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i have been fishing these ponds for a long time. the first couple of years the ponds where so clear you could see the bottom through out most of the pond and i have caught some nice size fish in them. now it is completely covered in moss and all i can seem to find is smaller fish. i use the usual frogs, worms, lizards etc. i have never used a jig before and i know many people use them. i would like to get into using them to get to the big ones that i know are in the pond but i dont know what kind, what size or if it is even a good idea to use a jig in this situation or not. any feed back would be great thanks
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I have several of these ponds in my area, and one tactic that has worked well for me is a worm weight.
These fish will hold to the weeds, you just dont know at what depth.
You can get worm weights and bullet weights rubber to stop the worm weight. Leave 6-12 inches of line (leader) from your hook to the weight.
If you are still having trouble punching through, put the weight (the rubber makes you easily able to slide the weight) right up snug with the eye of the hook.
Jigs are great, but not 100% "weedless". So in a mossy situation, I would stay away from the jig. Use these worm weights and/or weighted hooks.
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well if the pond is getting covered top to bottom you have a problem. This is typical of ponds though. [url "http://wild-wonderings.blogspot.com/2009/03/what-can-i-do-about-pond-moss.html"]http://wild-wonderings.blogspot.com/2009/03/what-can-i-do-about-pond-moss.html[/url]
this link will show you some steps you can take in this situation. Too many aquatic vegetation will hamper the biggest bass first. If its just on top or bottom then adjust accordingly and keep us updated.
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Very well writen, thanks for sharing. I liked the article on ferel hogs as well.
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Check out punch skirts as well.
Recipe:
Line - preferably braid but mono/floro will work too
Bobber stop above sinker
Heavy sinker (3/8-2oz)
Spare or replacement spinnerbait/jig skirt (color appropriate)
Large off-set worm hook (3/0-5/0)
Trailer - compact craw patterns work best for me (rage tail, Sweet Beaver, chigger craw, Zoom craw)
You can purchase rigged punch skirts, but at $5.00+ for two skirts you're better off creating your own. Since jigs are all one piece they can get hung up easier. Punch skirts are three independent parts and can bend and work around the base of cover better.
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Try punching with heavy weights 1oz -2oz, and reverse texas rig your soft plastic. This will help your lure slide through vegitation without snagging on the point of your hook if not rigged right. I fish lakes with heavy grass matts and these techniques work well for me. Also heavy braid or flourocarbon line.
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Go buy some carp to clean it up >.>
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