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Bluegills are much more relaxed, and stay around cover. However, crappies tend to roam just like bass.
Keep on lookout for moving bubbles – it usually indicates bass feeding towards bottom.
Charting Underwater Structure
Many fishermen would just love to strap on scuba gear and map out underwater structures in their favorite body of water.
There is a method of doing this that will not require all effort of getting diving gear, certifications, etc. Simply wait until water level is at its lowest (usually during spring and summer. If water drop-off is in double digit range, you will be able to stand on high ground and look over areas that you fish.
Using a pencil and paper, sketch out every rock, stump, and drop-off. These structures and bottom they rest on should be charted – then when water goes back up you won’t have to guess what structure your locator has picked up.
Behind Waterfalls
Try fishing behind waterfalls. They naturally collect food behind, and this attracts small minnows and game fish. Bait is typically better than lures in these situations. Keep bait there long enough to give fish a chance.
The Wind
You will do better in a lake or pond on windward side. The wind will cause floating insects to collect at end, and wave action will churn up food form bottom. At least this will attract forage fish that will attract larger fish such as bass or pike.
Go To The Trees
Overhanging trees are sometimes bastions for fish. If you notice any of following things about tree you are considering, chances are you will get some bites:
•Flowering trees – insects will be abundant for pollen, and will make their way into water – fish love this.
•Defoliated tress – indicate presence of moths, sawflies, and beetles (same idea as above)
•Trees cracked by lighting or winds provide housing for insects
•Woodpeckers signal presence of insects
Cherry, horse chestnut, apple, dogwood, hawthorn, and catalpa usually have more insects.
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