09-18-2006, 07:49 PM
Here is some quick information:
Various jigs will work, but light colored ones (white or shades of white or white with colored flecks) seem to work the best. Try tube jigs from 3 1/2" on down to 1/2" with 2 1/2" probably the best size this time of year. Minnows can be purchased at The Strawberry Marina or from Sportsman's, or you can net or catch them yourself (not many around the docks at Strawberry Marina this year). Use small pieces of minnow, just enough to add flavoring to the hook. This time of year 30 to 36' deep water is about right. As fall progresses they will move shallower. Fish right on the bottom or if you have a fish finder you might see them a few feet off of the bottom. Vary your jigging from fast to slow and find out what is working that day. The Ladders area, Renegade and various other areas are good places to try. If all else fails just go where you see a large number of boats.
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Various jigs will work, but light colored ones (white or shades of white or white with colored flecks) seem to work the best. Try tube jigs from 3 1/2" on down to 1/2" with 2 1/2" probably the best size this time of year. Minnows can be purchased at The Strawberry Marina or from Sportsman's, or you can net or catch them yourself (not many around the docks at Strawberry Marina this year). Use small pieces of minnow, just enough to add flavoring to the hook. This time of year 30 to 36' deep water is about right. As fall progresses they will move shallower. Fish right on the bottom or if you have a fish finder you might see them a few feet off of the bottom. Vary your jigging from fast to slow and find out what is working that day. The Ladders area, Renegade and various other areas are good places to try. If all else fails just go where you see a large number of boats.
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