Deps questions

[lathgage]

I'm relatively new to swimbaits. I have a Deps 175 SS in metalize bass that I have been using as of recently. Im in Texas (lake conroe to be exact) and am having some trouble deciding on whether or not I should stick with 175 or bump it up to the 250. Also have my eye on a 175 hot tiger silent killer and either 175 SS ghost ketabass or Wild carp. For those who don't know the water here is pretty stained down here. I guess my question is that am I on the right path with these bait choices? Any tips or advise would be greatly appreciated.

 

If it helps im throwing on a Okuma Guide Select rated 2-10 oz with a Curado 400b and am not planning on switching my setup anytime soon.

 

And advice would be awesome!

[Triadbasser]

try slammer and TT for stained water! The deps are good baits too!

[lathgage]

try slammer and TT for stained water! The deps are good baits too!

Thanks for the input. It's a relatively high pressured lake, but not so much from swimbait era I would imagine. I don't know if I should try to match the hatch or throw some bright, abnormal colors.

[Low&Slow]

Thanks for the input. It's a relatively high pressured lake, but not so much from swimbait era I would imagine. I don't know if I should try to match the hatch or throw some bright, abnormal colors.

I would say depends on water clarity but imo I would match the hatch.

[Jacobssam]

If the baitfish are bigger in your lake go up to the 250, if they are smaller stick with the 175. For me, I try and go just a tad bigger than the forage around. As water clarity goes, if the clarity is low year round, the fish are probably adapted to finding bait in those conditions, so natural baits would work. Compared to a crystal clear lake that looses tons of visibility when it rains, that is when I would use more bright colors. Around me, water usually has less than 6 inch of visibility and natural baits work well for me since the water is murky year round and the fish I believe are accustomed to that.

[BigSlant]

If the baitfish are bigger in your lake go up to the 250, if they are smaller stick with the 175. For me, I try and go just a tad bigger than the forage around. As water clarity goes, if the clarity is low year round, the fish are probably adapted to finding bait in those conditions, so natural baits would work. Compared to a crystal clear lake that looses tons of visibility when it rains, that is when I would use more bright colors. Around me, water usually has less than 6 inch of visibility and natural baits work well for me since the water is murky year round and the fish I believe are accustomed to that.

If water clarity is low.. stick to darker baits.. even black.. the profile and shadow is going to get the strike not the color.. if your water is murky brown and your fishing a chartreuse bait the bass is typically looking up through the water with the sun reflecting behind it.. your not going to see bright baits

[HelpMePickABobber]

Don't sleep on the DRT Joker if you're looking for a wakebait in stained water. Thing is super loud.