Author Topic: HOW TO CATCH BRIM IN COLD CLEAR WATER (Read 1761 times)

coopershooter · « **on:** October 07, 2005, 05:06:57 PM »

HI GUYS!
I HAVE BEEN SNORKLING IN A SPRING FED RIVER IN FLORIDA, AND THE BRIM ARE HUGE! WHAT WILL THEY BITE ON?

Woodbutcher · « **Reply #1 on:** October 07, 2005, 11:29:35 PM »

Ok, Coopershooter, I'll bite. The water clarity is the thing I'd consider first. Since you saw the fish when snorkling, and describe the river as spring fed, proper depth should be easily reachable.
More of a problem to get something to them, at the depth they're at, what it is is less important. They'll attack a ham on a ski line, when they get going.
Might I suggest a float rigged to allow the line to slip to a predetermined depth? Easier to find fishes preference if your dangling something in front of their noses. Tough job! Wish I could be there to help! Woodbutcher

coopershooter · « **Reply #2 on:** October 08, 2005, 06:55:43 AM »

the water is not real deep! 12 feet at the deepest point, and as shallow as 4feet. the current is pretty stiff but, in the slower moving eddies or back currents is where the fish hang out the most. if i was good at the fly fishing thing, that would be the trick! but theres too much over head cover for me to work the fly rod. i'm not real good at it! this is a cool situation. as i found the fish while snorkling. i never found a type of fish i wanted to catch this way. too bad you cant spear fish in fresh water! that would be a blast!!!
thanks for the input!
by the way, i had trouble at first with bass in this kind of clear water. but started using a floralcarbon leader (spelling?) it's supposed to dissapear in water. and bingo! i could site cast for them and get them to hit purple rubber worms. where as before the clear leader. the bass would only hit these in the shade. i guess they could see the line, in the direct sun!
thanks!

myronman3 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 09, 2005, 05:18:40 AM »

bream arent terribly hard to catch. get something they like in front of them and it should be on.

you might want to check the regulations on spear fishing.

in our state, as long as you are in the water, there are alot of species you wouldnt think they would let you spear fish that are legal game. it might be worth checking on.

myronman3 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 09, 2005, 05:23:31 AM »

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you might want to check the regulations on spear fishing.

nevermind on that. i check the regs- no-no. i would just try a light wieght line with a split shot about eight inches about the hook and bait. shouldnt be all that hard at all.

coopershooter · « **Reply #5 on:** October 09, 2005, 07:26:14 AM »

NO SPEARING IN FRESH WATER IN FLORIDA!

J-Train · « **Reply #6 on:** January 31, 2006, 08:01:28 AM »

Instead of a split shot a few inches above the hook, leave a long dropper after you tie the knot and put the sinker below the hook. Bass fishermen use this "drop-shotting" technique with soft plastic baits, so I tried it for bluegills, and it's deadly. I use 4-lb test florocarbon line on an ultralight outfit, with a single small split shot. If you feel especially daring, tie on two hooks, a few inches apart. I favor live redworms or crickets.

Good luck!.