Got out one early morning, rods fully rigged for saltwater. I started off with the SuperSpook jr. and the 75MR Mirr0lure. The water was like glass...You could see a disturbance from a mile. Nothing could have looked better that morning than a 5 inch, walking the dog, Mirr0lure breaking the silence of the chirping crickets. First cast, the wake came, stopped the lure for a second, one small twitch and WHOOSH. Swing and a miss, but a powerful blowup at that.
That whole day, i had a blast getting a strike every other cast, and virtually watching the fish approach the lure.
Bass react well to an early morning Skitterwalk:
My studies concluded that bass will strike in the early morning, on a loud, walking plug around any kind of structure. I found them hanging off the thick green grass surrounding the lake, and near some mud "islands" that have steep ledges right off of the side. A killer way to pick one up, is when there are two of these islands, with a deep cut in the middle.
The lures that have worked best for me have been the ones producing the most sound. Mostly the more popular saltwater baits including: 7/16 Skitterwalk, Heddon SuperSpook jr, Mirr0lure 75MR, and other various Mirr0lures.
Proven plug's:
A stealthy approach is also a great way to get a shot at the fish. Ive used different options, from my kayak, and trying to launch the plug way out from land. The key is not making a bit of noise. A well presented cast along a ledge is imperative for a first cast strike, and a less chance in spooking the fish out. A good technique is to cast past where you think the fish is, and pull it through the strike zone.
Often bass are found around the thick soft mud.
Pulled from the mud:
Kayak fishing is a stealthy way to get to the action without spooking:
-Jon
