Fishing from the banks?

[Montman]

I haven't been able to fish at all this year. Have trouble with my balance since March. So not able to fish from boat right now. Just wondering if any one know where I my be able to fish from a bank easily. I been want to fish so bad I can't stand it. Thanks. emoBang emoBang

 

[Mr. S]

Montman, go to either Chester Frost park or Booker T Washington park and fish off the piers. Chester Frost is better at night when the light on the pier is on. And I have seen reports on here that Crappie fishing off the pier at Booker T has been good. Also you will be on piers with railings so you will be safe with your balance issue.

 

[Montman]

Thanks Mr. S. I will give this a shot since I want be able to fish from a boat till next spring or summer.

 

[porthos33]

chesterfrost- it puts out a lot of bass over 10lbs for people fishing on the bank. The one lady on here has caught 3 over 10 around this time of year.

 

[Montman]

Thanks for the info porthole33.

 

[alicia ayers]

Listen up guys !need some advice here !! As some of u know , I have been very lucky and caught 3 beasts from the bank My problem is I have lost 2 beasts in @ two weeks breaking my leaders ! one of them this morning ! Man she was burning rubber pulling off drag and still snapped my 17lb. leader do i need to go up to 20 or 30 lb leader ? im using my synergy spinning reel backed W/ 30 lb. Fireline and tying on 17 lb leader on St. Croix rod . Im not always lucky enough to catch a beast , and im throwing a 5" finesse worm that would be hard to throw on a baitcaster And some info for MontMan too If a lot of people fishing on pier, find somewhere else to fish that place is absolutely BEAT to death . I can catch more fish just walking along the banks, just need to know signs to look for , minnows , eddies , structure , etc. guarantee u can catch a beast too , but gotta get there EARLY !!!!!!!! Slower u can work that bait the better for me . They have to come up outta that grass and then HOLD ON !!!!! I may have had my 13lber on line this morning ! Definitely a beast and a half ! Good Luck to all and will be looking for some advice > Thanks emoAngel

 

[Hook1]

Well, if you're fishing your worm right in the grass why use a leader?? I'd tie straight to braid. They have some real good ones now that aren't really big diameter for the tensile strength. Try some 30-60 pound braid. It works good on a spinning reel and it won't break on you.

 

[alicia ayers]

thanks Hook1 yes im fishinf worm right in grass and MoJo rigged , so could i use my fireline that leader is tied to ? just afraid they can see braid and those beasts ive been catching didnt get to be 12lbs by biting any bait where they can see line, or is this a myth? I try to read any material i can find on catching bass and definitely a learning experience every time i go Can u tell me what brand of braid you would use and i appreciate your advice

 

[swamp]

alicia ayers - 8/12/2016 11:10 AM

thanks Hook1 yes im fishinf worm right in grass and MoJo rigged , so could i use my fireline that leader is tied to ? just afraid they can see braid and those beasts ive been catching didnt get to be 12lbs by biting any bait where they can see line, or is this a myth? I try to read any material i can find on catching bass and definitely a learning experience every time i go Can u tell me what brand of braid you would use and i appreciate your advice

I think you should be giving advice instead of taking it. emoThumbsup

 

[Hook1]

Suffix Performance braid. It's round, not flat like others and you can get green in color. With the grass I really don't think that the fish can see it. It has a small outside diameter also so it's about the same size as 12-15 lb. fluorocarbon.

 

[alicia ayers]

ok, thank you so much ! guess I'm headed to nearest tackle store to get some Suffix Perfprmance braid ! Cant wait to hook another beasty girl and right now is the time to catch her ! will take any advice anyone wants to give me and will be glad to share any tips I learn with you guys . Thanks to Swamp for your compliment , I just find that the slower you work that worm thru grass the better chance they have at taking the whole thing instead of just nibbling on an end that fell in small opening . I've fished w/ a lot of people in boat and its very easy to just skip over areas that could be holding bass way to fast , but with me fishing from bank , I only have a small amount of area that could be holding bass , so I fish it very slow and thoroughly never skipping any area . Works for me .