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newguy · Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 21 Location: Manchester

Hey guys, this is my first post. I'll try not 2 ask 2 many stupid ?'s but I am just getting started @ bass fishing. I have been boating now 4 a couple years and find myself much more into fishing than speeding around. My father and I love going 4 bass but are very new to the game. Ive had luck w/ these gary yamato worms but would like to figure out which lures are atractive 4 bass. I understand that season, temp., location, and many other factors play an important role in choosing bait. I guess I'm just looking 4 a push in the right direction. If there may be an all around good lure and color to go with I would apreciate any tips that would bring a bit more exitement 2 a fishing trip. I have been going mostly to Rainbow Resivior and Congamond if that helps with any tips anyone may have 4 me. I greatly apreciate any info and look forward 2 learning more about this newfound pasion 4 bass fishing.

Johnny Skeeter · Joined: 06 May 2007 Posts: 700 Location: Vernon Ct

Welcome.I would suggest the following baits...a small jig in black and blue (1/4 oz) with a black trailer,a white/chartruese spinnerbait in 3/8oz,senko in green pumpkin 5inch,and a smoke 4 or 5 inch grub and a lite jig head.
Good luck.
Johnny
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hoppy · Joined: 20 May 2007 Posts: 393 Location: congamuck

dont listen to johnny he doesnt know much!!! lol Rolling Eyes

old faithfull never lets me down..................plastic worm. it will catch fish in almost any circumstance. if i had to pick one color it would be black or green.

slimecoat · Joined: 09 Nov 2007 Posts: 1576 Location: Newington, CT.

Welcome aboard New Guy, I have to agree with Hoppy, Johnny doesn't know squat. He has more luck than skill, when it comes to catching fish. LOL

I still love ya Johnny!

New Guy, one bait I throw almost all the time is a tube, 4 inch in smoke, green- pumpkin, black neon, or watermelon black or red flake. Another bait Johnny didn't mention, and doesn't throw much, and has had much recent success by many anglers when the bite is tough, is the drop shot rig. If you aren't sure what that is, Pm me and I'll explain it in detail. There are some older posts that have a link to how to tie a drop shot rig as well, and what style worm to use with it.
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Just4fun · Joined: 08 May 2007 Posts: 1389 Location: Saybrook

Ditto on the dropshotting! Here is probably the best info on that subject (make sure to open the links within the article..):
http://www.richz.com/fishing/articles/dropshot.html

(ps: Those guys are friends of Johnny's and are just trying to give him a hard time,...he is an excellent fisherman and all his suggestions are good ones! Wink

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slimecoat · Joined: 09 Nov 2007 Posts: 1576 Location: Newington, CT.

Mark, your such a party pooper! Sad

Ok, Mark your right, Johnny is an excellent fisherman, even if he is funny looking! Shocked

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Just4fun · Joined: 08 May 2007 Posts: 1389 Location: Saybrook

Johnny Skeeter · Joined: 06 May 2007 Posts: 700 Location: Vernon Ct

Thanks guys,i love you all!!!
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stumpy · Joined: 08 May 2007 Posts: 395 Location: northford

welcome to the forum. you picked a great site for info. these guys are always willing to share their knowledge. i myself are only into the sport for the last few years but the guys here nailed it with your basic baits. i myself always have tied on:

depending on sky conditions, time of day and temps i have

early morning or overcast: buzzbait,spinnerbait, popper of somekind. senko and a weighted worm.

midday: senko, dropshot, weighted worm, deeper crank 6' plus and a flipping bait ( wich is a story by itself)

newguy · Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 21 Location: Manchester

Thanx alot for the tips guys. I'm on call this weekend and may not get a chance to try your recomended bait right away, but I'm definately going to make a trip to cabelas and hit the water on my first moment of spare time.

Hey by the way thanx for recomending this forum slimecoat. I'm the raintech guy.

slimecoat · Joined: 09 Nov 2007 Posts: 1576 Location: Newington, CT.

I thought it was you, welcome to CTFishTalk!
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SkeeterJim · Joined: 08 May 2007 Posts: 2219 Location: Newington, CT

Welcome to the site newguy. All of the tips above are right on. Now you just gotta get out and practice.
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