How to Catch Open Water Bass | Live Sonar and Top Lures

Wired2fish’s Kyle Peterson shares his system for finding and catching bass in open water using a variety of baits. As Peterson notes, bass commonly suspend in open water to feed on roaming schools of baitfish. Consistently finding and catching these fish was nearly impossible before the advent of forward-facing sonar. But it’s not only doable but often the best program going.
TACKLE AND GEAR USED (retail links)
• LURE - Duo Realis Spinbait Spybait Series: Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/3t6cKMT
• ROD - St. Croix Mojo Bass Trigon Spinning Rod, 7'2" Medium: Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/45SVsBj
• REEL - Daiwa Tatula LT: Check out at Daiwa bit.ly/46nNgJk
• LINE - Seaguar Smackdown Braided Line Flash Green, 15-pound: Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/3DPDXW2
• SUN SHIRT - AFTCO Samurai Sun Protection Hoodie Shirt: Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/458JEcN
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Peterson highlights the importance of using the right equipment to locate and catch these nomads. Relying heavily on forward-facing sonar technology, he demonstrates its effectiveness in identifying fish distance and direction and their interaction with baitfish. Notably, he favors baits that cast far and mimic minnows.
PETERSON’S FAVORITE OPEN WATER BAITS
• GLIDING JIG - Jigging Rap Magnum: Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/3LzPOvT
• TOPWATER POPPER - Team Ark Z-Pop Topwater Popper: Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/3ZrkEMO
• JERKBAITS
Duo Realis Jerkbait 120SP: Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/3OqzQ7R
Duo Realis Jerkbait 130SP: Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/3OMgeLN
• MINNOW-IMITATING PLASTIC & JIG
Duo Realis Finder Shad: Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/3PPdRth
Keitech Super Round Tungsten Jig: Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/48nQwpH
5. SPYBAITS - Check out at Tackle Warehouse: bit.ly/3t4qjfE
Peterson shares many of his favorite baits tailored for varying weather and fish moods. Whether it’s fast-sinking swimming jigs for deep water applications, ultra-realistic spybaits, minnow-imitating plastics, or the draw of jerkbaits and topwaters, his roster of lures and lure categories has you covered. He recommends having baits that allow you to fish the surface, upper water column, and deeper fish.
While Peterson admits the challenges of open-water fishing, its opportunities are unmatched. They’re usually on a feeding mission and less pressured than bank or structure-oriented fish. Observing the fish’s behavior, understanding their feeding windows, and using the correct bait can spell success.
BOAT SETUP
• BOAT - Lund 1875 Pro-V Bass XS Bass Boat: Check out at Lund Boats wired2.fish/18...
• MOTOR - Mercury Pro XS Outboard, 200hp: Check out at Mercury Marine rb.gy/ycd6r
• SHALLOW WATER ANCHOR - Power-Pole Blade 2.0 Shallow Water Anchor: Buy at Bass pro Shops bassproshops.v...
• TROLLING MOTOR - Garmin Force Trolling Motor: Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.vz... | Buy at Tackle Warehouse wired2.fish/3v...
• FISH FINDER - Garmin ECHOMAP™ Ultra 126sv: Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/4436vpC | Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.v...
• FORWARD-FACING SONAR - Panoptix LiveScope™ Plus System w/ GLS10 & LVS34 Transducer: Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/3Yr2x98 | Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.v...
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[@glenndaugherity6187]

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[@user-ss2cl5gi8o]

You guys needed live Scope to figure this out? Anywhere in the northeast that has smelt smallmouth will target them in open water, grab a fly rod and have some fun!

[@patrickjones5299]

I'm a 1980s baby. We are the sonar and forward facing vet's.😂😂😂😂😂😂 we don't mind losing, we've won more then we've lost .😎

[@therealchristoff]

Another livescope video?? I cant take yall serious anymore. Can you even fish without it?

[@bryceisfishing4778]

If you don’t like it, maybe just don’t watch the video?

[@davidbrowningjr.4209]

Get a haircut and get you a job and a little saving and scope will be on your boat

[@Southpawreb]

If I wanted one on my boat there would be one