Noting has changed
However, the best things to come from heat waves are storms, heavy rainfall, and their ensuing passing fronts on the back end
Small minnows and shiners Aquatic insect larvae Soft-bodied worms and grubs Tiny forage drifting in the water column Black Crappie Bluegill Walleye (using minnow-style plastics) Soft texture feels natural, reducing quick drop-offs Subtle motion appeals to finicky or cold-water fish Produces lifelike action with minimal rod movement Versatile enough for vertical jigging, drifting, or slow retrieves Use small jig heads to maintain a natural sink rate Drift minnow-style plastics for trout in slow current Try micro-plastics for panfish near submerged structure Add scent in murky or cold conditions for a stronger attraction Freshwater predators respond differently to lure speed, depth, and rhythm, so adjusting your retrieve can make a big difference in how often fish commit
You can also cast lures to the vegetations margins with less weight for bass roving the weed edges
Shaye Baker | March 27, 2023 Spring snuck up on us a little early this year
Had a reel for a year or two and its just not the same