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When cribs are placed closer to the littoral zone, theyre much more accessible to the newly hatched fry that will quickly colonize them and provide the food that attracts larger fish

Bandit 100 Series Crankbait Much downsized in comparison to my more preferred Crankin Rap, the much lighter and smaller Bandit 100 fished with medium heavy spinning gear became a favorite go-to presentation for me in late summer and early fall

Gear up as the grass comes up while the fish are still fat and chewing.

I have found a weird buzzbait pattern on one lake with Illinois pondweed (a cabbage-type plant from the potamogeton family), says Jones

Actual hook size may vary depending on bait size and fishing technique, but these ranges work well in most situations