08-11-2009, 05:52 PM
I will add this. If you are fishing for sunnys, a smaller hook and smaller bait is the right way to go. Sunfish go for just about anything on a hook. Wonder Bread works wonders for small fish like bluegills. Pinch a small piece and ball it up on the end of your hook till the hook tip is just peeking out. BTW it needs to be Wonder Bread brand. Other white bread just falls apart.
If you know there are Bass or Pickerel or other larger fish in that pond or lake, then know that if the sunnys are constantly nibbling and stealing your bait, the big one ain't around there. The small fish will flee if the big one comes along.
Find the dead tree, or lilypads or weeds and you will find the bass. Cast in the clearer open water and you will find the sunnies. usually...anyway IMHO
If you know there are Bass or Pickerel or other larger fish in that pond or lake, then know that if the sunnys are constantly nibbling and stealing your bait, the big one ain't around there. The small fish will flee if the big one comes along.
Find the dead tree, or lilypads or weeds and you will find the bass. Cast in the clearer open water and you will find the sunnies. usually...anyway IMHO