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ChaoSki
Joined: 23 Jun 2014 Posts: 169
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Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 8:49 am Post subject: Bantam River/Lake |
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I'm heading up to Bantam River/Lake tomorrow and was hoping to get some advice.
Looking to catch some Pike. Based on the search I've done on the forum, it looks like Pond up north might be a good spot to start up river.
I was going to head down to the lake after. Any recommendation on the spots/lures etc.
I will probably be using Perch looking Rapalas, top water Frogs and Texas rigs.
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PECo
Joined: 06 Oct 2009 Posts: 5203 Location: Avon, CT
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Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 10:31 am Post subject: |
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There are usually a lot of weeds at Bantam River and Little Pond, so weedless lures like buzzbaits, spinnerbaits and soft plastic frogs (e.g., Zoom Horny Toads) are a good choice, although I would always have a wacky-rigged Senko tied on, too. Don't be afraid to drag your Texas rig over the heavy weeds on the bottom. It's not too bad if you cast upriver and retrieve with the current. _________________ Don't forget to wear sunscreen and don't litter! |
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ChaoSki
Joined: 23 Jun 2014 Posts: 169
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Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 11:43 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Peco, can always count on you!
Yea I was reading about algea and weeds in your old thread (nice pics btw)
I'm hoping it's not around just yet, but will find out tomorrow. |
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ChaoSki
Joined: 23 Jun 2014 Posts: 169
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Posted: Mon May 11, 2015 9:16 am Post subject: |
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Trip was a success, area is just amazing/beautiful.
Goal was to catch a pike, which I did....unfortunately it was a baby.....about 12" hehe
Pike is a Pike though.
We went up north to the pond, which was VERY low. On the way up I caught 2 Redeye Bass and 2 Yellow Perch and a little Pike.
After that, NOTHING. other Kayakers were unlucky as well.
There was no weeds on top at all. Pond water levels were very low and didn't get any action there either (lot of weeds close to the surface). But honestly, we didn't spend a lot of time there.
Next time we will be heading down towards the Lake vs north. It looked much wider and I have a feeling there is more action down that way. |
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PECo
Joined: 06 Oct 2009 Posts: 5203 Location: Avon, CT
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Posted: Thu May 14, 2015 8:16 pm Post subject: |
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Good job on the mini northern pike, but "redeye bass"? Do you mean ROCK BASS?!?! Unless they're HUGE, I'm usually disappointed when I catch one. I'd rather catch a sunny than a rocky.
Did you throw a frog over the weeds? I'm surprised that you didn't get any largemouth bass or chain pickerel. _________________ Don't forget to wear sunscreen and don't litter! |
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ChaoSki
Joined: 23 Jun 2014 Posts: 169
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Posted: Fri May 15, 2015 7:36 am Post subject: |
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I guess you can call it a sunny. But yea, Redeye Bass
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redeye_bass
I had a frog trolling behind the kayak the whole time, didn't get a chance to throw it into weeds though. |
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PECo
Joined: 06 Oct 2009 Posts: 5203 Location: Avon, CT
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Posted: Fri May 15, 2015 1:49 pm Post subject: |
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Read the following in your best Southern drawl: Y'all ain't in Georgia, son!
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_bass _________________ Don't forget to wear sunscreen and don't litter! |
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