04-29-2016, 01:21 PM
[quote AlexB]How come the water is so murky in Willard?[/quote]
[#0000FF]PACKFAN pretty much answered the question.
The big problem with Willard...especially during times when the water level is down...is that there are exposed mud flats. Winds make waves that wash over that mud and stir things up.
The major downside of murky water in Willard is that it makes it hard for sight feeders like wipers to see and track their prey. So they are not as likely to see and attack a faster moving lure. Trollers gotta slow down and use lures with lots of rattle and flash.
Another "fallout" from the murky water is that it impacts schooling fish...like crappies and perch. They can't see each other in the turbid water so they are less likely to group up. You catch singles but seldom doubles or more.
Walleyes and cats are better suited for hunting under poor visibility conditions. But both are more active and aggressive when they can see their prey and you will catch more on lures in clearer water. And you will do better in murky water if you tip your lures with crawler...or use a good fish attractant.
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[#0000FF]PACKFAN pretty much answered the question.
The big problem with Willard...especially during times when the water level is down...is that there are exposed mud flats. Winds make waves that wash over that mud and stir things up.
The major downside of murky water in Willard is that it makes it hard for sight feeders like wipers to see and track their prey. So they are not as likely to see and attack a faster moving lure. Trollers gotta slow down and use lures with lots of rattle and flash.
Another "fallout" from the murky water is that it impacts schooling fish...like crappies and perch. They can't see each other in the turbid water so they are less likely to group up. You catch singles but seldom doubles or more.
Walleyes and cats are better suited for hunting under poor visibility conditions. But both are more active and aggressive when they can see their prey and you will catch more on lures in clearer water. And you will do better in murky water if you tip your lures with crawler...or use a good fish attractant.
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