Alright let’s get back to fishing! What do you guys think about throwing a chatter bait behind a voter that is beating the bank or docks with a crank bait? Is this something you guys think may work in January on lake Murray?
January 09
January 09
When I was a COing I’ve always had good luck casting off th opposite side from the bank in the deeper water. 60-80% of the time a Shakey head has served me well. If you aren’t feeling it drag the bottom up your weight so you can maintain bottom contact. I always ask my boater to also turn on side imaging for me, it will help you potentially see structure you’re driving past and give you additional opportunities off the opposite side and dometimes right off the back of the boat. Many good tips already here so go put you some in the well! 💪
January 09
Sad part is I bet I’ve only caught maybe 5 fish on a chatterbait.. I just don’t have much confidence in chatter or crank baits and it’s weird maybe one day that will change
January 09
If he is in the middle of the water column I would go top water depending on water temp and cloud cover/time of day.. or go to the bottom of the column… jig, Texas, Ned rig, shakey head
January 09
If he is throwing a crank bait, he may not be throwing up tight to the bank or docks so pick something you can put in those tight spots he is missing. the key is to try different casting angles as well because the boater will be putting the boat at an angle for him, not you.
January 09
I would throw that, swim jig, jig and whatever the fish tell me they want. Maybe something slower than what the boater is throwing.
There’s not many situations that exists where a chatterbait is not a good candidate to catch a bass with.