Hey guys,

I'm looking to start throwing swimbaits in the Northeast, Ma. We have several ponds stocked with trout, but I'd think the primary forage would be sea-run alewives, shinners, perch and sunfish. Keep in mind that the state record caught in 1975 is only 15 lbs. I've heard of a handful of 10 pounders caught in the last couple of years, but nothing close to the state record. I've caught fish with 8" perch and baby bass in their throats. The typical big bass out here is 5 to 8lbs and anything bigger would be a giant. Damn I need to move to San Diego! Any recommendations?

i used to live in hingham, MA, what part of northeast mass and what ponds are you talking about? I know of a couple guys out there that have starting throwing the Charlie Megabaits, not the 8 inch but the smaller 5 inch and have been catching good bass. If i were still out there i would either throw swimbaits in rainbow trout, or perch. I dont throw swimbaits to much but i think the easiest thing to do would be to wake a swimbait slowly on top, since there isn't probably anyone that has started doing this on the water out there, and with the generally clear water everywhere out there fish will come up for a nice trout goin over them. Again i dont really know anything at all about swimbaits, but you definately came to the right site to ask the question.
ps. any of the california guys with some answers, keep in mind that the fish out there very rarely, or have never seen any type of swimbait, and most of the ponds and lakes stocked with trout are deep and clear and stocked with rainbow, brook, and brown trout.

Hello to all you California guys. There are more guys out here in Massachusetts than you think who are throwing some of your big baits. I own a tackle shop in Seekonk Ma, and have been selling everything from Jerry Rago to MS Slammers, Stocker trout and Castiac. Guys have been doing very well with them around the Cape Cod area as well as many of our Cranberry Bog ponds, wich are just loaded with big Bass! Just wanted to let you know we're out here.
Good Luck, Bill Q.

Hello to all on the otherside from us here in cali.Glad to hear those baits are working well over there.you'll find this site to be on the ball when it comes to keeping up on the newest baits etc..check out the new baits srplasics are making or mattlures new bluegill baits i bet you can make some great sales and catches on them over there,they are very realistic. tight lines, brian

I would try some of the popular swimbaits here just get them in a bit samller sizes.. Rago, 3:16, MS slammer, huddleson, ect. It's cool that your using them because you probably have a chance at a big pike or musky aswell as bass I would love to catch a big musky! Just check the selection at TW and you will find all the swimbaits and tackle you need to fish them