08-04-2010, 02:33 AM
Hello MI-Fisherman-
I would try a little cleo, possibly in the blue/silver color pattern. Look for weed beds, and rocky shoals which bass and smaller pike tend to prefer.
Also remember that pike tend to not like the warmer water. Depending on when you go, if it's warm they may be deep.
Pike still like the classic spoons! I would also try some deeper trolling.
Also try jigging where there are drop-offs. When the barometric pressure drops, I have had some really good success catching smallies on a jig and a leech/worm/minnow.
Another thing to take into consideration is if there is any kind of hatch happening, such as may flies or grubs (etc.) If you notice that happening, go through your tackle box and try to mimic what is hatching.
I have had some success with this during a hatch using a mepps.
Hope this helps and good luck!
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I would try a little cleo, possibly in the blue/silver color pattern. Look for weed beds, and rocky shoals which bass and smaller pike tend to prefer.
Also remember that pike tend to not like the warmer water. Depending on when you go, if it's warm they may be deep.
Pike still like the classic spoons! I would also try some deeper trolling.
Also try jigging where there are drop-offs. When the barometric pressure drops, I have had some really good success catching smallies on a jig and a leech/worm/minnow.
Another thing to take into consideration is if there is any kind of hatch happening, such as may flies or grubs (etc.) If you notice that happening, go through your tackle box and try to mimic what is hatching.
I have had some success with this during a hatch using a mepps.
Hope this helps and good luck!
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