Ken
I can relate. I'm from Louisiana and bass fished all my life, but I have moved to Lake LaFouche this past spring after being in Houston for 20 years.
I also started Speck fishing more devoted than ever when we moved here. At first, i was pleased with a few fish a day...you know...five or six...until I started meeting people and finding out that 20 fish was more of an average daily catch here. I tried everything...live bait...different jigs and technigues...etc.
Finally..i got more neighborly with some folks here..and they 'shared' the secret. I was doing everthing wrong. I had been fishing with a 30 year old 8 foot glass flyrod and 12 lb. test line and 1/4 oz/ white jigs. Caught a few..but no consistency.
Now..I use a 10 ft. Graphite HiTek Jiggin' Stick, 6 lb. test line and i tye my own 3/16 oz. bronze hook jigs. I Have even ordered an additional Sam Heaton Super Sensitive pole. Seems i was close to the fish..but i just couldn't 'feel' the subtle hit.
I am by no means an expert..but do consider myself a knowledgeable fisherman. I sure hope this helps you too.
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