whit Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Hey guys. I'm somewhat new to swimbaiting. I was wondering what your go to's are when the water gets a little murky. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largemouth Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 when waters off you want to call them in wither its the thump of a boot tail or knock of a joint or rattle.you have to think that their hunting more feel and sound then sight at this point but stand out colors are not a bad option either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stkbass Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Baits that thump and make noise. Also use solid colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakM Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Depending on water temps, I like to switch to a Triple Trout for sub surface and then move on top with a Wake Jr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWIMBO Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 fish the same way you would in clear,the bait your imitating isn't going to become louder and get darker in murky water does it? A trout or bluegill don't turn black at night or in Murky water so why should your bait? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggfeast Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 I fish the same in clear water and murky water. Big baits move big water, they'll find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigworm Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Hudd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EbinNowell Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Scent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATFISHING1234 Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 fish the same way you would in clear,the bait your imitating isn't going to become louder and get darker in murky water does it? A trout or bluegill don't turn black at night or in Murky water so why should your bait? +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnbassbuster002 Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 fish the same way you would in clear,the bait your imitating isn't going to become louder and get darker in murky water does it? A trout or bluegill don't turn black at night or in Murky water so why should your bait? +1 X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonny571 Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 fish the same way you would in clear,the bait your imitating isn't going to become louder and get darker in murky water does it? A trout or bluegill don't turn black at night or in Murky water so why should your bait? This is something I've struggled with. The concept has always made sense in my head, but when I get on off-colored water, I get psyched out. It's something I hope to get past this season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largemouth Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Any one ever watch a bluegill or sunfish in a tank at night? They change color for sure ..but fishing how you would on clear water won't hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWIMBO Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Any one ever watch a bluegill or sunfish in a tank at night? They change color for sure ..but fishing how you would on clear water won't hurt. Everything's darker with the lights off No but seriously fish change colors slightly but I just haven't seen a solid black trout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadinesmom Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 I'll go fundamental here, never seen a black crawdad in california either but I have a local "murky" lake that I fish that is FULL of bright red, and green/brown crawdads. I have fished the lake 100 times easy over the last few years and have caught tenfold the fish on a black, blue/black, or purple/black jig than I ever have on any jig in natural colors, or jigs that "match the hatch". Match the hatch makes sense, but when fishing murky water I absolutely, 100% of the time take water clarity into account. I'm sure there's a few hundred professional fishermen out there who would agree, match the hatch has its place, it is a part of the equation, as is water clarity. I've caught a hell of a lot of fish on damn a damn near black hudd. I'm not saying to disregard what guys on here post, just as with anything else, don't let someone's word be a substitute for your experience, or your specific scenarios. You'll get fed some wrong info on here for your waters at some point in time, murky water IS a different beast than clear water, I'd never treat it the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhoward622 Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Honestly, I don't throw them in muddy water because I don't think it is the best presentation for that situation. I'm not sure throwing swimbaits 100% of the time, just to throw swimbaits, is the way to do it. I like to fish upsized versions of normal bassy stuff. One thing I like to throw in muddy water is a big ass chatter bait with a 6" robo worm or big hammer swimbait tail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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