06-13-2007, 12:56 AM
[left]Out my way here on Winnebago its a search and destroy mission like crossin'eyes explained .. running the open flats at all depths hunting for 'em then circling back though. One thing thats not known by many folks that fish it regularly is that the top couple feet of the water column can be real productive at times which isn't your 'typical' place to be finding Eyes in sun-up conditions. [/left] [left] [/left] [left]I do some snap jigging as CE stated but instead of jigs and plastic I use spoons like the Hopkins, Krocidiles, Kastmasters, Swedish Pimples and molded lead spoons that we call 'one eyes' here locally (Do-it Molds Casting Spoon Lure Item#3177[black] and their Shad Bait Lure Item# 3391 - use the double loop wire forms [
])[/black]. I wouldn't personally snap jig an open expanse of water until I knew/located where the fish were at or at least their general vacinity though.[/left] [left] [/left] [left]The main thing here I'm getting from your description is I think I might start by concentrating on the transition areas in bottom materal and content, slight depressions and humps where it could only be as little as 1' or less difference if I'm understanding the bottom flatness correctly from your description. This requires you to keep a close eye on the bottom line mark on your sonar. Any temperature breaks, baitfish schools,.. I'd be looking for water clarity differences also such as algae lines or suspended sediment changes like muddy/murky/stained water to clearer...[/left] [left] [/left] [left]I wish I could be more help but I don't know the body of water you're on LH2 or any specific pattern(s) the fish might be on in your area. Sounds like you need a few fishing clubs and sponsors donations to add some substinance to the water's structure though... rock piles, wood cribs.. even pallet stacks or construction rubble to help the fishery along.[/left]
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])[/black]. I wouldn't personally snap jig an open expanse of water until I knew/located where the fish were at or at least their general vacinity though.[/left] [left] [/left] [left]The main thing here I'm getting from your description is I think I might start by concentrating on the transition areas in bottom materal and content, slight depressions and humps where it could only be as little as 1' or less difference if I'm understanding the bottom flatness correctly from your description. This requires you to keep a close eye on the bottom line mark on your sonar. Any temperature breaks, baitfish schools,.. I'd be looking for water clarity differences also such as algae lines or suspended sediment changes like muddy/murky/stained water to clearer...[/left] [left] [/left] [left]I wish I could be more help but I don't know the body of water you're on LH2 or any specific pattern(s) the fish might be on in your area. Sounds like you need a few fishing clubs and sponsors donations to add some substinance to the water's structure though... rock piles, wood cribs.. even pallet stacks or construction rubble to help the fishery along.[/left][signature]