I’m in central New Jersey, by the shore, and I’m really excited to start fishing again this summer.
So excited that I’m trying to find a way to fish now so i don’t have to wait. However i don’t know what’s in my area, and what’s active this time of year.
I’ve tried Fishbrain but my area doesn’t have a lot of activity, and i don’t want to buy the pro version. Is it too early to start bass fishing? If not I’ll go to Walmart and renew my freshwater license tomorrow and go out to the lake.
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by keith_ob
It's never too early. Just gotta switch up your tactics. Bass don't tend to be as aggressive in the colder water temps.
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by Savage_skibert
I’m still a relative beginner with freshwater, what kind of approach would you recommend taking? I would think bait over lures right?
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by keith_ob
My favorite method is slowly dragging a lizard (fake) over the bass nest or anywhere I think they might be. SLOOOWW
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by sometimestrees
Wait for the warmest part of the day, stick to structures like docks or rock structure. A good method is to jig soft plastics and move them slowly around these structures. You could use jigging spoons as well. Just go out and have fun and see what works for you.
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by Savage_skibert
pickerel
Shiners under a bobber.
Lures try a dardevil spoon.
crappie.
Light pole with a crappie jig fished near any tree limbs down.
striped bass will kick in soon.
Back bay, sand worms or surf clams will get em on the outgoing tide.
I mentioned this because you stated you lived by the shore.
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