mantua sunday

[jacksonmj]

Went out this morning and had no luck, not even a bit. I was wondering if someone could help find the fish and tell me what to be using. Lake looks good except the NE side really muddy but the rest of the lake looked good water temp was only 48 in the warmest spots. Please help if you can, thanks
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[Theekillerbee]

Drove past there today wondering how the fishing has been. The wind was blowin' hard when we went past, and I didn't see any boats on the water, which I can't say I blame em. Wish I could be of more help, but Mantua has not been kind to me.
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[robertjensen]

Out on friday morning early and gave em everything in the arsonal, not a bite! First time I have not been successful at mantua.
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[jacksonmj]

Hey what do you catch them on there and what part of the lake do you fish so next time I go up there I might be able to get at least a bite.
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[TubeDude]

[cool][#0000ff]Mantua is in transition right now. The fish became sluggish under the ice during the last month. As the water clears and the temperatures rise, it will become very good for bluegills, bass and perch. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I suspect that most of the fish are either suspended and in a neutral or inactive mode right now. They are not aggressively feeding. I am sure that competent bass chasers could boat a few using finesse plastics or other jigs. As the water warms, they will hit crankbaits and spinnerbaits too. Once the water temps go over about 60, the bass will be in prespawn and will spawn in shallower waters when the temps reach about 65.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Bluegills will increase in activity along with the largemouth. Usually anytime after the first of May will see them feeding actively in shallower waters and they spawn just after the largemouths.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Perch are probably spawning in the weeds right now, and they will move shallow and start hitting more just about any time. Small jigs tipped with crawler or perch meat work well for just about all species.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The key is to find the fish. Fishing from shore limits your opportunities, until the summer months, when you can see fish cruising all around the shoreline. This time of year they are likely to still be schooled up in defined areas. Without a boat or float tube, with sonar, there is a lot of searching involved. And, as usual, finding them does not guarantee they will bite, until they are good and ready.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Runoff will make the lake murky, and that does not help. Most of the fish in Mantua are used to clear water and are more oriented to "sight feeding" than to using their lateral lines or sense of smell to find food. Bass are different. They can even feed in the dark of night.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There are springs in several areas of the lake. Often this time of year the fish will huddle around the springs, if the water is warmer, clearer or more oxygenated. Again, sonar will help you find them.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]It won't be long until Mantua blooms...with weeds, fish and water skiers. Until then, you just have to search and work harder for the ones you catch.[/#0000ff]
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