Sukkee and Iamonia bassN

[Redbelly]

I would like to discuss Bass fishing techniques for these two lakes. I went saturday to Iamonia and caught a yearling on a trick worm and a mudfish with a speedworm over the pads. The wind really hampered the trip.
What do you guys who bass fish there have luck with? What time of day do you get lucky? Any methods and tips would be good to discuss.
Thanks.

[tin can]

Haven't been to Miccosukee in 25 years. So I can't help much there.

Iamonia can be difficult to be successful. The problem is the entire lake looks good. But not all of those pads are productive. You can always catch fish out of the pads, but what area is productive is determined by the time of year. This time of year the water is still fairly cool. I would look for areas 4' deep or less. I like to throw a speed worm, a swim bait, a soft plastic frog, and a weightless senko early. Later in the day I'll go to a hollow body frog. Later in the year I'll fish the pads in the deep water.

Most people fish the edge of the pads. I throw as far back in the pads as I can cast. What has been most successful for me is to keep the bait moving. The fish are usually right under the pads. I'm fishing for a reaction bite. Now comes the fun part. Many years ago a very good bass fisherman, who is no longer with us, taught me "First you have to get the fish on. Then you worry about how to get the fish to the boat."

[micci_man]

Miccosukke was drained in 2012/13 and is on the rebound. Give it another year or two and it will be back to normal. fishing the lake can be tough even when it is full of fish. it took me many years to figure it out. By figuring it out I mean catching a limt of bass (when they are biting) more so than not. I mainly fish the first and last 3-4 hours of the day. Over the last several years I really only use 2 baits. A 6" black/gold rapala and a horny toad. I buzz the toad on top, just fast enought to keep it on top. I throw it up in the pads and grass and 90% of the strikes are in the first 2' after clearing the pad/grass edge. This year there is way more open water to fish and with low fish numbers it is going to be a challange to find them. good luck.

[crappielimits]

All good info! Both these lakes were dry a little over a year ago and need at least another year to rebound. I would suggest making the extra drive to Jackson, it is hot!

[Redbelly]

Yep, these two lakes are different. I learned how to catch the panfish, now after the bass. I am aware micosukkee needs some time, but I am thinking Iamonia should produce.
I will be hitting Jackson, as I have a personal guide there, Ha!

TC those are some good tips, and you can share some Talquin tips if you want to!

Thanks guys.

[tin can]

TC those are some good tips, and you can share some Talquin tips if you want to!

Talquin: Wait until mid June. Go deep!