[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!

 

[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

 

[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

 

[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!

 

[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.

 

[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: .

 

[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.