I have fished the wantagh twin lakes, massapequa lake and reservoir, and blydenburgh lake but I can only manage small bass. I fished all kinds of lures and I fished worms. I dont fish freshwater often on long island so is it possible that I just got unlucky the days that I went or are there better lakes you would reccomend. I appreciate any info. Thank you
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Go with bigger baits or lures as well. Quantity of fish should go down, but quality should go up. Big fish feed less often, but when they expend the energy, they want the Big Mac. More, the smaller fish may be intimidated and/or not able to eat a larger offering.
Live bait...go with large shiners.
Otherwise, I live large black Hula Poppers on the surface in the hour before and after sunset. Big spinner baits are good in the Spring as well.
Live bait...go with large shiners.
Otherwise, I live large black Hula Poppers on the surface in the hour before and after sunset. Big spinner baits are good in the Spring as well.
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Match your lure and color to what the bass are feeding on. Don't be afraid of fishing in some serious cover - rig weedless. Early in the morning fish real close to shore - cast parallel to the shore line and if on foot watch your shadow and noise - you can spook a big one easily if they are tight to the shore.
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You're right, Blydenburg holds alot of smaller fish, mostly the bucks, I suppose. But with enough time, and slow presetation the big female can be found. My former fishing club gets permission twice a year to put their personal boats on the lake, and there are always a five-pounder or two brought to the scale. I like to fish down by the ****, in the deepest water, look for the edge of the weed line by July and August, it border at about seven feet of water.
You're right, Blydenburg holds alot of smaller fish, mostly the bucks, I suppose. But with enough time, and slow presetation the big female can be found. My former fishing club gets permission twice a year to put their personal boats on the lake, and there are always a five-pounder or two brought to the scale. I like to fish down by the ****, in the deepest water, look for the edge of the weed line by July and August, it border at about seven feet of water.
How big are the bluegills in these ponds???
Generally, ponds that feature stunted bluegills also feature stunted bass of 10" or so. Lack of Forage, and an overpopulation of bluegills and bass will equal small fish. Bass cannot get big and fat on insects. They need MEAT!
All of the big bass lakes I have fished in have at least hand sized bluegill and slab crappies.
In lakes that hold decent bass, juvie bluegill and crappies don't stand a chance!
Generally, ponds that feature stunted bluegills also feature stunted bass of 10" or so. Lack of Forage, and an overpopulation of bluegills and bass will equal small fish. Bass cannot get big and fat on insects. They need MEAT!
All of the big bass lakes I have fished in have at least hand sized bluegill and slab crappies.
In lakes that hold decent bass, juvie bluegill and crappies don't stand a chance!
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The lakes you are fishing in are fine!
I have caught 5lb ers in ponds the size of half a football field.
Try using top-water baits like a popper or buzz-bait. This will produce a better larger fish ratio. (most of the time larger fish are braver to hit a top water bait).
Personally, I use a buzz-bait to scope the fish out when I dont know where the big ones are.
In June cast a buzz-bait on the edge of cover (wood, weeds, rocks) and you have to reel fast enough so the buzz part of the bait stays above the water. Also cast near the edge of shade. In the summer sun the bass like to keep cool.
The pic is from my younger years not too long ago!
8lbs and 22 in long!
Chris wrote:
Remember the Big Fish don't get that big being stupid!
I have caught 5lb ers in ponds the size of half a football field.
Try using top-water baits like a popper or buzz-bait. This will produce a better larger fish ratio. (most of the time larger fish are braver to hit a top water bait).
Personally, I use a buzz-bait to scope the fish out when I dont know where the big ones are.
In June cast a buzz-bait on the edge of cover (wood, weeds, rocks) and you have to reel fast enough so the buzz part of the bait stays above the water. Also cast near the edge of shade. In the summer sun the bass like to keep cool.
The pic is from my younger years not too long ago!
8lbs and 22 in long!
Chris wrote:
Remember the Big Fish don't get that big being stupid!
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RE Jim27's comment...I agree on the live shiner. I don't use it to much here. Check Bassmasters Lunker Page or whatever they call it and you'll not over time that a lot of the big fish are plucked with live shiners. Big plastics would be second I would guess. Maybe first. I love spinnerbaits, but you don't often see them listed as nailing the big ones.
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