Had very little time this Sunday (yesterday) to fish, so I packed up the vehicle and headed out to a lake across the street; did I mention this was a quick trip?!?
Well, arrived at the lake after a solid two minute drive. Seriously, I only had about an hour and a half so I had decided earlier that I did not want to fish slow even though some cold/moisture moved in overnight; the breeze also brought it down a few degrees.
Went straight to my jerkbait and a few peacock’s followed it but I could not get them to bite. I tried some buzzbaits, spinner bait and topwater with no luck. I recently read an article in Basmasters Magazine where Jason Quinn mentions that he loves to use crankbaits in the winter. I didn’t want to fish slow so I went ahead and tried it. Soon thereafter, I get a bite and a miss. I throw it back and continue on that same path for a few minutes. I felt something so I set the hook. I ended up catching this Tilapia. Not exactly the species I was going after, but I was happy to hook up with something.
Ended up casting a few more times before I needed to pack up and take off.
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I wish I had the extra time/motivation to make extra time to get some R&R…
Maybe you can help with something. I’ve never been one to fish much, but I think it’s (at least partially) because I’m not much of a fisherman. Think you might have time to throw out a few pointers for new people who may be interested in doing some more fishing?
Absolutely. Since there is such a vast supply of equipment, tackle, etc. I would suggest a spinning rod, 3/8oz bullet weight and a pack or two of worms to start off with. Colors for the worms, I would stick to natural forage colors such as greens - pumpernickle and watermelon.
Technique would be to let it sink to the bottom, lift your rod then as you lower your rod, reel it in to keep the line tight. Fish slow and continue the technique. This is the most basic rig and will catch you fish.
If you can’t deal with slow techniques I would then pick up some baitfish (shiners) at your local bait shop. Hook them up by the head/nose, add a bobber/floater and hold on.
Let me know how it goes!
Nice idea about the crankbaits - I’ll try it sometime! Many thanks for sharing this.
Does a Talapia fight as hard as Peacock bass?
went2fish, no they certainly do not. Peacock bass are notoriously strong and definately break your rod. I have not fished for Sturgeons or Catfish so I cannot comment on the strength those fish have but Peacock certainly can hold there own based on there size/weight.
Don’t take my word for it, go out and catch a Peacock and let us all know what you think of the fight.
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