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I have not been able to put the time in yet this season. Has anyone been able to notice any sort of pattern with the bait for panfish? I know each lake is different depending on the hatch, but just wondered if anyone is seeing changes of spikes to waxies to wigglers etc. I've been mixing it up but haven't seen any specific pattern or dynamite bait.
Spikes get it done.sometimes 1,other times 2.change jig color until fish start biting.simple
Thanks for sharing, everyone. I do tend to use spikes most of all. I also change jigs frequently, but when you have 3 baits x 5 colors x 2 orientations = LOTS of combinations. I was just looking if anyone had any good patters for narrowing down the 3 baits in the equation. I will probably stick with spikes and try some wigglers in desperate times. Tight Lines!
spikes are always my go to for gills. If that doesn't work, downsize and go baitless. Make sure your jig sets horizontal vs. hanging straight down. The southern third of the state is still waiting on ice but the gills are still biting on open water!
Spikes, maggots, are fly larvae. They won't hatch if they're kept cold. Most likely the temp was just right for them! Has happened to me before. I left a few in my coat.
. X2 and try plastics, all I use !! Fish with horizontal jig 95% time change plastic color instead of retieing jig much easier