monsterfish Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 OFNers, It looks like I might have the day off and was thinking about going out for smallies, I have to stop at the tackle shop and was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for what I should use? All responses appreciated, cheers in advance! Keep your hooks sharp! Monster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernpike56 Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 mepps spinners and 2-3" rapala plugs work great in shallow water, tubes with jigheads in them work AMAZING in deeper water!! You could try drop shotting them too in deeper water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 3-4 inch tubes, deep diving cranks, spinnerbaits work well for me... But it heavily depends on the type of water/cover your fishing. Weightless tubes and spinners should work well in the grass and adding a heavy jig head will allow you to hop/drag the tube in deeper waters. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Oh ya, as northern said, dropshots!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigger Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Some 1/2oz spinnerbaits, jerkbaits, tubes, grubs, dropshot gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolson Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 (edited) In my limited experience (which began in June), the lures the fish want changes from day to day and from body of water to body of water. The one lure that I've taken fish at my three main bass lakes with is the topwater Hula Popper. The original floating Rapalas work well too (perch color for me). I've caught them on tube jigs as well, Cordell Super Spots, Matzuo Rattle Eye Joes, gold Rattlin Rapalas, gold Wally Divers, and green Mangler Frogs. I also had fish on or follows with white spinner baits, Jitterbug, Live Target Frog, and Beetle Spins too. Lots of options, but for excitement, I say make sure you grab at least one topwater in your mix and give it a shot when the water's calm. Edited October 7, 2011 by Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterfish Posted October 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Thanks guys, I got the day off so I'm headin, out now. I'll post pics if they are worthy! Keep your hooks sharp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2fish85 Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 It all depends were you are fishing. For the most part head a bit deeper to a drop off and try tubes or drop shot. The bass will be slowing down on the most part. Last time I was out they wouldn't touch anything spinners or anything but soft plastics. If your in shallow try rippin something that rattles at a good spped see if ypu get a follow if you do have another rod ready with a softplastic and toss it out. Just remember the slower the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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