As luck would have it we have the mildest winter I can remember and I can't find a weekend to get away and chase them. So Saturday afternoon between chores I walked down the hill and checked out the small pond and found quite a few bass up shallow but spooky as all get out. The water was murky so I don't think they were seeing me but every time I casted at them they would spook. I kind of understand if the lure lands close but I was casting 10' to 20' past them in most cases using an ultralight and small curly tail which doesn't make much splash. Got bit once and lost it but I can't believe with all of the fish I spooked shallow I couldn't get a few more bites and seal the deal (first fish of 2012). I have seen this kind spookiness before -- any ideas what to throw at ultra spooky shallow fish like that?

Looks like an early spring on the way sure hope I can get away in the next couple of weeks before they go on the beds in March...

kc