular one is open to the public for swimming/fishing but it doesn't seem to get fished a lot. I went there when I was a bit younger and just tried to get some bluegills on the old nightcrawler/bobber setup. I have no idea why he wants to fish here so bad but I thought maybe we would give it a shot.. so my question:
You walk up to a big borrow pit, wide open with little to no cover that you can see. Species doesn't matter, just trying to catch some fish. No live bait. What are some techniques you might try and what lure are you throwing first? Im thinking wacky rigged senkos to try and find some bass?
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So my nephew wants me to take him fishing to essentially one of those "borrow pits" beside the highway that they build a little campground around. This particular one is open to the public for swimming/fishing but it doesn't seem to get fished a lot. I went there when I was a bit younger and just tried to get some bluegills on the old nightcrawler/bobber setup. I have no idea why he wants to fish here so bad but I thought maybe we would give it a shot.. so my question:
You walk up to a big borrow pit, wide open with little to no cover that you can see. Species doesn't matter, just trying to catch some fish. No live bait. What are some techniques you might try and what lure are you throwing first? Im thinking wacky rigged senkos to try and find some bass?
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I was lucky enough to get sole access to one of these this year. I had to start with small spinners and work my way up as the fish I caught got bigger. However the owner couldn't tell me anything about the pond?
You have a huge advantage here. Someone knows the lake well because there is so much activity around and some in the pit itself. I would ask the people working there what's in it and if there are any deep spots, etc. Then decide from there. Hopefully you were 100% right and have the correct bait in mind.
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I don't always fish for Bass, but when I do, I prefer big'uns. Fish hard my friends....
When in doubt use: Jig 'n' twister, original Rapala minnow, in line spinners or a good old daredevil spoon. If there's fish in there you'll get some. --Tim
Good to see someone else using dardevles. Love em. Floating raps are also great.
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When in doubt use: Jig 'n' twister, original Rapala minnow, in line spinners or a good old daredevil spoon. If there's fish in there you'll get some. --Tim
As far as inline spinners go.. would that be like a mepps rooster tail? What size do you use in those. I've found the 1/8 oz to be an automatic for catching some bluegill and smaller fish but haven't caught anything of size on them before.
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Id start on a tiny jighead with a white 2" twister with a small blade attached. I always use bigger blade and 3" grub to eliminate small panfish but it sounds like you'd invite that action. It'll also catch bass like my season best 6.7lber from March.
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i would take a 1/4 oz red eye shad or my new favorite rapala ripnrap in 5/16 and walk the banks making 45* angle casts, this allows you to cover tons of water and find fish on a bait that any fish will bite at. try reeling slow and ticking bottom this time of year with the cold water, maybe toss in a few yoyo's or lift and drop as your reeling
This time of year I like flukes, and tiny jig and swim. Also size 8 xraps are good. Stickbaits may not get you the numbers, but if there are big girls in there look out!! Long pauses for bass!
The ponds a long the highway where they "borrow" the dirt to build an overpass...
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Originally Posted by 93stratosfishnski
i would take a 1/4 oz red eye shad or my new favorite rapala ripnrap in 5/16 and walk the banks making 45* angle casts, this allows you to cover tons of water and find fish on a bait that any fish will bite at. try reeling slow and ticking bottom this time of year with the cold water, maybe toss in a few yoyo's or lift and drop as your reeling
The initial post was actually back in the summer, but I appreciate your insight anyways as this is my first year that I am still fishing into November.
When in doubt use: Jig 'n' twister, original Rapala minnow, in line spinners or a good old daredevil spoon. If there's fish in there you'll get some. --Tim
Situational fishing.
Situational fishing.
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