chirmy Posted September 26, 2003 Report Share Posted September 26, 2003 Heeeeeeeeeelp. Today spent 8 hours floating the Colorado River north of Havasu and managed 2 runts, 1 smallie (very smallie) and 2 sun fish. I would be interested in some feedback on how some of you manage Rivers? It sucked, the current is always taking you away. Trying to get into back water through the tullies was impossible and you would think there would be 1 fish in there? I kid about sucking as I was fishing and never will that suck, but, anyone have any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsac Posted September 26, 2003 Report Share Posted September 26, 2003 Unfortunately I don't have the answer. :oops: But check out this site. There's a lot of political BS to sort through, but if you ask this question there, I'm sure you'll get some good advice. All these guys fish the CA Delta, and it's currents and tides. http://forums.westernbass.com/cgi-bin/ncalifornia/forum/index.pl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted September 26, 2003 Report Share Posted September 26, 2003 Hey Chirmy, I'm curious as to what you used? Our river has a pretty decent current in places and I like to use small spinnerbaits or tubes for the spotted bass in those areas. I know it's an "oldie but goodie", but I really like the Beetlespin in fast running water. A super heavily salted tube works great with no weight. Just let the current do all the work. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury Posted September 26, 2003 Report Share Posted September 26, 2003 Chirmy I dont know how fast the Colorado runs, But I am almost always on the Illinois river. It runs about 9 knots. I love fat rats spinner, and use wake baits (mans baby -1)and bulky plastics. Spinners for the cut bank areas and flats, Wake baits for the shallows, Bulk plastics for vegatation, flipping, and the small cut out bank areas. The deep areas I do jig with a minimum if 1/4 oz and generaly a 1/2 oz. I use the same gear for the mississippi ( 12+ knots) but head for the weed edges. If you have a drift sock I would use it, or have a good battery and use it to keep you steady to fish slower over holes. If you use anchors, use 2, 1 fore and aft. Hope that helps. But not all rivers are the same. I dont have many rocks but tons of silt with verry little gravel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Splash Posted September 26, 2003 Report Share Posted September 26, 2003 Chirmy, we don't have Bass in our rivers here, but I've used spinnerbaits cast 30 degrees upsteam, then drift the lure past fish holding water. You will feel the current start to turn the blades, then use just enough reeling to keep your lure swinging in front of fish. Larger bades slow the presentation down. Use extreme caution when anchoring in current. One mistake can spell a quick end to your boat. I would avoid using an anchor on the stern, or side of the boat in any real current. Always anchor from the bow. If you must keep the boat from swinging, a very light anchor line would break before pulling the boat under, should things get out of hand. A sea anchor is a better choice, but can be a real pain. Sometimes you can avoid boat 'swing' by leaving the motor leg down and turned hard to one side. Always keep a razor sharp knife on your vest/belt when anchoring in flowing water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball Lures Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 Hey Chirmy I don't do much river fishing myself but some of my Pro Staff guys do, if you got any questions for them feel free to ask away over at the forums. You probably wanna talk to Casey Martin he just finished 3rd in the Walmart BFL Super tourney at the Ohio River so I'm sure he's got some ideas. Nathan Firebaugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
