Night Fishing Loz For Largemouth

[FishinCricket]

A friend and I have discussed going up some night to do some fishing for largemouth.. Anyone that can direct me to a good thread or whatever that gives us some insight as to what to is with and where to go? He's got a pretty nice boat, we are both pretty die hard fisherman, but neither of us are pro's and neither of us have done this before.. We appreciate any and all advice..

[fishinwrench]

Cricket, You need to first get real familiar with a section of "clearer" water (the best night fishing is usually from the dam to Tan-Tara area, or the Niangua and/or Gravois arm).

Locate some 8-15ft. brushpiles that are either on or close to structure or close to backend flats. Texas rigged worms and deep crankbaits will catch the brushpile fish (make a pass with the crankbaits, give it a rest, then make another pass with the worms).

If the brushpile fish won't cooperate head to the backends of the bigger creeks and coves, there are always some keeper fish cruising those backends at night and they'll eat buzzbaits, big jigs and worms, ect.

Stealth is important in those backends, hunt those shallow fish as if you are trying to sneak up on a flock of turkeys. If you make a bunch of noise (or heck...even a little noise) you will miss out on a lot of bites.

[FishinCricket]

Thanks for the tips wrench.. When are you gonna get a big ol bass boat and turn me into a tournament bass fisherman?

[fishinwrench]

Thanks for the tips wrench.. When are you gonna get a big ol bass boat and turn me into a tournament bass fisherman?

You met me too late in life I'm afraid.....been there/done that, and moved on

[FishinCricket]

You met me too late in life I'm afraid.....been there/done that, and moved on

All I'm sayin' is a motor mechanic who don't own a boat is a little strange..

[fishinwrench]

All I'm sayin' is a motor mechanic who don't own a boat is a little strange..

So is a Cadillac salesman that drives a Tracker.

Seriously though....For starters I lost 3 boats and all my bassin' gear in the tornado.

Besides, I did nothing but chase green bass in the lakes for 23 years, I've owned 11 bass boats, 3 pontoons, 3 jon boats, and a racing rig in the past. I just sold my 364 Ranger (simply wasn't getting used), and I have my jon boat on ebay and here on the buy/sell section for the same reason. When you work on them for a living the last thing you want to see, hear, or smell in your free time...is a motorboat. Not that I don't still enjoy them, and LOVE working on them, but my fishing has switched almost entirely to rivers and creeks. So my bassboats come and go, but the canoes, paddle-toons, and waders are what really get utilized these days. I have plenty of boats available if I truly want to hit the lake. Believe it or not there comes a time when swingin' a 6-7lb. bass over the gunnels doesn't get you excited anymore, but a 12" smallie or trout at your feet still DOES...that's when it's time for a switch.

[FishinCricket]

So is a Cadillac salesman that drives a Tracker.

Seriously though....For starters I lost 3 boats and all my bassin' gear in the tornado.

Besides, I did nothing but chase green bass in the lakes for 23 years, I've owned 11 bass boats, 3 pontoons, 3 jon boats, and a racing rig in the past. I just sold my 364 Ranger (simply wasn't getting used), and I have my jon boat on ebay and here on the buy/sell section for the same reason. When you work on them for a living the last thing you want to see, hear, or smell in your free time...is a motorboat. Not that I don't still enjoy them, and LOVE working on them, but my fishing has switched almost entirely to rivers and creeks. So my bassboats come and go, but the canoes, paddle-toons, and waders are what really get utilized these days. I have plenty of boats available if I truly want to hit the lake. Believe it or not there comes a time when swingin' a 6-7lb. bass over the gunnels doesn't get you excited anymore, but a 12" smallie or trout at your feet still DOES...that's when it's time for a switch.

Good comeback... (You hurt my little trackers feeling though... LOL)

Maybe you could see it in you to come out with me once or twice after I buy a big fancy bass boat.. Show me how to "swing a 7 lb bass over the gunnels".. BTW, which ones the gunnel? LOL

[fishinwrench]

Sure !

And BTW, it doesn't require "big, fast & fancy"....it just has to float.

Gunnels: (slang for gunwales)..... more commonly known as the side of the boat. You swing the big boys over the port (left) side if your right handed, starboard (right) if you're a lefty.

To holler "NET" when flippin'/pitchin'...is a sign of weakness

[FishinCricket]

Sure !

And BTW, it doesn't require "big, fast & fancy"....it just has to float.

Uh, you obviously don't know my wife. It will have to be a "big fancy" boat.. LOL

Seriously though, should I bring my john Boat up and we can hit manito? Or something? All we'd need is my trolling motor for that, eh? Or do a gasconade float down here?

Can we even put a 16ft river john on the lake of the ozarks? I wouldn't think so..

Gunnels: (slang for gunwales)..... more commonly known as the side of the boat. You swing the big boys over the port (left) side if your right handed, starboard (right) if you're a lefty.

To holler "NET" when flippin'/pitchin'...is a sign of weakness

Ah, thanks.. I'm a lefty. But I'm dyslexic, so I'll have to put a rock in my shoe or something..

[wackinbass]

Well said Fishinwrench. I'd also try throwing some Norman DD22's and Rapala DT12's on main lake & secondary points. You might also try burning a wiggle wart past brush piles and don't ever forget throwing a jig around the docks.

Here's a post spawner that I caught on a black/blue jig in 6' water out of the Grand Glaze arm last week on the Weds night PB2 tournament. Hope this helps you - Good luck!