[18] [19] In these locations, overfishing has not only proved disastrous to fish stocks, but also to the fishing communities relying on the harvest
Curved Flutter Spoon: A great option for calling in fish in clear water, the curved flutter spoon reflects light while it drops in the water column
Anything from a Bill Lewis SB-57 to a flat-sided Jackall Bling 55 works well this time of year
Retrieve Cadence (What to Feel For) Jerkbaits: Two sharp twitches with rod tip (creates erratic darting) Pause 1-2 seconds (this is when strikes happen) Keep rod tip low, feel for weight or tap Reel slack only, don't draglet the lure "swim" on pauses Topwater: Steady side-to-side cadence (walk-the-dog) Don't set hook on explosionwait for weight If they miss, pause 3 seconds, continue retrieve Jigs: Slow lift-fall near bottom Feel oysters, rocks, structure Most strikes happen on the fall 4
each will serve you well
Its surprisingly sensitive, has a lovely action for pulsing the Neko rig around structure, and has an incredible backbone that really drives my straight shank hook home on a hookset