Spinnerbaits should be your choice when fishing
areas that combine heavy weeds, wood structures, and areas where you are sure to
get snagged-up when throwing out a crankbait or lure. Use the "Bump and Stump"
method here. Simply cast beyond the area you are looking to fish, and make sure
you hit one of the obstacles and pull the spinnerbait back towards you. The
water should have some depth to allow the spinnerbait to fall down a bit and
then show action as you begin the retrieve.
The main part of the "Bump and Stump" method is to let it drop down after you
hit the object, since most fish slam it about 2-3 seconds once it drops down in
the water. It's all about making it look natural.
When going after predatory
fish, add a split trailer with a stinger hook. This will make sure that once
you're hit they are going to get hooked. This works great for pike!
Spinnerbait retrievals can vary based on the conditions of the water you're
fishing. If you see it's an active fish day, you can cast out constantly and
clean up, since the fish are going to attack anything on the water's surface. If
it's not-so-active out that day, take things a bit slower and bring the bait in
easier.
You need to get their attention, so don't go too crazy! Color will be more
important on these types of days as well, since most likely a front had passed,
or it's a bit cooler out.
Click here for tips on lure color
When you get a strike with a spinnerbait, you'll feel the weight of the fish for
sure.
That's when you set the hook and begin the fight.
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