Been out several times over last couple weeks. Things have been tough! Struggling getting any bites. Marking some fish, but just can't get them to go. They will come up and look that's it.
Using 3 lb test, spring bobber, and #12 or #14 gill pills and diamond jigs with spikes or waxies for gills and crappie. Fishing mainly farm ponds.
Do you think this due to the time of season, weather, or ice conditions? I killed them earlier in the season.
What do you guys do when fishing gets this tough? Anyone suggest a good spring bobber for a spinning rod? I fish a lot outside the shack and some of them freeze up on me.