[Theshocker1293]

Hello Busse experts!

I'm planning a small trip to Busse to try and catch my first Bass. I know I'm old and still haven't caught one . However, I'm looking for just some tips on some shore line fishing at Busse. I'm no stranger to Bush Whacking and plan on doing some good recon on the area while I'm there but any good advice or tips would be great. I plan on renting a row boat after I've done enough exploring of the area on foot. Also I've got a few maps I've enlarged and printed to help with the navigation. I know that everyone might not be so quick to give away their "secret spot" but that is not what I'm asking for or would even expect to get that. Just some advice is better than none. Thank you in Advice!

 

[JasonN]

Welcome to the site my friend.

I've had a lot of success the past few weeks fishing the north pool of Busse. You can work the entire shoreline by foot. Spinnerbaits and shallow running crankbaits might be your best bet.

If you decide to fish some of the other areas of the lake, find down timber and cast jigs, chatterbaits, cranksbaits nearby.

Take a look at some of the posts from the past few weeks and you'll find a wealth of information.

Good luck! Let us know how you do.

 

[1080tommy]

Do not overlook the dams at this time of year. They are solid producers of both bass and eyeballs. I usually use an #8 X-rap in natural and bright colors. I go for half hour with each to determine what color they want. The main lake and south pool is where I mainly fish. This time of year the fish could be out from the shoreline and I use lipless stuff and cast out into the lake in deeper water and bring in pretty fast with some pauses if nothing is taking a steady retrieve. Also not a whole lot of structure in the lake so fish can become spread out. The south pool has the mouth of Salt Creek on the north side and as you go south past the boat launches in the south pool the east shoreline has a nice drop off near shore with rock on the bottom just north of the small dam. Rip rap with cranks is also a good bet but you may loose some so be careful with those 9.00 Rapala's. Good Luck.

 

[Theshocker1293]

Welcome to the site my friend.

I've had a lot of success the past few weeks fishing the north pool of Busse. You can work the entire shoreline by foot. Spinnerbaits and shallow running crankbaits might be your best bet.

If you decide to fish some of the other areas of the lake, find down timber and cast jigs, chatterbaits, cranksbaits nearby.

Take a look at some of the posts from the past few weeks and you'll find a wealth of information.

Good luck! Let us know how you do.

Sounds like some great sound advice i'll plan on working that area. For sure will keep you all posted.

Do not overlook the dams at this time of year. They are solid producers of both bass and eyeballs. I usually use an #8 X-rap in natural and bright colors. I go for half hour with each to determine what color they want. The main lake and south pool is where I mainly fish. This time of year the fish could be out from the shoreline and I use lipless stuff and cast out into the lake in deeper water and bring in pretty fast with some pauses if nothing is taking a steady retrieve. Also not a whole lot of structure in the lake so fish can become spread out. The south pool has the mouth of Salt Creek on the north side and as you go south past the boat launches in the south pool the east shoreline has a nice drop off near shore with rock on the bottom just north of the small dam. Rip rap with cranks is also a good bet but you may loose some so be careful with those 9.00 Rapala's. Good Luck.

Thanks I'll check these areas out also ! Thanks again everyone

 

[Busse Jim]

Hey there theshocker1293,jason said it right , the north pool is where its at in the early season until the shoreline weeds get to thick. favorite lures, a baby-1 made by Manns,i like natural colors but red and firetiger works too. it runs about a foot deep and casts like a bullit.the bass love it. slow and steady or fast erratic retrieve the fish will tell ya. but when all else fails i'll throw a spinnerbait -tandem bladed safety pin type not the inline type,in white, chartruese, blue ,dam any color works,but this year a lipless crankbait has killed em in march but once the weeds get growing you snag to much with the treble hooks and its back to a spinnerbait you wont spend as much time pulling weeds off. any of the shore line produces but i like the south and west shores between the fish walls and the peninsula coming out from the dam, this years hot spot for big bass. trick is fan cast and move till you find em they could be shallow or hanging out at the 5' edges and flats, best times for me - last couple hours till sunset they come up onto the 1-2' flats around the lake to feed. chances are beside bass you can get some big walleye and occasional northerns in the north pool. but dont overlook the rip rap at the dams casting parellel to the rocks produces too. the north shoreline along Higgins rd in the main lake is also a good place from the north dam to salt creek and over there theres some wood and underwater stumps unlike the north pool. well thats a start if you see me out there dont hesitate to come up to talk then you might get some secrets!good luck and good fishing :thumbup:

 

[Theshocker1293]

Hey Thanks a lot Busse Jim I will definitely keep that in mind. I wanted to go out this weekend however it doesn't seem that mother nature will be on my side. I've been reading here and other forums that spinnerbait is working well. Quick question I've read that in the beginning of the season "fish" don't become super active until 10am and going super early .... before dawn ... would be a waste of time with slim pickings. Any truth behind that?

Jim no problem I'll be sure to not be a stranger as long as those secrets are up for grabs :lol: j/k 8)

P.S. a lot of the terminology I had to google "Fan Cast" had me all tripped up lol

 

[krispy]

they don't call him Busse Jim for nuttin'

his reports are just as fun to read as they are informative!

 

[Theshocker1293]

they don't call him Busse Jim for nuttin'

his reports are just as fun to read as they are informative!

No doubt about it they are great!

 

[Busse Jim]

Wait to you read tonights report!! :lol: hey theshocker, as far as early morning fishing goes i cant help as i never get out there before noon at the earliest so i hope some one else here can help with that i think the best time is still 1-2 hours before sunset till just after when all the pressure dies down (except from me ) but its gotta be as good at sunrise for 1-2 hours after (for bass) now walleye , i like mid to late afternoons on sunny 80 degree days in my boat. and i'm still keeping my best busse secrets on bass till after the tournament :lol: besides thats what this site is about helping people catch more and biogger fish .ain't it? and having a place to share it look for me out there and give a shout

 

[Jamison73]

Shocker, were you able to get out yet? I'm anxious to hear results.

 

[Theshocker1293]

Shocker, were you able to get out yet? I'm anxious to hear results.

Yeah i got skunked while at Busse lol. I'm going again this weekend and next to prepare for the tournament on the 19th of May. You should read Busse Jim's post in the Busse Lake Forum. He is the master slayer out there lol.

 

[Jamison73]

Trust me I have. Maybe I'll see you on the shore this weekend. Fingers crossed we'll both hit something. I'm putting together a couple bass lures boxes with cranks, spinners and plastics. i know there are muskie here, but I don't need to bring the big guns to the show. I'm just hoping for a bass or two. Good luck and good fishing!

 

[Theshocker1293]

Same to you buddy! Can't go wrong with a few setup boxes of lures. Atleast I hope you can't go wrong but thats exactly what I'm doing now as I search through BPS online :mrgreen: .

 

[Jamison73]

Ditto. Got some BPS cash for my birthday from the family. I want a more manageble net for the canoe, but dang they're expensive.

 

[Jesus]

Rapala original jointed and regular, Manns Baby minus 1's and red eye shads are so fun. Just picked up a variety of those and they are sweet.

 

[Theshocker1293]

Rapala original jointed and regular, Manns Baby minus 1's and red eye shads are so fun. Just picked up a variety of those and they are sweet.

Red Eye Shads in a few different colors I just ordered maybe an hour ago. Rapala's are on sale at Wal Mart in La Grange atleast they were this weekend when I went shopping.

 

[Jamison73]

I plan to stop by BPS this evening, or at the latest Friday after I strap the canoe to my car. I have a laundry list of things to grab.