02-25-2004, 11:20 PM
[cool][blue][size 1]By all means, verify the cutoff point. There are sometimes quite a few fish laying in the deeper holes in the lower river, waiting for the water temps and daylight hours to line up for the spring fling. [/size][/blue]
[#0000ff][size 1]If you can get away for some night fishing, throw those plugs right next to the rocks along both sides of the long point at the mouth. I used to wade and cast in there and had big ol' mamas rolling against my legs at times. And, don't go home if the wind comes up. That produces agitated water...current...that the wallies love for spawning. [/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]I used to do well with the old Thin Fins. When rattling lipless crankbaits came out (Rat-L-Traps) they became my lure of choice in muddied waters or after dark. They will also entice largies at times.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]For night fishing, I painted some of my lures solid black...with a red line down the sides. Don't know if the line made any difference, but I have used red and black at night for several species with good results. Looked purty anyways...and the fish voted for it.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]Treble hooks? That's a personal choice. I use single hooks on quite a few spoon baits, but I think trebles might give you an edge on plugs. Just my personal opinion.[/size][/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff][size 1]If you can get away for some night fishing, throw those plugs right next to the rocks along both sides of the long point at the mouth. I used to wade and cast in there and had big ol' mamas rolling against my legs at times. And, don't go home if the wind comes up. That produces agitated water...current...that the wallies love for spawning. [/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]I used to do well with the old Thin Fins. When rattling lipless crankbaits came out (Rat-L-Traps) they became my lure of choice in muddied waters or after dark. They will also entice largies at times.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]For night fishing, I painted some of my lures solid black...with a red line down the sides. Don't know if the line made any difference, but I have used red and black at night for several species with good results. Looked purty anyways...and the fish voted for it.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]Treble hooks? That's a personal choice. I use single hooks on quite a few spoon baits, but I think trebles might give you an edge on plugs. Just my personal opinion.[/size][/#0000ff]
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