I fish large mouth bass in a 22 acre lake. My "go to" lures are the River 2 Sea WHOPPER PLOPPER on the surface, and the Rapala CLACKIN' RAP at 8 to 10 feet. I find it better to put a deep diver just above where the fish are rather than through them or below them.



--- Richard

The only time I feel like I am being watched is the time I have to answer nature's call. I look for a hidden area up under tree limbs where I can place my boat and be hidden. Yet, I am very cautious about someone seeing me. However, I like being alone with only the sounds of nature around me. It's a big part of why I go fishing. I'm older, and I don't like a lot of "hype."


--- Richard

Where I fish ( lake in southern Indiana ) they would be good for bass at surface to about 12'. I've fished this lake for about 35 years, and I can tell you what colors will work for the bass in it. You did very nice work! Cheers!



--- Richard

Very true! It also helps the fish if you wet your hands before you touch them.

--- Richard

This all depends on where and under what conditions you are fishing for the bass. Is this river or lake? Is the water clear of stained? Is the water deep or shallow? Do you pay attention to when the bass feed? Have you talked to others who have fished the area you want to fish?


I fish a lake that I have fished for about 35 years. Each year conditions are a little different. To date this year every bass I have caught has been in shallow water along the shore line. I have caught about 30 bass and they have all been caught on top water lures. Pulled most of them out of grass and off wood along the banks. As best you can pay attention to the natural forage the bass hit. Try to get lures that imitate it in shape and color. Good luck!!


--- Richard

Remember this is a sub-surface lure. Fish it parallel to the bank. Fish banks with cover: grass, wood, pads.
When the lure hits the water, let it fall for about five seconds. [ I find this best with a 3/8 oz. lure on 12 lb. line. ] The lure may drag bottom to start with, but once you start bringing it in, it will come up off the bottom. About every 8 seconds, raise your rod and draw it back towards you. This will make it chatter and draw the fish's attention. I always use a trailer (It usually comes with one. ) , and I spray the skirt and trailer with bass attractant. Good Luck!


--- Richard

For that kind of money, it damn well better! Cheers.

--- Richard

A top water hit is one you won't forget. Keep up the good work.

--- Richard

Bring the rod up quickly, but do not pull in. Feel the fish on your line first. Then, pull it, and wind it in. Good luck!

--- Richard

Took eight bass with the Whopper Plopper yesterday. Doing lake fishing in southern Indiana. No real size to any of them. Fished from 5:30 to 11:30 A.M. It's always fun to get a surface hit.

--- Richard

Caught an 8lb. 4oz. largemouth bass. It was actually a 6lb. largemouth with almost 2lbs. of eggs in her.

--- Richard

Do you do much lake fishing? I do all lake fishing and it's all for bass. Any tips you can give will be most appreciated.



--- Richard

I too like the Whopper Plopper. I like to get a 2 - 4 lb bass on a surface hit.


--- Richard

Please provide more facts about your catch. What type lure? What were the water conditions. Was the bass in oper water, agsinst wood, or in grass? What time of day was it? Were you in bright light, or was it overcast?



--- Ricchard

My firs of the year bass was 1.7 lbs. The water was about 65 degrees. Was the third week in April. I was in southern Indiana just across the Ohio River from Louisville, KY.



--- Richard