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Post by jsell318 on Oct 3, 2017 9:24:51 GMT -5
Been fishing from hales ford bridge and up Roanoke river with no luck. Using plastic craws on points about 15 ft deep. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Also when should I start throwing top water baits?
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Post by flintster55 on Oct 3, 2017 13:36:05 GMT -5
I've been hearing some reports of topwater already working well, especially in the mornings. If you aren't having any luck at that depth, I would try moving shallower and key in on the breaks. Nothing wrong with a craw, but you can always switch it up to a c-rig or a medium running crankbait to see if they're wanting a different bait at the time. I would also start focusing on creeks as they start to move up and chase the schools of bait.
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Post by jsell318 on Oct 3, 2017 21:34:33 GMT -5
Thanks flinster55. Will have to YouTube a c-rig to see what it is as I am new to all this. Will also try some crainkbaits.
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Post by flintster55 on Oct 4, 2017 9:01:35 GMT -5
Sorry, c-rig is just short for carolina rig. You can use your craws or a worm, basically just means the weight is stationary up the line from the hook allowing your bait to stay off the bottom some.
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Post by smlfishing on Oct 4, 2017 9:17:01 GMT -5
We just started bass fishing on a little boat I bought my son to occupy time till striper season. We have been using c rigs with green pumpkin worms assorted sizes and white ice swim baits fishing around down trees with moderate success. We do watch to see if there is bait in the area. Probably more dumb luck on our part. I believe it is called Bass University I don't think it is much money but he has been watching those seminars on video and said they are helpful. 
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Post by jsell318 on Oct 4, 2017 21:21:00 GMT -5
Thanks smlfishing. Will look into the bass university seminars. Again thanks to all for the resources.
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Post by jsell318 on Oct 7, 2017 19:58:07 GMT -5
Caught a 1.5 lb. on a jig today on Roanoke river side. Thanks for the helpful replies. Would post pics but haven’t figured that out yet.
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Post by smlfishing on Oct 12, 2017 15:15:25 GMT -5
Great Jsell I hear they are starting to chase some shad around for fall so keep an eye out on those bait balls.
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Post by penhook on Oct 20, 2017 12:21:40 GMT -5
how are the bass biting this time of the year up there??
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Post by flintster55 on Oct 24, 2017 9:32:23 GMT -5
They're definitely biting. Topwater bite is hot in the mornings and evenings. Sometimes even during the afternoon on an overcast day. If you can find any cover like a submerged stump or grass, you should be in business.
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Post by penhook on Nov 6, 2017 12:34:41 GMT -5
thanks any specific top water baits
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Post by bigben on Nov 18, 2017 15:41:16 GMT -5
I just got into town and was going to start fishing for largemouth tomorrow. Is the top water action still going well? I'm near the state park so any suggestions on places to get to on the boat or lures to try are really appreciated!
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Post by flintster55 on Nov 20, 2017 10:19:07 GMT -5
Topwater bite has started to cool off a bit. I caught one on topwater sat afternoon, but crankbaits are much more successful now for me. Most are still up pretty shallow though, usually less than 10ft of water
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