Are you ready to catch some bass?

Discussion in 'Warm Water Species' started by Big E, Mar 26, 2011.

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  1. Jay Burman Experienced Ne'r do well, Layabout.

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    I am so ready. It seems a bit early. I usually expect the smallies to get active in early to mid May when the wter temp hits about 53 degrees.
    Jay Burman, Apr 17, 2011
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  2. Tim Lockhart Working late at The Office

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    Mill Creek, WA
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    Crossed paths with this one two days ago (water was low 50's). Big open shoal over weeds, small goat leech:

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    Tim Lockhart, Apr 17, 2011
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  3. Ed Call Mumbling Moderator

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    Hey Ford, was that a "surprise" catch? Not bad. Have I been where that fish lives?
    Ed Call, Apr 17, 2011
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  4. Tim Lockhart Working late at The Office

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    Not a surprise and not a place you've been. If he lived there that would be one helluva nightmare.
    Tim Lockhart, Apr 18, 2011
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  5. Loren Jensen Active Member

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    Nice work, Ford.

    Loren
    Loren Jensen, Apr 18, 2011
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  6. Top in my class Member

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    washington, Spanaway
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    do cone headed wolley buggers work really good on lakes for bass??
    Top in my class, Apr 19, 2011
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  7. Bugtyer Member

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    Cone head buggers will work fine. a black body is my most productive color. Having some crawfish colored buggers in your arsenal would also be a good idea.

    Shawn
    Bugtyer, Apr 19, 2011
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  8. Top in my class Member

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    Thanks Shawnn
    so what kind of size cone head bugger should i be throwing out there??
    Top in my class, Apr 20, 2011
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  9. ak_powder_monkey Proud to Be Alaskan

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    thats what she sad!
    ak_powder_monkey, Apr 22, 2011
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  10. Bugtyer Member

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    The cone size should match the size of the hook. I do not have a chart with cone/hook size chart, but there may be something out there. Your local fly shop should be able to answer that question for you. I usually use beadheads or just wrap .025 lead 20 times around a #4 streamer hook. If you do the lead, wrap the lead around the forward portion of the fly. Be sure to leave room around the eye of the hook to tie off your fly.

    Shawn
    Bugtyer, Apr 22, 2011
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