Eastern mass
Apr 7, 2022 12:57:15 #
Greg Moniz
Loc: Massachusetts
What are the bass feeding on this time of year.I often hear about them feeding on shad but don't know if these waters up here in Massachusetts containe any in eastern part the state. Thanks
Apr 7, 2022 13:06:33 #
Greg Moniz wrote:
What are the bass feeding on this time of year.I often hear about them feeding on shad but don't know if these waters up here in Massachusetts containe any in eastern part the state. Thanks
Greg,
The bass should be in shallow, warmer waters, feeding on small bait fish. Most minnow imitations should work. But fishing has been up and down this spring 🙄
Good luck!
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Apr 7, 2022 14:05:14 #
Greg Moniz wrote:
Thanks much appreciated
Here in California I have been using Senko 's and Ned rigs and the prevention very slow 🐌
And also split shot with 6 inch worms 🪱, and the split shot only 15" up the line.
Good luck
Andy
Apr 7, 2022 15:04:28 #
vic1964
Loc: massachusetts
this time of year bass are finnicy, try 5" grubs in chatruse or green and blk, or blk and red specs, also old faithful.7" blk worm GOOD LUCK. if you site fish look for nest and throw grub away from nest and drag towards it,
Apr 7, 2022 15:34:48 #
HenryG
Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts
Greg Moniz wrote:
What are the bass feeding on this time of year.I often hear about them feeding on shad but don't know if these waters up here in Massachusetts containe any in eastern part the state. Thanks
Bluegill imitations blueback herring and alwives in my neck of the woods along with soft plastic minnows (flukes) in green pumpkin ,rubber crawdads, green and cream senkos, top water walking baits, glidebaits, rubber worms just about anything you throw🇺🇸🎣😎👍oh and shad also
Apr 8, 2022 10:28:44 #
Greg Moniz wrote:
What are the bass feeding on this time of year.I often hear about them feeding on shad but don't know if these waters up here in Massachusetts containe any in eastern part the state. Thanks
Greg, I've caught countless bass with shiners in waters that have no shiners in residence. Figure it's easy for bass to see 'em, they swim, and so they must be food. My favorite shiner tip: clip off about 1/3 off of one fin. Makes 'em swim oddly, mimicking a natural injury, and makes them more attractive to preying fish. Have fished them both ways and it works. Probably craws in your lake,river, or pond choice, they seem to be most everywhere in Southern New England. Artificial craws have really improved in recent years, and scents are available. SM bass , in particular scarf up right up.
Not really eastern, but Congamong is a nice bass spot, and how far can ya be from any place in Massachusetts? Good Luck.
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Apr 8, 2022 11:58:59 #
Greg Moniz
Loc: Massachusetts
Thank you to everyone that answered much appreciate it. I mainly fish Lures so just try to see. What's the best imitation of what they're feeding on
Apr 8, 2022 13:38:54 #
HenryG
Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts
Greg Moniz wrote:
Thank you to everyone that answered much appreciate it. I mainly fish Lures so just try to see. What's the best imitation of what they're feeding on
Or anything that creats a reaction strike Like noisy top waters Buzzbaits ,poppers, jitterbugs fast moving baits and this time of year small slow moving baits and it can change day to day or during the day. Good Luck Catching and share pictures! check out On The Water Magazine they give the best run down of what's happening in Massachusetts. Someone last week hooked up with a 8+ pounder. 🇺🇸🎣😎👍
Apr 8, 2022 18:30:37 #
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