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As is common with cold water in March, bright colors like reds, greens, and chartreuses provoke more attention in the prespawn

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That said, they always have a watermelon or root beer option which works well for our freshwater species

Heres the honest answer: both

A Texas-rigged bait is typically fished on the bottom, so maintaining bottom contact throughout the retrieve is vital