I accidentally hit the post button before I was finished !!:) Here it is....
If you are a surfcaster like me, putting time in at the river and bays, then you need to know what plug to throw at em. Which Plug is that? Well, if you know what bait is on the main menu then you need to match the profile. At times, such as now, colors won't matter as much as the profile itself. I've proven this to myself.
Right now, before the front opens wide up, I suggest you pick yourself up some Yo-Zuri Mag Darters, Sebile Magic Swimmers (Slow Sinking Model), and the old go to classic Bomber Long A or A-Salt and hit your local river or bay. Crystal Minnows, Live Targets, Red Fins and Bucktails with a grub tail should work for you too.
Do your research and scouting and find a spot to call your own. Start plugging away. As time goes on you will learn to master this spot up to knowing when the fish will be there and when they will not. Once you have achieved that goal move on and learn another spot. Again, this takes some time and willing on your part. Air temp, water temp, pressure, moon and tides all play a roll so for god's sake KEEP A LOG!!! Remember, just because the weather is not perfect does not mean the fish won't be there. I've had my most success under not so great conditions and the night time bite is always a sure thing.
Another thing I proved to myself is even in places where clam, sandworm / bloodworm are taking the bass right now you can find success if you present the right plug properly. It would be hard for a bass to ignore its natural instincts if you offering is irresistable.
Also, pick up a book or two and do some reading. Here is a few I've read this past winter: Striper Surf by Frank Daignault, Fishing the New Jersey Coast A Guide to the Best and Most Productive Beach,Bay and Inshore Locations by Captain Jim Freda, The Art of Surfcasting with Lures by Zeno
Hope this helped
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