Dealing with a persistent 7lb bass that won’t stop stealing bluegills can be quite the challenge for any angler. How can you manage this situation without resorting to drastic measures?
Summary
- Using lures resembling real bluegills
- Switching bait colors to deter the bass
- Safely relocating the bass using a kiddie pool
- Tackling the bass head-on
Pesky 7lb Bass Strikes Again
methy_butthole describes encountering a persistent 7lb bass that repeatedly steals bluegills from their line.
Community Suggestions
One user recommends using a lure resembling a bluegill to test the bass’s size. Another suggests hooking the bass with bluegill-colored bait to deter it temporarily.
Alternative Approaches
Another idea involves catching the bass, placing it in a kiddie pool with a bubbler while fishing for bluegill, then returning it to the pond.
Some users find humor in the situation, suggesting relocating the bass or even turning it into a meal.
Creative Solutions
One angler proposes targeting the bass directly to teach it a lesson or using a kayak to outmaneuver the sneaky fish.