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The Nest?

Discussion in 'The Lounge' started by Stampede, Apr 27, 2004.

  1. Apr 27, 2004 #1
    Stampede

    Stampede The Fish Feeder

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    When do these fish go on the nest?
    A: Smallmouth
    B: Largemouth
    C: Crappie
    D: Catfish

    And don't tell me the first weekend of may.
     
    Stampede, Apr 27, 2004
    Stampede, Apr 27, 2004
  3. Apr 27, 2004 #2
    husky hooker

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    the second weekend of may!!!!
     
    husky hooker, Apr 27, 2004
    husky hooker, Apr 27, 2004

  5. Apr 27, 2004 #3
    shuvlhed1

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    Catfish, especially flatheads, seem to shut off (go on nest) at end of June thru July. they feed heavily before that.
     
    shuvlhed1, Apr 27, 2004
    shuvlhed1, Apr 27, 2004
  6. Apr 27, 2004 #4
    flathunter

    flathunter Mellons mentor

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    Channel Cats mid June, Flatheads late June..All depends on water temps!
     
    flathunter, Apr 27, 2004
    flathunter, Apr 27, 2004
  7. Apr 27, 2004 #5
    catking

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    Right about now. Depends on the water temps. In ponds, LM bass are I believe already spawning. But even in large bodies of water, they are getting close. They are probably staking out their nest. CATKING
     
    catking, Apr 27, 2004
    catking, Apr 27, 2004
  8. Apr 28, 2004 #6
    Stampede

    Stampede The Fish Feeder

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    Might be tough fishing the first weekend in may when we head for barkley.I'll have to brush up on fishing for bass on the nest.But i'll still have cats. :D
     
    Stampede, Apr 28, 2004
    Stampede, Apr 28, 2004
  9. Apr 28, 2004 #7
    Lewzer

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    When the dogwood trees are blooming the largemouth are on the beds. Some people will say I'm full of it but you can actually smell when the spawn is on. I have a GC nose.
     
    Lewzer, Apr 28, 2004
    Lewzer, Apr 28, 2004
  10. Apr 28, 2004 #8
    Procraftboats21

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    LM in ponds are on beds right now
     
    Procraftboats21, Apr 28, 2004
    Procraftboats21, Apr 28, 2004
  11. Apr 28, 2004 #9
    catking

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    This usually does hold true. But also the first full moon in May ( I believe it's about 4 days away?) is also been tested true. It really has everything to do with the water temps. CATKING
     
    catking, Apr 28, 2004
    catking, Apr 28, 2004
  12. Apr 30, 2004 #10
    Stampede

    Stampede The Fish Feeder

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    In what water depths do bass usually nest.I was always one who wouldn't fish for nesting bass,mostly from lack of knowledge.Now i know you can catch them and am learning how.I'm planing on throwing black lizards and suspending any thing that looks like a bluegill over the "nest"-spot.Also crawdads and frogs.Any thoughts on baits and ways to catch em.
     
    Stampede, Apr 30, 2004
    Stampede, Apr 30, 2004
  13. Apr 30, 2004 #11
    Bass_Hawg

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    Bass will nest at almost any depth above 20 feet or so. It always depends on the surroundings that are offered.

    I have found over the years that a Drop shot rigs work very well. You are able to toss out your line and dangle your bait in one spot over or in front of the nest for a long time. The Longer you stay in the strike zone the better chance you will P O the fish off to strike the lure. Don’t forget once they are on the bed most strikes they offer are strikes of anger and to ward off the intruder. They are not strikes to eat the bait so; they will be hard quick bites. Make sure you have a sharp hook and be gentle with the fish if you plan on C & R.

    Just my 2 cents
     
    Bass_Hawg, Apr 30, 2004
    Bass_Hawg, Apr 30, 2004
  14. Apr 30, 2004 #12
    husky hooker

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    why even mess with them and get them all stress out!!! you mean and naugty boys!!!!god, what a mess when there spittin eggs all over the place and them fantastic gills are out to eat!!!!!
     
    husky hooker, Apr 30, 2004
    husky hooker, Apr 30, 2004
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