09-19-2012, 02:23 AM
Welcome to NV BFT, Jjxx. Have you caught any shad (baitfish) in your minnow trap? If you can catch some shad, you'd more than likely be able to pull in some fish if you rig the shad up live.
Read through the stickies on top and as many reports as you can to learn about baits and tactics for Lake Mead. Shad and crawfish are the predominate forage at the lake so baits that imitate them will get the best results.
Here is a [url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/forum/Nevada_Fishing_Forum_C39/Nevada_Fishing_General_F42/gforum.cgi?post=725989;search_string=spook%20;#725989"]LINK [/url]to a post with some photo examples of lure types and colors (courtesy of Whizzle).
If you don't mind handling bait, I'd suggest getting a second rod stamp and soaking anchovies/sardines while you're throwing lures around. Secure the pole under a rock and loosen the drag so you'll hear when you have a fish on.
If you do fish bait, I'd recommend using circle type hooks (live or dead bait). I like Gamakatsu finesse wide gaps which you can find at walmart.
My favorite tactics as of late have been drop shotting senkos, walking Zara Spooks, and burning lipless cranks like the super spot, Rat-L-trap, etc.
Again, read through as many posts as you can, there are lots of nuggets of info hidden about. Feel free to ask any questions you may have as well. Good luck.
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Read through the stickies on top and as many reports as you can to learn about baits and tactics for Lake Mead. Shad and crawfish are the predominate forage at the lake so baits that imitate them will get the best results.
Here is a [url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/forum/Nevada_Fishing_Forum_C39/Nevada_Fishing_General_F42/gforum.cgi?post=725989;search_string=spook%20;#725989"]LINK [/url]to a post with some photo examples of lure types and colors (courtesy of Whizzle).
If you don't mind handling bait, I'd suggest getting a second rod stamp and soaking anchovies/sardines while you're throwing lures around. Secure the pole under a rock and loosen the drag so you'll hear when you have a fish on.
If you do fish bait, I'd recommend using circle type hooks (live or dead bait). I like Gamakatsu finesse wide gaps which you can find at walmart.
My favorite tactics as of late have been drop shotting senkos, walking Zara Spooks, and burning lipless cranks like the super spot, Rat-L-trap, etc.
Again, read through as many posts as you can, there are lots of nuggets of info hidden about. Feel free to ask any questions you may have as well. Good luck.
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