kayak bass fishing irondequoit bay

[jkarol24]

Before the next Genesee Charter Club meeting in early april i was thinking about sliping the kayak in and going for a few hours of bass fishing the docks and/or stumps on the west side of the bay. Will the bass be there pre spawn yet or should i wait until may? Also, what kind of lures are used down there and would i be fishing for large or smallmouth bass? Anyone familiar with the area?

[Fishin With Phil]

Sounds like fun, but too damn cold for me to go in my kayak... (mine is a sit on top and I get a little wet)

Be sure you are confident in your yak that you won't fall in. That cold water can be pretty dangerous.

Too early for pre-spawn. I have caught LMB there before. I hear there are some smallies as well.

With the cold water, the bass will be lethargic and you will have to fish slow...

Let us know how you do!

Phil

[jkarol24]

Thanks, when would be the earliest there for bass?

[Fishin With Phil]

I'll bet you can get them now if you brave the cold.

Check the regs though. Pretty sure it's catch and release only with artificials.

[fatty]

i was thinking about getting my kayak in ASAP also....let me know how you do on the bay....i was also thinking about heading up to braddack

[jkarol24]

I live right near braddocks so if you go let me know

[fatty]

is Irondequoit bay open yet.......or still have some ice???

[idn713]

Yo guys, throw a tube bait with a bullet head sinker pegged about 18 in above it. Walk it real slow over different cover and be sure to feel for a very subtle tap, then set the hook hard. Also Husky jerks worked slow will do the trick. Remember to go with subdued colors. Been hammering smallies and pike with this technique.

[jkarol24]

Ok thanks, ive been throwin tubes with the tube weight/hook in the tube, il have to try it with the peged weight. thanks