So, I'm fishing a smallish city pond using various baits pictured. It seems to mainly contain bluegill, crappie, and other panfish, plus a few really large goldfish (yep…). I'm casting okish (still splashing some) and I can see larger fish out there biting on the surface. I've tried reeling in slow, fast, steady, small jerks, &c…. I've tried most of what you see pictured below, and they'll approach, but not even so much as a bite most of the time. The water is clear to several feet down, muddy bottom with mainly sticks and some rocks (plus the occasional bag). What would you use? Do I need scent? What am I missing here?
Posted by geneSW1
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i’m not a panfish/sunfish/small fish expert by any means and i’ve caught my fair share with live bait, but from everything i’ve seen and read, i think you need to size down by about half. yes, those types of fish will hit bigger lures, but there is a reason the “panfish/crappie kits” you see have 2in or smaller lures in them. the sizes i’m seeing in your tackle are great for bass.